Top Talent like Samora are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Samora Akivaga

Growth Marketing Manager
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Field Sales & Marketing Representative
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Brand Management
Brand Ambassador
SMS Marketing
Strategic Planning
Digital Strategy
Digital Advertising
Social Ad Campaigns
Messaging Strategy
Lead Generation
Competitive Analysis
Digital Marketing
Campaign Management
Data Analysis
Campaign Marketing
Marketing
Market Research
Marketing Analytics
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Head of Marketing & Sales at Numida
With a BMIT degree from Kabarak University, I have built a robust career in marketing and sales, focusing on innovative strategies and growth. Currently, I serve as the Head of Marketing & Sales at Numida, where I lead efforts to enhance financial access for micro and small businesses across Africa. Previously, I was the Marketing Manager at Numida, where I developed and executed marketing strategies aligned with business goals. My experience also includes a role as Account Director at Express DDB, where I crafted integrated marketing solutions for the Kenyan market. As Co-Founder and Lead Strategist at Brand Village LTD, I drove marketing strategies for clients in Rwanda. Additionally, I was Marketing Manager at 254 Brewing Co, leading market research and digital strategy initiatives. My career is marked by a commitment to driving brand awareness and revenue growth through strategic marketing leadership.

Work History

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Head of Marketing & Sales

Numida (YC W22)As Head of Marketing and Sales at Numida, I'm leading the charge in revolutionizing financial access for micro and small businesses across Africa. Key responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive marketing and sales strategies tailored to the unique African market, leading a diverse team to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with business objectives.
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Marketing Manager

Numida (YC W22)Nov 2022 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 10 mosAs the Marketing Team lead, my key responsibilities included developing and executing marketing strategies that align with business objectives, managing campaigns from ideation to execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create cohesive marketing initiatives.
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Account Director

Express DDBJan 2022 - Nov 2022 • 11 mosDrove development and execution of digital lead integrated marketing solutions for diverse clients in the Kenyan market. Responsibilities included carrying out research and developing viable marketing and sales strategies for clients across various industries, and executing and evaluating developed strategies for continuous improvement.
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Co-Founder and Lead Strategist

Brand Village LTDJul 2019 - Mar 2022 • 2 yrs 9 mosDrove development and execution of digital lead integrated marketing solutions for diverse clients in the Rwandan market. Responsibilities included carrying out research and developing viable marketing and sales strategies for clients across various industries, and executing and evaluating developed strategies for continuous improvement.
2

Marketing Manager

254 Brewing CoMar 2021 - Jan 2022 • 11 mosReporting to the CEO and leading the marketing team, I spearheaded the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies to drive growth within the company. Focus areas included market research, digital strategy and planning, BTL strategy and planning, and event planning and execution.

Education

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Kabarak University

BMIT, Business Management and IT2007 - 2010

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

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Head of Marketing & Sales at Numida
With a BMIT degree from Kabarak University, I have built a robust career in marketing and sales, focusing on innovative strategies and growth. Currently, I serve as the Head of Marketing & Sales at Numida, where I lead efforts to enhance financial access for micro and small businesses across Africa. Previously, I was the Marketing Manager at Numida, where I developed and executed marketing strategies aligned with business goals. My experience also includes a role as Account Director at Express DDB, where I crafted integrated marketing solutions for the Kenyan market. As Co-Founder and Lead Strategist at Brand Village LTD, I drove marketing strategies for clients in Rwanda. Additionally, I was Marketing Manager at 254 Brewing Co, leading market research and digital strategy initiatives. My career is marked by a commitment to driving brand awareness and revenue growth through strategic marketing leadership.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Samora are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Samora Akivaga

Growth Marketing Manager
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Field Sales & Marketing Representative
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Brand Management
Brand Ambassador
SMS Marketing
Strategic Planning
Digital Strategy
Digital Advertising
Social Ad Campaigns
Messaging Strategy
Lead Generation
Competitive Analysis
Digital Marketing
Campaign Management
Data Analysis
Campaign Marketing
Marketing
Market Research
Marketing Analytics
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

N

Head of Marketing & Sales

Numida (YC W22)As Head of Marketing and Sales at Numida, I'm leading the charge in revolutionizing financial access for micro and small businesses across Africa. Key responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive marketing and sales strategies tailored to the unique African market, leading a diverse team to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with business objectives.
N

Marketing Manager

Numida (YC W22)Nov 2022 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 10 mosAs the Marketing Team lead, my key responsibilities included developing and executing marketing strategies that align with business objectives, managing campaigns from ideation to execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create cohesive marketing initiatives.
E

Account Director

Express DDBJan 2022 - Nov 2022 • 11 mosDrove development and execution of digital lead integrated marketing solutions for diverse clients in the Kenyan market. Responsibilities included carrying out research and developing viable marketing and sales strategies for clients across various industries, and executing and evaluating developed strategies for continuous improvement.
B

Co-Founder and Lead Strategist

Brand Village LTDJul 2019 - Mar 2022 • 2 yrs 9 mosDrove development and execution of digital lead integrated marketing solutions for diverse clients in the Rwandan market. Responsibilities included carrying out research and developing viable marketing and sales strategies for clients across various industries, and executing and evaluating developed strategies for continuous improvement.
2

Marketing Manager

254 Brewing CoMar 2021 - Jan 2022 • 11 mosReporting to the CEO and leading the marketing team, I spearheaded the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies to drive growth within the company. Focus areas included market research, digital strategy and planning, BTL strategy and planning, and event planning and execution.

Education

K

Kabarak University

BMIT, Business Management and IT2007 - 2010

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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