After gaining valuable experience at TradeRoots, I capitalised on an industry opportunity and established my own business as a distinct section within Grow Market Agents. I secured funding and operational support from Thebe Investment Corporation to realise my vision.As the entrepreneur of this project, I:Arranged and led strategic meetings and negotiationsOutlined and executed a critical pathEstablished and engineered systems and proceduresLed the process of product… Show more After gaining valuable experience at TradeRoots, I capitalised on an industry opportunity and established my own business as a distinct section within Grow Market Agents. I secured funding and operational support from Thebe Investment Corporation to realise my vision.As the entrepreneur of this project, I:Arranged and led strategic meetings and negotiationsOutlined and executed a critical pathEstablished and engineered systems and proceduresLed the process of product sourcing and price discoveryExecuted sales and managed the order/delivery processDrafted and reported regular feedback and progress updates to investors and shareholdersNetworked with suppliers and customersManaged debtorsBuilt delivery routes and oversaw logisticsLed a team and supervised daily business operations Show less

At TradeRoots, I was responsible for:Managing Core Relationships: I maintained strategic partnerships with Spar, Mass Mart, and King Fresh,ensuring client satisfaction and retention.In-store Merchandising: I implemented merchandising strategies to boost product visibility and salesperformance in our customers’ storesTeam Leadership: I led a sales team of six, setting targets and driving performance through developingindividuals and unifying our… Show more At TradeRoots, I was responsible for:Managing Core Relationships: I maintained strategic partnerships with Spar, Mass Mart, and King Fresh,ensuring client satisfaction and retention.In-store Merchandising: I implemented merchandising strategies to boost product visibility and salesperformance in our customers’ storesTeam Leadership: I led a sales team of six, setting targets and driving performance through developingindividuals and unifying our teamNew Business Development: I expanded market presence and increased revenue through targeted salesinitiatives.Market Analysis: I conducted market research to guide strategy and stay ahead of industry trends.Client Negotiation: I negotiated contracts and pricing with clients, securing profitable agreements.This role honed my skills in sales, relationship management, and strategic growth within the FMCG sector. Show less