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Witness William Mwakilasa

Witness William Mwakilasa

SALES & MANAGEMENT
Dar es

Summary

Voice over Artist for Commercial adverts/ Narration/ Dubbing. I am working as a voice over artist on my spare time. I have been passionate about singing and recording for a long time and professionally started doing voice over from 2018. I have worked for Adams Digicom as a voice over artist for secondary school books narration form 1 to form 6 on their currently launching project INSPIRE HATUA, Commercial adverts for private sectors and government. Azam Tv as a voice over artist dubbing series in Swahili from the original language. Backyard Records for Commercial adverts, Radio jingles, voice overs, dubbing etc. EATV and Clouds Tv for Covid 19 Awareness adverts. Etc.

  • Self-motivated outside sales professional experienced in both technical and non-technical, fast-paced team environments. Relationship building and closing expert.
  • Talented Sales Assistant bringing enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new skills with retail sales. Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities.
  • High-achieving Senior Sales Executive with drive and expertise to handle any sales challenge. Dedicated to consistently surpassing quotas and diligently pursuing and converting new leads to enhance revenue streams. Energetic and committed to top performance.
  • Accomplished Sales Executive with 5 years of experience in consistently promoting company brand. Passionate expert and valuable business consultant with talents in analysis, consumer knowledge and industry dynamics. Coordinating with customers, retail partners and distribution partners to accomplish sales goals while maintaining strong professional relationships.
  • Accomplished Senior Sales Executive with success converting leads, exceeding quotas and maximizing revenue with proactive and ambitious strategies. Decisive, passionate and devoted to outperforming expectations. Attentive, resourceful and personable with customers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Language

Work History

Field Researcher

NSSF
06.2014 - 08.2014

National
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Included;
  • Providing customer care to NSSF members who visited the office to seek for NSSF services
  • To register and open new NSSF Accounts for new members,
  • Prepare Reports on weekly closed and opened Accounts/membership,
  • Preparation minutes of the staff meetings
  • I used to work as a Sales Officer of Peace and love Bakery in Kinondoni, Dar ESalaam, from, my duties were as follows,
  • Developed distribution strategies and set up distribution networks
  • Developed new products to improve Peace and love Bakery brand image in collaboration with my line Manager
  • Took orders to customer, sold breads, cakes and other products to customers
  • Made contact with target clients
  • Responded to and followed up on all incoming sales enquiries
  • Ensured up to date reporting to my line manager
  • Enhanced existing client relationships and developed relationships with new customers
  • Ensured that customers are satisfied with the service level and feedback to operations
  • Performed any other duties as assigned with Bakery Manager.

Marketing officer

09.2017 - 12.2018
  • And customer service at the MJ PARADISE T LTD
  • My duties were as follows;
  • Keeping contact with new and existing customers
  • Dealing with customer problems and solving them with the help of the manager in charge
  • Ensuring day to day reporting of marketing sales and customer services
  • Ensuring that the monthly targets are reached on due dates
  • Advertising and distribution of the products to the customers
  • Performed any other duties as assigned by the manager in charge.

Business Executive

01.2019 - 03.2019
  • At the The East African Newspaper with the Mwananchi Communications Tanzania Limited
  • My duties were as follows
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  • Preparing daily sales report on what have been done the whole day
  • Assisting the clients on how to advertise with The East African newspaper and proposing to them new ideas and supplements
  • Ensure that the monthly targets have been met
  • Preparation of monthly sales report and following up on the customers’ debts and ledgers.

Merchandiser

04.2019 - 09.2019
  • I used to work as a, and Promoter at Verge Africa a Marketing Agency
  • My duties were as follows
  • Promoting, advertising and selling the products as per client’s requirement to the agency
  • Participate in exhibitions, for sellout and promotion of the products/Services
  • Ensured the targets set are met in time
  • Do any other activities assigned to me as per Company or Clients instructed.

supervisor and senior Merchandiser

Liveal Africa
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • My duties were as follows;
  • Dealer mapping, channel mapping, price mapping, and competition mapping
  • Product knowledge training for the team and partners
  • Ensure that my team is on their respective stations at a specified time
  • Ensure the daily reports are submitted and sales targets are reached on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • Demonstrate and provide information on promoted products/services
  • Create a positive image and lead consumer to use it
  • Identify interest and understand customer needs and requirements
  • Report on demonstration related information
  • Following up on the potential leads generated so as to close the sales.

Team Leader

Liveal Africa LTD
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Verge Africa Rebranded)
  • My duties were, a
  • Manage B2B business b
  • Ensure all the team members are trained and well aware of the market and products
  • C
  • Grow the marketing channels and the business d
  • Prepare the quarterly plans and targets for the team and recruiting new partners through the loyalty program
  • E
  • Managing the team and client’s project f
  • Demonstrate and provide information on promoted products/services
  • G
  • Create a positive image and lead consumer to use it
  • H
  • Identify interest and understand customer needs and requirements
  • I
  • Report on demonstration related information
  • J
  • Following up on the potential leads generated so as to close the sales
  • K
  • Ensure the daily reports are submitted and sales targets are reached on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • L
  • Monthly reviews on team performance.

