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Nelson Mndala

Marketing and Sales Specialist | Researcher

Malawi

ABOUT

Sales and Marketing specialist with 6+ years of experience across FMCG, channel execution, and route-to-market operations. Proven track record in growing market share, reducing distributions costs, and leading field sales teams. Experienced in trade promotions, distributor management, and performance analytics across Malawi. Currently pursuing an MBA in Marketing with a strong execution-focused mindset.

SKILLS

Trade Marketing ExecutionRoute-to-Market (RTM) StrategyDistribution & Channel ManagementField-sales LeadershipTrade promotions & visibilityMarket Research & Competitive AnalysisSales Performance Tracking & Reporting
Communication and Negotiation SkillsAdaptability and Cultural AwarenessCritical Thinking and Decision-making
EnglishChichewaTumbukaTonga
Results-Driven ApproachHands-On Problem-SolvingAbility to Work Under PressureProactive and Goal-Oriented

EXPERIENCE

Trade Marketing Representative

2023-01 - Present

British American Tobacco Malawi • Malawi

• Delivered trade marketing campaigns for Rothmans Special, increasing brand visibility and customer acquisition across assigned territories. • Crafted an optimal channel strategy to grow and defend market share, registering 20% from 2023 to 2025. • Monitored and analyzed marketing performance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to the Area Manager. • Conducted market research and analysis to identify target audiences, market trends, and competitors, which helped for making informed strategic decisions. • Directed, guided, managed and offered support to the distributor sales team. • Monitored and evaluated brand perception and make recommendations for brand enhancement.

Senior Trade Execution Representative

2020-11 - 2022-12

Chibuku Products Limited • Malawi

• Initiated market research studies and analyze findings to understand customer and market opportunities and threats for Chibuku products. • Reduced distribution costs by 9% in 2021 through route to market (RTM) Management and ensuring all routes are properly covered within fuel and kilometers standard. • Championed growth of sales and market share for Mchinji and Dowa route from 25% to 40% in 4 months through aggressive marketing and sales strategies. • Advocated for an introduction of sales incentives for my sales team to motivate them and improve performance. • Supervised a team 26 salespersons and 8 Local Area Development Officers and ensured that they benchmark sales targets effectively.

Service Station Manager

2018-11 - 2020-10

SIMSO Oil and Transportation Company • Malawi

• Improved station facility services delivered and emerged best service station among 15 service stations across the country in 2019. • Drove the station towards success by realizing a profit of 65 million in 2019, representing 40% growth from previous year. • Constantly met and exceeded monthly sales targets. • Trained and managed a team of 28 employees in customer service, sales, and marketing management. • Reduced station losses with 35% within six months through identifying shortfalls within the system and advised senior management on best practices to reduced losses for service stations.

Food For Asset Elnino Coordinator

2017-01 - 2018-09

CADECOM, Chikwawa Diocese (UBALE PROJECT) • Chikwawa, Malawi

• Coordinated rehabilitation of productive assets in 10 health centres and 15 other productive assets in 13 GVHs. • Championed formulation and implementation of environmental management plan for disaster prevention and preparedness. • Managed a MK500 million worth of funds project for Elnino project from its start through the project completion.

EDUCATION

University of Malawi

2025-01 - 2026

MBA in Marketing

University of Livingstonia

2023-01 - 2024

Degree in Business Management

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

2013-01 - 2016

Advanced Diploma in Business Management