Edgard Rudolf BRE
Accra
Summary
Sales leader with a proven track record at POLYTANK GROUP GHANA. Expertise in strategic planning and relationship building, with a strong focus on contract negotiation and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration to meet ambitious sales targets. Multilingual communicator fluent in French, Chinese, and English. Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing vendor relations and expanding territory.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Group Export Senior Manager
POLYTANK GHANA
Accra
02.2025 - Current
- Expand market presence across West and Central Africa.
- Identify and penetrate new market segments in targeted territories.
- Design and implement the export sales strategy across multiple product lines: corrugated packaging, flexible packaging, and water storage tanks.
- Define KPIs and monitor sales performance by country and product line.
- Negotiate long-term contracts and ensure customer satisfaction across borders.
- Conduct in-depth market studies to anticipate demand trends, pricing benchmarks, and competitor moves.
- Recommend product adaptations or pricing strategies based on regional needs.
- Collaborate with production, logistics, and finance teams to ensure smooth export operations.
- Ensure regulatory compliance for all export markets.
- Generated USD 400,000 in new export revenue within the first four months of assuming the role.
- MOHINANI GROUP | Accra, GHANA
Sales Manager
SONAPACK GHANA LTD
Tema
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Lead and coach the sales team, providing guidance in defining and monitoring targets and KPIs.
- Effectively handle customer relations issues, ensuring quick resolution and high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Implemented proactive management strategies and enhanced sales training, resulting in substantial sales growth.
- Developed and nurtured international business relationships to drive the expansion of business units abroad.
- Monitor customers' buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and consistently meet sales goals.
- Spearheaded the implementation of targeted sales initiatives, contributing to the overall success of the sales department.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance overall business efficiency.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members to maximize productivity.
- GROUP ROSSMANN | Tema, GHANA
Commercial Assistant
SONACO GROUP
Abidjan
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed inventory effectively to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent shortages, contributing to smooth operations.
- Established and nurtured positive customer relationships, providing excellent after-sales service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Conducted market research and prospection activities to identify potential customers, resulting in the expansion of the customer base.
- Responded promptly and professionally to a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries, addressing customer needs efficiently.
- Collaborated with senior management to initiate new projects, providing valuable support and assistance in achieving business objectives.
- Assisted in the coordination of cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.
- ROSSMANN | Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Commercial Intern
SONACO GROUP
Abidjan
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Follow-up of the procedures of orders registration, organization of the sales department, customers meetings.
- Demonstrate products to customers and redirect objectives to positive features.
- ROSSMANN | Abidjan, Côte D'IVOIRE
Sales Intern
UTMCI
Abidjan
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Produce contracts, reports and proposals for clients.
- Support sales team with administrative assistance such as responding to basic enquiries.
Operations Intern
UTMCI
Abidjan
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Monitoring accuracy of sales reports and recommending new tools.
- Opening customer account and follow up with documentation, following up on Customs visits.
Human Resources Intern
CONDICAF
Abidjan
07.2012 - 09.2012
Education
Master degree - International Business
Université Privée de Marrakech
Marrakech 08.2012 - 01/2014
Bachelor - Organization Management
Université de Lille 1
France 09.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor - International Trade and Economics
ECUST
Shanghai, P.R. CHINACertificate - Chinese Language
ECUST
Shanghai, P.R. CHINACertificate - English Language
Valley View University
Accra, GHANASkills
- Sales Leadership
- Multilingual Communication
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Organizational and Time Management
- Deadline-driven
- Decision Making
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Customer complaint resolution
- High negotiation skill with great persuasive force
- Customer satisfaction
- Market Research and Analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Economic and financial analysis
- Export sales strategy
Certificates Courses
- Certificate of First Aid Team Member, CAFSI
- Attitudinal Change for Increased Productivity, THE CAPITAL GROUP GHANA
- L'innovation Managériales en pratique, ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
- Managers du Changement, ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
- Afrique et Mondialisation, Regards croisés, SCIENCES PO
- Project Management Certificate, GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE
- Finance for non-Financial Manager, PWC BUSINESS SCHOOL
- Entreprise et Changement Climatique, ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
- Comprendre l'écologie, pour une Economie Innovante, ESCP BUSINESS SCHOOL
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Group Export Senior Manager
POLYTANK GHANA
02.2025 - Current
Sales Manager
SONAPACK GHANA LTD
01.2018 - 12.2024
Commercial Assistant
SONACO GROUP
09.2015 - 12.2017
Commercial Intern
SONACO GROUP
01.2015 - 08.2015
Sales Intern
UTMCI
02.2014 - 08.2014
Operations Intern
UTMCI
06.2013 - 09.2013
Master degree - International Business
Université Privée de Marrakech
08.2012 - 01/2014
Human Resources Intern
CONDICAF
07.2012 - 09.2012
Bachelor - Organization Management
Université de Lille 1
09.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor - International Trade and Economics
ECUST
Certificate - Chinese Language
ECUST
Certificate - English Language
Valley View University