Nishan Mlangwa
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in both traditional and digital marketing. Demonstrates exceptional skills in data analysis, brand development, and multichannel marketing strategies. Adept at leading sales teams to success, leveraging strong communication abilities to foster collaboration and drive performance. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with a talent for identifying and resolving technical challenges. Committed to advancing career goals by enhancing brand presence and achieving sales targets.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Sales and Marketing Officer
Ndanda Springs Natural Mineral Water
07.2016 - 12.2025
- Developing and implementing marketing of the product which is pure and natural drinking water specifically for the southern corridor and Dar es Salaam.
- Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the distribution points to ensure timely delivery of water supply and follow up on customers’ feedback on areas for improvement.
- Conduct market surveys and research to assess the response of the products from the market and gauge customers’ satisfaction.
- Operated within information technology (IT) systems to oversee material control and track and record communications.
- Gather and analyze data and information on similar products and with a view to gauge the trend of competition to develop mitigation measures which will ensure the sustainability of the quality and continued demand for the Ndanda Natural Spring water.
- Analyzes forecasting data to improve business decisions.
- Review and recommend Product Branding; and supervise sales promotions activities through intensification of traditional and digital marketing.
- Conduct Seminars to new distributors regarding the Product.
- Monitor the collection of payments and Banking.
- Ensure sales targets are met.
- Maintained financial records to track property with a complete creditable audit trail of all transactions.
- Oversee the weekly stock reconciliation and monitoring of stock levels.
- Prepares detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
- Plan and participate in charity events on behalf of the Company as part of the company’s marketing strategy.
Sales Executive
Public Sector Pension Fund - PSPF
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Marketing of PSPF products and providing necessary information on the social security and benefit packages to would be clients/members.
- Registration of new members to the Public Service Pension Fund in the organization’s database.
- Participate in conducting seminars countrywide regarding the products and benefits of PSPF with a view to attract more customers to join the Fund.
- Assist in preparing marketing plans for the department and support other departments whenever needed.
- Supervising road shows and other events of the Fund when launching new products to the public.
- Preparing periodic registration reports in soft copies and hard copies, and sharing them with the relevant departments and units.
- Suggesting ways to improve the data capture fields so as to make management information system to be more user friendly.
- Preparing the members electronic Identification Cards; cropping of pictures from members registration cards, printing and laminating members ID Cards, recording and counter checking them.
- Records management of PSPF members including indexation of files, opening, and recording files for new members in the main database.
- Verifying information on pensioners and preparing of retirees and dependents ID cards, scanning verification forms for uploading to the database.
- Reasons for leaving: - End of contract.
Assistant Operations Manager
Home Shopping Centre (HSC)
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Daily supervision of employees and monitoring of sales and stock levels.
- Ensuring systematic arrangement of merchandise in the various HSC department stores.
- Building employees’ capacity on provision of quality customer care services through coaching, counseling and on the job mentoring.
- Carrying out spot checks and recommending ways to motivate employees to improve productivity levels in terms of sales volumes.
- Forecasted supply and demand requirements to ensure stock availability.
- Monitored and ensured accuracy of all inventory transactions and maintained records of all stockroom branches.
- Conducting stock counts and preparing stock reconciliation reports to determine re-order levels of merchandise from the warehouse.
- Supervised the work of all inventory control personnel and ensured achievement of all objectives.
- In collaboration with accounts section, organize sales promotion to clear old stocks.
- Compiling employees’ information on social security and statutory deductions.
Information System Trainee
SCI Tanzania Limited
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Designing sales adverts and marketing of Computer products and accessories and share with potential customers through emails and site visits.
- Conducting online research of Computer products and accessories with a view to identify and recommend new products to management.
- Carrying out environmental scanning to identify potential customers for SCI products.
- Created and manage tools which import customer information from Web site and additional credit card organization sales initiatives into Oracle database.
- Establish modules to identify and remove duplicate client data and applications.
- Extract, transform, and load data from legacy IBM servers into Oracle.
Marketing Assistant
Image Properties Ltd, Quality Plaza
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Marketing of office space and follow up on getting commitment for tenancy.
- Follow up on billing and payment of rental remittances.
- Carry out inventory verification of assets and fixtures managed by Image Properties on behalf of the Public Sector Pension Fund (PSPF).
- Contribute to the design and periodic update of the Image Properties Ltd Corporate website.
