sarah mwara
@sarahmwara
Senior sales leader driving market growth and P&L performance.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned sales and commercial leader with over 15 years of experience driving revenue expansion across FMCG markets in Africa, delivering results such as doubling national retail revenue in 12 months and growing regional market share from 52% to 60% while sustaining double-digit volume growth.
I lead cross-functional teams, design and execute nationwide sales and distribution strategies, manage full P&L responsibility, and build high-performing sales organizations. I seek to apply this commercial leadership in a senior sales or commercial role within a growth-focused organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Retail
Malachite Limited
Jan 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Directed nationwide retail operations and key account relationships, doubling national retail sales within 12 months and sustaining KES 50M monthly turnover through commercial initiatives and distribution optimisation.
Regional Accounts Manager
Siddham Beverages Ltd.
Feb 2016 - Dec 2023 (7 years 10 months)
Owned regional P&L across retail, on-trade and distribution, growing market share from 52% to 60% and delivering 14% volume growth while sustaining monthly turnover of KES 50M through distributor performance models and territory reorganisation.
Area Sales Manager
Siddham Beverages Ltd.
Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Built key account plans and expanded SKU range from 5 to 20, tripling monthly revenue from KES 10M to KES 30M by improving route execution and promotions.
Regional Marketing Consultant
LaVonce Kenya Ltd.
Oct 2013 - Apr 2014 (6 months)
Developed a 5-year regional marketing roadmap and improved cash flow by introducing demand forecasting and structured credit collection, increasing distribution efficiency and profitability.
Sales Manager
Incas Health International Ltd.
Apr 2006 - Aug 2013 (7 years 4 months)
Built and led a regional sales team, consistently exceeding targets by expanding access into underserved retail segments and implementing performance-driven coaching and merchandising that sustained multi-year growth.
Merchandiser
African Cotton Ltd.
Feb 2002 - Nov 2003 (1 year 9 months)
Executed in-store merchandising and promotional programs, optimized shelf placement and conducted store audits to improve visibility and campaign effectiveness across assigned retail locations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
United States International University–Africa
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations (Marketing Major)
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a marketing major; studies focused on international relations and marketing principles to support commercial leadership roles.
Graffins College
Diploma, Sales and Marketing Management
Completed a Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management providing practical skills in sales, marketing, and commercial operations.
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