Ninah Phiri
Blantyre
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Officer
Cooperatives General Company
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients and market trends
- Analyze competitor strategies and market dynamics to identify growth opportunities
- Develop and implement strategies to attract new clients and expand the company's customer base
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure satisfaction and retention
- Collaborate with the management team to develop business plans and achieve sales targets
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with new business opportunities or partnerships.
Sales Consultant
United General Insurance
05.2017 - 02.2023
- Marketed and sold UGI products/services
- Prospected new customers and provided leads to Business Development Officer
- Initiated and closed sales deals
- Assisted customers in completing proposal forms
- Prepared and submitted sales call reports to Business Development Manager.
Youth Relationship Officer
Opportunity Bank Malawi
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Marketed youth accounts and other bank products
- Administered loans to youths and PTB groups
- Provided financial education trainings to sensitize youths on the importance of saving
- Prepared repayment schedules and conducted post-disbursement visits.
Constituency Civic and Voter Education Assistant
Malawi Electoral Commission, Mulanje North Constituency
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Organized civic education meetings and disseminated information on the electoral process
- Distributed election materials and facilitated voter education
- Prepared reports on activities.
Trainee Assistant Technical Officer
Mulanje Renewable Energy Agency (MuREA)
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Sensitized communities on sustainable agriculture, climate change, and environmental conservation
- Mobilized youths and community-based groups for income-generating activities
- Provided training in various skills and organized awareness campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing -
University of Blantyre Synod
Diploma in Environmental Management and Natural Resources for Sustainable Livelihoods -
Natural Resources College
06.2010
Skills
- Marketing
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- New Business Development
- Customer service
Other Experiences
- Various data entry roles utilizing SPSS and Microsoft Excel.
- Counter Cashier at K and K Fabricare.
Awards
- Certificate of Participation (Professional Negotiation Skills) MCC1, 2021
- Certificate of Completion (Constituency Civic and Voter Education), Malawi Electoral Commission, 2013
- Most Confident Student, Natural Resources College, 2011
- Best English Student, Dzuka Girls Secondary School, 2007
References
- Miss Mercy Mkandawire, Sales and Marketing Executive, United General Insurance Company, P.O. Box 383, Blantyre, +265 991096401, mercymkandawire@ugi.mw
- Mr. Evance Songola, EK Insurance Agency, Delamere House, No. 323, Blantyre, +265 996686626, esongola28@gmail.com
- Mr. Martin Ketembo, Tetra Tech International Mzuzu, C/O Protea Mzuzu Hotel, Mzuzu, +265 995467525, martin.ketembo@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Networking
- Watching movies, reality shows, and documentaries
Timeline
Business Development Officer
Cooperatives General Company
06.2023 - Current
Sales Consultant
United General Insurance
05.2017 - 02.2023
Youth Relationship Officer
Opportunity Bank Malawi
05.2014 - 05.2015
Constituency Civic and Voter Education Assistant
Malawi Electoral Commission, Mulanje North Constituency
07.2013 - 05.2014
Trainee Assistant Technical Officer
Mulanje Renewable Energy Agency (MuREA)
02.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing -
University of Blantyre Synod
Diploma in Environmental Management and Natural Resources for Sustainable Livelihoods -
Natural Resources College