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Esther Murugi Nyaga

Esther Murugi Nyaga

Nairobi

Summary

Am a Persuasive professional with exceptional negotiation and sales skills. Adept in assisting the marketing team in developing competent media kits and promotional items. Committed to transforming leads into clients. Accomplished marketing professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic approaches to drive market growth and bottom-line profitability. Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and high energy. Impactful and successful manager proficient in building teams and motivating personnel to new levels of performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Sales Executive

Royal Media Services
07.2021 - 09.2024

RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
  • Negotiated and managed high-value contracts, ensuring optimal service provision and cost-efficiency.
  • Generated daily operational and sales reports for corrective action or continuous improvement.
  • Oversaw comprehensive market research initiatives, informing product development and competitive positioning strategies.
  • Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
  • Established company targets based on previous performance and predicted forecasts.
  • Tracked organizational performance against objectives and revamped strategies to better meet targets.
  • Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making and competitive positioning.
  • Developed and maintained strategic alliances with industry partners, expanding market reach and enhancing product offerings.
  • Directed successful marketing campaigns, increasing brand visibility and market penetration.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Developed high-performing teams to consistently exceed goals, drive revenue and expand markets.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives, enhancing the company's community engagement and environmental sustainability.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to communicate business progress, address concerns, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Pioneered the adoption of agile methodologies, accelerating product development cycles and innovation.
  • Monitored competitor activity, adjusting sales tactics to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Coordinated with creative teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality advertising content.
  • Analysed market trends to advise clients on optimal advertising strategies, maximising return on investment.
  • Provided exceptional after-sales support, addressing any client concerns promptly.
  • Prepared detailed sales reports, presenting findings to senior management to inform strategic decisions.
  • Delivered solutions to customers based on comprehensive research and needs analyses.
  • Pioneered the development of a sustainability strategy, reducing environmental impact and positioning the company as an industry leader in green initiatives.

Business Manager

MOUNTAIN DIGITAL MEDIA
09.2021 - 12.2021

Responsibilities;

  • Elevated new business opportunities, implementing effective networking strategies.
  • Established commercial brands through consistent communications, generating increased sales volume.
  • Optimized processes, collaborating with upper management to implement innovative technologies.
  • Planned, organised and executed promotional events.
  • Developed systems and procedures to optimise efficiency and quality.
  • Achieved productivity improvements while enhancing quality control operations to reduce overhead.
  • Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of company.Providing the media schedule to the clients for asmooth campaign run
  • Developed extensive media contact list with top-tier journalists, bloggers and broadcasters.
  • Attended industry conferences to network and boost thought leadership capabilities.
  • Organised media events, fundraisers and entertainment to generate media interest.

Media Sales Executive

RADIO AFRICA LIMITED
01.2021 - 08.2021

Responsibilities;

  • Supplied clients with samples of previous work as proof of competence.
  • Utilised a variety of selling techniques to upsell additional products and services to increase sales revenue.
  • Maintained knowledge of marketing space openings to accurately provide information to clients.
  • Performed end-to-end management of clients from prospecting to account maintenance, providing consistent, first-class customer care.
  • Made outbound calls per day to arrange meetings and build consistent pipeline of opportunities.
  • Tracked and reported sales made to management to help with decision making.
  • Recommended appropriate sizes and formats for advertising depending on clients' products or services.
  • Monitored prices and products of competitors to identify and capitalise on market gaps.
  • Created sales contracts, guiding clients through signing process and explaining information in contracts.
  • Negotiated pricing and contracts, providing ongoing support and regular follow-ups to ensure satisfaction.
  • Sought sales opportunities from new clients and existing relationships, building and maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Contacted existing clients to confirm product satisfaction and maintain excellent working relationships.
  • Received and reviewed information about clients' products and services to recommend advertising strategy tailored to specific needs.
  • Assisted in preparing promotional material to advertise advertising opportunities.
  • Delivered varied illustration proofs to clients to choose and approve.
  • Answered calls from interested clients, relaying information and answering questions.
  • Provided clients with estimates of costs of advertising products to help with planning.
  • Stayed current on industry trends, making recommendations to company to provide current and relevant services to clients.

