Hi, I’m
Rodrick Shirima
Marketer
Mwanza,Mwanza
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tanzania Breweries LtdMwanza
Distributor Manager
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Drove effective collaboration with distributors to improve merchandise turns.
- Tracked goods to verify delivery timetables and effectively route to final destinations.
- Monitored inventory control to align ordering processes with demand plans.
- Analyzed invoices, work orders, consumption reports and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issue work assignments.
- Supported senior leadership by accurately reporting monthly and annual sales, P&L and staff efficiency reports.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by hiring and training staff to drive growth initiatives.
- Examined merchandise to verify price and display alignment.
- Developed and implemented plans for storage and distribution activities emphasizing technological solutions for sustainability, including investments in eco-friendly containers, dynamic distribution networks and warehouse renovations.
- Generated over 13% growth in annual sales by customer rapport while increasing sales by 7% over previous ownership.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Tanzania Breweries LtdMwanza
Retail Sales Manager
08.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
- Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly and monthly floor plan changes.
- Monitored team sales targets and addressed deficiencies.
- Motivated higher sales through incentives, reward-based programs and positive reinforcement of good sales practices.
- Positively impacted product relevance through careful distribution, merchandising and display techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of audit and compliance standards.
- Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
Education
Institute Of Finance (IFM)Mwanza Branch- Tanzania
Master of Science from Finance And Investiment
12.2020
University Of Dar- Es- Salaam (UDSM)Dar Es Salaam
Bachelor of Arts from Commerce And Management in Marketing
11.2005
University Overview
- Marketing Department Member
- Major in Marketing
Skills
- Planning production
- Budget controls
- Project planning and scheduling
- Mentoring and training
- Vendor management
- Staff training and development
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Exceeded sales goals by average of 13% in 2 Year.
- Promoted from Retail Sales Manager to Distributor Manager, in less than 24-months.
Affiliations
- Member, Small Business Association (2017 - present)
- Member, Alumni Association
Timeline
Distributor Manager
Tanzania Breweries Ltd
08.2019 - Current
Retail Sales Manager
Tanzania Breweries Ltd
08.2017 - 07.2019
Institute Of Finance (IFM)
Master of Science from Finance And Investiment
University Of Dar- Es- Salaam (UDSM)
Bachelor of Arts from Commerce And Management in Marketing
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