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Ivan Chihale

Summary

Passionate about People. I Love the Constant Human Interactions. Dynamic Professional with six years of experience in FMCG helping the organization reach its full potential. Adept in making key decisions and working with other professionals to achieve goals and solve problems. Goal-focused individual, with a client-oriented mindset, excellent relationship- building, and influencing skills, with emerging markets expertise, particularly in Mozambique. Possess a clear understanding of the drivers of business value and translate these into strategies and specific measurable deliverables.

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Professional Data

Industry

Food, Beverages and Tobacco
Experience: 8 years

Education

University, Honors

Education

Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

Honors, Lingua Inglesa
2008-01-01 - 2015-11-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Maputo

Universidade Pedagogica

Honors, Administrção e Marketing
2007-01-01 - 2011-11-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Maputo

Marketing, Gestão de Recursos Humanos, Psicologia Organizacional, Gestão Estratégica, Relações Públicas, Administração e Gestão de Empresas

UGCSI - USA

Master, Psicologia Cristâ - Motivacional / Comportamental/Aconselhamento

INternational Coaching Schools

Specialisation, Master Coach

UGCSI - USA

Medium, Professional Instructor

Instituto Internacional de Liderança - USA

Medium, Curso de Liderança

UGCSI - USA

Bachelor, Psicologia - Enfase na Instrução

Experience

Country General Trade Channel Manager

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa - Chimoio

Food, Beverages and Tobacco
2018-01-01 - Present
Mozambique, Maputo

Manage CCBA activities in General Trade (campaigns, executions, activations, and promotions) Collaborate with the Sales team to ensure the development of operational segmentation strategies, PICOS (pictures of success), and key performance indicators for each execution segment Customer Growth management in general Trade (includes: performance evaluation, retention plan, and recruitment of potential customers Document and improve the performance and efficiency of the RED (Right Execution Daily) process to ensure an acceptable ROI Cost Management and Budget for the General Trade Channel - Develop the annual Direct Market Expenditure (DME) plan and budget New Products Development & Launching in General Trade Channel Identify opportunities for channel development and present sustainable solutions for the General Trade Channel Ensure compliance with the channel management procedures in accordance with Coca-Cola's internal and international policies Identification, selection, and Purchase/Acquisition of all activation equipment & materials of the General Trade Channel Liaise with different Stakeholders: Customers, Suppliers, Designers

Trade Marketing Business & Data Analyst

Coca Cola Sabco

Food, Beverages and Tobacco
2015-03-01 - 2018-01-01
Mozambique, Maputo

Developed Marketing Accurate Budget & Expenses Sales & Marketing insight knowledge, Commercialization, and business management Consolidated Sales Key Priorities/ Key Customers Data Management Improved Marketing Execution Tracking System Strengthened Marketing & sales growth per pack, brand, category, channel and by region Remodeled & Scrutinized the biggest contributors & revenues to the business Capitalized the Commercial Scores

Professor & Instrutor Online

UGCSI - USA

Education, Training and Research
2012-01-01 - 2014-05-01
United States of America

Methodically planned and executed on lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete a given lesson Built relationships with over 50 students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement Designed and implemented performance improvement plans for underperforming students in consultation with parents and administrative staff Designed professional goals around observations and personal practice with 1:1 mentoring with instructor Provided robust, comprehensive lesson plans for two classes simultaneously while providing regular, additional support to students when requested

Operador de Call Center/HelpDesk e Customer Care

VODACOM Moçambique

Customer Service and Call Centers
2011-02-01 - 2011-10-01
Mozambique, Maputo

Management of Customer telephone calls, Fax's and emails at national and regional level Resolved customer call complaints within 24 hours, reducing the likelihood of negative reviews by 68% Managed customer returns and complaints with an understanding demeanor, increasing customer brand loyalt Monitor the performance of customers (frequency of calls, frequently asked questions, etc Answered 40+ calls per hour, exceeding target call rates by 16% Established a relationship with customers & fostered loyalty, brand equity Dispatched customer calls to appropriate company departments for unresolved questions and concerns

Marketing & Relações Publicas

Aeroportos de Moçambique

Transport and Logistics
2010-05-01 - 2014-05-01
Mozambique, Maputo

Organize, coordinate, plan and manage work teams, do surveys, analyze and provide information to decision-making subsidiaries Management and Handling Ongoing, Incoming and Outgoing Calls, faxes, and emails Interpret the guidelines of strategic, tactical and operational planning Use information technology as a tool for organizational productivity and competitiveness Worked as a liaison and point of communication between 12 executives and 40+ staff members Interfaced with over 60 clients Planned and maintained work systems and procedures

Professor - Teoria Geral de Administração

IMPCG

Education, Training and Research
2009-02-01 - 2009-08-01
Mozambique, Maputo

Recursos Humanos e Procurement

Bureau de Informaçao

Public Administration and Government
2008-01-01 - 2011-09-01
Mozambique, Maputo

Recruitment, Professional Interviews, Assessment, and Human Resources Selection, evaluating the need for a vacancy Managed company organizational structure, responsibilities, and staffing levels, creating strong hierarchy channels Worked with department heads to understand their talent needs, and reduced the time-to-hire to fill those needs by 33% Processed Memorandum, Business letters and other documentation Assisted managers in determining training needs and finding the best solutions to meet those needs Manage spending, provide pricing leadership, and deal with procurement contracts Led new talent acquisition and recruitment processes for over 50 new full-time hires

Interprete Tradutor

MRT SERVICES

Education, Training and Research
2007-08-01 - 2014-05-01
Mozambique, Maputo

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