1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Tapiwa Vimbai Makamba
6388 Bloomingdale
Tynwald
Harare
T: +263 77 379 5119
T: +263 73 279 5119
E: iambiv@gmail.com
DOB: 29 April 1984
Gender: Male
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Marital Status: Married
Clean class 4 driver’s license
PERSONAL SKILLS
Innovative Performer
Tactical & Strategic Fluency
Excellent communicator
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Sales Strategist
Key Account Management
Brand Management
Business/Market Development
Market Research & Analytics
Market Expansion Strategist
REFEREES
Keith Smith
General Manager
KIA Motors (Croco Motors)
1 Telford Road
Graniteside, Harare
M: +263 77 953 0177
Sanjay Babbar
Managing Director
American Motors
3 Samora Machel East,
Eastlea, Harare
M: +263 77 225 2843
Tapiwa Vimbai Makamba
Curriculum Vitae: Marketing Professional
Personal Summary
 A results oriented professional who is value driven, responsible and upholds ethics.
 A valuable team player with excellent communication skills to easily interact at all levels with
customers, shareholders, peers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
 A confident, consistent and ambitious performer with the ability to easily adapt to new
environments and enhance the quality of a firm’s brand.
 A logical problem solver appreciative of quality and accuracy in achieving and surpassing any
set standards.
Career Progression & Highlighted Achievements
Integrated Properties Private Limited – Harare
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Aug 2016 - Present
Engaged to develop the Sustainability Consulting Services within the company. Working towards
developing product lines that can surpass sales targets and developing the company’s brand.
Kia Motors Zimbabwe (Croco Motors Private Limited) – Harare
VEHICLE SALES CONSULTANT Oct 2015 - Jun 2016 (9 months)
Worked towards developing the KIA Business Unit through; aggressive sales, territory start-up and
turn-around, market analytics and market development.
American Motors Private Limited – Harare
HEAD OF SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2008 - 2015 (7 years)
Established key account customer business in new territories for the KIA, Mahindra and Ssangyong
Brands that include Zimplats, Masimba (formerly Murray and Roberts) Construction
Zimbabwe, Postal & Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), Telecel
Zimbabwe, and Mimosa Mining Company.
Undertook market expansion for the company’s Automotive Brands. Surpassed set targets through
effective use of research, marketing innovations & tactical proficiency.
American Motors Private Limited – Harare
PARTS & LOGSTICS ADMINISTRATOR 2007 (1 year)
Exceeded sales targets after the departure of the then Parts Manager. Quickly adopting to the new
position and faced by a dwindling economy; elevation of the parts profit center was successful
through effective forecasting and innovative inventory cycles.
American Motors Private Limited – Harare
ACCOUNTS & WARRANTIES ASSISTANT 2005 - 2006 (2 years)
Demonstrated strong crisis management skills in preventing clientele losses through the provision of
efficient warranty repair initiatives which enhanced customer confidence and facilitated
customer loyalty in a highly competitive business environment.
Education
Bachelor of Philosophy Honours in Marketing Management
Institute of Marketing Management GSM (RSA) 2013
Diploma in Marketing
Institute of Marketing Management GSM (RSA) 2011
Value Offered
Competent marketing professional’s abilities gained over eleven years of working experience. Expert
relationship builder, a digitally proficient professional, negotiator, business and brand management skills.
An intuitive tactician with the ability to drive turnover growth and market expansion. A competent
strategist, capable of adding significant value to a firm’s Return on Marketing Investment.