Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Languages
AWARDS
WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCE TALKS, TRAINING AND CAMPAIGNS
Accomplishments
Association Involvement
Volunteer Experience
Personal Products Works
References
Certification
Timeline
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Ally Abdul Nchahaga

Ally Abdul Nchahaga

Dar es Salaam

Summary

Creative Business Development Manager offering more than 8 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

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Manager

JSP MARKETING LINK LTD
01.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined internal processes by introducing innovative tools and technologies, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Managing daily business activities of the company
  • Oversea and implement marketing activities
  • Client service quality assurance
  • Sourcing new business for the company
  • Established key performance indicators to track and analyze business progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.

Part Time Business Development Consultant

Red TV & TV 3
  • Elevated client engagement levels through regular communication updates and strategically planned touchpoints.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Conducted market research and analyzed industry trends to inform business development strategies.
  • Delivered compelling sales presentations that clearly communicated value propositions tailored to client needs.
  • Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.

Head of Business Development

Home Of Events Limited
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Presented progress reports to executive leadership, sharing insights on performance metrics and growth indicators.
  • Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors.
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
  • Manage and Oversee all project activities.
  • Supervise client portfolios.
  • Manage Government Relations and Projects
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.

Managing Director

Vision Investments
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Create new business opportunities.
  • Monitor market and business climate.
  • Implement the vision strategy.
  • Management and oversee all activities run by the company.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide growth objectives, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Enhanced workplace safety protocols proactively addressing potential hazards before they became critical incidents.
  • Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.

Creative Executive

Dunia Company Limited
03.2006 - 11.2006
  • Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
  • Handle and create plans for running promotions.
  • Liaise with departments to reach intended targets .
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns that drove brand awareness and engagement.
  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Organized company-wide events promoting collaboration between departments, fostering a sense of unity within the organization.
  • Streamlined internal processes by introducing project management tools, improving efficiency within the creative department.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within the department, creating an inclusive environment where all ideas were valued equally.

Country Representative

Sykes International Marketing
01.2005 - 11.2005
  • Management of clients based in Tanzania with Company headquarters based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Elevated brand awareness via impactful public speaking engagements at conferences and other events related to the organization's area of focus.
  • Managed budgetary resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for program activities and objectives.

Sales Executive

IPP Media
05.2004 - 01.2005
  • Drive revenue through long-term initiatives, meeting sales targets as set by the senior management.
  • Develop new markets as needed.
  • Responsible for selling both new and old product packages.
  • Consult with clients on their marketing needs and creatively design solution packages.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create impactful campaigns that generated new leads and increased brand awareness.
  • Mentored junior sales representatives, providing ongoing coaching to improve their performance.
  • Streamlined sales process to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, and close deals faster.
  • Collaborated with internal teams, such as product development and customer support, to ensure seamless client experience throughout the sales process.

Research Assistant

The Economic And Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
04.2002 - 10.2003
  • Data entry/analysis with emphasis on statistical packages SPSS, IMP and EPI6
  • Research Assistant for World Bank Funded projects in Partnership with SIEMENS on rural communication for Tanzania
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.


Senior Sales Assistant

ABUCUS Computing
10.1998 - 09.2001
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Set up delivery and repair appointments based on availability and individual schedules.
  • Established strong rapport with prospective clients through strategic networking efforts, leading to increased business referrals.
  • Communicated orders to vendors, scheduling carriers for pickup if needed.

Education

BA - Marketing

College of Business Education (CBE)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2008

BSc. - Electrical Engineering

University of Natal
South Africa
09.2002

Science Foundation Programme (SFP) - Science Foundation Programme (SFP)

University of Natal
South Africa
10.1999

High School - Cambridge Ordinary School Certificate Obtained

Selebi - Phikwe Senior Sec. School
Botswana
08.1997

Secondary School -

Meepong Junior Secondary School
Botswana
1994

Skills

  • Financial Oversight
  • Industry Networking
  • Account Management
  • Prospect management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Business process improvement
  • Market Research
  • CRM Management
  • Trend Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • B2C experience
  • Team Management

Personal Information

Name: Ally Abdul Nchahaga

Date of Birth: 06/08/1977

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Tanzanian

National I.D Number: 19770806-14113-00002-26

Address: P.O   Box 79896 Dar es Salaam

Telephone: +255 (0) 677 300 500

Email Address: semakweli@gmail.com 

Driver license: Yes

Languages

Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Proficient
C2

AWARDS

  • 2015 - Event Management Award from Association of Local Authorities Tanzania, Successfully managed and fund raised finances to ensure success over Five years (2011 – 2015) and Launching first time of Mayors Awards in Tanzania.


