Sesona Lujiva

I am a skilled Business Development Coordinator with experience in supporting business growth through client relationship management, market research, proposal coordination, bid and tender administration, tender compliance, marketing campaigns and stakeholder engagement. I am skilled in managing multiple projects, maintaining strong relationships with clients and supporting strategic business development initiatives in fast-paced corporate environments.

Business Development Coordinator - CCG SYSTEMS

(2023-08)

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients through regular communication and professional support.
• Coordinate and execute marketing campaigns across digital platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.
• Prepare professional proposals, bid documents, presentations and supporting documentation for business development initiatives and tender submissions.
• Coordinate meetings, client engagements, conferences and business events for senior management.
• Compile, review and manage tender documentation while ensuring compliance with submission requirements, evaluation criteria and deadlines.
• Maintain tender tracking registers, monitor submission timelines and coordinate required documentation for successful submissions.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and logistics for conferences and client engagements.
• Support the Business Development team with administrative coordination, reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Manage procurement of marketing material, stationery and departmental resources.

Bid Administrator - NGUTYANA CONSTRUCTION

(2022-02 - 2023-07)

• Supported the Bid Department with administrative and operational coordination for bids and tender submissions.
• Assisted with bid and tender preparation while ensuring compliance with tender requirements, supporting documentation and submission standards.
• Worked closely with Bid Specialists and technical teams to gather required information for submissions.
• Managed filing and storage of tender and bid documentation for easy retrieval and compliance purposes.
• Coordinated meetings, appointments and interviews while taking accurate meeting minutes.
• Prepared and edited professional emails, reports, memos and business correspondence.
• Managed incoming calls and correspondence while maintaining professional client communication.
• Assisted with weekly bid submission tracking and reporting.

Office Administrator - WEK PROJECTS

(2020-10 - 2022-01)

• Managed day-to-day office administration and operational support.
• Prepared and edited reports, letters, emails and business documentation.
• Coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for management.
• Handled client communication and maintained filing systems.
• Assisted with bookkeeping and office procurement.
• Arranged accommodation and travel logistics for staff and management.

Bachelor of Arts - Public Management and Governance; Development Studies - UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG (2020)