RACHEL KAZIRIKA OKONDA
@rachelkazirikaokonda
Results-driven sales and marketing executive with strong client relationship skills.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented sales and marketing executive with four years' professional experience driving consistent monthly sales and building strong client relationships. I have a proven track record—achieving over 2.5 million KES in monthly sales between 2019 and 2021—and extensive experience in vendor acquisition, retention, training, and sponsored products optimization.
I excel at customer service, team training, and process improvement, having trained over 1,500 vendors and onboarded new employees while handling high-volume outreach (up to 120 calls per day). I combine practical field sales experience (site visits, measurements, quotations, invoicing, installations) with digital advertising skills (PPC, online advertising, campaign optimization) to deliver measurable business results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Sponsored Products Associate
Jumia Advertising Services
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Acquired, retained and optimized vendor accounts for sponsored products, trained 1,500+ vendors and 12 new hires, and consistently exceeded call quotas by ~15% while inputting and managing large volumes of vendor data.
Sales and Marketing Consultant
Vitendi Window Blinds Company
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Managed client consultations, quoting, invoicing and installations for window treatments, drove cross-selling initiatives and increased monthly sales from 1.5M to 2.5M KES during tenure.
KCMedia Intern
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Apr 2016 - Dec 2016 (8 months)
Sourced and wrote news stories, produced and presented segments, conducted research and recording for documentaries, and liaised with media partners to support broadcast production.
Examination Invigilator
Kenya Institute of Management
Sep 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)
Maintained exam security and discipline, distributed papers, assisted candidates with exam issues and ensured safe handling of exam materials during assessments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMaseno University
Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Media with IT
2013 - 2016
Activities and societies: Class Representative (2014-2016); Deputy President, Bunyore University and College Students Association (2014-2015)
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media with IT, covering media production, broadcasting, and communication studies.
Kaimosi Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2005 - 2008
Activities and societies: Deputy chairlady for the Vihiga County youth Bill (2016)
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Ilungu Primary School
Primary School Certificate, Primary Education
1996 - 2004
Completed primary education at Ilungu Primary School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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