Kofi Bangura
+232 76 445 892
kofi.bangura@email.com
15 Wilkinson Street, Freetown, Western Area

WORK HISTORY

Market Manager
Sierra Leone Trade & Commerce Ltd - Freetown, Western Area
January 2021 - Present
- Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies that increased brand awareness by 30% within the first year.
- Led a team of 10 in the implementation of sales strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in annual revenue.
- Managed a budget of $500,000 for marketing campaigns, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and achieving a 15% reduction in costs.
- Fostered partnerships with local businesses to enhance community engagement and drive sales growth.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and customer needs, informing product development and marketing initiatives.

Sales Manager
Atlantic Business Solutions - Bo, Southern Province
June 2018 - December 2020
- Oversaw a sales team of 15, implementing training programs that improved sales performance by 20%.
- Developed sales plans and quotas that aligned with company objectives, achieving 110% of targets consistently.
- Enhanced customer relationship management processes, leading to a 40% increase in customer retention rates.
- Coordinated events and promotional campaigns that attracted over 1,000 attendees, significantly boosting brand visibility.

Business Development Executive
Paramount Ventures Group - Kenema, Eastern Province
March 2015 - May 2018
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities, resulting in a 50% increase in client base within two years.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted advertising campaigns that improved lead generation by 35%.
- Conducted surveys and research to assess market conditions and customer preferences, guiding strategic decisions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration
Fourah Bay College - Freetown, Western Area
Graduated: May 2014

SKILLS
- Marketing Management
- Sales Strategy
- Brand Awareness
- Business Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Budget Management
- Event Management
- Talent Management
- Media Communications
- Strategy & Implementation

CERTIFICATES
- Certified Marketing Management Professional
- Advanced Sales Strategy Certification

HOBBIES
- Volunteering for local community events
- Traveling and exploring new cultures
- Reading business and marketing literature