Accomplished Business Development Manager with a solid record directing sales and marketing activities. Persuasive negotiator with a diplomatic communication style and relationship-building expertise. Collaborative professional committed to providing clients with reasonable, business-smart solutions to common issues.
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Edwin W. Warutere
Port Louis,PW
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Work History
Stewards Investment CapitalEbene
Business Development Manager
11.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Collaborating with the CEO on face-to-face client meetings or via electronic means thereby making a substantial contribution to new business revenue targets
- Developing and sustaining solid relationships with company stakeholders and clients from various countries
- Identify potential clients in the target market and complete appropriate research on the prospective client demographics
- Analyzing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services
- Ensure compliance with all database requirements and company standards
- Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning
- Analyzing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits
- Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Created presentations to attract new business opportunities.
- Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
Tropikal Brands AfricaNairobi, Nairobi
Marketing Assistant
06.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Monitored, controlled, and reported the brand performance of Schick and Rubies
- Actively participated in the execution of below-the-line activities such as 'Men in Black' Bolt activation
- Understood and applied the relevant external environment factors including consumer insights and competitor activity of Schick and Rubies
- Supported product life cycle management including demand forecasting.
- Provided administrative support to the Marketing Manager on a daily basis.
African Leadership CollegeMauritius
Student Life: Alive Ambassador
09.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Coordinated weekly health and fitness events for 200+ facilitators and staff, increasing attendance by 25%.
Moringa School Limited, Kenya
Business and Community Development Associate. (Intern)
05.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Organized 20+ internal and external events aimed at building the tech community in Nairobi and its environs
- Launched and spearheaded Campus Ambassadors Program outreach in 10+ universities to increase student intake by 30%
- Secured 5 new partners for events and training by approaching, and presenting contracts.
African Leadership CollegeMauritius
Residential Advisor
01.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Planned and executed orientation program for new and current students RAs
- Provided counseling, mentorship, coaching, and academic assistance for 15 students every year.
Novel Technologies LimitedNairobi, Nairobi
IT Consultant
06.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Assisted clients in developing and implementing IT strategies to improve business operations.
- Provided technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
- Installed and configured computer hardware operating systems and applications according to customer requirements.
- Developed project plans and maintained timelines to ensure successful completion of projects within budget constraints.
Education
The University of LondonUnited Kingdom
MBA
09.2023
University Overview
University of SunderlandUnited Kingdom
BBA from Business Management
09.2020
University Overview
Glasgow Caledonian University United Kingdom
BBA from Business Management
09.2018
University Overview
Skills
- CRM Platforms
- Lead Generation
- Adaptability
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Excel
- Product Demonstrations
- Stakeholder Communication
- Strategic Partnerships
Certification
- Product Management Basics Certification | Pendo.IO
- Business Analyst | 365 Data Science
- McKinsey Forward Program
- Data Analysis Certification | aptLearn
- Complete Digital Marketing Course | Udemy
- Know your AML-CFT Obligations | Regional Training Center, Mauritius
- Investment Banking | EDUCBA
Interests
Interests
- Hiking
- Reading
- Physical fitness
- Football
- Discovering new restaurants
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Part of a team that has launched two successful products in six months with current assets under management of $12 million dollars plus.
- Grew algorithmic arbitrage trading product from $133.9m to $282.2m in 15 months.
- Successfully launched two new products into the market: hand wash and window cleaner.
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Timeline
Business Development Manager
Stewards Investment Capital
11.2020 - 05.2022
Marketing Assistant
Tropikal Brands Africa
06.2018 - 08.2018
Business and Community Development Associate. (Intern)
Moringa School Limited, Kenya
05.2017 - 08.2017
Student Life: Alive Ambassador
African Leadership College
09.2016 - 09.2017
Residential Advisor
African Leadership College
01.2016 - 12.2016
IT Consultant
Novel Technologies Limited
06.2015 - 12.2015
The University of London
MBA
University of Sunderland
BBA from Business Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
BBA from Business Management
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