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JOSEPH OTAFU ADAJI
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JOSEPH OTAFU ADAJI

Makurdi,Nigeria

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Job search status

Open to work
Preferred start date: Two weeks' notice

Desired job title

Area Sales ManagerArea Lead OfficerArea Sales ManagerField Lab ManagerHead Teller

Work Type

Full timePart timeContract workGig workConsultingVolunteerSeasonal work

Location preference

On-siteHybridRemote
Location: Makurdi, Nigeria, NG
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary range

0/yr - 0/yr

Important to me

Personal development programmesCareer advancementCompany cultureWork-life balance

Summary

Dynamic marketing leader with expertise in strategic planning, sales team recruitment, and partner management. Proven success in driving trade marketing initiatives and conducting market analysis for renewable energy strategies, including solar ROI and battery propositions. Strong leadership and mentoring skills complemented by proficiency in various computer applications. Fluent in English, Idoma, and Hausa, ready to contribute to growth in the renewable energy sector.

Overview

3
3
Languages
18
18
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Regional Sales Manager

Tamar and Pharez Nig Ltd
Benue Plateau Bauchi, Nigeria
2022.02 - 2026.09
  • Strategic Territory & Sales Management, Clinical meetings, and supply & sales.
  • Oversaw regional sales operations to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Managed budget allocations for various initiatives; maximised return on investment.
  • Streamlined sales process, boosting overall efficiency.
  • Developed new territories, expanding the company's reach and market share.
  • Analysed market trends, enabling informed decision-making about strategic direction.
  • Handled dispute resolution; ensured customer satisfaction was maintained at all times.
  • Presented sales reports at board meetings, influencing future strategy decisions.
  • Improved product visibility with strategic placement in retail stores.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, maintaining professional standards across the team.

Area Sales Manager

Engie Energy Access
, Benue
2019.01 - 2022.01
  • Recruit, train, and oversee a minimum of 25 active sales agents monthly, ensuring continuous
    development and achievement of performance targets.
  • Manage the sales process of Mysol products to potential and new customers in the designated territory.
  • Supervise the sales transactions and ensure timely and accurate remittance of proceeds according to
    company policies.
  • For credit-based sales, own credit follow-ups and collections.
  • Coordinated promotional events which increased public engagement with our products.
  • Presented sales reports at board meetings, influencing future strategy decisions.
  • Oversee and manage the assigned company's tools of trade.
  • Utilize allocated funds judiciously to support sales activities, maximizing their impact on revenue
    generation, increase sales volume, and expand market reach.
  • Formulate and execute operational sales strategies within the assigned area.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, maintaining professional standards across the team.
  • Improved product visibility with strategic placement in retail stores.
  • Coordinated and managed paid marketing campaigns on different platforms, carefully overseeing results to deliver maximum ROI.
  • Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.

Area Lead Officer

Limos Global
, Nasarawa
2017.01 - 2019.01
  • Exceeded monthly targets for 5 consecutive months. Achieved territory quarterly and yearly targets.
  • Manage territory initiatives to meet sales targets through daily selling activities.
  • Maintain stock availability across my assigned territory in every outlet.
  • Place orders and follow ordering levels throughout the territory.
  • Ensure ongoing stock availability across all outlets.
  • Sell to the right customers and follow the sales process 100%.
  • Educate customers and on products to support customer acquisition across the territory.
  • Conduct detailed market analysis to identify new opportunities.
  • Led high-performance sales teams, ensuring achievement of targets.
  • Sculpted a high-performing sales culture through regular motivation sessions and reward schemes.
  • Communicated product and service changes to sales representatives in time.
  • Identified sales opportunities regularly to increase territory performance.
  • Built productive client networks to maximise sales and marketing possibilities.
  • Mentored employees to maximise development potential.

Field Lab Manager

AFNET Field
Kaduna and the whole North Central Part of Nigeria, Nigeria
2016.01 - 2019.01
  • General Site Lab management, sample collection and testing, and Data collection and Transfer.
  • Kaduna Aids Indicator and Impact survey
  • Improved laboratory efficiency by introducing streamlined testing procedures.
  • Developed comprehensive lab protocols to maintain consistency in results.
  • Managed laboratory budget effectively whilst ensuring all essential supplies were adequately stocked.
  • Handled incident reports promptly, reducing potential risks and hazards.
  • Led various research projects from initiation to completion successfully.
  • Oversaw quality control checks, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Head Teller

Union Bank Nigeria
Katsina, Katsina State
2012.01 - 2016.01
  • Operational staff/telling and general bank marketing.
  • Supervised the teller line and ensured a smooth workflow.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of banking products and offered personalised solutions.
  • Promoted bank services, increasing product awareness among customers.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by effectively addressing client concerns.
  • Conducted audits regularly for adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Handled high-volume transactions, maintaining speed and accuracy.
  • Coordinated with management to implement operational improvements.
  • Managed vault operations, ensuring secure handling of funds.
  • Managed and maintained the ATMs, ensuring efficient functioning of the machines and constant availability of cash.

