GABRIEL KOFI TAMAKLOE
Kanda
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented business development and marketing professional with over 10 years’ experience supporting trade growth, tender execution, and stakeholder engagement across Ghana and West Africa. Skilled in connecting businesses to high-impact opportunities, managing government and private sector relationships, and executing sector-specific market research and campaigns. Proven track record of delivering commercial outcomes for brands like Shell, Vodafone, Unilever, and multinational partners. Strong communication, strategic planning, and client service orientation tailored for cross-cultural environments and public-private partnerships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Executive
Sneda Motors
05.2024 - Current
- Lead business development efforts targeting government institutions, embassies, and corporate entities.
- Prepare and submit government tenders and support the documentation required for public procurement.
- Design and implement market-facing campaigns to position the Sneda brand across West Africa.
- Maintain ongoing client engagement, after-sales service, and relationship management.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure technical, sales, and communication alignment.
Assistant Marketing Manager
IVO Ghana Ltd
02.2020 - 04.2025
- Spearheaded operational execution and coordinated marketing rollouts in sync with business strategy.
- Delivered 15%+ revenue growth by integrating marketing insights into execution plans.
- Introduced CRM and customer feedback systems to increase client satisfaction.
- Supported international product brands entering Ghana’s FMCG and industrial sectors.
Assistant Lubricant Marketing Manager
Vivo Energy Ghana (Shell Licensee)
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Relaunched Shell Lubricants campaign, achieving No.1 market position in 12 months.
- Coordinated cross-border distribution strategy and trade promotions.
- Worked with regulatory teams to ensure compliance across all operational plans.
Brands Account Manager (Guinness, Vodafone, Unilever)
OSJ Consult Ghana Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Led brand activation and trade engagement projects for global clients.
- Supported new market penetration strategies for SME and multinational firms.
- Facilitated logistics, local stakeholder coordination, and real-time reporting.
Category Operations Executive
Unilever Ghana Ltd
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Forecasted demand and aligned sales, supply chain, and media operations.
- Participated in regional rollouts of health and hygiene engagement campaigns.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
01.2019
BSc - Marketing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
01.2016
HND - Marketing Management
Accra Technical University
01.2012
Skills
- International Trade & Market Entry Support
- Business Development & Tender Management
- Stakeholder & Embassy Engagement
- Strategic Planning & Marketing Execution
- Trade Missions & Client Service Support
- Project Coordination & Government Liaison
- Market Research & Sector Analysis
- CRM Tools, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint
References
Millicent, Loh, Lubricant Marketing Manager, millicent.loh@vivoenergy.com, +233 (0)246 288 125, Vivo Energy Ghana
Timeline
Marketing Executive
Sneda Motors
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Marketing Manager
IVO Ghana Ltd
02.2020 - 04.2025
Assistant Lubricant Marketing Manager
Vivo Energy Ghana (Shell Licensee)
06.2018 - 01.2020
Brands Account Manager (Guinness, Vodafone, Unilever)
OSJ Consult Ghana Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2018
Category Operations Executive
Unilever Ghana Ltd
10.2012 - 02.2014
BSc - Marketing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
HND - Marketing Management
Accra Technical University
MBA - Marketing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
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