Esther Njogu

Result-driven account manager in sales and marketing with over 12 years’ work experience. Enthusiastic sales professional with experience in engaging diverse stakeholders in sales and marketing, account management, business development and media buying. Organized and dependable marketer with a history of surpassing set targets, maintaining good relationships with clients and closing deals. A passionate marketer  who loves brands and brand growth.

Business Development Manager                                             May 2015 – September 2022

The Brand Village Limited

Key Responsibilities:

• Account management handling existing clients and building more clientele by bringing in new business
• Functioning as the main liaison between direct clients, advertising agencies and the company
• Generating new innovative ideas, processes and services for the company as a start-up
• Acquisition of new advertising media and pursuing approvals from relevant authorities.
• In charge of debt collection by ensuring services provided to our clients are paid for in the stipulated time frame
• Maintaining accurate client records, keeping track of contract renewals and updates
• Working with sales and other internal teams to develop strategic marketing plans that meet the needs of our clients
• Generating reports, creating sales projections and coming up with innovative ideas to increase up sale of our products and services

Head of Marketing                                                                   March 2014 – March 2015

Adsite Limited

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the sales team and chairing sales and marketing meetings weekly
• Setting targets for the marketing team and projections for the company
• Sharing with management new ideas that can bring new growth to the company
• Managing existing accounts and bringing in new accounts
• Collecting debts for accounts under personal management.

Account Manager                                                                   January 2010 – February 2014

Magnate Ventures Limited

Key Responsibilities:

• Exploring opportunities for account growth and new business/revenue
• Communicating clients’ goals and representing clients needs to the relevant teams.
• Ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.
• Owning contracts and contract renewals for clients
• Working with other teams ensuring projects are done according to the clients’ timelines. 
• Ensuring debt collection is done for all accounts

2017: Bachelor of Arts (Communication), Advertising major, Daystar University

2008: Diploma in Journalism & PR, Technical University of Kenya

2004: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Loreto Girls’ High School