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noreen kigochi

@noreenkigochi

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Senior FMCG sales and business development leader driving measurable growth.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior sales or business development role where I can lead market expansion, build strategic partnerships, drive revenue growth, and mentor teams within a collaborative, growth-focused organization.

I am an accomplished FMCG sales executive with 16+ years driving market expansion, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth across FMCG, HORECA, and service sectors. I build and execute high-impact sales strategies, negotiate large vendor agreements, and lead cross-functional teams to adapt products and increase customer satisfaction.

I have overseen wellness program budgets, implemented nationwide campaigns, secured multi-million-KES contracts, and delivered substantial client retention and sales increases. I seek a senior sales or business development role where I can leverage my track record to drive measurable business growth and long-term partnerships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Executive

Current

Pwani Oil Products

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Built strategic sales plans for FMCG and HORECA expansion that boosted market penetration by 35% and negotiated long-term vendor agreements worth over KES 2M annually, while maintaining a 95% customer retention rate.

Sales Strategy Contract Management Market Expansion Negotiation Cross Functional Collaboration CRM Management

Head Nutritionist

Elan Nutrition & Wellness

Mar 2014 - Sep 2022 (8 years 6 months)

Developed corporate nutrition programs and secured long-term wellness partnerships generating over $500K annually, improved client health outcomes by 40% and managed program budgets up to KES 200K.

Corporate Wellness Partnership Development Budget Management CRM Stakeholder Engagement Program Evaluation

Customer Service Executive

Absa Bank of Kenya

Jun 2008 - Feb 2014 (5 years 8 months)

Onboarded major institutional clients and strengthened corporate relationships, contributing to branch acquisition goals and improving departmental efficiency by 25% through workflow enhancements.

Onboarding Relationship Management Cross Selling Performance Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement Communication

Research Assistant

Catapult Ltd

Apr 2007 - Feb 2008 (10 months)

Supported research activities and field data collection during a year-long internship, contributing to project deliverables and reporting.

Data Collection Reporting Fieldwork

Attache

World Vision

Apr 2006 - Aug 2006 (4 months)

Completed an attachment supporting community programs and field activities, assisting with program logistics and local stakeholder engagement.

Program Support Community Engagement Logistics Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenya Institute of Management

Diploma in Project Management, Project Management

Pursuing a Diploma in Project Management focused on practical project planning, coordination, and leadership skills to support organizational project delivery.

Egerton University

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition & Pre-Clinical Studies

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Pre-Clinical Studies emphasizing clinical nutrition, community health, and evidence-based dietary interventions.