Zipporah Wanjiku Irungu
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic business professional with over 7 years of experience in coffee trading, business development, and customer relationship management. Proven track record in managing operations, driving profitability, and leading teams to success. Skilled at building and maintaining global client relationships, implementing business process improvements, and driving innovation in the coffee trade industry. Consistently lead the company to back-to-back profitability. Expertise lies in creating strong brands for coffee offerings and securing project partnerships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Taylor Winch (Tanzania) Limited – Volcafe Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
- Led the company to consecutive years of profit growth by developing and implementing effective sales and operational strategies
- Built new supply chains and sourced coffee globally to meet client demand while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
- Managed all aspects of operations, quality, and finance, driving operational efficiencies that led to significant cost savings
- Directed marketing and sales initiatives that expanded the client base and improved profit margins
- Led a team of professionals in executing business strategies, including securing key partnerships with global coffee buyers.
Coffee Trader
Taylor Winch Limited, Kenya | Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited, Uganda – Volcafe Ltd.
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Developed and executed sales strategies that increased revenue by securing new clients and maintaining strong relationships with existing ones
- Managed hedge books, futures price negotiations, and provided market insights to optimize profitability
- Analyzed coffee quality and ensured product met international standards through detailed cupping and green bean analysis
- Collaborated with logistics and quality teams to ensure the smooth execution of contracts, from procurement to delivery.
Coffee Merchant Trainee
Volcafe Limited
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed client sales contracts and facilitated business negotiations with international clients
- Developed Excel templates and tools for tracking purchases, improving operational efficiency
- Key contributor to the creation of marketing materials and labels for the specialty coffee division.
Junior Officer – Quality Assurance
Imperial Bank Limited
03.2015 - 05.2017
Education
MSc International Business Management -
University of East London
United Kingdom02.2025
Bachelor of Business Information Technology -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Kenya01.2015
Skills
- Global Coffee Trade & Marketing
- Business Development & Acquisition
- Profit Maximization & Margin Management
- Sales Strategy & Execution
- Stakeholder Engagement & Networking
- Team Leadership & Development
- Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
- Brand Building & Audience Engagement
- Market Analysis & Coffee Cupping
- Ethical and Sustainable Trade
Timeline
General Manager
Taylor Winch (Tanzania) Limited – Volcafe Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Coffee Trader
Taylor Winch Limited, Kenya | Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited, Uganda – Volcafe Ltd.
05.2019 - 04.2022
Coffee Merchant Trainee
Volcafe Limited
05.2017 - 05.2019
Junior Officer – Quality Assurance
Imperial Bank Limited
03.2015 - 05.2017
MSc International Business Management -
University of East London
Bachelor of Business Information Technology -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
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