Phillip Conwell Nkupama
About Phillip Conwell Nkupama
Phillip Conwell Nkupama serves as the Branch Manager at Airtel Tanzania Limited, where he has worked since 2013. He has over a decade of experience in sales management and marketing strategy, supported by a strong educational background in business administration.
Work at Airtel Tanzania Limited
Phillip Conwell Nkupama has served as Branch Manager at Airtel Tanzania Limited since 2013, overseeing operations at the Kigoma Branch for 11 years. His role involves strategizing and supervising marketing promotion programs aimed at enhancing brand visibility in the region. He is responsible for managing sales teams and channel partners, including dealers, stockists, and wholesalers, within his designated territory. Additionally, he oversees the quality of the Airtel network by managing field engineers and handles management-related issues on behalf of the centralized HR department.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining Airtel, Phillip worked at Barclays Bank (T) Ltd. as a Loan Recovery Officer for five months in 2007. His responsibilities included credit monitoring and collection, which provided him with valuable experience in financial management. He transitioned to the banking sector after serving as a Senior Marketing Officer at Business Printers Ltd.
Education and Expertise
Phillip Conwell Nkupama holds a Master's degree in International Business (MIB) from the University of Dar es Salaam Business School, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the same university between 2004 and 2007. Earlier, he studied at the College of Professional Management in the UK, obtaining a Diploma in Business Management in 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in business management and operations.
Career Progression
Phillip began his career in the telecommunications sector as a Business Development Coordinator/Territory Sales Manager at Airtel Tanzania Limited from 2011 to 2013. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his current position as Branch Manager. His career also includes significant roles in marketing and sales management, contributing to his expertise in overseeing sales teams and enhancing brand visibility.
Early Education
Phillip's foundational education includes attendance at Manda Primary School and Njombe Secondary School in Tanzania, where he completed his Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) from 1991 to 1994. He furthered his education at Ndanda High School, achieving an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination from 1995 to 1997. This early education provided him with a strong base for his later studies in business administration.