Jethro Gogode is seeking a position as a Stores person and Sales Rep Administrator. He has a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and over 10 years of work experience in operations management, business development, marketing, and teaching. His career highlights include growing company revenue through effective project management and new product lines. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance.
1. Jethro Gogode
House No: 13 Weaver Rd, Northlea, Gweru,
+263 775 711 316, +263 734 286 410
jgogode07@gmail.com, jethrogogode@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking for a position of Stores person and Sales Rep Administrator
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Bachelor of Commerce Business Studies,
• A seasoned Operations manager, good crisis manager. High energy,
aggressive. Results-focused team leader. Effective organization builder. Solid
leadership, strategy and analytical skills.
• Experience in driving sales/marketing strategic planning, integrated
marketing communications and project management initiatives.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team motivator with keen sense of urgency.
Hardworking, keen to learn, observant and analytical and excellent in
imparting life business skills. Strong executive presence coupled with
excellent presentation skills
• International brand marketing experience involving market segmentation;
market selection; market targeting and positioning including the dynamics
of power branding; marketing research and statistical rigor and
thoroughness (fact-based decision making).
• Extensive exposure in financial analysis, performance evaluation and
analysis, strategy crafting, implementation and evaluation, debt
management, key account management, market analysis and sales
management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Current Employer: Kwiknet Technology Hub
Job Title: Stores and Sales Rep Administrator
Main Duties
2. Corporate Strategies and Administration
• Developing Business strategies for Kwiknet Technology Hub participating
in the group corporate strategies and ensuring implementation.
• Providing Leadership, context and direction to the all sectional heads.
• Developing and implementation of company policies and procedures and
ensuring compliance, and hence good corporate governance.
Marketing and Business Development Strategies
• Development of marketing strategies that ensures growth and business
development,
• Managing supply chain and as well as nurturing business relationships with
customers to promote life time value.
• Developing and managing the marketing mix and ensuring value addition to
customers.
• Project management and evaluation, negotiation and adjudication of tenders.
Achievements at Kwiknet Technology Hub
• Effective project management leading to expansion of the business revenue by
45% in six months.
• Development and introduction of new product lines as part of the diversification
strategy thereby growing revenue of the same by 35%, this demonstrated
creativity and initiative and effective strategy implementation.
Previous Employers
Break Limits Holdings Botswana (Jan 2010-Dec 2011)
Business Development Manager
Main Duties
• Supervision of market research projects, and new product development
initiatives, and monitoring delivery standards.
• Environmental scanning and assessment of business risk.
3. • Development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies to increase
share of the mind and market share
• Development of tailor made services for small to medium enterprises.
• Supervision of the preparation of detailed business plans so as not lose sight of
goals and objectives.
• Securing sufficient financial resources for business development and
expansion.
• Attending workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on
changes in the industry.
NICERM MERCHANTS (PVT) LTD, GWERU (2007 – 2009)
Operations Manager
Main Duties
• Working with suppliers and customers, planning routes and scheduling delivery
times Managing administration staff and drivers
• Making sure the operation meets its targets
• Coordinating staff training
• Putting together performance reports for directors
• Arranging vehicle maintenance
• Organizing vehicle replacements
• Managing contracts and developing new business
• Budgets and budgetary control
• Banking and bank reconciliation
• Staff performance appraisals
• Customers’ Liaison officer.
4. Ministry of Education Sport and Culture (2005- May 2007)
Teacher
Main Duties
• Classroom Practitioner (Primary Education)
• Sports director(2006)
• BSPZ School Representative(2005-6)
• Zonal Athletics Teacher convener(2006)
• Acting deputy headmaster(Jan 2006 – May 2007)
EXTRA “CURRICULAR” ACTIVITIES
Administrator – Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe
Achievements
• Effectively supervising church building projects at assembly level and
accomplishing them within set targets.
• Spearheading fund raising activities from both internal and external sources to
finance building projects.
• Set up effective accounting and internal control system for the assembly.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Current studies (MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY)
Master of Commerce Strategic Management and Corporate Governance (semester 1 level
1)
Organizational Behaviour Pass
Management Accounting Distinction
Strategic Management Pass
Business Ethics Merit
Change Management Pass
5. Bachelor of Commerce Business Management Honours Degree (MSU)
(Degree Class 2.1)
Diploma In Education (UZ)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Level: 2 A Level Passes
8 ‘O’ Levels, Mukai High School, 1994
HOBBIES
Watching and playing soccer, listening to music and reading journals and newspapers
REFEREES
The Chairperson Mrs.K.C Makoni
Department of Business Management Human Resources Director
Midlands State University Nicern Merchants (PVT) Ltd
P. Bag 9055 Office No 11: Moonlight Building
Gweru, Zimbabwe 5th Street. Gweru
Tel: +263 54 260 464 Tel: +267 713 40086
S. Moyana Rev F. Zimunya
The Headmaster Northlea Assembly
Gato Primary School Box 548
P O Box 42 Gweru
Dorowa Cell 0773 429 228