# GREGORY KAHWILI GREGORY KAHWILI is a remote worker on Himalayas, Sales Manager at Sheri Automotive Ltd, based in Tanzania. Source: https://himalayas.app/@gregorykahwili ```text Sales Manager at Sheri Automotive Ltd, growing truck spare-parts sales while managing customer relationships, forecasting, and sales teams. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Tanzania | | Authorized to work in | Tanzania | | Salary expectations | 60k+ USD | | Job categories | Sales Manager, Marketing and Operations Officer, Sales Executive, Transport Officer, Workshop Manager, Shipping Officer | | Skills | Sales, Business Development, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Team Management, Market Analysis, Sales Forecasting, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Fleet Management, Transport Management, Preventive Maintenance, Shipping Operations, Customs Clearance, Warehouse Management | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-john-9a957220b | ## What I'm looking for ```text I’m seeking to use my leadership, operational, and commercial expertise to drive revenue growth, improve efficiency, strengthen customer relationships, and achieve organizational objectives. ``` ## About ```text At Sheri Automotive Ltd, I work as Sales Manager, developing customers and sales strategies for truck spare parts. I advise customers on part selection, manage sales team performance, and coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams on inventory and replenishment. At Next Couriers and Logistics Limited, I supported client satisfaction and retention by providing shipment updates, resolving shipping and documentation issues, and identifying potential delays before they affected clients. At Oxford University Press, Tanzania, I developed market strategies, demonstrated products, attracted customers, and contributed market feedback to sales planning. As Transport Officer at Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST), I managed a fleet of 45+ vehicles, reduced downtime by 20%, and maintained insurance and licence compliance. Earlier, as Workshop Manager at Kazzar Ltd, I managed maintenance for 50+ vehicles and motorcycles and coordinated importation and warehouse operations; I also worked in shipping operations and hold a degree / Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management. ``` ## Experience ### Sales Manager (current) Sheri Automotive Ltd. Jun 2026 - Present ```text Achieve monthly and annual sales targets, identify new customers, and develop sales strategies. Maintain strong relationships with key fleet customers and lead the sales team. ``` Skills: Sales, Business-Development, Customer-Relationship-Management, Team-Management, Spare-Parts-Product-Management, Market-Intelligence, Inventory-Forecasting, Reporting ### Marketing and Operations Officer Next Couriers and Logistics Limited. Oct 2025 - May 2026 ```text Focus on client satisfaction, query resolution, and retention. Provide real-time tracking updates and resolve customer complaints related to shipping delays, documentation errors, or customs duties. ``` Skills: Customer-Service, Conflict-Resolution, Communication-Skills, Record-keeping, Problem-Solving ### Sales Executive Oxford University Press, Tanzania. Nov 2019 - Sep 2025 ```text Develop and implement market strategies to increase sales volume. Conduct product demonstrations, find new customers, and build customer relationships. ``` Skills: Sales, Market-Strategy, Customer-Relationship-Management, Competitive-Analysis, Negotiation ### Transport Officer Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST). Jul 2012 - Oct 2019 ```text Managed planning and budgeting of motor vehicle fleet utilisation and replacement. Monitored fleet management system, oversaw vehicle inspections and maintenance, and prepared fuel consumption reports. ``` Skills: Fleet-Management, Budgeting, Maintenance-Planning, Fuel-Management, Compliance, Reporting ### Workshop Manager Kazzar Ltd. Jul 2007 - Oct 2011 ```text Managed technicians in repairing and maintaining company vehicles and motorcycles. Participated in inventory management, purchasing, and customs clearing. ``` Skills: Maintenance-Management, Inventory-Management, Purchasing, Customs-Clearance, Team-Management ### Shipping Officer Novelty Trading and Shipping Company Ltd. Jul 2006 - Jul 2007 ```text Supervised clearance of ships in and out in cooperation with Customs, Ports Authority, Immigration, and Health Officers. Managed port operations and maintained shipping documentation. ``` Skills: Shipping-Operations, Customs-Clearance, Port-Operations, Documentation, Communication-Skills ## Education ### Mbeya University of Science and Technology Course, Administrative Issues and Organisation Structure, Labour Laws, Code of Ethics and Conducts for Civil Servants ```text Completed a course on Administrative Issues and Organisation Structure, Labour Laws, Code of Ethics and Conducts for Civil Servants at Mbeya University of Science and Technology in 2015. ``` ### TechnoServe Tanzania Advanced Business Planning Development Course, Business Planning ```text Completed the Advanced Business Planning Development course conducted by TechnoServe Tanzania in January 2006. ``` ### National Institute of Transport Transport Management Information System (TMIS) Course, Fleet Management ```text Completed the Transport Management Information System (TMIS) course for Fleet Management at the National Institute of Transport in 2005. ``` ### National Institute of Transport Advanced Diploma, Logistics and Transport Management. Grade: Second Class 3.5 ```text Degree / Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management from the National Institute of Transport, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, completed in 2005. ``` ## Tech stack - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Outlook To contact GREGORY, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Mohamed Likana](https://himalayas.app/@mohamedlikana): Entrepreneur , Own business - [Mohammed alaa Emam](https://himalayas.app/@mohammedalaaemam): Sales Manager, ALEmam Automobil - [Mucyo Fabrice](https://himalayas.app/@mucyofabrice): Supply Chain Manager, Tradeland Commodities Ltd - [Sadock Ichumbaki](https://himalayas.app/@sadockichumbaki): Transport Manager, Highway Logistics Network - [anes george](https://himalayas.app/@anesgeorge): Sales and Marketing Manager, SBT Global Car Exporters - [George Antony](https://himalayas.app/@georgeantony2): Logistics Officer, Oneway Carriers Ltd - [Henry Robinson](https://himalayas.app/@henryrobinson1): Operational Officer, DSM Corridor Group (DCG) - [Witness Mmbando](https://himalayas.app/@witnessmmbando): Operation Manager, Evolve Co Limited - [KHAMIS JAMADA JAMADA](https://himalayas.app/@khamisjamadajamada): Assistant Logistics Manager, Silafrica - [Emmy Lyimo](https://himalayas.app/@emmylyimo): Sales & Administration Manager, Baruti International Limited