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Alfred SamaAS

Alfred Sama

Brand Strategist | FMCG | Francophone Africa

€350/day
Lomé, TG
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Alfred

Brand Strategist specialized in FMCG markets and brand growth in Francophone Africa.

I support companies, institutions, and international brands in designing and deploying communication, activation, and growth strategies adapted to the realities of African markets.

My experience combines:
• brand strategy,
• 360° communication,
• growth marketing,
• consumer engagement,
• and management of high-visibility digital projects.

At BB Lomé / Groupe Castel Afrique, I participated in the deployment of national and pan-African campaigns for major FMCG brands such as:
PILS, Beaufort Lager, EKU, XXL Energy, Youki, World Cola, Coca-Cola, Guinness

I intervene mainly on:
• brand positioning,
• go-to-market strategies,
• consumer activations,
• influence marketing,
• and multi-channel visibility plans.

My approach is based on a combination of:
• consumer understanding,
• field execution,
• strategic analysis,
• and marketing performance.

Where brand strategy meets African market realities.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Lomé (up to 50km)

Experience

  • BB Lomé — Groupe Castel Afrique
    Brand Strategist & Digital Project Manager
    AGRICULTURE
    August 2017 - Today (9 years)
    Lomé, Togo
    Management of national and pan-African digital campaigns for a portfolio of high-visibility FMCG brands in Francophone Africa.

    Strategic and operational direction of 360° communication projects integrating:
    • brand strategy,
    • social media,
    • influence marketing,
    • field activations,
    • media performance,
    • consumer engagement,
    • and multi-stakeholder coordination.

    Responsible for the digital deployment and growth of brands such as:
    PILS, Beaufort Lager, EKU, XXL Energy, Youki, World Cola, and Awooyo.

    Achievements & Impacts:
    • Management of campaigns generating several million cumulative impressions on social networks.
    • Coordination of ecosystems of over 10 influencers, agencies, and creative partners.
    • Participation in the strategic launch of BB Conso+, the consumer engagement mobile platform of Groupe Castel Afrique.
    • Deployment of TikTok and social media strategies focused on performance & engagement.
    • Management of multi-city campaigns and high-visibility national events.
    • Production of strategic reports and marketing performance analyses.
    • Coordination of field & digital marketing activations connecting brand, local culture, and consumer engagement.

    Developed Expertise:
    • FMCG marketing
    • Consumer engagement
    • Go-to-market Francophone Africa
    • Brand activation ecosystems
    • Growth & performance marketing
    • Influence strategy
    • Cross-market campaign execution
  • Consultant Indépendant
    Digital Marketing & Web Consultant
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    February 2018 - Today (8 years and 6 months)
    Lomé, Togo
    Support for SMEs, entrepreneurs, and digital projects on visibility, branding, and digital presence issues.

    Interventions on:
    • WordPress website creation,
    • digital strategy,
    • brand communication,
    • social media,
    • digital acquisition,
    • and online presence optimization.

    Achievements:
    • Design and integration of corporate and showcase WordPress websites.
    • Implementation of digital visibility plans for brands and entrepreneurs.
    • Support on content strategies and social media engagement.
    • Optimization of digital presence and brand consistency.

    Developed Skills:
    • WordPress
    • Digital Strategy
    • Brand Visibility
    • Social Media Strategy
    • Copywriting
    • Web Integration
    • Content Strategy
    • User Experience
    Wordpress Digital Strategy Social Media Strategy Brand Strategy Copywriting
  • QORI+
    Lead Strategic Consultant — Brand & Communication
    DIGITAL AND IT
    December 2020 - Today (5 years and 8 months)
    Lomé, Togo
    Strategic consulting in 360° communication, branding, and digital marketing for brands, institutions, NGOs, and high-visibility campaigns in Francophone Africa.

    Support for projects integrating:
    • brand strategy,
    • institutional communication,
    • digital acquisition,
    • influence marketing,
    • event activations,
    • storytelling,
    • sponsoring,
    • and growth plans.

    References & Major Projects:
    • Binance
    • CCI-Togo
    • CIMCO Industrie
    • Togo Oil Company
    • Territorial political campaigns
    • BIDC
    • SALAM ASSURANCE

    • NSIA

    Achievements & Impacts:
    • Design of acquisition and engagement strategies for Web3 & FMCG projects in Francophone Africa.
    • Structuring of sponsoring and visibility plans for national institutional events.
    • Management of integrated campaigns combining digital, field, influence, and events.
    • Coordination of multidisciplinary teams: creative, media, production, events, and influence.
    • Deployment of cultural marketing concepts with strong local resonance.
    • Development of strategic media & communication recommendations for industrial and institutional players.

    Developed Expertise:
    • Brand expansion strategy
    • Consumer insights West Africa
    • 360° Communication
    • Strategic storytelling
    • Influence ecosystems
    • Sponsoring strategy
    • Brand positioning Francophone Africa

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Education

  • Digital Manager Certification — 2nd Degree
    BIG FIVE PARIS × Groupe Castel Afrique
    2018
    Certification internationale en Digital Marketing & Brand Management délivrée dans le cadre du programme de formation des Digital Managers du Groupe Castel Afrique. Formation intensive orientée : • stratégie digitale, • performance marketing, • audience targeting, • gestion budgétaire, • planification éditoriale, • analytics & reporting, • et pilotage de dispositifs digitaux multi-marques. Programme réalisé à Addis-Abeba (Éthiopie) pour les managers digitaux du groupe.
  • Executive Training — Managerial Effectiveness
    PG Consulting
    2022
    Formation exécutive orientée leadership, management d’équipe et communication managériale. Compétences développées : • leadership & mobilisation d’équipe, • communication professionnelle, • management collectif, • intelligence relationnelle, • efficacité organisationnelle, • et prise de décision stratégique.

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