Experience

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  Puma Energy

  • Non Fuels Retail Manager

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  Puma Energy

  • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

  • Non Fuels Retail Manager

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

    - Responsible for developing and managing the Non-Fuels portfolio. This is achieved through;- Developing and managing ATM networks at Puma Service Stations with ZANACO, Indo Zambia Bank, FNB, ABSA, Standard Chartered, ECOBANK- Developing and managing the Super 7 stores, through optimized inventory supply and management, effective category management, & in-store execution of all 5Ps - Developing and managing the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) business at Puma Service Stations with Nando's, Hungry Lion, Debonairs, and Steers Franchise- Planning and managing Quick Service Restaurant Brand launches during new store opens- Cross functional project management on new service station projects to ensure that all non-fuels offers, customer value propositions, and partners are landed within project timelines - Managing contracts and collections of all Non-Fuel Partners

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  Smollan

  • Zambia

  • Greater Africa Operations Manager

    • Jan 2020 - Aug 2023
    • Zambia

    Managed all country operations to ensure effective and efficient growth across Malawi and Zambia.- Optimized excellent in-store 5P execution for leading multinational brands such as Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive, Illovo, Distell, Bayer- Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Marketing Campaigns- Effectively managing a team of 110 team members- Developed effective and efficient administrative systems- Effectively monitored budgets- Built and managed client relationships

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  Colgate-Palmolive

  • South Africa

  • Retail Marketing Manager

    • Jul 2012 - Nov 2017
    • South Africa

    Maximized the EWA P&L (net sales, volume and value, margin) growth through;- Facilitating the Colgate Business Planning process and chairing meetings to ensure effective and efficient business growth- Maximising channel growth through sales analysis by channel, & implementing coverage expansion strategies- Driving brand and category growth through;

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  NITEL (MALSWITCH)

  • Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi, Malawi

  • Business Development and Sales Supervisor

    • Feb 2010 - Jun 2012
    • Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi, Malawi

    -Strategically management the sales and marketing functions-Built and managed the corporate brand and reputation through development of an Integrated Marketing Communication Strategy-Managed cross functional relationships with agencies so as to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the IMC strategy- Built and motivated the Business Development Team

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  Telekom Networks Malawi PLC

  • Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi, Malawi

  • Corporate Sales and Services Executive

    • Mar 2008 - Jan 2010
    • Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi, Malawi

    Built and managed key account relationships