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Ivandro Remane

Sales And Marketing
Maputo

Summary

With over 15 years of experience in Business Management, specializing in Marketing, Sales, and Communications, a proven track record in Key Account Management and Team Collaboration is demonstrated. Successfully launched innovative products and executed strategic marketing campaigns, achieving significant market share turnaround. Data Analytics is valued for driving market growth and enhancing team engagement.

The career journey spans from a startup to a 13-year tenure at ABInBev, progressing from trainee to team leader and eventually becoming a member of the board of directors. Recognized for a challenge-driven mindset and a firm belief that people are the greatest asset. Proud of the journey and focused on long-term career growth.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
16
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cervejas De Moçambique, Maputo

Head of Trade Marketing
2023.01 - 2024.09 (1 year & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Strategy Development: Develop and implement annual trade strategies aligned with commercial goals and objectives, Region, channel, and pack.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the team, fostering an engaged and collaborative mindset and high-performance culture
  • Retail Partnerships: Sign-off of new and revised commercial agreements, maintaining strong relationship with key retail partners to maximize brand presence and sales.
  • Promotional Planning: Design and execute promotional campaigns and in-store activities to drive product visibility and sales, with creativity and innovation
  • Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis and report reading to identify opportunities and trends in different channels and Regions
  • Budget Management: Manage both CAPEX and OPEX, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, and optimized promotional budgets by monitoring ROI, adjusting spend as needed to maximize impact on sales growth.
  • Performance Tracking: Initiated tracking systems to monitor performance of trade marketing initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Revenue management, and other departments to ensure cohesive and effective marketing strategies.
  • Achievements: 2024: Modern trade execution recovery.
  • National market execution +30% vs PY, +15% vs. target.
  • 2023: Sales package C23 closing below budget @ -3%

Cervejas De Moçambique, Beira

District Manager
2021.07 - 2022.12 (1 year & 5 months)

Job overview

  • Enhanced company reputation through community involvement and partnerships with local organizations.
  • Fostered open communication between management teams to share best practices and solve problems.
  • Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize product availability.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and professional growth.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning to maximize profitability while maintaining quality.
  • Maintained consistent messaging by collaborating cross-functionally with headquarters and regional teams.
  • Managed budget development effectively to drive growth while being fiscally responsible.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing and delivery terms, optimizing supply chain efficiency.
  • Implemented new product launches effectively, ensuring staff training and strategic inventory management.
  • Led continuous improvement efforts in sales strategies.
  • Monitored competitor activity and adapted strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Coordinated marketing campaigns to boost customer engagement and sales.
  • Liaised with various teams to develop solutions and achieve shared objectives.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through regular store visits and compliance checks.
  • Managed accounts to retain relationships and grow business share.
  • Developed presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to address selling hurdles.
  • Reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Coordinated regional marketing efforts to increase brand visibility and attract new customers.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with the community to boost sales.

Achievements: Counter-competitive advantage and share gains; Volume growth with new costumers and draught expansion; Engagement score recovery from 82% to 94%

Cervejas De Moçambique, Maputo

Key Account Sales Manager
2015.07 - 2021.06 (5 years & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Developed customized solutions for clients by collaborating with cross-functional teams and streamlining internal processes.
  • Conducted demographic and economic research using Frontline analytics to produce insightful reports.
  • Identified new business opportunities by analyzing market trends within the territory.
  • Delivered consistent results through relationship-building measures like regular check-ins, prompt issue resolution, and proactive communication.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, addressing concerns, and providing exceptional service.
  • Achieved or exceeded sales targets consistently by implementing effective account management strategies and monitoring progress.
  • Monitored competitor activities and adapted strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Managed high-profile territories, generating revenue growth in new business and increasing existing account sales by 10%.
  • Conducted regular client reviews to assess performance metrics, identify trends, and find areas for improvement.
  • Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements with clients, securing long-term business partnerships.
  • Implemented targeted sales campaigns to expand market share within the designated territory.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and achieve shared objectives.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with the community to boost sales volume.
  • Maintained financial controls while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.

