Jane Maria
About Jane Maria
Jane Maria is a Business Development Executive with a background in accounting and digital marketing. She has successfully implemented strategies that increased revenue and reduced expenses while working at various organizations in Nairobi, Kenya.
Work at Apollo Agriculture
Currently, Jane Maria serves as a Projects Business Development Executive at Apollo Agriculture, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing business development strategies and implementing initiatives that drive growth. Her responsibilities include collaborating with management to optimize processes and utilizing modern technology and social media to attract business to the organization.
Current Role at Absa Bank Kenya
Jane Maria is also employed at Absa Bank Kenya as a Data Led Engagement specialist since 2023. In this role, she engages in data-driven strategies to enhance customer interactions and improve service delivery. Her work contributes to the bank's overall objectives in customer relationship management within Nairobi County.
Education and Expertise
Jane Maria completed her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting at the University of Nairobi from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she studied digital marketing at Yusudi Limited, where she achieved a qualification in business development in 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in business development and digital marketing strategies.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Jane Maria worked at KOKO Networks as a Customer Sales Representative from 2022 to 2023. She also held positions at Horizons Offices Kenya as a Customer Care Representative and Operations Administrative Assistant from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she worked at Yusudi in business development and digital marketing for 8 months in 2020.
Achievements in Business Development
In her role as a Business Development Executive, Jane Maria has successfully collaborated with management to rework the commission system, resulting in a 15% increase in revenue per sales representative. She also negotiated with suppliers, achieving annual savings of $3,000 for the company. Furthermore, she implemented a sales script that increased the number of converted leads by 20% during a specific season.