Muktar Dakane

Results-driven sales leader with 10+ years driving revenue growth across Kenya's telecoms and electronics sectors. Expert in channel development, distributor partnerships, and building high-performance teams. Proven record of expanding market share and delivering sustainable commercial results.

Sales Manager - Oraimo Smart accessories - Kenya

(2024-07)

Experienced Channel Sales Manager with a track record of delivering results and exceeding targets in the Kenya market. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, identify new business opportunities, and drive revenue growth. Customer-focused relationships, successfully contributing to company profits by improving team efficiency and productivity.

Skilled at effective negotiations and up-selling techniques. Utilizes excellent organizational skill to enhance efficiency and lead teams to achieve outstanding sales. Results-focused sales and marketing leader ambitious to drive substantial revenue and profits through proactive strategies.

Brings multifaceted approach involving competitor research, innovative promotional strategies and continuous optimization to exceed expectations. Continuously seeks out opportunities in market gaps and customer trends.

• Lead end-to-end sales operations for Oraimo Smart Accessories across Kenya, overseeing distributor and wholesaler networks
• Drive strategic sales planning and team performance management to consistently meet and exceed revenue targets
• Develop market entry and growth initiatives to strengthen Oraimo's competitive positioning in the accessories segment

Channel Manager - Oraimo Brand Department - Kenya

(2021-04 - 2024-06)

Result driven and customer negotiations sales skills professional with over 7 years sales experience in telecommunication industry for both distributors, wholesalers dealing electronics, phone accessories, home appliances in Kenya market.

• Expanded wholesaler network by forging new strategic partnerships, directly increasing product sell-in volume
• Led Sales-In and Sales-Through projects using data-driven insights into wholesaler behaviour to optimise channel performance
• Opened new markets for distributors and wholesalers, broadening Oraimo's commercial reach across key Kenyan regions

Channel Manager - Tecno mobile - Kenya

(2019-08 - 2021-03)

• Drove 25% increase in Tecno Mobile market share across Nairobi by executing targeted channel sales strategies
• Expanded distribution network nationwide by building strong partnerships with key distributors and wholesalers
• Delivered 30% growth in product distribution into underserved regions through data-driven forecasting and channel initiatives

Sales Team Leader - Itel mobile Limited - Kisumu county, Kenya

(2017-02 - 2019-07)

• Scaled Itel Mobile channel partner network across Kenya, achieving a 15% uplift in channel sales effectiveness within 6 months and 20% growth in partner-led sales

Office Administrator - Haikal Investments Limited - Kakamega County

(2013-01 - 2014-03)

• Streamlined administrative and sales-support operations at Haikal Investments, improving overall operational efficiency by 15%

Clerk - Kenya bureau of statistics - Mandera county

(2010-08 - 2010-08)

• Supported data collection and records management for Kenya Bureau of Statistics during national census operations

Deputy Presiding Officer - IEBC Interim independent of Electoral Commission - Mandera

(2013-08 - 2013-08)

• Assisted IEBC presiding operations, coordinating election-day procedures and stakeholder communication to ensure compliant conduct

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management - University of Nairobi (2010-09 - 2012-12)

Certificate - Personnel Management - University of Nairobi (2010-01 - 2010-06)