Achievements: Counter-competitive advantage with share gains; and volume growth of 10% in 5years; 2 vertical movers & Recovered one PDP in one year rated as #1 sales representative

Cervejas De Moçambique, Maputo

Brand Manager
2011.08 - 2015.06 (3 years & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Branding Campaigns: Developed and executed campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits, and values.
  • Brand Recognition: Enhanced brand recognition through targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Budget Management: Managed budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation and maximum ROI.
  • Market Analysis: Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to inform product and brand messaging.
  • Brand Positioning: Conducted research to determine brand positioning and messaging.
  • Creative Project Management: Oversaw creative projects to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with various teams for successful product launches and coordinated marketing efforts.
  • Budget Creation and Management: Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
  • Brand Consistency: Aligned internal teams with brand guidelines for consistent representation.
  • Sales and Marketing Strategies: Planned, implemented, and tracked strategies to promote brand products.
  • Promotional Strategies: Boosted product sales with innovative promotional strategies and packaging designs.
  • Customer Insights: Organized focus groups and surveys to gather insights for future branding decisions.
  • Leadership Updates: Presented regular updates to senior leadership to demonstrate progress and secure support.
  • Marketing Collateral: Oversaw the preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Sponsorships: Generated sponsorships with related entities to enhance marketing objectives.
  • KPI Analysis: Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate marketing campaign success.
  • Comprehensive Marketing Plans: Executed plans that consistently achieved revenue targets.
  • Creative Asset Development: Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality assets.
  • Presentations and Reports: Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.

Achievements: Achieved a significant turnaround in the Premium category, increasing its market share by over 60%; volume growth

SmartLiving Mozambique, Maputo

Sales Consultant
2009.02 - 2011.02 (2 years)

Job overview

  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting fellow Sales Consultants in achieving their individual goals and targets.
  • Stayed knowledgeable on the latest automation system innovations and technological advancements through continuous training.
  • Nurtured leads through consistent follow-ups, ultimately converting prospects into satisfied customers.
  • Maintained a sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.
  • Conducted comprehensive product demonstrations for clients, resulting in increased understanding of features and benefits.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Achievement: Sold the 3rd biggest project at the time

ICSystems – Business Management Software, Maputo

Sales Manager
2008.03 - 2009.01 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent follow-ups.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients’ specific needs.
  • Facilitated business growth by implementing practical networking techniques.

Achievement: was recruited by a satisfied costumer to join her team

Education

University of South Africa , Cape Town

BBA from Business Management
2004.01 - 2009.06 (5 years & 5 months)

University Overview

· Majors - Marketing and Communication

· Added subjects – Public Relations, Research, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources

· Equivalent to an Honors of Business Administration, recognized by the Ministry of Education of Mozambique

· Acquired experience during the BA degree (3rd year projects):

o Public Relations project for the Hearth and Stroke foundation of SA, Cape Town

o Research project on the impact of media messages on target audiences, and public in general

Escola Portuguesa De Moçambique , Maputo, Mozambique

High School Diploma
1991.09 - 2002.06 (10 years & 9 months)

Skills

Key Account Management

Languages

Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Italian
Beginner (A1)

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a sales team of +30 staff members, achieving an engagement rating of 94%.
  • Achieved all-time high volume results across various timelines and SKUs.
  • Reignited and restructured the key account modern channel, leading to increased relevance, volume, and share gains, along with improved ways of working.
  • Drove share gains and portfolio relevancy in the premium category, with lasting impact.
  • Created a motto that fostered a sense of belonging, passion, resilience, and commitment to achieving goals.

Interests

Family first

Personal Image

Social settings

Lifestyle

Sports

Timeline

Head of Trade Marketing

Cervejas De Moçambique
2023.01 - 2024.09 (1 year & 8 months)

District Manager

Cervejas De Moçambique
2021.07 - 2022.12 (1 year & 5 months)

Key Account Sales Manager

Cervejas De Moçambique
2015.07 - 2021.06 (5 years & 11 months)

Brand Manager

Cervejas De Moçambique
2011.08 - 2015.06 (3 years & 10 months)

Sales Consultant

SmartLiving Mozambique
2009.02 - 2011.02 (2 years)

Sales Manager

ICSystems – Business Management Software
2008.03 - 2009.01 (10 months)

University of South Africa

BBA from Business Management
2004.01 - 2009.06 (5 years & 5 months)

Escola Portuguesa De Moçambique

High School Diploma
1991.09 - 2002.06 (10 years & 9 months)
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