Catherine Andabwa

Experience

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  Safi Business Agencies

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2003

  Assistant Sales Representative

  Generating leads for products and services.Marketing research.Customer feedback

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  Longhorn Publishers

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

  Marketing Assistant

  -Market and promote company products to existing and upcoming trade outlets.-Visit outlets to ensure longhorn books are prominently displayed.-Gather market responses and feedback on company products.-Identify sales opportunities and advise on the same for necessary action.-Prepare field work programmes-Make trade visits to customer outlets,shelf read and originate.-Participate in debt collection.-Address customer needs so as to ensure effective customer service.-Train and work with shop attendants to foreground Longhorn products to their customers. Show less

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  SMS ONE (U) LIMITED

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2020

  Marketing Executive and programe manager.

  -Promotional activities to market Mixa kids project-Organizing events and product exhibitions-Managing campaigns on social media-Generating leads for products and services-Implementing marketing strategies to ensure business growth.

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  Storymoja Africa

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  Regional Sales Manager

  - Market and promote company products- Distribute and supervise strategic distribution of products and promortional materials-Oversee planning, Execution and monitering of marketing and and promotional activities and events-Ensure adequate brand visibility in Strategic outlets.-Mapping Entry into new markets.- Supervise, Motivate and develop the team to ensure peak performance.

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  Oakwood Brand Consulting

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  Sales And Marketing Specialist

  - Develop brand strategy.- Conceptualize and produce digital content.- Content marketing and SEO- Brand Technovation and Ecommerce

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  Dschool World of Learning

  Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  National Sales and Marketing Manager

  - Design and Implement business strategies, plans and procedures.- Set and monitor comprehensive goals for performance and growth- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision- Oversee daily regional operations- Lead and direct The sales team to achieve maximum performance and dedication.- Participate in expansion activities.- Manage relationships with partners/ Vendors /Agents.- Recruit and train tele sales/tele marketing staff.

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  Longhorn Publishers Plc

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Key Account Manager

  - New business development-Developing and sustaining solid relationships with key clients.-Addressing and resolving key clients’ complaints.- Acting as the main point of contact between key clients and internal teams.- Supervising the account teams assigned to each key client.- Communicating and collaborating with the internal departments to ensure that key clients’ needs are met.- Compiling reports on account progress, goals, and forecasts for account teams and stakeholders.- Developing a thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements and preparing customized solutions.- Negotiating contracts with key clients and meeting established deadlines for the fulfillment of each client's long-term goals. Show less

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  The Supply Chain Academy -SCA(SA)

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  Business Development Manager
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  TEENDOM AFRICA

  May 2023 - now

  Business Development Manager
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  KUZAKIDS AFRICA

  May 2023 - now

  FOUNDER
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  SEVEN FORKS HALF MARATHON CAMPAIGN

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Fundraising Coordinator