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**************@*****.***
+263-***-***-***, +263-***-***-***
linkedin.com/in/molly-taruvinga-3b7455186
EDUCATION
Master Of Commerce In Strategic
Brand Management
Midlands State University
2023-2024
Bsc. (Honors) Degree in International
Marketing
Chinhoyi University of Technology
2015 - 2018
Advanced Level (Cambridge Board)
2 “A” levels (2014)
Ordinary Level (ZIMSEC)
8 “O” levels (2012)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dedicated and results-driven, I am a seasoned professional marketer with an Honours Degree in International Marketing from Chinhoyi University of Technology in Zimbabwe. With a robust background in branding, sales and marketing. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. My innovative approach, coupled with a strong work ethic, has consistently delivered impactful results in various roles. I am adept at leveraging a diverse skill set including strategic planning, market research and creative problem-solving. Moreover, my proficiency in digital marketing further enhances my ability to navigate and capitalize on evolving industry landscapes. My commitment to excellence positions me as a valuable asset in the dynamic realm of branding, sales and marketing. WORK EXPERIENCE
CMED PVT LTD (December 2021- Present)
Sales & Marketing Officer (Matebeleland North & South) Duties include:
• Researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, understanding client requirements and suggesting system improvements to achieve the overall company goals
• Schedules for meetings with other SBU managers in the province
• Answer question from clients and presenting good problem solving solutions
• Preparing strategic marketing plans for the organisation
• Makes product knowledge readily available to the customer care stuff and other stakeholders
• Analyses and creates plan for engaging the target market
• Doing workshop visits checking on the brand image of the company
• Training the customer care stuff from different SBUs in the art of client relationships
• Event management and participating on trade exhibitions
• Planning and doing promotions and coming up with advertising initiatives
•Budgeting and cost management in area of jurisdiction
• Assisting in social media management
• Public relations and reporting of any developments to the Head Office
• Designing fliers
• Participating on tendering processes
• Maintaining customer relationships and listening to their feedback
• Creating and presenting performance reports for all the SBUs at the strategic meetings EARTHLINK TECHNOLOGIES (May 2021-November 2021)
Sales and Marketing Officer
Duties include:
• Reaching out to prospects leads through cold calling
• Competitor analysis
• Developing, establishing and promoting good customer relationships
• Effective planning and management of sales and marketing business
• Conducting periodic market research and monitoring trends to determine clients’ needs and attend to their queries
• Arranges and deliver products presentations to both existing and prospective customers
• Responsible for advertising and social media management
• Preparation of tenders
• Sourcing some products from other suppliers
• Client visits
• Suggesting and making recommendations of appropriate products that suit and solve clients’ power problems
HARD SKILLS
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
(Google Digital Skills for Africa)
Certified ID: GTC FKH ZXP
Certificate in Digital Marketing
(Marketers Association Of Zimbabwe)
MAZ member
Molly Taruvinga
CERTIFICATES
Digital Marketing Tools: Google
Analytics, Wordpress
Email Marketing Platforms: Mailchimp
Content Creation and Design: Canva,
Communication Tools:Microsoft Teams,
Zoom, Google Meet
Postermywall
SAP
Leadership
Prospecting
Client Engagement
Conflict Management
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REFERENCES
CMED Pvt (Ltd)
Lawrence Moyo (Head Customer Care)
19 Iron Bridge Road
Belmont, Bulawayo
Cell: +263-***-***-***
Email: *****@****.**.**
First Pack Marketing
Charles Nengure (Corporate Supervisor)
127 Masotsha Ndlovu Way
Hatfield, Harare
Cell: +263-***-***-***
Email: ********@*********.**.**
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chairman of Department of Marketing
Private Bag 7724
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Cell: +263-***-***-***/+263-***-***-***
Email: ********@***.**.**
SOFT SKILLS
WEBDEV (Classifieds Advertising) (February 2020- April 2021) Advertising Sales Consultant
Duties include:
• Calling prospective clients and selling advertising space
• Explaining to clients how specific types of advertising will help promote their products in the most effective way possible
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing clients
• Inform clients of available options for advertising art, formats, or features and provide samples of previous work for other clients
• Recommend appropriate sizes and formats for advertising
• Posting adverts and managing social media pages
• Responding to the social media page comments and messages
• Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products
• Emailing advertising proposals to clients
• Making appointments and doing presentations to the prospective clients
• Assisting clients in doing Facebook campaigns
• Solving client queries
First Pack Marketing (June 2019- January 2020)
Corporate Sales Representative
Duties include:
• Calling corporate clients so as to establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximise satisfaction
• Presenting, promoting and selling products to existing and prospective clients
• Competitor analysis
• Reporting to the management on the needs, problems of the market as well as sales targets
• Searching for more opportunities of company products through analysis of the territory and market’s potential.
• Continuously improve through feedback
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Doing client visits and listening to client feedback towards the service provided
• Prepare tenders
• Managing debtors
Pacific Cigarette Company (2017)
Trade Marketing Representative (Attachment Student) Duties include:
• Serving customers in a polite and professional manner
• Building brand loyalty and improving customer relationship with the organisation
• Carrying out market research in order to identify new business opportunities and develop products for new and existing customers as well as assessing competitor activities in the market.
• Poster placement
• Carrying out packcount every month to assess on the levels of market share
• Negotiating for displays for products so that they are easily visible to customers
• New product sampling and distribution to selected outlets
• Planning events every month as initiatives for brand recognition
• Reporting to the monthly meetings and doing presentations
• Supervising the work of the sales representative of the area and doing follow ups SOFT SKILLS
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Time Management
• Resilience
• Growth Mindset
• Customer Focus
• Stategic Thinking
• Analytical Thinking
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date Information of Birth: 27 April 1996
Nationality: Zimbabwean
National I.D: 63-1566298-F-07
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English and Shona
Religion: Christian