Mariam Abdulahi

Experience

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  Syriatex Company Ltd

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

  Inside Sales Representative

  Direct salesCustomer service & support.

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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Tutor & Nutritionist

  Weight loss Consultant Teaching student nurses health related coursesHealth Promotion on the media

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  La Villa Boutique Hotel

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  Sales Executive

  Telesales.Cold calling. Customer service and support. Admin & HR support.

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  Maxmart Shopping Center

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

  Sales Marketing Executive

  Pitch making.Negotiating deals and selling FMCGManaging new and existing supply accounts. Developing commercial relationships.Coordinating sales at fairs and exhibitions. Promotions content creation.Customer service and support.

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  BakeBerry Catering Services

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Managing Owner

  Event Catering Business DevelopmentMenu Planning Sales Forecast Operations ManagementStock managementCustomer service & support

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  KUO Fire Safety

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Sales Executive

  Cold calling, TelesalesRelationship Manager (existing, new & prospects)Company Representative at trade exhibitionsCustomer servicePersonal Assistant to the sales managerClient database management.

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  Freelance / Indépendante

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Business Development

  Exact Engineering - Accra, GhanaDearDough Gh Ltd - Accra, GhanaMark'Ethic - Cotonou, Benin

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  Italian Business Association of Ghana - IBAG

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

  Business & Communications Manager

  Managing Communications & Partnerships with relevant institutions such as sister chamber of commerce, media houses, the Italian embassy, the Ghana Italian Women Association, among others.Event Management Digital Marketing Business development and auxiliary support

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  DVO Ghana

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  Business Development Team Lead

  Subject matter expert on furniture products, processes and operations, up-to-date on industry news and market developments.Customer Relationship Manager for a portfolio of clients.Digital Marketing

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  Farmerline Group

  Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  - Business Development, Consultative Saas sales ... to grow Farmerline’s market share across Francophone Africa in the digitalization of the food commodities sector.- Strategic Partnerships with Agribusinesses, Global Traders and Manufacturers, Cooperatives/ Farmer groups, NGOs, and Government institutions. ... in alignment to Farmerline’s mission and business goals.- To promote food security in the bottom of the pyramid segment of society - To increase Agribusinesses resilience to climate change Show less

  • Business & Partnerships Lead - Francophone Africa

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Associate - Business & Partnerships Dev't

    Mar 2022 - Jun 2023
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  Marhaba fm

  Feb 2024 - now

  Chief Operations Officer

  Leveraging radio to drive positive change among one of Africa's largest demographics—Hausa speakers—through innovative and culturally resonant programming, addressing their needs and aspirations.In Ghana, Hausa serves as a lingua franca within zango communities, which are widespread in West Africa due to centuries of trans-Saharan trade, predominantly by Muslim Hausa from northern Nigeria and southern Niger. The total addressable market for Hausa content exceeds 100 million people across 19 countries, with Hausa being their first or second language. Despite their significant influence in trade, politics, and culture, the Hausa people are underserved in media content tailored to their needs.Marhaba ltd (a family business founded in 2011 to operate 99.3fm), is the only exclusive Hausa broadcasting radio station in Accra, Ghana. It has become the heartbeat of the Hausa-speaking community. The station aims to expand into a robust, decentralized media network across Hausa communities in Ghana, catering to a diverse and growing audience. Show less

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  Arziki.co

  Feb 2024 - now

  Founder

  arziki.co is a subsidiary of Marhaba ltd, dedicated to overseeing sales and marketing initiatives for the radio station. In addition to its core responsibilities, arziki.co is involved in event management and e-commerce ventures. We are committed to delivering innovative event management and marketing solutions.

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  Marhaba Foundation

  Aug 2024 - now

  Director
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  Agriterra

  Sept 2024 - now

  Business Developer - West Africa

  In this role, I am dedicated to empowering and professionalizing farmer groups across the region, helping them achieve sustainable growth and greater market access. If you are passionate about transforming agriculture, supporting smallholder farmers, or seeking strategic partnerships in the agribusiness sector, I would love to connect! Let's collaborate to drive impactful change together.