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Joseph Gachanja
@josephkahora
A Sales & Marketing Expert in the East Africa Market.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
Professional Summary
Seasoned Sales Manager with over 17 years of experience in the telecommunications industry across East Africa. Expertise in strategic sales planning, market expansion, and distribution network development. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, managing P&L, and executing market entry strategies for global brands. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and customers, while driving sustainable revenue growth and brand development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
RL
Current
Sales & Distribution Manager
Redmitech East Africa Limited
Oct 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Introduced Xiaomi smartphones and IoT products in Kenya (2019) and built a distribution network of 25 wholesalers, 10 Mi stores, and 250 key retail outlets. Transitioned to a multi-brand distributor (2022) and delivered aggressive GTM for Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, and Honor, doubling turnover every two months in 2020 and 2021.
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Sales & Marketing Consultant
Independent Business Consultant
Feb 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Assisted global smartphone and FMCG brands to penetrate East Africa through market analysis and tailored GTM plans. Launched Tesla and INOI smartphone brands, connected vendors with distribution partners, and managed project timelines and budgets.
Retail Sales Manager – East Africa
Lenovo East Africa Limited
Jul 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 7 months)
Established Lenovo smartphone presence across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Rwanda, driving market share to 10% in the East Africa region. Owned retail strategy execution, field audits, sales forecasting, and trade/promotions coordination to improve customer experience and brand growth.
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Key Accounts Manager (Kenya & Tanzania)
Emitac Mobile Solutions LLC
Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Managed key accounts and drove Telco business and services across Kenya and Tanzania, strengthening customer relationships and revenue growth. Led sales of BlackBerry services and smartphone brands including iPhone and Wiko in the region.
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Key Accounts Manager
Emitac Mobile Solutions LLC
Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Managed key accounts across Kenya and Tanzania and drove the company’s Telco business and services in the East Africa region. Grew sales for BlackBerry services and smartphone brands including iPhone and Wiko.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Master of Business Administration, Marketing Management
Master’s in Business Administration (Marketing Management) completed at the University of Nairobi in 2012.
Moi University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Economics completed at Moi University in 1992.
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
75k-100k USD
Job categories
Artificial Intelligence DeveloperAlgorithms DeveloperArtificial Intelligence DeveloperAI ConsultantAI Governance SpecialistAI Solutions ArchitectAI Product ManagerRetail ManagerKey Account ManagerMarketing ConsultantCommercial Account ManagerArea Sales ManagerDistribution ManagerRegional Distribution ManagerDistribution DirectorStrategic Distribution ManagerDistribution Operations ManagerDistrict Sales ManagerSales Manager
Skills
Project ManagementSalesforceCRMExcelCustomer ServiceSalesAccount ManagementEnglishData AnalysisTelecommunications SalesDistribution Channel DevelopmentGrowth StrategiesRevenue GrowthSales PlanningGTM ExecutionNegotiationCustomer Relationship ManagementBrand DevelopmentBudget ManagementMarket ResearchBusiness AnalysisProduct Lifecycle ManagementIncentivesPartnershipsCross Functional CollaborationFinancial ReportingTrade Services MarketingCompetitor AnalysisCRM ToolsInventory ControlTeam LeadershipERPDevise & Printing Equipment LeasingBlackGmail Remote
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