About

Professional Summary Dynamic and results-driven Business and Project Operations Leader with over 15 years of experience in strategic business development, project execution, and operations management across East Africa. Adept at steering cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, optimize processes, and drive revenue growth. Proven track record of securing strategic partnerships, leading market expansion initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful results. Expert in crafting and executing comprehensive strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance while navigating complex business environments.&n Adept at fostering collaboration, leading diverse teams, and turning challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Key Achievement;   Spearheaded successful marketing campaigns at dlight Solar,  elevating brand presence on national and international platforms.   Expanded business operations across Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Eritrea,Sudan and South Sudan, establishing strong partner networks and surpassing set targets.   Managed large-scale sales and distribution networks, driving revenue growth and market coverage in Kenya’s Northern, Nyanza, Western, Central and Coastal regions.  Negotiated and secured long-term contracts that boosted profitability and sustained business growth.  Designed and implemented innovative strategies to penetrate new markets, grow brand and customer bases.

Skills

  • Business Development
    8
  • Financial project management
    7
  • community development
  • Human Resource management
    8
  • fund raising
    7
  • Project & Program Leadership
    8
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
  • English and Kiswahili
    9
  • English and Kiswahili and Somali
    10

Experience

Abdinasir hussein

Education
  • A Human Rights Based Approach to IWRM at   cap-net
  • December, 2023 - December, 2023
  • Fulltime

Abdinasir hussein

Education
  • September, 2023 - September, 2023

Abdinasir hussein

Education

Abdinasir hussein

Education
  • Alternatives to Detention in the Context of Migration at   IOM E-Campus

Abdinasir hussein

Work experience
  • Content Creation: Developing compelling content, including videos, articles, and visual materials, to effectively communicate the organization's mission and programs.
  • Fundraising Collaboration: Working with fundraising teams to develop strategies for attracting financial support from donors and sponsors.
  • Market Research: Staying updated on industry trends and conducting research to understand donor conditions, preferences, and ethos.
  • Advocacy: Engaging in efforts to raise awareness about health issues and influence policy changes.
  • Collaboration: Working with other departments to ensure marketing efforts are integrated with overall organizational objectives.

Abdinasir hussein

Work experience
  • Managed sales and distribution in FMCG partnerships in Northern Kenya.
  • Negotiated business contracts and developed annual project plans.
  • Researched and managed new opportunities for partnership deals and new initiatives.

Abdinasir hussein

Work experience
  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER EXPORTS Horn of Africa at   Dlight Solar
  • February, 2018 - October, 2020
  • Fulltime
  • Oversaw market analysis, sales planning, and expansion in six African countries.
  • Oversaw maintenance of client notes on internal CRM system to f--cilitate future strategies and key results.
  • Prepared reports and presentations detailing business development activities and outlining new initiatives.
  • Researched trends to gather data and implement innovative strategies.
  • Developed business plans to establish revenue and growth.
  • Coached and trained staff to comply with company policy and procedures.

Abdinasir hussein

Work experience
  • September, 2013 - February, 2018
  • Fulltime
  • Led sales and distribution operations in multiple regions, achieving sales targets and enhancing market visibility.
  • Monitored the activities of competition and prepared action plans
  • Built interfaces & relations with other departments to drive the overall companies agenda in the region:

Abdinasir hussein

Work experience
  • Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to meet market penetration and revenue objectives.
  • Established a robust partner and distribution network across South Sudan’s regions.
  • Provided full visibility into sales pipeline and developed reliable revenue forecasts.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
  • Led and motivated sales teams to improve customer service and achieve targets.

Abdinasir hussein

Work experience
  • January, 2010 - February, 2011
  • Fulltime
  • Team Management: Led a team comprising 8 territory managers and 96 distributor sales agents, ensuring effective sales strategies and performance.
  • Client Engagement: Contacted and visited prospective customers to assess their needs and offer tailored solutions.
  • Problem Solving: Developed innovative and customized sales solutions to address client challenges, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Direct Sales: Sold products and services through face-to-face interactions, building strong relationships with clients.
  • Product Knowledge: Maintained comprehensive knowledge of the company's products and services to effectively facilitate sales efforts.
  • Sales Reporting: Kept detailed sales records and prepared reports as required, providing insights into sales performance and areas for improvement.
  • Customer Relations: Maintained regular contact with customers to ensure satisfaction, address concerns, and inform them of new or improved products and services.

Abdinasir hussein

Work experience
  • Territory sales executive, Northern kenya at   Celtel/Zain
  • Revenue Generation: i was tasked with generating revenue by effectively distributing Zain SIM cards and scratch cards throughout the Northern Kenya territory.
  • Direct Sales: we sold Zain products and services directly to customers, primarily through face-to-face interactions, ensuring a personalized approach to meet customer needs.
  • Relationship Building: developed strong relationships with retailers and distributors, ensuring sensitivity to customer needs, concerns, and emerging requirements.

Abdinasir hussein

Education

Abdinasir hussein

Education

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