Albert Nakara
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Skilled Business Development leader offering 5 years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
TRANSSNET TANZANIA LIMITED (PalmPay)
07.2022
- Orchestrated successful partnerships with Banks, Mobile Money Operators, PSPs, KYC companies, and government institutions
- Managed profitable relationships with Tigo, Airtel, Halotel, and PSPs (Selcom, UBX, FastHub, Beyonic)
- Innovatively explored new revenue streams and market opportunities, significantly contributing to business growth
- Spearheaded pivotal projects, including Offline Merchant Acquiring (POS, till numbers), cash Loan Application, and cross-border payments
- Played a key part in the launch of PalmPay All in One Merchant Acquiring Project (POS terminals & USSD Stand)
- Identified market opportunities, potential hubs, and customer needs for value-adding products
- Developed PalmPay’s strategy to increase its market share to more than 9% by 2025
- Introduced new product lines of merchant payments (H5) and offline PoS for new and existing customers
- Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance sales performance across all company products e.g
- POS sales, digital lending etc.
Business Operation Specialist
TRANSSNET TANZANIA LIMITED (PalmPay)
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided essential support to business development and product development departments
- Ensured seamless communication and collaboration with customers and stakeholders
- Managed administrative functions, including equipment repairs, supply orders, and office management
- Proactively addressed operational and performance issues, implementing effective solutions
- Played a pivotal role in asset management, human resource planning, procurement, and cost monitoring
- Acted as a central point of communication between partners, MMOs, PSPs, and PalmPay.
Education
Certificate of Fire Warden -
FIRE MAIN CAMPUS
11.2020
Bachelor of political Science and Public Administration -
University of Dar-es-Salaam, College of Social Sciences (COSS)
06.2018
Certificate of JKT in accordance with the Law -
JKT MAFINGA
09.2015
Skills
- Pipeline Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Development
Accomplishments
- Mobile Money and USSD Solutions Mastery (2022 & 2023)
- PalmPay All-in-One Merchant Acquiring Project (2023)
- Digital Cash Loans Product – Flexi Cash TZ App (2023)
References
- TARIQ ADIL DHIYEBI, Head: Digital Sales, NMB Plc., dhiyebi@gmail.com, +255(0)713-123583
- JAMES SENTIMEA, HRM, Transsnet Financial Tanzania Limited (PalmPay), jes_pvt@yahoo.com, +255(0)658-223252
Timeline
Business Development Manager
TRANSSNET TANZANIA LIMITED (PalmPay)
07.2022
Business Operation Specialist
TRANSSNET TANZANIA LIMITED (PalmPay)
10.2019 - 06.2022
Certificate of Fire Warden -
FIRE MAIN CAMPUS
Bachelor of political Science and Public Administration -
University of Dar-es-Salaam, College of Social Sciences (COSS)
Certificate of JKT in accordance with the Law -
JKT MAFINGA
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