Immunization Plus Days

IPDS
Ahoada east, Rivers State
2012.01 - 2012.10
  • Independent monitor.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Offered friendly, efficient participant engagement and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

NYSC

Government Secondary School
Abua-Odual LGA, Rivers State
2011.06 - 2012.06
  • Class teacher.
  • Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
  • Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability levels, increasing understanding of complex concepts.
  • Utilised ICT tools, enhancing the interactive learning experience in classrooms.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
  • Coordinated school trips, broadening the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
  • Led after-school clubs, facilitating students' participation in extracurricular activities.

Laboratory Assistant

Major Ibrahim Memorial Hospital
Zaria, Kaduna State
2009.01 - 2010.01
  • Academic Internship
  • Reduced errors during testing procedures through careful monitoring of experiments.
  • Assisted with data input to facilitate faster test results.
  • Followed strict quality control procedures for reliable test results.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks, enhancing patient comfort during the procedure.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens and samples for efficient, accurate testing processes.
  • Recorded patient data to facilitate seamless tracking and reporting.
  • Provided support for senior scientists, contributing towards successful experiments.
  • Processed samples, labelled containers and completed required paperwork.

Education

M.Sc. - Biotechnology

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria
2015.03 - 2018.03

MBA - Business Administration/Marketing

Bayero University
Kano
2014.08 - 2016.08

B.Sc. - Microbiology

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria

PDE (Professional Diploma in Education) - Education

Federal College of Education
Katsina
2014.05 - 2015.05

Diploma - Computer Application

Unknotting institute of information technology

Secondary School - SCIENCES

Victory Secondary School
Zaria, Kaduna State
1999.08 - 2005.08

Primary School -

Depot Nursery and Primary School
Zaria, Kaduna State
1993.08 - 1999.08

Skills

  • Marketing leadership expertise
  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Sales team recruitment and training
  • Partner and distributor management
  • Trade marketing initiatives
  • Market analysis and intelligence
  • Renewable energy strategies
  • Solar ROI and battery propositions
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Effective leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
  • Fluency in English, Idoma, and Hausa
  • Direct sales strategies

Affiliations

  • Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)
  • Association of African Biomedical Scientists INC (AABS)
  • Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
  • Genetics Society of West Africa (GSWA)
  • Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN)

Languages

Hausa
Fluent
Idoma
Native
English
Fluent

Accomplishments

    • Beneficiary of UNESCO ICB Scholarships 2020/2021. (Books and upkeep sponsor).

    • Best Graduating Undergraduate Student, Department of Microbiology, Set 2011, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

    • Beneficiary of the PTDF In-Country Scholarship 2021

    • Best-performing Sales/Medical Representative, Tamar and Pharez Nig Ltd

    • Africa Center for Excellence on Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology (ACENTDFB) grant beneficiary, 2015.

References

References available upon request.

AWARDS

Best performing Medical Representative, Tamar and Pharez Nig Ltd, Best Graduating Undergraduate Student, Department of Microbiology Set 2011, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Reading
  • Listening to music
  • Playing Guitar
  • Badminton
  • Basketball

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Tamar and Pharez Nig Ltd
2022.02 - 2026.09

Area Sales Manager

Engie Energy Access
2019.01 - 2022.01

Area Lead Officer

Limos Global
2017.01 - 2019.01

Field Lab Manager

AFNET Field
2016.01 - 2019.01

M.Sc. - Biotechnology

Ahmadu Bello University
2015.03 - 2018.03

MBA - Business Administration/Marketing

Bayero University
2014.08 - 2016.08

PDE (Professional Diploma in Education) - Education

Federal College of Education
2014.05 - 2015.05

Head Teller

Union Bank Nigeria
2012.01 - 2016.01

Immunization Plus Days

IPDS
2012.01 - 2012.10

NYSC

Government Secondary School
2011.06 - 2012.06

Laboratory Assistant

Major Ibrahim Memorial Hospital
2009.01 - 2010.01

Secondary School - SCIENCES

Victory Secondary School
1999.08 - 2005.08

Primary School -

Depot Nursery and Primary School
1993.08 - 1999.08

Diploma - Computer Application

Unknotting institute of information technology

B.Sc. - Microbiology

Ahmadu Bello University

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