Takudzwa Tsongorera

Takudzwa Tsongorera

Sales and Marketing Executive

Dubai, UAEtabbio.com/takudzwa-tsongorera

Profile summary

Results-driven Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist with 5+ years of combined experience in sales, customer service, and retail operations across the UAE and Africa. Skilled in social media management, content creation, e-commerce marketing, and digital campaign optimization, with a proven ability to boost engagement, drive online conversions, and build brand loyalty. Adept at integrating data-driven strategies with creative content to grow audiences and maximize ROI. Proficient in data analytics using Excel and Power BI to derive actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.

Career highlights

Developed Interactive Power BI Dashboards: Created interactive dashboards in Power BI for Shoprite, visualizing key marketing and sales data to facilitate strategic decision-making and improve forecasting accuracy.

Streamlined Customer Onboarding: Developed and implemented a new customer onboarding process at Game, reducing average onboarding time by 25% and improving initial customer satisfaction scores by 10%.

Implemented CRM System: Successfully implemented and customized a new CRM system (beyond Salesforce), resulting in a 10% reduction in customer service response times within the first quarter.

Mastered Power BI Data Visualization: Developed interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI, providing actionable insights into marketing campaign performance and customer behavior at Shoprite, leading to improved strategic decision-making.

Key skills

Skills
Social Media Management (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X)Digital Marketing (SEO, SEM, Google Ads, Email Marketing)E-commerce Platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, POS Integration)Data Analytics (Excel, Power BI, Power BI Developer, DAX, Data Modeling)Analytics & Insights (Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite)A/B Testing & Campaign OptimizationCustomer Journey Mapping & Retention StrategiesSales & Customer Service ExcellenceTeam Collaboration & TrainingSalesforce CRMNegotiation & Closing TechniquesPredictive Analytics & ForecastingProject ManagementPublic Speaking & Presentation SkillsAI-powered Marketing Tools (e.g., Jasper, Copy.ai)CRM Implementation & Customization (beyond Salesforce)

Professional experience

Sales & Marketing ExecutiveMay 2024 - May 2025
Ownega Travels | Dubai, UAE

Directed and executed digital marketing and social media campaigns, achieving a 15% increase in customer inquiries and a 10% rise in conversion rates. Cultivated key client relationships, leading to a 20% increase in repeat business. Managed and analyzed lead generation and campaign performance using CRM tools, optimizing strategies to maximize ROI.

  • Spearheaded digital marketing and social media campaigns, resulting in a 15% increase in customer inquiries and a 10% rise in conversions
  • Cultivated personalized client relationships, driving a 20% increase in repeat bookings
  • Managed leads and tracked campaign performance using CRM tools, optimizing marketing efforts for maximum ROI
Marketing and Data Analytics ExecutiveDec 2023 - Apr 2024
Shoprite | South Africa

Responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing marketing and sales data to generate actionable insights. Utilized Power BI to develop interactive dashboards and reports, monitoring campaign performance, customer behavior, and market trends. Translated data into strategic recommendations to optimize marketing initiatives, improve ROI, and support business growth while collaborating with cross-functional teams for forecasting, trend analysis, and informed decision-making.

  • Directed digital and in-store marketing campaigns, boosting brand visibility and driving a revenue increase
  • Oversaw 40+ staff across two branches, ensuring consistent customer experience and marketing goal alignment
  • Developed and implemented upselling and retention strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in repeat business
Sales & Customer Service ExecutiveFeb 2022 - Nov 2023
Game | South Africa

Spearheaded social media campaigns that boosted product revenue by 15%. Delivered compelling product demonstrations and online experiences, enhancing customer engagement. Analyzed customer feedback to optimize marketing materials and improve service quality.

  • Spearheaded social media campaigns that boosted product revenue by 15%
  • Delivered compelling product demonstrations and online experiences, enhancing customer engagement
  • Analyzed customer feedback to optimize marketing materials and improve service quality

Education

Certificate, Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Professional Certificate
Google
Certificate, Foundation in Google Project Management
Google
Certificate, Professional Diploma in Procurement, Sourcing & Supply Chain
Udemy
Diploma, Retail ManagementDec 2024 - Present
Alison
Certificate, Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-commerceDec 2024 - Present
Google
Certificate, Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand & BehaviourDec 2024 - Present
London Business School (Coursera)

Certifications

Diploma in Retail ManagementAlison
Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Professional CertificateGoogle
Brand ManagementUniversity of London
Foundation in Google Project ManagementGoogle
Professional Diploma in Procurement, Sourcing & Supply ChainUdemy
Business & Operations Management ExcellenceUdemy