Idoru Fred Derrick Email and Phone Number
I am an innovative entrepreneur and business development strategist with extensive experience working across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. With a proven track record in Uganda, Austria, and the UAE, I bring a unique global perspective to leadership, sales, and market expansion. My diverse leadership roles with AIESEC have honed my ability to lead teams, manage cross-cultural collaborations, and drive impactful results.As the founder of Arik, a Ugandan company that connects local farmers to international markets, I spearhead export initiatives, particularly in the Red Bird's Eye Chilli market. My experience spans business development, international trade, account management , and sales across various sectors, with a focus on creating sustainable opportunities for businesses and communities alike.I’m also passionate about impacting others, my commitment to giving back is reflected in my involvement as a trainer and coordinator for numerous programs, including the MTN ACE program and the GIZ WE4A initiative for digital skilling. I have also facilitated countless AIESEC leadership conferences, equipping young leaders with the tools to succeed in a dynamic global environment.My key strengths lie in leadership, relationship management, market research, and driving sales growth in competitive markets.With a results-driven approach and a commitment to excellence, I am eager to contribute my skills and expertise to innovative, forward-thinking organisations.
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FounderArik Works May 2024 - PresentEstablished a company revolutionising the agricultural sector by bridging the gap between local Ugandan farmers and international buyers, focusing on sustainable livestock and crop production.Leveraged digital tools to streamline export processes, improve supply chain transparency, and ensure quality control for Red Bird's Eye Chilli exports.Collaborated with farmers to implement modern farming techniques, increasing productivity and product traceability.Spearheaded market expansion strategies, utilising data analytics to identify global demand trends and optimize export operations. -
Sales SpecialistAmex May 2023 - Apr 2024Vienna, AustriaCoordinated suppliers and manufacturers across the globe for high value humanitarian aid projects, the relationships i built created value for customers especially regarding pricing.Managed tenders, with humanitarian aid organization, from the bid stage to the award stage, focusing mainly on Africa and the Americas region. Account management for USAID, PAHO and MUAL, updating on progress of projects, managing crisis that arise during order/project executionNegotiations with suppliers and manufacturers, I mastered the art of negotiations and got the best possible prices for projects (double digit discounts) -
Business Development LeadThe Student Hub Aug 2022 - Jan 2023UgandaResearching, planning, and implementing new initiatives for "The Student Hub" portal, through which young people discover who they are, where they are going, and how to get there.Setting goals for the business development team and developing strategies to meet the goals.Overseeing leads list creation, pursuing the leads, and ensuring moving them through the sales cycle.Representing The Student Hub in external events, networking, and aggressively tapping into potential customers/partners. Building and maintaining The Student Hub's CRM database, ensuring it is up to date. -
Public Engagement Ambassador Expo 2020Dp World Oct 2021 - Mar 2022Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe face of Dp world, to a daily average of 4000+ guests that visit the Dp world pavilion, engaging each guest and showcasing Dp world as a global trade enabler.Present the $14billion company’s flagship projects to thousands of visitors at the Dp world pavilion, such as the box bay project and virgin hyperloop prototype.Giving tours of Dp world pavilion to high profile VVIP guests, showcasing Dp world as a global trade enabler and a partner choice for their governments and companies. -
Ogefrem (Management Office Of Multimodal Freight – Democratic Republic Of Congo), Operations AgentInvesco Uganda Limited Aug 2021 - Sep 2021UgandaRepresented interests of the DRC government on imports, coming through Uganda at the Mpondwe border.Sensitized importers, clearing agents, and various stakeholders on certificates required for goods entering DRC through Uganda.Worked closely with the Uganda Revenue Authority and the border security committee on enforcing new requirements for certification of goods entering the DRC.
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Country Business Development ManagerAiesec In Uganda Jul 2020 - Jul 2021Kampala, UgandaCreated tactical plans for new revenue streamsEvaluated target markets to identify new business opportunities and untapped revenue streams.Managed, nurtured, and grew relationships with existing client companies.Managed partnership accounts for companies such as; MTN, JESA farm dairy, Equity Bank and Flip Africa.Created winning proposals for various initiatives and grew revenues from partnerships by 400%.Represented AIESEC in networking events and partnership meetings, negotiated and closed numerous dealsAchievementsAs business development manager at AIESEC contributed to 86% of the organization’s revenues, grew the department's revenues by 400%.In just a year under my leadership, AIESEC‘s partnerships grew exponentially, signing partnerships with campanies such as; MTN, Jesa Farm Dairy, Uganda Brweries Limited, Bolt, Healthy Entrepreneurs, and many others.Co-founded the “YOUTH WEEK” event and running it for the first time in the history of AIESEC in Uganda.Reinvented the business model of AIESEC in Uganda, innovated new products which enabled the organization to survive during the COVID 19 pandemic -
Branch ManagerAiesec In Uganda Feb 2019 - Jan 2020Kampala, UgandaProvided strategic direction and developed annual goals for the branchLed a team of 7 individuals in managing the day-to-day activities aimed at achieving set goals -
Branch Human Resource ManagerAiesec In Uganda Feb 2018 - Jan 2019Kampala, UgandaResponsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent within the branchTracking performance of recruits within the branchTracking implementation of team standards by the team leaders within the branch -
NutritionistMinistry Of Health - Uganda, Arua Regional Referral Hospital Jun 2018 - Aug 2018Arua, UgandaInpatient and Outpatient therapeutic management of patients with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)Nutrition education at various care points in the hospitalCounseling mothers on good infant and young child feeding practices -
Sales AgentJubilee Life Insurance Company Ltd. Mar 2017 - Nov 2017Arua, UgandaGenerating leads for life insurance packagesSelling life insurance packages.Maintaining the relationship with existing clients.
Idoru Fred Derrick Skills
Idoru Fred Derrick Education Details
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Human Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions about Idoru Fred Derrick
What company does Idoru Fred Derrick work for?
Idoru Fred Derrick works for Arik Works
What is Idoru Fred Derrick's role at the current company?
Idoru Fred Derrick's current role is Business Development, Operations & Public Relations.
What schools did Idoru Fred Derrick attend?
Idoru Fred Derrick attended Makerere University.
What skills is Idoru Fred Derrick known for?
Idoru Fred Derrick has skills like Leadership, Microsoft Office, Analytical Skills, Business Development, Nutrition, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Team Management, Cross Cultural Teams, Strategy, Sales.
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