Zafir Kurji
Business Development Manager at Elite Digital- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation Management
Amani InstituteMar, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Business Development Manager
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Aug 2013 - Present
Currently developing the 5-10 year strategy of the companyCreate and execute newsletter and signup sheets for the EliteEXPO and exhibition conducted in May 2014. This is leading to a case study being done on the project for its success.Develop new product offerings within the companyAssist with marketing efforts within the companyDevelop marketing strategies with our customers (print service providers)
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Business Development
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Sep 2018 - Present
•Continuous process optimization in order to reduce costs and increase effectiveness. Keen focus on doing what we can do better with what we have and who we are with.•Development of strategic road map including product portfolio development and new ventures. Expand product portfolio with focus on enabling customers to climb up the energy ladder.•Growing sales channel and access to finance through refinements in business plan and investment pitch decks.
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Online Marketing Intern
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
This was a very dynamic role and intensive role. Not to mention my 1st full time job.• Attention to detail was of paramount importance when in close interaction with customers• Communication skills between colleges were developed through several interactions during meeting on a weekly basis• Communication skills with customer’s and consumers through monthly e-newsletter development• Extensively developed team working as part of the social media marketing team• Time… This was a very dynamic role and intensive role. Not to mention my 1st full time job.• Attention to detail was of paramount importance when in close interaction with customers• Communication skills between colleges were developed through several interactions during meeting on a weekly basis• Communication skills with customer’s and consumers through monthly e-newsletter development• Extensively developed team working as part of the social media marketing team• Time management skills were developed and tested due to the highly dynamic nature of work• Search Engine Optimization skills and techniques were developed through the optimization and maintenance of 4 websites• Social media marketing skills, techniques and etiquette were developed through the management of 2 Facebook pages, 4 twitter accounts and 1 YouTube channel• Creative thinking for the social media marketing campaign• Accountability and responsibility were developed due the highly dynamic nature of my role Show more Show less
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Sales Rep
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Jun 2008 - Jul 2011
This was a unique opportunity as computer literacy levels in Kenya are still low when compared to Europe and the USA• Significantly developed communication skills in regard to relaying knowledge on technology• Time management and organizational skills were put to the test due several deadlines having to be met and the long hours of work• Accomplished tasks such as, meeting set targets, attaining high customer satisfaction levels and being an active member of sales, marketing and… This was a unique opportunity as computer literacy levels in Kenya are still low when compared to Europe and the USA• Significantly developed communication skills in regard to relaying knowledge on technology• Time management and organizational skills were put to the test due several deadlines having to be met and the long hours of work• Accomplished tasks such as, meeting set targets, attaining high customer satisfaction levels and being an active member of sales, marketing and managerial work force.• Accountability and ownership for actions was a difficult but valuable lesson• Developed excellent product knowledge • Related the knowledge comprehensively to the needs of customers of different computer literacy levels Show more Show less
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Education
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IE Business School
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Brunel University
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Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi
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