Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Disclaimer
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KEYUR PATEL

CHAIN STORES MANAGEMENT
ACCRA,TEMA
KEYUR PATEL

Summary

Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company footprints on ground. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
4

Business Development Manager - Quality Distribution, Malawi

7

Operation Manager - Chipiku stores, Malawi

4

Internal Auditor - Chipiku Group, Malawi

8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

QUALITY DISTRIBUTION & SERVICES LTD.
LILONGWE, MALAWI

Business Development Manager
07.2020 - 08.2024

Job overview

In my role as a Brand Activation Manager at Quality Distribution & Services Ltd. in Malawi, I successfully led the Sales & Marketing team to introduce new products, expanding market reach and increasing revenue.

Additionally, I procured and explored new markets for newly acquired products, driving growth and market penetration. Collaborating with manufacturing companies, we ventured into new distribution channels, enhancing brand visibility and market presence.

CHIPIKU STORES
LILONGWE, MALAWI

Operations Manager
06.2017 - 08.2024

Job overview

In my role as an Operation Manager at Chipiku stores in Malawi, I led a team responsible for inventory management, regional and national purchase/sales, banking/cash reconciliation, HR at the regional level, and representing the company at business meetings and conferences. My efforts contributed to the efficient operation and growth of the company.

ETG
ACCRA, TEMA

Business Development Manager
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

At ETG AGRI INPUTS GHANA, my role as Business Development Manager encompasses pioneering market research and spearheading the launch of new stores, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional team leadership and operational management. We have successfully ensured smooth market entries and the maintenance of optimal operations across multiple locations.

Leveraging supervisory skills and operations administration, my tenure has been marked by strategic market expansion and improving operational performance. With adept people management, our collective efforts have consistently enhanced brand visibility and fortified our market presence, contributing to the company's sustained growth and success.

CHIPIKU STORES
LILONGWE, MALAWI

Internal Auditor
05.2013 - 05.2017

Job overview

In my role as an Internal Audit Senior at Chipiku Stores, I designed and executed continuous audit plans for all stores, focusing on stock squaring and reconciliation of financial transactions.

I led a team to identify and investigate fraud occurrences, providing essential guidance to ensure compliance with company strategies. Additionally, I continuously supervised inventory movement and pricing through centralized software for super stores.

Education

WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE
AHMEDABAD

MBA from FINANCE, ECONOMICS
06.2009 - 06.2012

CHRIST COLLEGE
RAJKOT

Bachelor of Science from BIO TECHNOLOGY
04.2004 - 03.2009

Skills

  • Operations
  • Promotional planning
  • Customer acquisition
  • Decision-making
  • Cost management
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Sales and marketing

Certification

NCFM Certified – National Institute of Securities Market
(NISM)

IRDA Certified

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the details furnished are authentic.

Languages

Hindi
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Business Development Manager

ETG
08.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

QUALITY DISTRIBUTION & SERVICES LTD.
07.2020 - 08.2024

Operations Manager

CHIPIKU STORES
06.2017 - 08.2024

Internal Auditor

CHIPIKU STORES
05.2013 - 05.2017

WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE

MBA from FINANCE, ECONOMICS
06.2009 - 06.2012

CHRIST COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science from BIO TECHNOLOGY
04.2004 - 03.2009
KEYUR PATELCHAIN STORES MANAGEMENT