Sales Executive, Business Development,Marketing Executive

Brian

ID Verified
2,640/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU timezone

Profile Description

Results-driven sales and business development professional with proven experience spanning revenue growth, B2B and B2C sales, market development, strategic partnerships, client acquisition, and relationship management. Currently serving as Sales Lead at the International School of Advertising (ISA), leading sales activities across professional certification, academy, and corporate training programs. Responsible for driving sales strategy, pipeline development, team leadership, enrollment growth,...

Top Skills

Lead Generation · 5 yearsB2B Sales · 4 yearsB2C Sales · 4 yearsCold Calling · 4 yearsDocument Management · 4 years

Skills & Expertise

Sales & Business Development

Lead GenerationExpert
B2B SalesAdvanced
B2C SalesAdvanced
Sales Funnel ManagementAdvanced
Cold CallingAdvanced
NegotiationAdvanced
Account ManagementAdvanced
Warm Outreach & Appointment SettingAdvanced
Sales PresentationsIntermediate
Cold Email OutreachIntermediate
Zoho CRMBeginner

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Email ManagementAdvanced
Document ManagementAdvanced
Data EntryIntermediate
Calendar ManagementIntermediate
Meeting CoordinationIntermediate
Executive Assistant ServicesIntermediate
Research & Information GatheringBeginner

Customer Success

Email SupportAdvanced
Phone SupportAdvanced
Lead ManagementAdvanced
Video SupportBeginner

Work Experience

SALES LEAD

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING (ISA)

Apr 2026 - Present

Key Achievements:

• Lead the sales function and provide day-to-day direction to the Course Advisory team. • Set sales targets and monitor performance against enrollment objectives across CIM, IBC and Twiva programs. • Manage and optimize the prospective student journey from initial inquiry through conversion and enrollment. • Monitor sales pipelines, conversion rates and intake performance to identify opportunities and address gaps. • Drive corporate client acquisition and identify opportunities for corporate training and institutional partnerships. • Develop and maintain relationships with prospective corporate clients, industry organizations, professional associations and education partners. • Identify and develop strategic partnerships with universities, colleges and other institutions to expand ISA’s reach. • Support the development of student mentorship, placement and internship partnerships. • Contribute to ISA’s market visibility through industry networking, professional events and stakeholder engagement. • Work closely with the marketing function to strengthen lead generation, content marketing and brand visibility. • Manage strategic stakeholder relationships and support ISA’s engagement with professional and certification bodies. • Contribute to improving the student experience by identifying opportunities to strengthen the sales and enrollment journey.

B2B SalesZoho CRMLead GenerationB2C SalesSales Funnel ManagementAccount ManagementNegotiationSales PresentationsWarm Outreach & Appointment SettingCold Email OutreachEmail SupportLead ManagementMeeting CoordinationDocument Management

SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE

THE IMPALA BOOK AGENCIES LTD

Apr 2023 - Mar 2026

Key Achievements:

• Increased annual sales from KES 4 million to KES 10 million, delivering a 150% increase in revenue over three years. • Identified and penetrated three new high-value market segments, expanding the company’s market reach. • Delivered a 66% revenue increase in the final fiscal year through targeted market development and sales activity. • Built and managed a high-value client portfolio using a relationship-led approach, generating 80%+ repeat business. • Managed the end-to-end fulfillment process, including invoicing, dispatch and logistics, maintaining 100% on-time delivery. • Restructured delivery logistics and personally managed high-priority distributions, contributing to reduced operational overheads. • Strengthened customer relationships and supported long-term client retention through responsive account management. • Identified opportunities for improved sales execution, market penetration and customer engagement.

Cold CallingData EntryB2B SalesB2C SalesAccount ManagementNegotiationLead ManagementSales Funnel ManagementPhone SupportEmail SupportDocument ManagementLead GenerationWarm Outreach & Appointment Setting

PROGRAM ASSISTANT,

CALMIND FOUNDATION

Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

Key Achievements:

• Managed comprehensive client databases, maintaining data accuracy and integrity while producing reports to support management decision-making. • Supported the referral and client on-boarding pipeline, ensuring effective follow-through on departmental leads. • Provided high-level administrative and operational support to senior management and programme teams. • Coordinated community outreach initiatives and speaker engagements to increase programme participation and visibility. • Supported stakeholder communication and engagement activities across programme initiatives. • Improved organization of program information and administrative processes, reducing operational friction and supporting team productivity.

Executive Assistant ServicesCalendar ManagementMeeting CoordinationDocument ManagementData EntryEmail SupportPhone SupportLead Management

MARKETING EXECUTIVE

MARKETING AFRICA LTD

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

Key Achievements:

• Supported ticket sales and stakeholder engagement for the Marketer’s Night Out event series, contributing to increased attendance. • Supported the planning and execution of The Power Workshop, coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders and teams. • Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and Inform content strategy. 3 • Developed marketing collateral and contributed to brand messaging and promotional initiatives. • Supported strategic brainstorming sessions aimed at strengthening communication and audience engagement. • Selected to support the Chief Executive Officer during strategic meetings, gaining exposure to senior-level decision-making and corporate negotiations.

B2B SalesB2C SalesWarm Outreach & Appointment SettingSales PresentationsCold CallingExecutive Assistant ServicesMeeting CoordinationResearch & Information GatheringEmail SupportPhone Support

Quick Stats

Age29 years
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
SwahiliFluent
ID VerificationVerified

Certifications

3-month ICDL (International Certificate in Digital Literacy
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING LEVEL 4

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Mount Kenya University

2019 - 2022

High-school

Ofafa Jericho High School

2012 - 2015