1. GETANEH ASFAW
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: March 12, 1977
Marital status: Married (father of three children)
Sex: Male
Nationality: Ethiopian
Address: Getaneh Asfaw
P.O.BOX 461 code 1250
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: 251-91- 122 5257
E-mail: getaneh.asfaw@mariestopes.org.et
getanehasfawabn@gmail.com
getish_a@yahoo.com
Qualified in Sales and Marketing management I have over 10 years of experience in the field
both within and outside Ethiopia. I have assisted various business organizations achieve
outstanding success with the implementation of excellent customer service and strong
discipline and professionalism. My specific areas of expertise include:
Business Consultancy
Trainings on Communication, Positive Attitude, Customer Service, & Sales Skills
Sales and Marketing Management
Marketing Management
Personal Skills and Competence
I am an active and professional person. You will find me to be well-spoken, energetic,
confident, and personable, the type of person to whom clients would want to talk to
and rely on. I have always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever
position I am in. I always aspire to excel the expectations of my employers and be
successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and for the recipients for the
service. I am always on top of my projects, but I do welcome input and will consult with
team members to ensure we are all in the same track. I make sure I have the skills
necessary to do the job I am applying for. I have the ability to effectively meet
challenges, and the flexibility and diplomacy to work well with other employees and the
management.
I take my responsibilities seriously; I am collaborative and enjoy a harmonious team
spirit. I am a person with goals, aspirations, and professionalism. I have good
interpersonal skills, am a good team player, and my overall ambition and achieve the
target I am set for.
2. EDUCATION
In 2014 Addis Ababa University
College of Commerce
MA in Marketing Management
(Prospect Graduate, December 2015)
In 2009 Alpha University Collage
BA in Marketing Management
(Distinction list)
In 2004 Addis Ababa University
BA in English Languages and Literature
Major - English
Minor - Political Science and International Relation
(Great Distinction list)
In 1996 Addis Ababa Commercial College
Diploma in Banking and Finance
Certificate in introduction to computer, Ms Windows,
Ms excel, Ms Word, Ms Access, Power Point and
Internet utilization.
WORK EXPERIENCE
MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL ETHIOPIA (December 12, 2013 to date)
Marketing Manager
Developing brand strategy
Promote and embed brand to enhance brand culture and essence
Develop and execute a fully integrated marketing communications
strategy
Coordinate and deliver a range of integrated marketing communications
plan
COLLABORATION MARKETING PLC
Managing Director
Managing and controlling the overall operation
Personally involve in the execution of sales recruitment, training, and
consultancy of different companies
Africa Vacation Club Ethiopia PLC
Access Real Estate S.C
Access Resorts PLC
Dallol Oil S.C
Ambassador Real Estate
Ellis Trading House PLC
ENSH General Trading
Betret International PLC
Eminence Social Entrepreneurs PLC
Muller Real Estate
Meklit Real Estate
3. Enat Real Estate
MULLER REAL ESTATE (May 01, 2013 to December 31, 2013)
Sales Director
Responsible for achieving monthly targets as laid out by General
Manager.
Responsible for designing marketing strategies from time to time.
Management of the sales, telemarketing and field sales operations.
Identifying new sales and marketing opportunities.
Training
ACCESS REAL ESTATE S.C. (March 23, 2010 to September 30, 2012)
Sales and Marketing Manager
Responsible for achieving monthly targets as laid out by General
Manager.
Responsible for designing marketing strategies from time to time.
Management of the sales, telemarketing and field sales operations.
Identifying new sales and marketing opportunities.
Training
AFRICA VACATION CLUB ETHIOPIA PLC (April 1, 2007 to February 28,
2010)
Sales and Marketing Manager
Achieve monthly targets as laid out by General Manger.
Responsible for designing marketing strategies from time to time.
Managing the sales, telemarketing and surveying departments.
Deputize the General Manger in his absence.
Training
From July 01, 2005 to March 31, 2007
Sales Manager
Achieving of monthly targets as laid out by General Manager from month
to month.
Management of Sales Team in all aspects of operations.
Identifying new Sales and Marketing opportunities.
Training.
Working in conjunction with General Manager on: Incentive program,
Sales Policies, Presentation Structures, Individual Sales Performance and
Recruitment.
4. From November 01, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Junior Sales Manager
Preparation for daily presentation of company product
Making sure the sales team are equipped and adequately prepared for
their presentation.
Monitor and control support of the presentation.
Front desk management as directed by sales manager E.g. Client greeting
and welcome.
Making sure all admin backup as requested during pricing of clients.
Management of Consultants before, during and after presentation.
From September 01, 2004 to October 31, 2004
Sales consultant
Carry out the sales and paper work functions as laid down by the company
Attain sales targets and exceed minimum performance requirements
COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA(September 21, 1998 to August 31, 2004)
As CBC clerk,
As a subsidiary PC operator
Journal Keeper and Bank reconciliation
And as a teller.
AWASH INTERNATIONAL BANK (July 21, 1997 to September 16, 1998)
As Junior bank clerk and
As internal auditor
TRAININGS ATTENDED:
Marketing Excellence Framework
Medical Detailing Sales Process
Sales management & Persuasive Communication
TRAININGS GIVEN:
Technical Sales Training for Zemen Bank (on the sale of shares) - Sales
Team. Focusing on Organizational attitude, motivation and communication
Setting up of the timeshare sales team for Access Resorts Hotel plc at
Virginia USA.
5. Setting up of the sales team for Access Real Estate, Ambassador Real
Estate, Zoma Magazine, Ethiopian Trade Contacts plc, Dallol Oil s.c, I
Sense Technologies, ENSH General Trading, Betret International PLC,
and Eminence Social Entrepreneurs PLC.
Customer Service training to Marie Stopes International clinic staff
LANGUAGE
Excellent reading, writing and speaking in Amharic and English.
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
I had an opportunity to travel to different countries to attend trainings, to set up
sales operations, and to give trainings. I have travelled to:
Kenya: Mombasa and Nairobi
Djibouti
Tanzania: Zanzibar and Dar Es Salam
South Africa: Cape Town and Johannesburg
Egypt: Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh
UAE: Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Thailand: Bangkok and Pattaya
India: Mumbai and Goa
USA: Virginia and Atlanta
REFERENCE:
Charles Kalonga
Marie Stopes International Ethiopia
Integrated Marketing Director
E-mail: Charles.kalonga@mariestopes.org.et
Tel. +251-938-489583
Edward J. Robinson
AVC Consultancy
General Manager
E-mail: edwardjrobinson@yahoo.com
Tel. +251-911-697988
Aboma Dega
Collaboration Marketing Plc
Director
E-mail: abitiye@yahoo.com
Tel. +251-911-673549
