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Wilbroad Bwalya

Wilbroad Bwalya

Windhoek

Summary

Seasoned Area Sales Manager with background in developing strategic sales plans and leading high-performing teams. Demonstrated skills in fostering client relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving revenue growth. Known for innovative strategies that improve market share and increase customer satisfaction. Successfully transformed underperforming territories into profitable regions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager

The House of Wines Namibia
Windhoek / Northern Namibia
03.2024 - Current
  • Identifying new business opportunities through market research and analysis.
  • Planning, developing, and implementing sales strategies in the assigned region.
  • Establishing strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers for obtaining quality products at competitive prices.
  • Review competitors' activities and devise measures to stay ahead in the market competition.

Area Sales Manager

SMC Brands Namibia
Windhoek / Coast / North
02.2023 - 02.2024

Planned, developed, and implemented sales strategies in the assigned region.

  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on sales volume, revenue growth and competitive landscape.
  • Managed a team of sales representatives in order to achieve maximum results.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Provided training and guidance on product knowledge, selling techniques and customer service.

Sales Representative

Taeuber & Corssen (T&C)
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Ensuring sales targets, customer engagement, and satisfaction.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
  • Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.

Sales Representative

Pernod Ricard Namibia
07.2017 - 03.2022
  • Ensuring sales targets are met, managing and overseeing merchandisers, hosting tastings and activations, calling on outlets and building relationships with customers, increasing customer database, maintaining and ensuring standards.

Consumer Development Representative

Brockmann & Kriess ( CIC )
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • To ensure sales targets, events, promotions, and activations organizing, consumer brand awareness, and focused sales drive.
  • Assisted in creating presentations and other materials to introduce products to potential customers.
  • Created detailed proposals outlining product features and benefits for prospective clients.

On Air Presenter ( D-jay) / News Reader / Sales Man

Fresh Fm Radio Station
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • On-air presenter, searching for trending and current news affairs, selling advertising space.
  • Developed strategies for increasing attendance at future events.
  • Professional conduct at all times to increase audience and securing advertisers

Sales Representative

Namibia Breweries Ltd
01.2013 - 11.2016
  • Helping clients to grow their business, meeting sales targets, organizing and running events for the breweries, maintaining brewery standards in the commercial market.
  • Negotiated deals between two parties while ensuring a mutually beneficial outcome was reached.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities for clients.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans and strategies to help clients achieve their goals.

Education

Grade 12 certificate -

Centaurus High School
01.2003

Bachelor's Degree in Finance Management -

International University Of Management (IUM)

International Computer Driving License -

Institute of Open Learning

Skills

  • Contract Review
  • Consultative and relationship selling
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Presentations and proposals
  • Territory and account management
  • Sales Enablement

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 85041211086
  • Place of Birth: Kitwe, Zambia
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Namibian
  • Driving License: code 8
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mr Derick Steyn, SMC Brands ( Country Manager ), +264 81 348 2554
  • Mr Dunco Visser T&C ( Line Manager ) , +264 81 325 7558

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
C1
Oshiwambo
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Area Sales Manager

The House of Wines Namibia
03.2024 - Current

Area Sales Manager

SMC Brands Namibia
02.2023 - 02.2024

Sales Representative

Taeuber & Corssen (T&C)
06.2022 - 01.2023

Sales Representative

Pernod Ricard Namibia
07.2017 - 03.2022

Consumer Development Representative

Brockmann & Kriess ( CIC )
12.2016 - 06.2017

Sales Representative

Namibia Breweries Ltd
01.2013 - 11.2016

On Air Presenter ( D-jay) / News Reader / Sales Man

Fresh Fm Radio Station
01.2012 - 12.2016

Grade 12 certificate -

Centaurus High School

Bachelor's Degree in Finance Management -

International University Of Management (IUM)

International Computer Driving License -

Institute of Open Learning
Wilbroad Bwalya