- Assist in the preparation and dissemination of marketing information including brochures.
Temporary Finance Staff
Image Properties Ltd, Quality Plaza
05.2008 - 06.2008
- Verifying accounting records in terms of income received against expenditures.
- Carrying out bank reconciliation against the cash receipts and cash book.
- Follow up on client payment for office premises and service charges.
Field work (Internship)
Parastatal Pension Fund (PPF) Regional office, Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
05.2007 - 06.2007
- Provided opportunity on orientation of business set up and practices which could be applied to genuine examples during the training program.
Sales Assistant (Internship)
Ndanda Springs Natural Mineral Water
05.2006 - 06.2006
- Marketing and Distribution of products to customer.
- Collection of payments and Banking.
- Weekly stock reconciliation.
Education
Master of International Business - International Business
University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania 03.2021 -
Bachelor of Business Administration and Information Technology - Business Management & Information Technology
Symbiosis International University
Pune, India 06.2006 - 04.2009
Advanced Level Secondary Education - Science
Shabaan Robert Secondary School
Tanzania 01.2004 - 02.2006
Ordinary Level Secondary Education - Science
St. Mary’s High Schoolbezi Beach
Tanzania 01.2000 - 11.2003
Skills
- Computer literate and highly knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Application packages
- Knowledge and skills in traditional and digital marketing
- Talented communicator, adept at working in both individual and team settings, and creating strong relationships with coworkers
- Talented analytical thinker, proficient at identifying and resolving technical problems
- Sales
- Marketing
- Leadership in sales teams
- Presentation expertise
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Brand development understanding
- Multichannel marketing insight
Certification
2022- Certificate in Trade Map and Market Access Map
Languages
English: Speaking - Excellent, Reading - Excellent, Writing - Excellent
Kiswahili: Speaking - Excellent, Reading - Excellent, Writing - Excellent
Referees
- Lota, Mbena, Sales Manager, lota.mbena@aggreko.com, +255-768 365 265, Aggreko Energy Rental (T) Ltd., P.O. Box 7686, Dar Es Salaam
- James, Mwala, Senior Business Analyst, j.mwala@tcaa.go.tz, +255-714 485 074, Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, P.O. Box 2819, Dar Es Salaam
- Zephaniah, Ludigija, Regional Sales Manager, z.ludigija@airtel.co.tz, +255-786 670 941, Airtel Tanzania, P.O. Box 9623, Dar Es Salaam
Hobbies
Online individual learning/orientation on various issues/, Playing and watching Football games., Travelling
Extra curriculum activities
Dec 2015- To date: Chairman of Forever Young Business Financials responsible for: Managing the group in accordance with the stipulated policies and procedures. Managing, monitoring and supervising group’s operations. Exclusively oversee the management of the financial needs of group members, providing tailored savings and credit services to meet their individual and collective financial objectives. Overseeing the pooling of resources from group membership for community-driven projects, and ensure appropriate contribution to the advancement and prosperity of group members. Facilitate knowledge sharing on the financial literacy among group members with a view to empower them with the knowledge and skills needed for sound financial decision-making. Preparing necessary report on operations and putting necessary recommendations for further development.
Timeline
Master of International Business - International Business
University of Dar Es Salaam
03.2021 -
Senior Sales and Marketing Officer
Ndanda Springs Natural Mineral Water
07.2016 - 12.2025
Sales Executive
Public Sector Pension Fund - PSPF
11.2011 - 06.2016
Assistant Operations Manager
Home Shopping Centre (HSC)
01.2011 - 10.2011
Information System Trainee
SCI Tanzania Limited
07.2010 - 12.2010
Marketing Assistant
Image Properties Ltd, Quality Plaza
06.2009 - 07.2010
Temporary Finance Staff
Image Properties Ltd, Quality Plaza
05.2008 - 06.2008
Field work (Internship)
Parastatal Pension Fund (PPF) Regional office, Dar es Salaam
05.2007 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration and Information Technology - Business Management & Information Technology
Symbiosis International University
06.2006 - 04.2009
Sales Assistant (Internship)
Ndanda Springs Natural Mineral Water
05.2006 - 06.2006
Advanced Level Secondary Education - Science
Shabaan Robert Secondary School
01.2004 - 02.2006
Ordinary Level Secondary Education - Science
St. Mary’s High Schoolbezi Beach
01.2000 - 11.2003