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Temesgen Cherkos

@temesgencherkos

Corporate Export Manager at AL-SAM PLC, developing coffee export strategies and securing sales contracts.

At AL-SAM PLC, I develop coffee marketing and promotional strategies and work to secure export sales contracts. I also build sustainable relationships with coffee buyers and maintain communication across the coffee supply chain.

Previously, as Corporate Export Manager at HORRA CORPORATE GROUP and Export Manager at HADEED TRADING PLC, I planned and directed export activities, managed foreign sales contracts, and developed coffee marketing strategies.

At Arfasa General Trading plc and ZELEALEM ESHETU COFFEE EXPORTER, I worked on coffee export sales, buyer relationships, marketing plans, and export contract administration. At ZELEALEM ESHETU COFFEE EXPORTER, I also served as an ECX Trade Representative.

Earlier, I managed general business and export activities at JEMO GENERAL BUSINESS SC, worked in sales and commercial management at ADAMA STEEL FACTORY, and served as an accountant at ETHIOPIAN CONFIRMITY ASSESSMENT ENTERPRISE.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Corporate Export Manager

Current

AL-SAM PLC

Oct 2024 - Present (2 years)

Established sustainable business relationships with coffee buyers and developed marketing strategies to maintain competitive edge. Managed export sales contracts and coordinated with financial institutions for short-term loans.

Coffee Supply Chain Export Sales Marketing Strategy Contract Management Business Planning Trade Shows Technical Reporting

Corporate Export Manager

Horra Corporate Group

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024 (7 months)

Planned, organized, directed, and controlled export activities, maintaining sustainable business relations with global buyers. Implemented marketing strategies and managed foreign sales contracts.

Export Management Marketing Strategy Contract Administration Coffee Supply Chain Business Development

Export Manager

Hadeed Trading PLC

Oct 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Directed and controlled export activities, established buyer relationships, and implemented marketing strategies. Managed foreign sales contracts and assisted general management.

Export Management Marketing Strategy Contract Administration Coffee Supply Chain Business Development

Export Manager

Arfasa General Trading plc

Oct 2015 - Oct 2020 (4 years 11 months)

Established sustainable business relationships with coffee buyers and developed marketing strategies. Managed export sales contracts and coordinated with financial institutions.

Coffee Supply Chain Export Sales Marketing Strategy Contract Management Business Planning Trade Shows Technical Reporting

General Manager and Export Manager

Jemo General Business SC

Oct 2014 - Oct 2015 (11 months)

Managed day-to-day operations of various departments, focusing on export and import activities. Directed sales and marketing strategy, tracked shipments, and resolved contractual issues.

General Management Export Import Sales and Marketing Logistics Contract Negotiation Customer Satisfaction Procurement Staff Management

Export Manager and ECX Trade Representative

Zelealem Eshetu Coffee Exporter

Mar 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Established sustainable business relationships with coffee buyers and developed marketing strategies. Managed export sales contracts and coordinated with financial institutions.

Coffee Supply Chain Export Sales Marketing Strategy Contract Management Business Planning Trade Shows Technical Reporting

Deputy General Manager

YB Cosmetics and Soap Factory

May 2012 - Mar 2013 (10 months)

Developed research and development strategies, identified marketing opportunities, and participated in new project development. Established goals and procedures, and trained staff.

Marketing Strategy Project Development Corporate Trainer Vendor Relations Operational Management

Commercial and Sales Manager

Adama Steel Factory

Jul 2010 - May 2012 (1 year 10 months)

Directed and coordinated sales and marketing functions, developed sales cycles, and identified new customers. Researched marketing opportunities and participated in new project development.

Sales Management Marketing Strategy Customer Development Project Development Corporate Trainer Vendor Relations

Accountant

Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise

Jun 1999 - Aug 2010 (11 years 2 months)

Prepared profit and loss statements, monthly closing, and cost accounting reports. Analyzed financial information, maintained general ledger, and supervised financial data handling.

Accounting Financial Reporting General Ledger Accountant Budget Analysis Payroll Audit Excel