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Education
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Chomba Kelly Musonda

Lusaka,Zambia

Summary

I am a reliable, honest, hardworking, energetic, goal-oriented, and passionate Professional. I am prepared to use my 17 years remarkable knowledge and experience in strategic planning and management, performance management, sales management, business management and leadership to satisfy the business and professional needs of your company.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Merchant Acquiring Manager

Absa Bank
Lusaka, Zambia
12.2022 - Current


  • Collaborated with cross-company departments, developing new strategies to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
  • Compared supplier risks to make balanced, strategic purchasing choices.
  • Determined strategic direction of organisation based on industry knowledge and market research.
  • Management P&L to achieve agreed targets.
  • Managing the strategic recruitment of Acquiring products; POS, MPOS and Ecommerce and ensuring that competitive pricing is achieved for commercial viability of the acquiring segment
  • Providing leadership to a team of direct reports comprising of Account-Managers responsible for new merchant acquisition, business retention &product management, customer service and performance analysis.
  • Managing all aspects of risks associated with the Acquiring business with in-country teams and supporting functions, KYC, AML, credit risks, regulatory & card schemes Compliance.
  • Developing products to enhance the proposition and achieve operating stability.
  • Build succession plans for all direct reports and key personnel.
  • Identifying & implementing new business opportunities,

such as new segments & products.

  • Ensuring that customer and staff satisfaction performance is monitored and measured, and Objectives are met.


  • Building relationships with Absa Corporate and Business Banking to create-business opportunities for cross sell, attend trade functions to scan the market and identify external opportunities for business growth.
  • Implement products and activities to deliver value-added products and services.
  • Develop pricing strategy and processes and overseeing client relationships to ensure all our key strategic merchants are looked after and maintain a healthy transaction pattern.
  • Collaborating with Marketing , initiating merchants campaigns to boost-utilization of our Payment channels (POS and E-ecommerce) to increase value to maintain and grow market share.

Regional sales manager

Barclays/Absa Bank
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2017 - 11.2022
  • Managing and coordinating Lusaka,Central ,Luapula and Northern Regions comprising 12 Branches, Driving performance to ensure that all Branches in the region achieved their agreed objectives( Targets)
  • Hired and trained dedicated and high-achieving sales teams.
  • Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends.
  • Developed new ideas and thought creatively to grow business and enhance profitability and revenue.


  • Carried out sales visits to current and prospective customers with respective Branch Managers
  • Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
  • Managed team of 51 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets with effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets..
  • Worked in collaboration with Governance, Risk and control function to ensure that all the branches operated with acceptable control environment .
  • Inspired the region to achieve top performance levels and produced the top three Branches and Managers


Senior branch manager

Barclays Bank
Solwezi, Zambia
03.2013 - 01.2017
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth this resulted in increased business as a result of penetration into the mines in solwezi and Kalumbila.Solwezi Branch outperformed in Assets(Loans and Credit cards) sales
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management, the branch achieved Green Audits for three years in a raw .
  • Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs through introduction of a flex option.
  • Managed to grow the branch from a medium sized to a large Defined Branch this eventually resulted in the branch relocation to a bigger building .


Branch operations manager

Barclays Bank
Chipata, Zambia
11.2010 - 02.2013
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Set strategic plans to govern functioning of branch operations as well Bank of Zambia regional subchest
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability and set the branch on a clear path
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability in the absence of the Branch Manager
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
  • Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility, actively attended PDCC and the regional Chamber of Commerce meetings

Personal banker

Barclays Bank Zambia Plc
Mfuwe, Zambia
03.2008 - 10.2010
  • Resolved queries within target timeframes during peak periods.
  • Demonstrated exceptional product knowledge to promote comprehensive bank services.
  • Updated client data with strong accuracy and systems knowledge.
  • Boosted client satisfaction with warm, reassuring service style.
  • Promoted new financial products for enhanced investment scope.
  • Smashed monthly targets by growing high-performing client portfolio.
  • Cross-sold products to drive revenue while meeting individual client needs.
  • Explained complex mortgage and loan information with clear and concise terminology.

Provincial Youth Development Officer

Government of Zambia
Mansa, Zambia
02.2007 - 02.2008
  • Defined and implemented Government policies as directed by the Permanent secretary
  • Planned and directed general operations to meet Government set goals.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
  • Attended public speaking events to deliver presentations on behalf of provincial administration .
  • Promoted organizational interests to legislature, government or general public.
  • Developed annual budgets and forecasted expenses and revenue.

Customer Service Advisor

Standard Chartered Bank
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2006 - 01.2007
  • Expressed care, patience and empathy when handling customer interactions for personalised experience.
  • Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Processed cash deposits and withdrawals for customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels by maintaining in-depth knowledge of bank products and services.
  • Assisted customers with questions about products, services and terms.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

University Of Lusaka
Lusaka Zambia
06.2023 -

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University Of Zambia
Lusaka Zambia
10.2001 - 10.2005

GCSEs -

Chingola High School
01.1995 - 11.1999

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Customer service skills
  • Self motivated
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Resourcefulness
  • Upselling

Accomplishments

Received Awards for Outstanding Performance in sales and Controls in 2018

Received outstanding Award as best Cluster Manager 2020

Affiliations

  • Reading Books, Gardening and Running

Reference

Maureen Chishimba

Head -Transactional Manager

Absa Bank

Kelvin Siwale Road

Absa House Lusaka

Contact: 0966220456


Naomi Mwenya

Acting Retail Director

Absa Bank Zambia Plc

Absa House

Contact: 0977415014

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - Finance

University Of Lusaka
06.2023 -

Merchant Acquiring Manager

Absa Bank
12.2022 - Current

Regional sales manager

Barclays/Absa Bank
02.2017 - 11.2022

Senior branch manager

Barclays Bank
03.2013 - 01.2017

Branch operations manager

Barclays Bank
11.2010 - 02.2013

Personal banker

Barclays Bank Zambia Plc
03.2008 - 10.2010

Provincial Youth Development Officer

Government of Zambia
02.2007 - 02.2008

Customer Service Advisor

Standard Chartered Bank
02.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University Of Zambia
10.2001 - 10.2005

GCSEs -

Chingola High School
01.1995 - 11.1999
Chomba Kelly Musonda