CHUKWUDEBELU GRANT OJIJIEME
Business Development
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Acomplished Business Development and Sales professional with 6+ years of experience driving revenue growth, market expansion, and commercial strategy across FMCG, consumer electronics, consulting, retail, and services sectors. Proven track record of 70% customer base growth, 150% increase in order rate, and 100% revenue growth through effective sales channel development, and strategic partnerships. Strong expertise in go to market strategy, multi channel distribution, pipeline management, and sales team leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
The G Store
, Nigeria
02.2025 - Current
- Lead business development and sales strategy for lifestyle products, consumer electronics and stationery across retail, institutional, and reseller channels.
- Designed and executed multi channel distribution strategies, expanding reach through supermarkets, chain stores, and open markets.
- Built and managed strategic partnerships, distributor onboarding, and commercial negotiations.
- Oversaw pipeline development, sales performance tracking, and revenue optimization initiatives.
Business Development Manager
Bescon Global Development Limited
, Nigeria
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed dealers, distributors, and field sales teams across assigned territories.
- Implemented customer acquisition, retention, and distributor performance systems.
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained new team members on business development processes and best practices.
Sales Consultant
The Milk Booster
, Nigeria
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Drove product penetration and revenue growth through distributor and retail engagement.
- Executed field sales activities, merchandising, and customer relationship management.
Sales & Marketing Consultant
Wilson's Juice Company
, Nigeria
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed assigned territory, onboarded new distributors and retail customers.
- Supported retail execution, and market expansion initiatives.
- Managed customer relationships to foster loyalty and repeat business.
Business Development Executive
Neodym 7 International
, Nigeria
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported business development, lead generation, proposal development, and deal execution.
- Assisted in partnership negotiations, market penetration and client onboarding.
Education
BSc - Finance
University of Lagos
Skills
- Sales & Revenue Strategy
- Business Development
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Strategic Partnerships
- Pipeline Management & Forecasting
- B2B & B2C Sales
- Market Expansion
- Customer Acquisition & Retention
- Multi-channel distribution
Professional Affiliations And Leadership
- Licensed Business Development Service Provider (BDSP)
- President, Joy Centre Youth Alive - He's Alive Chapel
- Convener & Coordinator, Adullam Youth Community
Consulting And Leadership Experience
Training, Facilitation & Coaching Expert, GOPA Worldwide Consultants, 01/01/21, Present, Trained and coached 400+ startups and entrepreneurs on business development, sales strategy, and growth., Facilitated workshops on market entry, sales systems, and revenue scaling.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Business Development Manager
The G Store
02.2025 - Current
Business Development Manager
Bescon Global Development Limited
06.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Consultant
The Milk Booster
04.2024 - 11.2024
Sales & Marketing Consultant
Wilson's Juice Company
11.2020 - 11.2021
Business Development Executive
Neodym 7 International
01.2019 - 01.2020
BSc - Finance
University of Lagos