Sales Executive

MediaMax Network Limited
01.2017 - 03.2020

Responsibilities;

  • Maintaining coordination and good communication between customers and other departments within the organization.
  • Supplied clients with samples of previous work as proof of competence.
  • Stayed current on industry trends, making recommendations to the company to provide current and relevant services to clients.
  • Utilized a variety of selling techniques to upsell additional products and services to increase sales revenue.
  • Performed end-to-end management of clients from prospecting to account maintenance, providing consistent, first-class customer care.
  • Maintained knowledge of marketing space openings to accurately provide information to clients.
  • Provided clients with estimates of costs of advertising products to help with planning.
  • Made outbound calls per day to arrange meetings and build consistent pipeline of opportunities.
  • Tracked and reported sales made to management to help with decision making.
  • Answered calls from interested clients, relaying information and answering questions.
  • Recommended appropriate sizes and formats for advertising depending on clients' products or services.
  • Received and reviewed information about clients' products and services to recommend advertising strategy tailored to specific needs.
  • Sought sales opportunities from new clients and existing relationships, building and maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Assisted in preparing promotional material to advertise advertising opportunities.
  • Contacted existing clients to confirm product satisfaction and maintain excellent working relationships.
  • Negotiated pricing and contracts, providing ongoing support and regular follow-ups to ensure satisfaction.
  • Created sales contracts, guiding clients through signing process and explaining information in contracts.
  • Secured and attended client meetings, efficiently negotiating terms, handling objections and closing sales with ease.
  • Carried out market research to determine and capitalise on new marketing opportunities.
  • Monitored prices and products of competitors to identify and capitalise on market gaps.
  • Utilised a variety of selling techniques to upsell additional products and services to increase sales revenue.
  • Stayed current on industry trends, making recommendations to company to provide current and relevant services to clients.

Media Sales Executive

Mbugi Television Network
01.2016 - 01.2017

Responsibilities;

  • Supplied clients with samples of previous work as proof of competence.
  • Carried out market research to determine and capitalize on new marketing opportunities.
  • Sought sales opportunities from new clients and existing relationships, building and maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Created sales contracts, guiding clients through thesigning process and explaining information in contracts.
  • Recommended appropriate sizes and formats for advertising depending on clients' products or services.
  • Delivered varied illustration proofs to clients to choose and approve.
  • Received and reviewed information about clients' products and services to recommend advertising strategy tailored to specific needs.
  • Stayed current on industry trends, making recommendations to company to provide current and relevant services to clients.
  • Monitored prices and products of competitors to identify and capitalise on market gaps.
  • Contacted existing clients to confirm product satisfaction and maintain excellent working relationships.
  • Maintained knowledge of marketing space openings to accurately provide information to clients.
  • Secured and attended client meetings, efficiently negotiating terms, handling objections and closing sales with ease.
  • Tracked and reported sales made to management to help with decision making.
  • Performed end-to-end management of clients from prospecting to account maintenance, providing consistent, first-class customer care.
  • Answered calls from interested clients, relaying information and answering questions.
  • Assisted in preparing promotional material to advertise advertising opportunities.
  • Made outbound calls per day to arrange meetings and build consistent pipeline of opportunities.
  • Provided clients with estimates of costs of advertising products to help with planning.
  • Utilised a variety of selling techniques to upsell additional products and services to increase sales revenue.
  • Carried out market research to determine and capitalise on new marketing opportunities.
  • Negotiated pricing and contracts, providing ongoing support and regular follow-ups to ensure satisfaction.

Education

Certificate in Computer Studies -

Good Neighbours Computer College
2010

KSCE -

St Teresa's Girls Secondary School.
2006

Skills

  • Business KPI management
  • Business plan development
  • Company performance assessments
  • Customer retention
  • Business process management
  • Employee motivation
  • Business strategies
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Sales reporting
  • Relationship management
  • Customer relations
  • Advertising expertise
  • Active selling techniques
  • Detailed reporting
  • Follow up management
  • Business outreach planning
  • Sales negotiations
  • Market and client analysis
  • Extensive product knowledge

References

JOYCE GITURO 

Managing Director

Mountain Digital Media 

Tel: 0725710050 

PATRICK WANJOHI 

Head of Commercial 

Media Max Network LTD 

Tel:0720493587 

CHARITY NGURU 

Radio Africa Limited 

Human Resource

 0720711015 

Onesmus Nyaga

Globalmark Solutions Ltd

Managing Director 

0721983364

Interests

  • Interacting with different people
  • Traveling
  • Swimming

Timeline

Business Manager

MOUNTAIN DIGITAL MEDIA
09.2021 - 12.2021

Business Sales Executive

Royal Media Services
07.2021 - 09.2024

Media Sales Executive

RADIO AFRICA LIMITED
01.2021 - 08.2021

Sales Executive

MediaMax Network Limited
01.2017 - 03.2020

Media Sales Executive

Mbugi Television Network
01.2016 - 01.2017

KSCE -

St Teresa's Girls Secondary School.

Certificate in Computer Studies -

Good Neighbours Computer College
Esther Murugi Nyaga