Adaptable and Ambitious with excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
I seek challenges that will translate my personal and academic
achievements into the workplace. My varied qualifications in both
working and academic environments have equipped me with the
ability to meet tasks with confidence and enthusiasm.
I am consistently highlighted as a major team player with strong
communicative abilities as well as an excellent track record for over
performing under pressure, turning around under-performing
situations and meeting set targets.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Red Bull Nigeria
Brand and Consumer Collecting Manager
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
Researched and identified new opportunities for product and brand development.
Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to make informed decisions about product and brand messaging.
Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, vendors and industry influencers to create positive brand experiences.
Monitored and evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement.
Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
Organized and delivered training sessions for new product content and technological advancements.
Spearheaded strategic brand plans for multiple product lines to increase market share and brand awareness.
Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
Conducted research and analysis to determine brand positioning and messaging.
Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic.
Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
Optimized email campaigns to increase open and click-through rates.
Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
PERNOD RICARD WESTERN AFRICA
NATIONAL PRESTIGE AND B2B MANAGER
09.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
Developed the Prestige and B2B strategy for Pernod Ricard Nigeria
Developed the consumer and customer base for the luxury portfolio
Coached, mentored and built high-performance sales team.
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Managed All membership accounts PAN Nigeria to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
Reached out to clients with promotional information and latest product releases.
Recorded sales progress in Salesforce database.
Identified key product drivers for presentations to enhance sales.
Red Bull Nigeria
On Premise Manager
12.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
Create route plans for All sales staff in my territory (Lagos
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
Island, Ogun state and Oyo state)
Deliver territory sales target (Lagos Island, Oyo state and
Ogun State)
Maintain high profile relationships with account owners and stake holders in On Premise in Lagos and Oyo state.
Manage ALL VSRs and Direct Sales staff in Total Island
Abeokuta and Ibadan territory
Increase territory Exclusive, Accounts
Convert Non energy drink accounts in Red Bull accounts
Establish and nurture relationships with key influencers & business partners spreading affinity and enthusiasm for
Red Bull
Build my personal reputation within the local scene based on my extensive knowledge of the industry and latest trends
Prepare a database of stakeholders to call on and work with (Bartenders, Managers, Chefs etc.)
Organize and execute curated sampling events for small groups of stake holders.
Organize and facilitate trainings of Bar Staff on Red Bull
Brand
Take full responsibility for the On-Premise sales and marketing activities in Lagos and Oyo state.
Plan and strategically execute tailored ideas for volume growth to territory.
Assist National on-Premise Manager with Marketing and
Brand Event responsibilities.
ALMA STORES, LINKUP LOGISTICS
Channel Development Manager
07.2018 - 11.2019
Job overview
Cultivated and developed strategic partnerships to build assigned territory.
Maximized coverage within defined regions to penetrate organizations to utilize products.
Articulated value proposition to assigned territory partners to maintain and increase share of partner business.
Coordinated sales activities with partners and resellers to identify and close new business.
Drove and delivered sales leads to convert into new business.
Facilitated channel engagement to support territory sales goals.
Developed solid working knowledge of products to understand benefits to potential customers.
Adopted and optimized tool usage among marketing teams to deliver business results.
Synthesized business operations to make strategic recommendations on go-to-market and potential coverage models.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
LIMITED/LINKUP LOGISTICS LTD
Team Lead
01.2017 - 07.2017
Job overview
Analyze the marketplace and design product strategy based
on product ranges
Increase stakeholders (wholesalers, retailers etc) in different
channels and grow monthly sales per sku
Search for and capitalizing on new product opportunities
Responsible for delivery of full territory (Total Lagos)
depletions and achievement of principal monthly target
Manages a team of Sales Executives (SEs) and Van Sales
Reps (VSRs) across aterritory
Create and organize events for the promotion of the various
brands with strategic goals
Managed the ecommerce channel: Jumia Party
sales/accounts, reconciliation and order fulfilment
Organized curated tasting events for principals
Meet target in special events penetration sales and publicity
Manage the sales and marketing operations of the prestige
categories of Pernod Ricard and Diageo in Lagos, Branding and Training
ALWAYS ON POINT NIGERIA
Ensured Staff maintained excellent sales services
Analyzed Sales Figures
Ensure proper assortment planning and inventory budgeting
Implemented marketing, cross selling activities and media
planning activities for advertising
Built and maintained relationships with external agencies
including suppliers, principals, show sponsors, magazine
editors, etc
Delivered events on time, within budget, that meet
expectations of the Event owner
Researched consumer markets, monitoring market
trends and identifying potential areas in which to
propose the company to invest in.
