Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Skillsandimpact
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ALUWANI Mukhudwana

Business Development Manager - Africa
Johannesburg

Summary

With over 6 years of experience in sales and business development within the African gambling market, I have provided online and retail bookmakers with a diverse range of betting software, including virtual sports, live casino games, slots, lottery, and sportsbook offerings.

My dynamic, optimistic, and agile approach has allowed me to cultivate a robust network of connections within the African gambling industry. As a creative business development manager, I have an impressive track record of improving sales and growing the company's customer base. My proven expertise strategic planning, and business development experience in leading new business and enhancing current revenue.

I excel in client acquisition and contract negotiation and possess excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive, I consistently exceed sales and revenue objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Creedroomz (Betconstruct)
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • As the Business Development Manager at CreedRoomz, I had the privilege of attending prominent industry events, including ICE London, Sigma Africa, and Big Africa
  • During these engagements, I represented CreedRoomz and actively interacted with operators and regulatory authorities, specifically focusing on our Live Casino games.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.

Business Development Manager

Evolution Gaming
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Partnering with members of the executive team to develop and execute the current a strategic plan to grow and get more clients to integrate our games across online and retail in Africa
  • I am constantly Identifying opportunities in the industry, which includes needs of customer, pain points, and come up with a plan to address them through product and agreements.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.

Regional Sales Director Africa

Digitain
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • During my tenure at Digitain, I successfully secured five significant deals across the African continent, specifically in Congo, Nigeria, Cameroon, South Sudan, and Kenya
  • My strategic approach led to the introduction of Digitain to over 100 potential prospects, expanding our reach both within Africa and internationally.
  • Provided accurate forecasts based on comprehensive data analysis which informed decision-making across various departments within the company.
  • Boosted regional sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies and fostering strong client relationships.

Regional Sales Manager

Nsoft
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • As a Sales Manager at Nsoft, I was responsible for leading the sales marketing Africa in pursuit of reaching sales targets and developing long-lasting results
  • Worked with the product team, technical account managers and the rest of the team members to develop the sportsbook to African market standards.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Organized regular sales meetings, providing comprehensive updates on market trends, competitor analysis, and new product developments.

Sales Executive & Account Management

Kiron Interactive
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Working with the Sales, Business Development, Compliance Marketing and Technical team to offer our clients the world-class Virtual Sports gaming solutions for their Casino, Sportsbook and Lottery businesses in various operational territories
  • This would at times require travelling to respective territories across the African continent.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.

Education

Business Administration Diploma - Business Administration

IQ Academy

Skills

Sales Presentations

Customer Relationship Management

Key Account Management

Competitive Analysis

Contract Negotiations

Pipeline Development

Business development and planning

Time management abilities

Market Research

Business Networking

New Business Development

Accomplishments

  • Successfully implemented long-term, high-yield sales initiatives at a B2B level.
  • Contributed to new product development and facilitated license acquisition.
  • Collaborated with both international and local betting software providers, gaining versatile expertise across various product categories.
  • Attended prestigious industry events such as ICE London and ICE Africa, enhancing my understanding of cultural, regulatory, and market dynamics specific to the African gambling landscape.

Skillsandimpact

  • Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills over the past 6+ years.
  • Thrived in a multitasking environment, continuously learning and driving sales growth.
  • Leveraged an extensive pipeline to benefit the companies I've worked for, tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs.

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Creedroomz (Betconstruct)
12.2023 - 06.2024

Business Development Manager

Evolution Gaming
02.2022 - 02.2023

Regional Sales Director Africa

Digitain
07.2021 - 12.2021

Regional Sales Manager

Nsoft
08.2019 - 08.2020

Sales Executive & Account Management

Kiron Interactive
03.2017 - 03.2019

Business Administration Diploma - Business Administration

IQ Academy
ALUWANI MukhudwanaBusiness Development Manager - Africa