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Mahawa Kamara

Deptford,UK

Summary

A creative, passionate, customer-focused business leader with over 8 years of experience in all areas of business development including product development experience, business modelling, strategic marketing, product creation and building strategic distribution channels to enhance profit streams. A passionate individual who connects the dots between consumer needs, content, and product innovation, seeking out trends in behaviour to influence organizational strategy and growth. Working as a consultant with a number of businesses leading to the successful formation and delivery of their products and services.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Consultant

Mahawa Kamara Consults
London , LND
2018.01 - Current

Lead consultant supporting numerous businesses to develop and scale their businesses through:

  • Working with business leaders to understand their business acumen and enhance their value proposition.
  • Product/service analysis, development, launch and growth
  • Strategic market research to
  • Creation of marketing plans and go-to-market strategies for successful branding and marketing
  • Experience in developing practical and engaging customer journeys
  • Strategic auditing of sales and marketing channels to minimize costs and enhance profit by 40%
  • Pitched plans and investment strategies to potential partners to raise capital.
  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
  • Streamlined sales processes by eliminating redundancy in there-entry of sales leads.
  • Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.

CEO

The Soap Connoisseur Ltd
London , LND
2014.01 - Current

Founder and Chief Soap Maker of The Soap Connoisseur, an ethically formed manufacturing company that creates expertly crafted soaps and beauty products for all skin types

  • Product design, development, testing, analysis, launch and growth
  • Strategic market research
  • Establishing supplier relationship development and management
  • Creation and enhancement of strategic product distribution and marketing channels to increase sales by 50%
  • Branding and marketing expertise
  • Strategic continuous business planning
  • Executing marketing campaigns based from information gathered from customers
  • Increased companies revenue from £1,000 to £10,000 through new market strategies

Education

MSc - International Business Management

University of East London
London, ENG
09.2022

BA (HONS) - Social Work

Coventry University
Coventry, COV
11.2010

Skills

  • Product knowledge
  • Lead Generation
  • Business-to-customer expertise
  • Product promotions
  • Digital marketing
  • Cosmetic and beauty expertise
  • Business Development
  • Social media
  • Revenue Generation

Timeline

Business Development Consultant

Mahawa Kamara Consults
2018.01 - Current

CEO

The Soap Connoisseur Ltd
2014.01 - Current

MSc - International Business Management

University of East London

BA (HONS) - Social Work

Coventry University
Mahawa Kamara