Simon Kamau

Experience

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  Copy Cat limited

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

  Customer Support Engineer

  As the Network Support Engineer my role was to ensure that all solutions sold to end customer are implemented as per the scope of work and the necessary support provided.

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  MTN Business Kenya

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Sector Manager Banking and Financial Services

  Analyze,identify key opportunities in the Financial Sector•Ensure that operating costs and expenditure budgets are authorized, accounted for and contained.•Utilize MIS to plan, schedule and monitor operational activity, progress and results – taking action where identified.•Attend training to develop strategies and tactics to retain market share through continuous improvement of existing service levels.•Assume responsibility for the management and resolution of customer complaints/ problems.•Monitor service trends and customer satisfaction levels by facilitating regular customer surveys to identify weakness and areas of strengths.•Hands-on project management for solutions sold as part of the implementation project team.Risk•Monitor and manage complete regulatory compliance of products and solutions sold•Maintain a sound working partnership with Credit Control to stimulate business growth, while enhancing knowledge and application of credit principles and practice Show less

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  Safaricom

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Corporate Account Manager at Safaricom Limited

  Develop solid and strategic plan to grow the hospitality and Service industry Come up with marketing camping that are relevant to the hospitality and Service Sector.Develop a clear plan to ensure 100% market penetration on Safaricom strategic products.Adhere strictly to Management System to ensure consistency and quality control.Demonstrate a deeper understating of solution selling and C-level engagement .

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  Emerging Markets Communications

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  Sales Manager East Africa

  As the Sales Manager EA am in charge of identifying and qualified opportunities across all segment (NGO,Oil and Gas,Enterprise and Government).Come up with value added services that are relevant across the East African Market.Gather market intelligence to assist in strategic product development.Assist key decision makes in coming up with the right solution for remote and most challenging locations.Understand different market dynamic across the East Africa.Work cohesively with different teams located in different Geographical location.Network with C-level management to quicken decision making Consistent follow-up on key and strategic opportunities.Organize for market camping to ensure EMC is felt across all Segments. Show less

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  Jamii Telecommunications Ltd

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  Enterprise Sales Manager

  I identifying key opportunities both at the Enterprise and Retail business.I assist in strategic business development by identifying key areas where Jamii Telecom can gain Market lead-ship and Retain its Market share.

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  Nexus Business Solutions Limited

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  General Manager

  As the GM Manager my role was to keep the "lights on" i.e ensuring all opportunities are closed within profitable margins. Identify talent that would propel Nexus to greater heights.

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  InfoFort - Data . Technology . Analytics

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2021

  Senior Customer Account Executive
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  RIM Incorporated

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2024

  Business Development Manager
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  Talinda East Africa

  Mar 2024 - now

  Business Development Manager-Corporate

  Grow market share for Talinda EA in the Corporate Sector by offering value through Technology Solutions. My role is to identify valuable opportunities and build long-term relationships that will translate to partnership beyond normal sales relationship.

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  Quantum Edge Distribution

  Dec 2024 - now

  Channel Manager-Africa