Experience

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  Dangote Cement Zambia

  • Ndola

  • Talent Manager

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Ndola

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  SIMBA HOLDINGS LIMITED

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Human Resources & Administration Manager

    • Jun 2022 - Sep 2023
    • Lusaka, Zambia

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  L&A Logistics Ltd

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • HR PERFORMANCE & CAPABILITY MANAGER

    • Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
    • Lusaka, Zambia

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  Zambian Breweries Plc

  • Zambia
  • Food and Beverage Services
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • People Business Partner- Supply

    • Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  • People Business Partner - Commercial

    • Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Key Accounts Sales Manager

    • Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

    • New Business Development• Build sustainable competitive advantage• Develop & Manage Customer relationships• Ensuring development and implementation of joint Business Plans of Key Account Customers• Ensuring volume and market share targets are met, opportunities identified and appropriate brands and packs recommended for specific outlets.• Ensuring market execution is to standard• Ensuring annual customer plans are prioritised, optimised and opportunities maximised• Promotional plans (adhoc and national) are developed and executed,• Asset control –all coolers in immaculate condition and appropriate numbers• Business plan implementation in terms of timing, standards and cost• Weekly stock updates and review of customer orders• Monthly meetings with store managers• Ensure all merchandisers represent the image of the business through appearance and conduct and are trained on current merchandising standards

  • Sales Manager

    • Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

    Retail Environment and Trade ExpertiseCategory planningCustomer and Relationship managementPromotion management, Planning and evaluationDelivering Net Sales, Volume and Market Share Maintaining Key Account Product CategorySales PlanningRegular Communication and Analysis of results to senior management and teamEnsuring the Sales Team has the tools, skills and expertise to deliver results.

  • Key Account Manager

    • Apr 2015 - Nov 2018

  • Area sales Representative

    • May 2012 - Mar 2015

    • Ensuring achievement of budgeted Sales targets• Execution and development of promotional plans • Ensuring all special needs of clients are taken care of;• Implementing all programmes agreed in Quarterly and annual business plans• Maintaining and improving customer relationships• Addressing Volume opportunities in trade and developing new accounts• Accountability of customer service improvements• Monitoring competitor activity thereby ensuring competitive edge

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  Zambia Development Agency

  • Kitwe, Northern Region

  • Intern

    • Jun 2011 - May 2012
    • Kitwe, Northern Region

    • Assisting in the preparation of District investment and export opportunities identification programme by holding meetings with the business community, government departments and the council in identifying projects that can be marketed and implemented through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and joint ventures from foreign and local investors.• Setting up meetings with foreign and local dignitaries and arranging for workshops and trainings,• Timely Collection and Compilation of quarterly reports from all regional offices for submission at head office in Lusaka• Preparing business plans and project proposals for clients seeking financial resources• Writing research proposals• Preparing departmental work plans• Providing business counselling to entrepreneurs• Following up on all MSE Applications• Facilitating during trainings and workshops• Accompanying foreign investors on potential investment sites e.g. mine sites (Maysen and Borowski)

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  Standard Chartered Bank

  • Ndola

  • Branch Catchment Optimisation Team (Sales Executive)

    • May 2010 - Feb 2011
    • Ndola

    • Provide input to the development and implementation of strategies and plans to achieve all sales volume and revenue objectives for the branch.• Sell all branch products- SME CASA, WM CASA, Loan Against property (LAP), Personal Instalment Loan (PIL), mobile banking, internet banking, Electronic statements• Manage customers as well as the account opening process to achieve agreed turnaround times for account opening.• Actively review and monitor competitive products to ensure competitive edge.• Complete all reports, returns, and request for information accurately and within specified time scales.