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Luyando Simbanyina

@luyandosimbanyina

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Detail-oriented business strategist with strong analytical skills.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my marketing expertise and analytical skills in a dynamic environment, fostering growth and innovation.

I am a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in marketing and business strategy. My experience spans various roles, including Marketing Coordinator and Business Development Manager, where I have successfully identified new trends and implemented effective marketing strategies. I pride myself on my problem-solving abilities and my capacity to work collaboratively within teams to achieve company goals.

Throughout my career, I have developed a variety of marketing tools and conducted extensive market research, which has allowed me to track the effectiveness of campaigns and report results for future reference. My academic background, including a Master's degree in Business Administration, has equipped me with the analytical skills necessary to forecast trends and budget accordingly, ensuring that my contributions lead to sustainable growth for the organizations I work with.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Business Development Manager

Current

Yango Delivery

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

As a Business Development Manager, I identify new business opportunities, create strategies to reach them, and build relationships with clients. I also pitch products and maintain relationships with existing clients.

Business Development Client Relationship Management Strategic Planning Sales Pitching Market Research Networking Proposal Development

Business Development Specialist

WorldProNet

Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 (2 months)

In my role as a Business Development Specialist, I identified new markets, developed marketing strategies, and strengthened client relationships. I also negotiated contracts and organized promotional ads.

Market Analysis Business Strategy Client Relationship Management Contract Negotiation Marketing Strategy

Sales and Marketing Officer

Pacific Logistics and Consultancy Ltd

Sep 2022 - Oct 2022 (1 month)

As a Sales and Marketing Officer, I planned and executed digital marketing campaigns, managed social media, and reported on campaign performance. I also organized promotional ads and monitored marketing strategies' impact.

Digital Marketing SEO Social Media Management Project Management Data Analysis Email Marketing Graphic Design

Marketing Assistant

Uride

Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)

In my role as a Marketing Assistant, I assisted in planning marketing projects, conducted market research, and utilized marketing analytics to gather crucial information. I also prepared promotional materials and managed social media content.

Market Research Marketing Analytics Content Creation Social Media Management Project Planning Data Analysis Promotional Materials

Marketing Coordinator

Innoble

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)

As a Marketing Coordinator, I identified new SEO trends and implemented them into the company's online accounts. I monitored the effectiveness of online marketing strategies and developed various marketing tools for social media platforms.

SEO Online Marketing Social Media Management Marketing Analytics Reporting Client Communication Trend Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Monash South Africa

Masters of Business Administration, Business Administration

2019 - 2020

Grade: GPA 2.333, WAM 67.167

Activities and societies: Monitored the effectiveness of online marketing strategies, including social media sites and blogs.

I obtained my Masters Degree in business Administration and scored a GPA of 2.333 and a WAM of 67.167. Identified new trends within the SEO realm and implemented them into the company’s online accounts. Utilized forecasting techniques to tell when company sales would drop so that we could budget accordingly.