product sales manager

Canon Products, Mitsumi Distributions
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Tanzania Dar es Salaam branch
  • And my duties are,
  • Manage back to back business, on B2B products and B2C products
  • Manage FOB billings on stocks
  • Forecast quarterly plan for stock to order from Canon warehouse, Arrange distribution and liquidation
  • Maintain CRM
  • Ensure the monthly and quarterly targets are reached
  • Prepare invoices and collect payments for the same
  • Ensure the after sales services are given at a right time with help from management, service center and vendor
  • Forecast Monthly, Quarterly and annual sales revenue

Volume sales executive

J, APC and Epson Products, Red Dot Distributions
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • LTD
  • My roles were; 1
  • Responsible for serving the needs of existing customers and closing sales deals 2
  • Expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
  • 3
  • Coordinating marketing events in liaison with the marketing department 4
  • Organize regular client meetings to discuss on their requirements 5
  • Stay up-to-date with new features and product launches
  • 6
  • Forecast Monthly, Quarterly and annual sales revenue
  • 7
  • Produce Sales reports, which could be on a monthly or quarterly basis
  • 8
  • Conduct market research and competitor and customer analysis
  • 9
  • Any other responsibilities given by the supervisor

Senior sales Executive

Export Trading
09.2022 - Current
  • Group subsidiary company Nuforth-Digitech
  • And my roles are
  • Developing and implement effective sales strategies
  • Develop business through multiple sales channels, online and offline
  • Establish productive and professional relationships with key personnel
  • Negotiate and close agreements with large customers
  • Monitor and analyze performance metrics and suggest improvements
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts
  • Perform research and identify new potential customers and new market opportunities
  • Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with vendor & clients’ needs
  • Liaise with Marketing and Product Development teams to ensure brand consistency
  • Stay up to date with new product launches and ensure sales team members are on board.

Education

Primary School Certificate - undefined

Madaraka Primary School
2006

Certificate Of Secondary School - undefined

Image Secondary School
2010

Basic Technician Certificate in Business Administration - undefined

Tanzania Institute Of Accountancy
2013

Diploma - Business Administration

Tanzania Institute Of Accountancy
2015

Bachelor Degree - Business Administration

College of Business Education Dar Es Salaam
2018

Skills

  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Marital Status:
  • Single
  • Contact information; P
  • Other Skills:
  • Management skills, active listening, customer service, time management, problem solving, ability to work under pressure, decision making skills, Leadership, Interpersonal skills, Team player, Voice over Artist (Commercial Adverts, Dubbing, Narrations)
  • Developing Partnerships
  • Territory Development
  • New Business Opportunities
  • Cold Calling
  • Revenue Generation Strategies
  • Project Oversight
  • Data Analysis
  • Technique Demonstration
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Development
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Key Account Generation
  • Territory Management
  • Problem-Solving Techniques
  • Persuasive Selling
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Goals and Performance
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Managing Budgets
  • Staff Management
  • Promotional Planning
  • Sales Expertise
  • Order Management
  • Project Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Database Management
  • Sales Presentation
  • Client Account Management
  • Campaign Support
  • Team Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Converting Leads
  • Effective Problem-Solving
  • Product Promotion
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Resolving Disputes
  • Revenue Target Achievement
  • Establishing Contacts
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Marketing Understanding
  • Sales Proposal Development
  • Sales Performance Analysis
  • Merchandising Proficiency
  • Marketing Initiatives
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Lead Development
  • Partnership Cultivation
  • Marketing Campaign Evaluation
  • Customer Consultations
  • ROI Improvements
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Employee Guidance
  • Territory Volume
  • New Market Penetration
  • Expanding Territories
  • New Client Acquisition
  • Store Displays
  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Networking
  • Service Promotions

References

Referees: Paul G. Karuri Export Trading group – Nuforth Digitech Regional Head - East Africa paul.karuri@nuforth.com +254 721667289 2. Isdory Elias MJ Paradise T LTD Operation Manager kinogo91@gmail.com mobile:- 0693322177 3. Tapinder Dev Gariya Liveal Africa d.tapinder@livealafrica.com +254 114240015 4. Nirav Patel Operation Head Mitsumi Distributions nirav@mitsumidistribution.com nirav@sundistri.com 0692642213 Nadia M. Giga Country Manager Red Dot Distributions nadia@reddot.co.tz +255 718 005 000

Interests

Hobbies: , Singing, Drawing, Reading Books, Adventure, participating in business and social Interaction

Timeline

Senior sales Executive

Export Trading
09.2022 - Current

Volume sales executive

J, APC and Epson Products, Red Dot Distributions
03.2022 - 09.2022

product sales manager

Canon Products, Mitsumi Distributions
03.2021 - 11.2021

Team Leader

Liveal Africa LTD
11.2020 - 03.2021

supervisor and senior Merchandiser

Liveal Africa
10.2019 - 11.2020

Merchandiser

04.2019 - 09.2019

Business Executive

01.2019 - 03.2019

Marketing officer

09.2017 - 12.2018

National
06.2016 - 01.2018

Field Researcher

NSSF
06.2014 - 08.2014

Primary School Certificate - undefined

Madaraka Primary School

Certificate Of Secondary School - undefined

Image Secondary School

Basic Technician Certificate in Business Administration - undefined

Tanzania Institute Of Accountancy

Diploma - Business Administration

Tanzania Institute Of Accountancy

Bachelor Degree - Business Administration

College of Business Education Dar Es Salaam

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