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Alfred Onyango

Kampala

Summary

Experienced Business Advisor offering proven track record of working with customers to achieve solutions and drive company growth. Skilled in networking with industry professionals to build lead pipeline and increase client base.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Advisor

Longhorn Publishers
08.2015 - Current
  • Developing and implementing sales and marketing plans and strategies to optimize the brand’s market share in the target region.
  • Participating in setting the regional sales budgets and sales targets for individuals and the team.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Assessed competitors'' strategies and adjusted tactics accordingly, maintaining a strong market position.
  • Identified new market opportunities for increased profitability and growth.
  • Worked closely with product development teams to ensure offerings met both customer needs as well as market demands.
  • Boosted company revenue by developing and implementing strategic business plans.
  • Organizing and conducting seminars for teachers, education officers, and other stakeholders and using the forums to market and promote Longhorn products.
  • Exceeded target individual average revenue goals year over year.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.

Business Unit Manager

Sujuzi Agencies Limited -3M Authorized Distributer
01.2005 - 02.2012

●Communicated regularly with executive leadership regarding progress updates, challenges, and achievement highlights within the unit.

● Organized Continuous Medical Education (CME’s) through training and presentation on the correct usage of 3M Health care products

● Prepared budgets, advised on projects and Marketing, and performed risk analysis

● Developed appropriate marketing plans to achieve business growth and strengthen the brand image

● Drove distribution marketing-related initiatives

● Managed distribution channels by ensuring that products are widely available in key outlets.

● Implemented effective customer relations management programs

● Developed, set, and achieved sales target

● Negotiations on behalf of the company and technical advice

● Ensured brand profitability through correct pricing policies and costing

Medical Sales Representative

3M Kenya Ltd.
06.2004 - 12.2004


  • Assisted in organizing educational workshops for healthcare providers to enhance their understanding of the company's products and increase overall usage rates.
  • Implemented successful marketing strategies for new product launches, resulting in high adoption rates among healthcare providers.
  • Nurtured long-term client relationships through regular follow-up visits, ensuring satisfaction with products and services provided.

Education

Masters in Management Studies - Business Administration

Uganda Management Institute
Uganda
08.2020

Bachelor of Management Science - Marketing

Kyambogo University
Uganda
12.2011

Diploma in Marketing - Marketing

Kenya Polytechnic
Nairobi
11.2003

Skills

  • Cost Reduction
  • Presentation Skills
  • Distribution Management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Business Development
  • Interpersonal Skills

Certification

  • Brand Leadership: Building Brand and Culture (LinkedIn)
  • Virtual Selling for Sales Professionals (LinkedIn)
  • Strategic Procurement and Logistics Management (SPLM) - Makerere University

Timeline

Business Advisor

Longhorn Publishers
08.2015 - Current

Business Unit Manager

Sujuzi Agencies Limited -3M Authorized Distributer
01.2005 - 02.2012

Medical Sales Representative

3M Kenya Ltd.
06.2004 - 12.2004

Masters in Management Studies - Business Administration

Uganda Management Institute

Bachelor of Management Science - Marketing

Kyambogo University

Diploma in Marketing - Marketing

Kenya Polytechnic
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