Overview
Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Sisay Birhanu

Sisay Birhanu

Addis Ababa,AA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Alpha Industry and Trading PLC, excelling in relationship building and strategic planning. Adept at leveraging active listening to identify client needs, driving significant sales growth. Recognized for inspiring teams and enhancing performance through effective coaching and mentorship.

Work History

Retail Sales Executive

Kadisco Asian Paint
Addis Ababa
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted customers in selecting paint products and providing expert color advice.
  • Maintained organized sales floor by restocking shelves and arranging merchandise displays.
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.

Filed Sales Representative

Menkem international Business PLC
Addis Ababa
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed relationships with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits effectively.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to align sales strategies with promotional campaigns.

Regional Sales Manager

Alpha Industry and Trading PLC
Addis Ababa
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • This large company manufactures medicines and cosmetic products and makes them available in all regions of Ethiopia

Sales Representative

Markos General Trading PLC
Addis Ababa
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Education

BBA - Marketing Management

Unity University
Addis Ababa
01.2017 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Active Listening & Empathy: Genuinely understanding buyer pain points and perspective
  • Relationship Building: Creating trust and rapport with clients
  • Problem-Solving: Linking solutions to specific customer challenges
  • Adaptability: Adjusting approach for different buyers and situations
  • Presence: Projecting confidence and conviction
  • Team Leadership & Motivation: Inspiring, coaching, mentoring, and setting clear goals for sales reps
  • Performance Management: Tracking, evaluating, and improving team performance
  • Strategic Planning: Developing and executing regional sales plans and forecasting
  • Hiring & Training: Recruiting, onboarding, and developing sales talent

Languages

Amharic
First Language
English,Orromifa
Beginner (A1)
A1

Certification

  • I have computer training
  • Have a driver's license

Timeline

Retail Sales Executive

Kadisco Asian Paint
01.2024 - 01.2025

Filed Sales Representative

Menkem international Business PLC
01.2023 - 01.2024

Regional Sales Manager

Alpha Industry and Trading PLC
01.2020 - 01.2023

Sales Representative

Markos General Trading PLC
09.2019 - 01.2020

BBA - Marketing Management

Unity University
01.2017 - 01.2020
Sisay Birhanu