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DAUDA ABU

DAUDA ABU

Business Development Manager/RDM
LAGOS STATE

Summary

Business development professional growing revenue through new business identification, relationship building, and market positioning. Supports sales growth by turning prospects into clients, maintaining supplier and partner links, and sharpening commercial strategy. Brings cross-functional experience from insurance, marketing, and customer-facing roles.

Overview

7
7
Certifications
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager/RDM

Heirs Life Assurance Limited
03.2023 - Current

• Premium Revenue Generation - Consistency with financial growth, growing base value from 45% in 2025, to 145% in 2026 (3rd Quarter) a relative increase 222.22% on Annuity Premiums, and 200% on Conventional business for long term investment
• New Business Wins - Secured Nigerian Port Authority financial accounts, won best performer Lagos central region in the first quarter of the year
• Retention & Renewal Performance - Maintained portfolio retention rate of 100%, protecting gross written premium in renewal premium annually
• Market Entry Wins - Led successful market entry into Nigeria Port Authority and Nigerian Railway Corporation, with projected premiums revenue combined at over (1 billion naira) annually

• Regulatory & Compliance Alignment — Ensure all business development activities comply with FCA/Solvency II/local regulatory requirements and distribution standards
• Competitive Intelligence — Monitor competitor pricing, product launches, and market moves to inform positioning and counter-strategies
• Revenue & KPI Tracking — Monitor GWP targets, conversion ratios, hit rates, and loss ratios; prepare executive dashboards and adjust strategies based on performance data
• Industry Representation — Represent the organization at insurance industry events, broker roadshows, and trade conferences to strengthen brand positioning and thought leadership

Business Development Manager

JoshuasPact Limited
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Drove market opportunities per quarter through targeted prospecting and follow-up.
  • Identified new business opportunities to generate revenue and expand the company’s customer base.
  • Improved profitability by supporting growth initiatives and aligning activities with business objectives.
  • Built and maintained relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners to support long-term collaboration.
  • Applied strategic planning and market positioning to strengthen business development efforts.
  • Aligned outreach efforts with target markets to improve visibility and support revenue growth.

Consultant

Emergency Management LTD
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Prepared oil pollution emergency plans and spill response documentation for operational use.
  • Conducted oil spill risk assessments and captured learning from incidents to strengthen future response actions.
  • Developed ALARP justifications to document practical risk controls and support response decisions.
  • Provided technical advisory support and delivered training to translate spill procedures into clear field guidance.

Marketing Executive

Northbridge Energy NIG LTD
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Developed new business and sales strategies to support downstream product growth.
  • Marketed downstream by-products and coordinated product delivery to support sales execution.
  • Managed day-to-day marketing operations while motivating the team to meet timelines.
  • Delivered customer service that supported practical, responsive communication with clients and internal teams.
  • Applied business development and stakeholder engagement skills to strengthen marketing coordination.

Consultant

Emergency Management LTD
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Responded to emergency situations and stabilized operations until normal business continuity resumed.
  • Re-established business continuity after disruptions through structured recovery actions.
  • Carried out lateral learning after incidents to reduce repeat occurrences and strengthen response readiness.

Branch Manager

Web-data Technology Company Nigeria Limited
11.2013 - 06.2014
  • Directed employee efforts toward branch growth and business expansion through clear goals and accountability.
  • Managed annual budget allocation to align spending with organizational objectives and operational priorities.
  • Developed market plans to strengthen customer satisfaction and meet client expectations consistently.
  • Mentored employees, reinforced deadlines, and kept day-to-day performance aligned with branch targets.
  • Enforced regulations and safety measures while giving staff the support and training needed to work effectively.

Sales and Marketing

MCR Management LTD
07.2012 - 01.2013
  • Promoted student accommodation options through clear sales messaging and responsive outreach to prospective tenants.
  • Maintained accurate follow-up records and coordinated communication to support smooth marketing and leasing activity.
  • Supported lead generation by presenting accommodation details clearly and addressing student questions promptly.

Sales, Marketing and Customer Service

SRJ Marketing LTD
04.2012 - 07.2012
  • Promoted loft and cavity wall insulation services to prospective customers and matched offers to their needs.
  • Explained product benefits in clear, customer-friendly language to support sales conversations and build interest.
  • Maintained accurate customer and campaign records to keep follow-up activity organized and timely.
  • Handled customer inquiries professionally and adjusted communication to match practical needs and concerns.
  • Worked with the wider team to support outreach activities, stay organized, and meet deadlines during active periods.

Real Time Operations Field Engineer

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Installed Delta-V systems, plant I/O cabinets, and networking components using Cat 5 and fiber optic communications.
  • Configured and calibrated RMS-RTU units, including fiber-optic terminations on RTUs and well-head equipment.
  • Commissioned Modbus links between the gas turbine and Delta-V system to support remote monitoring at Shell flow station.
  • Integrated PI network controls to shut down field instruments and devices through CAO/SCADA computer operations.
  • Supported oil and gas production automation by applying supervisory control practices across field operations.

Education

Master Degree - Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Salford University Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
01-2013

Bachelor Degree - Petroleum Engineering

University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
01-2008

Skills

Network administration and management

TCP/IP configuration

Technical support

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Production monitoring

Alarm management

Control system troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Process automation

Business development

Client relationship management

Sales strategy

Financial planning

Stakeholder engagement

Wealth management

Insurance portfolio management

Affiliations

  • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
  • Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM)

Certification

GIZ Excel Training for small scale-sized and medium business enterprise

Timeline

Business Development Manager/RDM

Heirs Life Assurance Limited
03.2023 - Current

Business Development Manager

JoshuasPact Limited
03.2022 - 02.2023

Consultant

Emergency Management LTD
07.2018 - 01.2022

Marketing Executive

Northbridge Energy NIG LTD
09.2016 - 08.2018

Consultant

Emergency Management LTD
07.2014 - 08.2016

Branch Manager

Web-data Technology Company Nigeria Limited
11.2013 - 06.2014

Sales and Marketing

MCR Management LTD
07.2012 - 01.2013

Sales, Marketing and Customer Service

SRJ Marketing LTD
04.2012 - 07.2012

Real Time Operations Field Engineer

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
01.2011 - 12.2011

Bachelor Degree - Petroleum Engineering

University of Benin

Master Degree - Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Salford University Greater Manchester
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