OWURAKU ADU-BAMFO
West Pantang
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethics, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. The goal is to obtain a significant and a challenging position in the world of business, where I'm given good exposure to learn and excel in its processes for career growth not just in the marketing and sales vertical but other avenues as well.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
PRESBYTERIAN PRESS LTD
Accra
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and execute a plan to achieve sales targets and increase clientele within and outside the company's traditional markets.
- Responsible for creating campaigns to seek publicity for the company's products.
- Attended networking events to build relationships with potential clients.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as advertising, printing, and event planning.
- Developed customer outreach programs to maintain existing accounts.
- Drafted proposals for new business opportunities based on client needs and requirements.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports outlining business development activities and results achieved.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data to inform business strategies and improve performance.
- Responsible for compiling and submitting monthly and yearly reports on time.
- Managed the budget for business development activities and ensured cost-effective resource allocation.
- Traveled throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective clients to grow and maintain relationships.
SALES SUPERVISOR
FAREAST MERCANTILE Co. LTD
Accra
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Responsible for planning and preparing the sales team by setting and sharing targets for individual sales representatives, and consistently reviewing and evaluating their performance.
- Responsible for building the Sales team's capabilities through regular training, coaching, and field accompaniment to ensure availability, visibility, and accessibility.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Conducted daily and weekly performance reviews with the sales team to ensure that goals were being met.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service by engaging clients and offering sales floor assistance.
- Planned and directed floor merchandising and display building to keep stock presentable and engaging to customers.
- Liaised with warehouse officials to check inventory levels at the warehouse according to corporate guidelines, to ensure the best warehouse practices, and also to avoid shortages.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
SALES OPERATIONS
MIREDLIVES ENTERPRISE
West Pantang
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient daily business activities which aimed at redistribution of Nestle and Promasidor products to new and unattended areas within Accra and some parts of the Eastern corridors
- Conducted a business plan and strategy, developed business model, and participated in all facets of the business development
- Communicated with customers to establish a customer base of more than 400 in Accra and some parts of Eastern region
- Developed a route plan to serve customers on a weekly basis
- Recruited and trained sales representatives to ensure the business' vision and goals were fully met
- Established a strong relationship with suppliers that ensured a high level of credibility and smooth flow of the business
- Developed a simple but strategic supply chain system that ensured constant availability of stocks
- Organized and tracked financial data to ensure accurate records
- Managed customer accounts, including billing and collections
- Researched industry trends and competition to stay ahead of market changes
- Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement or potential growth opportunities
- Performed regular audits of company operations to ensure compliance with regulations
- Assisted with developing a budgeting process for tracking expenses
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders
CUSTOMER BASED CORDINATOR
Hotjobs Africa (Nestle Ghana LTD)
Nyameso, Obuasi
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Ensure the availability of Nestle products in its distributors' warehouses by ensuring a perfect order cycle
- Field visits and supervision
- Responsible for checking trade expired or close to expiry products and effecting replacement
- Responsible for checking the proper use of the HHT (Hand Held Terminal) Serves as grounds to take customer complaints and feedback to help find ways of resolution to enhance customer satisfaction
- Point of contact on Nestlé's Distributors account Reconciliations
- Invoices, claims, Deductions, Refusals, Returns, etc
- Ensure an efficient, timely, smooth flow of orders received by Nestle distributors
- Monitoring SSF KPI's regular replacement of distributor orders, Order tracking and timely deliveries
- Ensuring the elimination of waste and inefficiencies in the order process
- Support performance excellence with DMS-1 Software (Distributor Management Solution)
- Responsible for the creation of invoices to all Distributor's stakeholders
- Point of call for all sales force hand-held terminal (HHT) problem resolution
- Responsible for accurate weekly system stock count as against physical stocks in the warehouse
- Promotion Management managing all distributors promotional budgets and whilst keeping constant communication with Nestlé's sales measures department and ensuring clean and transparent promotional exit
NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON
Nestle Ghana Limited
Kumasi
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisting in managing Kumasi Continental (Nestle Distributor)
- Engaging in field accompaniments and trade visit with salesmen
- Assisting in drawing monthly strategic sales plan
- Assisting in coaching of salesmen and other third parties
- Assisting in engaging salesmen and other third parties in distributor daily operational review
- Responsible for regional office management
- Responsible for handling all secretarial and administrative duties in the region
- Assisting in trade activations
- Responsible for managing the regional store room
- Responsible for handling all minor I.T related issues
INTERN
Cocoa Health and Extension Division (COCOBOD)
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Responsible for vetting payment vouchers
- Assisted in inspection of fuel dump site
- Market Surveying
- Assisted in vehicle, license, and roadworthy inspection for payment of fuel and maintenance allowance
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School
Osu
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials
- Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students
- Organized educational activities such as field trips and assemblies
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students
Education
BSc. - Marketing
University of Professional Studies
Accra08.2018
WASSCE - General Science
Accra Academy
05.2014
BECE - Basic Education
Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School
Accra05.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- DMS-1
- Sales Coaching
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/01/1996
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Hobbies: Field trips, Music, Driving, Meeting new people
Languages
- English
- Akuapem Twi
- Ga
References
- Mr. Paul Dowuona, Managing Director, Arla Foods Ghana Ltd, +233242357096
- Mr. Ernest Odame, Nestle Ghana Ltd, +233244771228
- Mr. Harry Agyeman, Beiersdorf Ghana LTD, 0209993375
Timeline
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
PRESBYTERIAN PRESS LTD
01.2025 - Current
SALES SUPERVISOR
FAREAST MERCANTILE Co. LTD
10.2024 - 12.2024
SALES OPERATIONS
MIREDLIVES ENTERPRISE
03.2022 - 02.2024
CUSTOMER BASED CORDINATOR
Hotjobs Africa (Nestle Ghana LTD)
09.2019 - 02.2022
NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON
Nestle Ghana Limited
09.2018 - 08.2019
INTERN
Cocoa Health and Extension Division (COCOBOD)
06.2017 - 08.2017
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School
05.2014 - 09.2014
BSc. - Marketing
University of Professional Studies
WASSCE - General Science
Accra Academy
BECE - Basic Education
Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School
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