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Emeka Aririele

Emeka Aririele

Sales, Marketing, And Logistics
Enugu, Enugu State,EN

Summary

Forward-thinking sales, marketing, and logistics professional with over 18 years of proven record of accomplishment in the telecommunications, logistics, and FMCG sectors. History of driving sales growth, expanding market share, and leading high-performing teams to consistently exceed sales targets. Recognized for outstanding leadership with multiple awards, including MTN Best Sales Manager, and focused on continuous professional development and impactful volunteering for community development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Senior Manager: Sales and Marketing

Unbeatable Communication Ltd
10.2021 - Current
  • Promoting a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff
  • Mentoring junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization
  • Managing budgets effectively and achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures
  • Leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results
  • Boosting team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
  • Brainstorming and developing sales strategies to achieve short- and long-term sales revenue objectives
  • Leveraging data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
  • Reviewing the performance of individual team members and completing appraisals according to the employee performance appraisal procedure and schedule
  • Sets aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation
  • Initiating strategies and tactical plans to achieve sales and marketing objectives
  • Achieved 130% sales result against target, a 25% increase from the previous year
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful businesses.
  • Examine quarterly financials to determine the business's operating capacity.

Daily business language: English, Pidgin.

Community Work/Volunteering

Umuelem Community
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Promote environmental awareness by educating community members on sustainable practices
  • Established and maintained cooperative, trusting relationships with community members
  • Coordinated activities for the construction of a drainage system to control floods in the community
  • Coordinated activities for the maintenance of community rural roads
  • Established over 4000 trees to control flooding and deforestation

Daily business language: English, Pidgin, and Igbo.

Manager, Sales and Trade Development

MTN Nigeria Plc
12.2018 - 03.2021
  • Increased sales revenue by 60% by the year 2020 (N44bn year 2020 against N26.5bn 2016)
  • Drive operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics
  • Increased sales revenue by 60% by the year 2020 (N44bn year 2020 against N26.5bn 2016)
  • Achieved 120% of 2020 sales target (N36.6 billion target and N44 billion actual)
  • Initiated monthly regional brainstorming session code-named 'think up academy' now implemented company-wide
  • Coordinated, coached, and influenced external partners and essential support departments across MTNN's business units to deliver a seamless pre-sales and post-sales service experience
  • Identified, created, and executed communal, events, and sponsorship initiatives in the region to drive affinity and localization of the MTN brand in the region
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
  • Produced 4 best Sales Reps in 2020
  • Achieved a market share of 60% through proactive service management, strategies, excellence, customer acquisition, and retention
  • Awards: MTN Best Sales Manager 2019, 2020

Daily business language: English

Team Lead

MTN Nigeria Plc
08.2016 - 11.2018
  • Optimized resource allocation by analyzing team member skills and project requirements results in increased efficiency
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Collaborating with other departments leads to streamlined workflows, improved interdepartmental coordination, and the achievement of business goals collectively
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team that helped track progress toward set targets effectively
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in optimized processes, leading to cost savings for the organization
  • Maintain optimal employee coverage for business needs with well-prepared team schedules
  • Developed and managed four trade partners to win awards in various categories (fintech, Data, Airtime, and Customer acquisition) in 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively
  • Activated under-performing sites to close on 100% in 2017
  • Achieved above 100 % sales target year on year
  • Awards: MTN Best Team Lead 2017, 2018

Daily business language: English.


Trade Marketing Consultant

MTN Nigeria Plc
04.2013 - 07.2016
  • Executed complex projects involving strategic, highly technical, and large-budget marketing plans; achieved 10% cost savings
  • Supported regional business strategies by executing agent-facing events, including road shows and marketing workshops, with 120% revenue achievement
  • Facilitated workshops with stakeholder groups to gain consensus on priorities and approaches for tackling identified issues or opportunities
  • Implemented best practices to optimize clients' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency
  • Executed branding materials deployment in strategic points, gaining a 78% share of brand visibility
  • Achieved 130% on customer acquisition
  • Awards: MTN Best TMC2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Daily Business Language: English.

Logistics Officer

MTN Nigeria Plc
05.2009 - 03.2013
  • Received physical stock and entered into the system
  • Championed sustainable practices within the organization's logistics operations, promoting environmentally friendly packaging materials and transportation methods and achieved zero loss
  • Enhanced warehouse organization through the development of comprehensive storage layouts and product labeling systems
  • Streamlined order fulfillment processes to increase customer satisfaction and minimize order-processing periods
  • Implemented advanced forecasting models, improving demand planning accuracy and reducing stock-outs or surplus inventory levels
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to align logistic strategies with customer requirements, ensuring optimal service levels and positive client experiences

Daily business language: English, Yoruba, Pidgin.

Inventory Support Officer

C & I Plc
01.2009 - 04.2009
  • Spearheaded successful projects from conception through completion, highlighting strong project management abilities
  • Championed diversity initiatives within the department, promoting an inclusive work environment where all employees felt valued and respected
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue

Daily business language: English, Yoruba, Pidgin.

Education

Graduate Professional Diploma - Purchasing And Supply Management

Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply Management of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria

Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip) - Strategic Management

Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma - Library Science

Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Nekede Owerri, Nigeria

National Diploma - Library Science - undefined

Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Nekede Owerri, Nigeria

Skills

Strategic Sales and Marketing

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Interests

Volunteering and Community Service

Reading and learning new things

Gardening and tendering flowers

Playing football

Timeline

Senior Manager: Sales and Marketing

Unbeatable Communication Ltd
10.2021 - Current

Community Work/Volunteering

Umuelem Community
04.2021 - 09.2021

Manager, Sales and Trade Development

MTN Nigeria Plc
12.2018 - 03.2021

Team Lead

MTN Nigeria Plc
08.2016 - 11.2018

Trade Marketing Consultant

MTN Nigeria Plc
04.2013 - 07.2016

Logistics Officer

MTN Nigeria Plc
05.2009 - 03.2013

Inventory Support Officer

C & I Plc
01.2009 - 04.2009

Graduate Professional Diploma - Purchasing And Supply Management

Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply Management of Nigeria

Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip) - Strategic Management

Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma - Library Science

Federal Polytechnic Nekede

National Diploma - Library Science - undefined

Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Emeka AririeleSales, Marketing, And Logistics