John Joseph Msaki

Dar es-Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Summary

My biggest strength is being able to quickly discover skills and talents that people don't even realize they have, and see business opportunities that most people won't easily take notice of. My greatest satisfaction comes from utilizing existing business opportunities to bring social impact and helping individuals discover and develop their skills, and seeing them set sail with enthusiasm and confidence toward a future filled with joy, satisfaction, and success beyond their wildest dreams. Through my leadership, coaching, training and presentations, I've helped organizations through change and challenges to a steady growth, and create platforms for people to give their best and create their future. Whether I'm leading an organization or coaching individuals to streamline the impact of their work, my goal is always the same: to help people and organizations make positive impacts. I always enjoy meeting new people and hearing new perspectives. Do not hesitate to reach out if you want us to have an engagement.

My area of Expertise includes:

Sales and Marketing Project Management Operation Management Experience

Project Manager

Fern Marketing

Jan 2023 - August 2023

Site Project Manager

Reynolds Construction Company, Inc.

Feb 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

supervising and overseeing the direction of the project (or a package) Client’s specifications and requirements.

Reviewing progress with quantity surveyors to monitor costs coordinating and supervising construction workers, selecting tools and materials Safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety maintaining quality control procedures

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Prevent problems and to solve any that crop up, assessing and minimising risk. Reports and keeping on top of paperwork

Negotiating contracts and securing permits and licences. Sales Excutive-Dar es Salaam

Crown Paints Tanzania LTD

Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 (8 months)

Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections Collaborate with team members to achieve better results Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams Territory Sales Manager

ENGIE Energy Access (Africa)

Aug 2017 - May 2018 (10 months)

Development of department sales operational strategy, as well as alignment and implementation in the team.

Support ASS in building strong,long-lasting customer relationship Input new and innovative ways of selling and marketing to the target customer to the Dar Zone Working hand-in-hand with National marketing team to organise more complex branding of area, media appearance's,and other promotional activities.

Sales Agent Coordinator

ENGIE Energy Access (Africa)

Apr 2017 - Aug 2017 (5 months)

Educating Sales Agents in applicable policies, guidelines, processes and procedures Development and implementation of team purpose, principles and values in alignment with company purpose, principles and values.

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Planning district budget and Regional adhering to department budget Completing tasks in line with applicable policies, guideline, processes and procedures. facilitation regular team meetings according to guideline provide by Regional Sales Manager and National Sales Manager

Mentoring SA to enhance operational performance, motivation and engagement. Training and on the job coaching of SAs on topics including pitching, sales conversation,closing, and building of strong and long-lasting relationship with customer Onboarding and on-the-job of newly trained and certified SA to evaluate their progress Recruiting of Sales Agents, supported by Regional Sales Manager Regional Marketing Officer

ENGIE Energy Access (Africa)

Feb 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Contribute in the implementation of marketing strategies Support the marketing manager in overseeing the department’s operations Organize and attend marketing activities or events to raise brand awareness Plan advertising and promotional campaigns for products or services on a variety of media (social, print etc.)

Liaise with stakeholders and vendors to promote success of activities and enhance the company’s presence

See all ventures through to completion and evaluate their success using various metrics Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses Business Development Associate

Solar Sister

Aug 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years 7 months)

a .Recruiting, training and mentoring Solar Sister Entrepreneurs in your region. b. Organizing Solar Sister Entrepreneurs into teams and mobilizing teams and individual entrepreneurs to encourage sales activity success.

c. Conducting monthly sales training programs.

d. Planning for and achieving monthly Solar Sister Entrepreneur recruitment and sales targets. e. Representing Solar Sister in the assigned region and building strong relationships with local partners and community leaders.

f. Maintaining accurate and up-to date records of all activities, including, entrepreneur sales, banking and inventory management.

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g. Maintaining inventory in excellent, saleable condition and providing inventory reports as requested in a timely way.

h. Working in tandem with entire Solar Sister team to achieve company goals. i. Maintaining high quality of customer service and support. j. Regularly and proactively communicating about Solar Sister’s work, including via social media channels

Sales and Marketing Manager

Impala Group of Hotels

Sep 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years)

• Advice and discuss with the Managing Director on Sales trend and ways to enhance marketing for the purpose of increasing sales.

