Afrika Tyulu
Marketing and Business Development Executive at iNB Sustainable Tech Solutions
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South Africa
Hi, I'm Afrika Tyulu!
Marketing and Business Development Executive at iNB Sustainable Tech Solutions
Afrika is a – Strategy driven and a Results-orientated Leader who inspires fellowship and can scale the operations of a company for continued growth and profitability. He can put his fingerprint on the Below and Above The Line operational effectiveness of a business. A Strategic Driver of Sustainability Business Development, Marketing Process Efficiency and Change with strong commercial business acumen. Afrika is a seasoned FMCG Marketing Manager/ Commercial/Trade Marketing specialist with over 21 Years experience having kickstarted his career as a Brand Manager having worked for some prestigious and reputable multinational and global brand in the liquor industry. He brings an array and vast wealth of experience in Brand Management, Marketing Management, Trade Marketing and Market Development having looked after markets not only in South Africa, but across the African market, Middle East and India Zone. He is a Route-to-Market Specialist and a Catalyst in spearheading unchartered distribution terrains and creating pathways for products to enter new markets.
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iNB Sustainable Tech Solutions
Marketing and Business Development Executive
August 2024 - Present
Identifying and pursuing new client relationships and sales leads.
Developing and nurturing relationships with existing commercial and industrial clients.
Creating and delivering proposals and responding to RFPs.
Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other contracts.
Managing the sales pipeline from first contact to deal closure.
Implementing strategic projects, developing new products, and exploring new markets.
Collaborating with internal teams, such as development, engineering, and operations.
Analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and sales performance.
Key Successfully Delivered Projects:
Global Liquor Giant Sustainable Back Up Inverter Tavern program.
Multiple Stake Holder Solar Bootcamp Pilot program - Global Bank/Global Media Partner/COJ/Local Solar Distributor and Manufacturer.
Exclusive Last mile Installation contracts - Retail/CRM/Residential/C&I
Major Festivals Captive WIFI Portal Deployment
Rubicon Technologies South Africa
Divisional Head Residential Energy Gauteng
May 2023 - July 2024
Explore local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
Work closely with and in support of operations with regards to distribution operations, customer service, human resources, administration, sales, and technical support
Prepare forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans
Remy Cointreau
Market Development Manager Central and Southern Africa
May 2015 - April 2023
Drive excellence in execution and asset delivery of multi-country category initiatives
Develop Focus Remy Cointreau Brands Portfolio
Partner with Country marketing teams with Distributors to ensure execution of global strategies
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Languages
English
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Zulu
Skills
Sales Strategy and Planning
Sustainable Business Strategies
Marketing Strategy
Developing Product Strategy
Brand Management
Branding, Brand Promotion
Renewable Energy
Luxury Marketing