PATHS2 UKAID
Finance and Administrative Assistant
02.2015 - 10.2016
Job overview
Assisted in planning logistics for
meetings/seminar/trainings, providing the location and
materials
Maintained hard copy and soft copies of payment vouchers
and general financial documents
Assisted the technical officers in preparing budgets,
activity memos and preparing reports ofboth
residential and non-residential programs held by the
project
Prepared contracts for local technical assistants on a
state level
Ensured that all new staff were adequately inducted and
oriented about ABT Associates Nigeria/PATHS2
personnel policies and procedures and emphasized on
their rights andresponsibilities
Liaised between the State and PATHS2 National
Country Office to ensure that adequate funds were
available
Assisted the SPM, ensuring the recruitment and
availability of the necessary human resources in the
Lagos field office
Prepared of payroll, consultant payments, office planning
Prepared PRPOs and assisted with SOP
updates.
DEALDEY LIMITED
Creative Director
12.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
Adherence to visual standards as brands required
Improved stock turns for respective brands
Ensured all appropriate documentation and procedures were
carried out during photoshoots
Supervised and motivated team members to perform
consistently at the top of theirpotential
Liaised with the marketing team on creative ideas to push
the brand
Developed all salescategories (5 in total: service, fashion,
gadgets and electronics, carry go, home and décor) in
Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan using ecommerce
LAGOS STATE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Revenue Supervisor
10.2011 - 11.2013
Job overview
Audited companies that were in the tax net and future
taxpayers
Assessing companies and individuals for their tax liability
Creating a comfortable environment for taxpayers in Lagos
state
Enlightening the taxpayers about their duties
Calculating and informing future taxpayers about their duties
Managing the information on taxpayers effectively
Processing the e-tcc (electronic tax clearance cards) for new
and existing taxpayers
Checking to ensure the companies are compliant and
keeping to the rules and regulation set up by the
monitoring board
Head of Publicity
12.2010 - 09.2011
Job overview
TOP25+ MAGAZINE ABUJA
Organized events and partnered with PR Firms (exhibitions,
tastings, talent shows) for publicity of the magazine
Developed a database of accounts for online and offline
promotions in the tourism and directory guide
Covered major events in Abuja, Nigeria
Organized and facilitated trainings for the sales and
marketing
Developed a brand in touch with society that our targeted
audiences felt comfortable with
Maintained records related to sales and procurement
Developed policies around exchange, return and refund for
customers and vendors
Managed all sales staff
NYSC Corp, HQ ABUJA
customer service
10.2010 - 07.2011
Job overview
Ensured excellent, delivery by the sales
team
Effectively resolved customer objections
Ensured total customer satisfaction with every visit to the
store
Managed and motivated the sales team into improved
performance
Managed outsourced staff (cleaning and security staff)
Managed security risks and thefts implemented strategies to
prevent and created protocols to handle these situations
Answered questions regarding the store and merchandise
Promoted goodwill and a positive image for the organization
Stored inventory and requisition of new stock
Prepared Sales team shift roster and leave schedule
RED BULL NIGERIA
Wings Team Coordinator
07.2007 - 09.2009
Job overview
Created and organized the sampling schedule for the wings
team
Weekly and Monthly reporting to the sales and marketing team
Strategic enlightenment campaign to the Red Bull Target
audience
Sponsored and supported Sports and Energy related events
Assisted with recruitment and training of the wings team in
Nigeria
Created a blueprint adopted for training of wings team