• Identify, developing and evaluating Company marketing strategies.

• To carry out marketing research and develop new markets strategies / and identify new market.

• Propose marketing incentives from time to time in order to retain prominent customers and promote sales.

• Liaise with Food and Beverage, Conference, Reservation departments for customer requirements and recommendations.

• Advising Management on new advertising methods to cope with changing competitive environment.

• Prepare and negotiate terms and conditions of products with customers after consultation with the Managing Director.

• To check tour operator’s rooms to ensure that they are furnished with all requested amenities.

• Developing price strategies/balancing firm objectives with customer satisfaction.

• Formulating, directing and coordinating marketing activities and policies to promote sales.

• Ensure repeat business by following up with clients for their recommendation and experience. Administration Officer

Literacy Through Photography

Jul 2010 - Oct 2011 (1 year 4 months)

• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computer

• To approve retirement receipt for expenditure and recommend for payment.

• Maintain financial files and records.

• Administer employment agreements.

• Record, update and maintain leave records.

• Review and administering leave payments/ allowances.

• Working closely with accounts department on preparation of the payroll

• Review payroll reports and keep the records accordingly.

• Guiding and assisting all staff on registering and claiming for Social security benefit and old age pension scheme.

• Processing and guiding staff on claims relating to medical and travel allowances.

• Reviewing work performance, identifying weakness/strength and developing solution for identified weaknesses by determining training needs to improve performance.

• Developing and updating employee files in both soft and hard copies. Employability Skills Trainer

Jobortunity Limited

Feb 2010 - Jun 2010 (5 months)

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• Facilitate attitude training and hospitality knowledge to special selected students.

• Developing and implementing the jobortunity yearly operations plans.

• Developing in collaboration with the team “The Employability Skills Curriculum” project and monitor its implementation.

• Organizing and coordinating feedback sessions with students, assessing their progress, identify weakness and develop improvement plan.

• Organizing and managing practical training for students.

• Assessing and reviewing performance of the students through exams and by using other monitoring and evaluation tools.

• Maintaining student records and preparing reports for periodic evaluation.

• Participating in meeting with the team and Management.

• Presenting daily operational report to management.

• Working as team to supporting the organization on other field/department. ECO HOTEL AND MARINE PROTECTED AREA INTERN

Chumbe Island Coral Park

Aug 2008 - Nov 2008 (4 months)

• Work closely with lodge Manager to assure proper operation.

• Meeting guest at entrance point and familiarize them with island area and activities.

• Working with island team to attend guest complains and requests.

• Working with Hotel employees by going through all hotel departments for familiarizing with hotel operations.

• Inform guest on hotel eco operation activities taking place on the island which included water recycling, compost toilet, solar energy and friendly use of traditional bungalows.

• Organize pre excursion school visits and facilitate environmental education sessions.

• Organize training for fishermen and Fishing committees on different issue in sustainability.

• Organize and set up environmental displays for schools and environmental clubs.

• Oversee all eco lodge activities.

• Met with fishermen to discuss the benefits of marine protected areas and reasons for no-fishing with the marine protected area that surrounds Chumbe Island. .

• Assisted the Conservation Coordinator on task such as drafting info pack materials for fishermen, students and teachers

Education

Tumaini University Iringa College

Bachelor of Arts Cultural Anthropology and Tourism, Social Science 2006 - 2009

Lomwe Secondary School

secondary Education

2004 - 2006

Skills

Administration • Event Management • Research • Project Management • Sales Management • Project Planning • Marketing Strategy

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Honors & Awards

15th -18th October 2012: Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management in African National Parks and Protected Area: Challenges and Opportunities - Minister of Tourism and National Resource

Oct 2012

It was a Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management in African National Parks and Protected Area: Challenges and Opportunities, the main objective was to come up with better solution on Challenges facing National Parks management and create sustainable Tourism with National Parks and surrounding Communities

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