Eyerusalem Kiflu
Property Consultant
Results-driven entrepreneur and business owner with hands-on experience in sales, customer service, negotiation, and business management. Successfully owned and operated a bridal and formalwear business while managing international sourcing from China. Confident in dealing with clients, understanding their needs, negotiating, and closing sales. Seeking to bring these skills into a dynamic real estate sales role in Addis Ababa.
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
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Years experience
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Languages
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Skills
Work Experience
Business Owner and Manager
Velvet Bridal
Jul 2023 — Jan 2026Addis Abeba
- Founded and independently operated a bridal and formalwear business specializing in men's suits, tuxedos, and bridal gown rentals
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining sales, customer service, purchasing, inventory, bookings, and payments
- Engaged with customers to assess needs, recommend tailored products, and deliver exceptional personalized service
- Negotiated pricing and executed sales and rental transactions from initial inquiry to successful completion, closing over 30 bridal dresses and tuxedos in a month
- Supervised and developed one employee by assigning responsibilities and monitoring performance outcomes
- Cultivated supplier relationships and orchestrated the sourcing and purchasing of diverse product offerings
- Marketed the business and its services effectively to attract customers and drive sales growth
- Resolved customer concerns with professionalism, fostering strong client relationships to encourage repeat business
Trading And Sourcing
Family Business
Aug 2018 — May 2023Addis Abeba
- Supported the family trading business with product sourcing, purchasing, supplier coordination, and sales.
- Supported the family trading business with product sourcing, purchasing, supplier coordination, and sales.
- Conducted product and market research to identify items with strong sales potential in Ethiopia.
- Built and maintained relationships with suppliers and wholesalers.
- Negotiated prices, quantities, and purchasing terms to support profitable sales.
- Coordinated product orders, shipments, and delivery to Ethiopia.
- Assisted with pricing, sales, customer relations, and day-to-day business operations.
- Developed strong experience in sales, negotiation, sourcing, communication, and business management.
Skills
Sales & Business DevelopmentNegotiation & closingcustomer Relation managmentMarket ResearchcommunicationListeningProblem SolvingTime ManagmentAdaptabliity and willingness to learnCustomer Service
Education
Diploma, Marketing Service
Admas University College
Languages
Amharic
Native
English
Advanced