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Consolata Waweru

@consolatawaweru

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Seasoned business development specialist with a focus on growth strategies.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a remote role that allows me to leverage my business development expertise while contributing to significant organizational growth.

I am a seasoned business development and growth specialist with over 7 years of experience in driving significant revenue growth and market expansion. My proven track record includes identifying and closing new business opportunities, which resulted in a substantial increase in export sales and notable revenue growth in 2023. I excel in building and managing strategic partnerships, negotiating key accounts, and implementing effective customer lifecycle strategies.

At Zenith Steel Fabricators Ltd, I successfully expanded our reach into the African market, achieving a remarkable 30% increase in export sales within a year. My ability to onboard and manage new export partners has significantly contributed to our revenue growth. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in business development, strategic planning, and relationship management to create a meaningful impact in a challenging remote role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Development and Growth Specialist

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Zenith Steel Fabricators Ltd

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Specialized in expanding market reach and driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and effective customer lifecycle strategies. Achieved a 30% increase in export sales and onboarded 16 new export partners in 2023.

Business Development Growth Strategy Export Marketing Negotiation Customer Relationship Management Market Research Data Analysis Product Launches Marketing Campaigns Customer Service

Customer Service and Digital Banking Assistant

Family Bank Limited

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 (8 months)

Enhanced mobile banking transactions by 65% through customer recruitment and support. Recognized for exceptional customer service and consistently met sales targets for digital banking products.

Customer Service Digital Banking Sales Relationship Management Data Entry Communication Problem Solving Customer Retention Training CRM

Research Assistant and Data Entry Clerk

HORTINLEA Household Survey

Oct 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Conducted data collection and ensured accuracy through interviews with small-scale farmers. Maintained high standards of data integrity and achieved a 97% accuracy rate in data entry.

Data Collection Data Analysis Quality Assurance Communication Interpersonal Skills Data Entry Research Translation Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Egerton University

Bachelor of Science, Agribusiness Management

2011 - 2015

Studied Agribusiness Management, focusing on the intersection of agriculture and business practices, including marketing, finance, and management strategies relevant to the agribusiness sector.

Mary Hill Girls High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education

2005 - 2010

Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E), focusing on a broad curriculum that prepared for higher education and developed critical thinking and analytical skills.