Benjamin Olatunji
Surulere, Ita-eko
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges, and a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Freelance
Abeokuta
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure that products met quality standards at the lowest cost possible.
- Maintained vendor relationships by providing detailed information regarding product specifications or requirements.
- Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
- Conducted cost analyses to identify opportunities for savings.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Ensured quality of purchased products by conducting thorough inspections.
Independent Sales Consultant
JUMIA
Lagos
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Explained features and capabilities of products to customers to promote understanding and maximize benefit of merchandise.
- Processed orders and returns for new and existing customers.
- Informed customers of latest offerings and promo deals.
- Kept accurate and detailed client information alongside order receipts to fastrack returns and process complaints.
- Maintained and increased account sales by 45% through consistent product suggestions and recommendations.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs, recommend products and solve after-sale issues.
- Provided ongoing product support and training to clients, reducing turnover and increasing customer retention by up to 99%.
- Developed customized direct sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell different consumer products to new and existing customers.
- Generated 40+ leads per month and worked to convert customers with 25% success rate.
Poultry Farm Assistant Manager
Okunuga Poultry Farm
Abeokuta
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Monitored food and water intake for poultry species contained within multiple chicken houses.
- Assisted in the daily care and maintenance of poultry, ensuring their health and welfare.
- Monitored birds for signs of disease or illness, reporting any findings to management immediately.
- Conducted periodic inventory counts of supplies such as feed, bedding material, medication.
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of poultry products from delivery trucks into storage areas.
- Maintained records of feed intake, egg production, mortality rates, and other relevant data.
- Inspected eggs for quality assurance before packaging for sale.
- Performed routine checks on the condition of poultry houses and pens in order to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Cleaned and maintained farm equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while working with live animals or operating heavy machinery.
Private Home Tutor
Self Employed
Abeokuta
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons and school homework to make connection with new lesson.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Met with students to explain and review lessons taught in class and solve specific problems.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills through the use of simple and easy-to-understand learning methods.
- Conducted study exercises to help student or small groups of students to improve academic performance and pass class exams.
- Assessed student progress at each session to increase effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Traveled to student's home or to another place of student's choice to conduct tutoring sessions.
Education
National Diploma - Computer Science
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Abeokuta 12.2021
Certificate - Solar Energy Systems
Solar Affairs
AbeokutaSkills
- Sales
- Account Development
- Team Management
- Computer Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Maintenance & Repair
- Microsoft Office
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Equipment Operation
- Task Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Facility Repairs
- Stall and Pen Cleaning
- Records Management
- Inventory Management
- Feed Distribution
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Freelance
01.2022 - Current
Independent Sales Consultant
JUMIA
01.2018 - 11.2021
Poultry Farm Assistant Manager
Okunuga Poultry Farm
10.2016 - 11.2017
Private Home Tutor
Self Employed
09.2015 - 06.2016
National Diploma - Computer Science
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Certificate - Solar Energy Systems
Solar Affairs