Lewis

Trade Development Representative

Lewis

ID Verified
1,500/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU timezone

Profile Description

Experienced sales professional with a proven track record in FMCG sales, territory management, distributor leadership, market expansion, and delivering consistent revenue growth across competitive markets.

Top Skills

AI Safety & Alignment · <1 yearBlog Writing · <1 yearChatGPT for Marketing · <1 yearContent Strategy · <1 yearContract Review · <1 year

Skills & Expertise

AI & Automation

Copy.aiBeginner
Power AutomateBeginner
AI Safety & AlignmentBeginner
vLLMBeginner

Content & Writing

Blog WritingBeginner
Technical WritingBeginner
CopywritingBeginner

Customer Success

Lead ManagementBeginner
Technical SupportBeginner
Email SupportBeginner
Phone SupportBeginner

Marketing & Growth

Google Tag ManagerBeginner
ChatGPT for MarketingBeginner
Email MarketingBeginner
Content StrategyBeginner
Social Media AnalyticsBeginner

Specialized Skills

Terms & ConditionsBeginner
Contract ReviewBeginner

E-commerce & Marketplace

Facebook MarketplaceBeginner

Data & Analytics

Excel (Advanced)Beginner
Google Sheets (Advanced)Beginner
Data MiningBeginner

Work Experience

Trade Development and Representative

East African Breweries Limited

Jun 2024 - Present

Key Achievements:

Sales Representative leading an annual KES 800M Net Sales Value (NSV) territory in Nyandarua County with Distributor Management Leadership and outlet Universe of 314 Accounts delivering YOY growth of 15%.  Business Performance Delivery – Using market & Competitor knowledge, Consumer Insights & Brand Mix Strategies, delivered YOY growth of 15% in NSV, Market share growth of 12% and Business Development by 22%  Distributor Management – Business representative in Distributor Sales Leadership & coaching of 10 Van Salesmen (VSM), leading monthly Business Performance Reviews and Route to Market alignment delivering Business recovery of 8% in a challenged Macro Business Environment  Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) – Managing Contact & Coverage of Market Universe, selling in, Innovations Listing, Merchandising & Assets Management growing territory SFE Scores from 50% to 85% monthly.  Stakeholder Management – Lead & Influence Key Stakeholders including Distributor Directors, County Officials, Bar Owner Forums, BTL agencies and consumers to maintain Positive Business Environment to deliver Business Performance. Through my engagements, I eliminated 2 Key Informal alcohol brand presence improving territory performance by 8%.

Email SupportTechnical SupportLead Management

Quick Stats

Age29 years
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationVerified

Certifications

CPA

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

2014 - 2019