Vitowe Kaunda

Experience

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  School of Management Studies, University of Cape Town

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2011

  Tutor

  Guided and coordinated two groups of 20 students over each semester.Reviewed and evaluated students’ work through marking essays and assignments.Managed hour-long tutorial sessions with the students on a weekly basis to assess theirunderstanding of the course.

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  Customer Care Solutions

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2011

  Call Centre Operator

  After-service sales assistance; information collation and management

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  Poets' Passport Botswana

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Logistics Coordinator

  Organised monthly poetry meets and open-mic sessions.Co-ordinated with other literacy-focused NGO’s such as Poetavango to stage events.

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  Jamani Associates

  Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

  Intern

  Assisted with the analysis and finalization of various accounts.Took part in limited internal auditing functions.Performed basic HR functions including the interviewing of junior employees

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  IRI

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2023

  Client and People Manager specialised in finding insights in FMCG data and driving client growth for top manufacturers in the South African FMCG space.I am the trusted advisor in charge of a portfolio of 10+clients leading a team in analysing, delivering and integrating data based on client needs. I have experience across Food, Liquor and Pharmaceutical clients. Lead across various clients servicing their retail data needs and analysing product and market trends and performance.Use technology to derive actionable insights that help drive client growth.Mentoring and development of junior team members to ensure their continued career growth. Data processing, interpretation and analysis.Point of contact for clients with everyday functions encompassing client service, development of retail scan data based presentations and the creation of customised excel reports.

  • Account Manager

    Apr 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Senior Account Executive

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Account Executive

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Junior Account Executive

    Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
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  Circana

  Mar 2023 - now

  Leading the strategic direction of the Liquor, Tobacco, Home and Garden (LTHG) vertical within Circana. I work with managers and analysts as we use analytics to remove the complexity within data and deliver insights that drive our clients’ businesses forward.There is a strong component of communication across leadership levels; collaboration across departments and a drive for excellence in everything that my team delivers. I am also part of the senior leadership team where we drive and implement projects to build efficiencies, guide engagement and collaboration within different departments in the business and pursue passion projects with the aim of moving Circana solidly into the future. Show less I am in charge of a team specialised in finding insights in FMCG data and driving growth of 12+ clients, with revenue over R12million, including top manufacturers in the South African FMCG space.We develop and maintain partnerships with our clients acting as trusted advisors while pushing boundaries around how data is analysed, delivered and integrated into existing client Business Intelligence platforms. This has gained me experience across Food, Liquor and Pharmaceutical clients.Further duties include career support and helping in the professional development of my team. I firmly believe that "We Win Together" and a strong team is a supported team. Show less

  • Account Director - Liquor, Tobacco, Home & Garden Vertical

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Account Manager

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2024