  • 2003 - Recipient of 2nd place for best exhibit on e-learning, as a Representative of Infocom Technologies (IPP Media subsidiary) at Africa Information Technology Conference (AITEC), Dar es Salaam.


  • 2002 - Certificate for completion of a leadership course.


  • 2000 - Acknowledgement for excellent work as a media and facilities officer of Malherbe Residence; University of Natal.


  • 1999 - Recipient of Chancellors award for meritorious work on internal examinations; University of Natal.



  • 1997 - Certificate for best design and technology project regionally (Secondary Schools, Botswana). 2nd place for High School Mathematics and Science Fair projects Nationally (Botswana).


  • 1993 - Acknowledgement for best written English work, Junior High School; Botswana.

WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCE TALKS, TRAINING AND CAMPAIGNS

2019 – 2021: Coordinate Tanzania Regional Investment Portfolios promotions for Dodoma, Mtwara, Ruvuma and Songwe.


  • 2017: Hoima – Tanga Oil Pipeline business opportunities seminar; Dar es Salaam.


  • 2014 – 2017: Care Taker of Kijitonyama Youth Initiative; empowering youth to realize true individual potentials.


  • 2007: Participant at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. UN-HABITAT on the establishment of One Stop Youth Resource Centre for Tanzania


  • 2006: Change Management Training by APSIE. Tanzania


  • 2004: Founding member of Tanzania Information and Communications Technology Association (TICTA)


  • 2003: Africa Information Technology Conference (AITEC) at Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

- Workshop on the formation of the Tanzania

- Information and Communication Technology

- Association (TICTA) organized by World Information

- Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) in conjunction with USAID, Dar es Salaam.


  • 2002: Attended the conference for civil society towards implementation of New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD) and official launch of Africa Union (AU) in Durban (South Africa).

- Leadership Development Course; Pietermaritzburg South Africa)

- Participant and coordinator for International Students in the Campaign against Woman Abuse (CAWA) University of Natal.

- Participant in the strategic planning workshop of Student Representative Council road map for 2002 – 2003 implementations.

Accomplishments

    Managed several government-related events, with a focus on investment promotion and resource mobilization and management in various regions of Tanzania.

  • Dodoma Investment Forum
  • Mtwara Investments Forum
  • Songwe Investments Forum
  • Ruvuma Investment Forum

Association Involvement

  • Board Member of College of Business Education – CBE Alumni Association
  • Member of Tanzania Public Relations Society (PRST)
  • Member of Tanzania Information & Communication Technology Association
  • Member of Kalamu Education Foundation (KEF)

Volunteer Experience

  • Member of Kalamu Education Fund - KEF a Rural Education upliftment inniative
  • Member of Net Aid, internet based voluntary programme contributing towards Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s)
  • Assisting UNICEF with youth based programmes in Selebi – Phikwe (Botswana) with emphasis on destitute children
  • Assisting with various chores at different orphanage homes Pietermaritzburg- South Africa
  • Working with Institute of Afrikology projects in Durban especially those of interest and Benefit to students at University of Natal

Personal Products Works

  • Tanzania Automotive Festival – Autofest annual motoring event
  • Dodoma Marathon – Annual sporting event
  • Consumer Expo – Alternate product Exhibition event
  • AutoMart – Monthly come buy come sell event
  • Dodoma Athletic Championship

References

Ms. Kulthum. Amani, 

Director of Goodlife Reflexology Centre,

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 

+255 783 500004

kulthum_2000@yahoo.com


Mr. Anthony Luvanda, 

Entrepreneur / Motivational Speaker, 

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 

+255 754 088 461

mcluvanda5@gmail.com

Certification

I, Ally Nchahaga, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications, and my experience.


Timeline

Business Development Manager

JSP MARKETING LINK LTD
01.2023 - Current

Head of Business Development

Home Of Events Limited
02.2019 - 06.2022

Managing Director

Vision Investments
01.2007 - 01.2019

Creative Executive

Dunia Company Limited
03.2006 - 11.2006

Country Representative

Sykes International Marketing
01.2005 - 11.2005

Sales Executive

IPP Media
05.2004 - 01.2005

Research Assistant

The Economic And Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
04.2002 - 10.2003

Senior Sales Assistant

ABUCUS Computing
10.1998 - 09.2001

Part Time Business Development Consultant

Red TV & TV 3

BA - Marketing

College of Business Education (CBE)

BSc. - Electrical Engineering

University of Natal

Science Foundation Programme (SFP) - Science Foundation Programme (SFP)

University of Natal

High School - Cambridge Ordinary School Certificate Obtained

Selebi - Phikwe Senior Sec. School

Secondary School -

Meepong Junior Secondary School
Ally Abdul Nchahaga