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Joy Odinma Nwakanma

Regional Enterprise Sales Manager
Lagos, Nigeria
Joy Odinma Nwakanma

Summary

Enterprise sales professional with proven ability to drive revenue growth through strategic client acquisition and retention. Skilled in developing and executing sales strategies, fostering strong client relationships, and leading high-performance teams. Adept at navigating complex sales cycles and delivering impactful results in dynamic environments. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong focus on collaboration.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
4
Certifications

Work History

Commercis Plc

Regional Enterprise Sales Manager, West Africa
09.2024 - Current

Job overview


  • Excelled in competitive selling environments by leveraging knowledge of industry trends and competitor offerings to differentiate products and secure high-value client contracts.
  • Streamlined internal processes by working closely with operations teams to improve efficiency in handling client requests and inquiries.
  • Expanded market share by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for client needs.
  • Consistently met or exceeded sales targets by proactively managing sales pipeline and ensuring timely follow-ups on leads.
  • Organized successful trade shows, conferences, and networking events to increase brand visibility within target markets.

SES Satellites Limited

Sales Manager, Africa
03.2015 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Handle customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Continuously increase sales revenue by 25% by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Establish and manage relationships with both old and new customers.
  • Make over 100 customer calls per week to increase generate new leads and upsell from existing customers.
  • Meet with clients, deliver presentations, and educate potential customers on products and services features and offerings.
  • Build long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent follow-ups by emails, phone calls and face to face meetings.
  • Close multimillion dollar sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Consistently meet and exceed quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
  • Overcome objections from potential clients by addressing concerns effectively and offering customized solutions based on their unique needs.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
  • Evaluate competitor offerings to maintain competitive edge, adapting strategies as necessary for sustained success.
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication between sales, marketing, and product development teams to ensure cohesive efforts towards shared goals.
  • Attend industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.

Check Point Software Technologies Limited

Channel Manager (West Africa & Angola)
02.2013 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Streamlined communication between internal teams and channel partners, improving overall efficiency in sales process.
  • Drove and delivered sales leads to convert into new business.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of channel partners to identify areas of improvement and growth potential.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving product knowledge among channel partners through workshops, webinars, and other learning resources.
  • Provided comprehensive training programs for new channel partners, equipping them with knowledge on products and services.
  • Led efforts in developing customized promotions and incentives that drove increased sales from targeted channel partners.
  • Increased revenue with effective partner recruitment, training, and management.
  • Assessed, clarified and validated partner needs to nurture relationships and achieve success.
  • Managed potential channel conflict by fostering excellent communication and strict adherence to channel rules of engagement.

Blueprint Business Technologies Limited

Sales Manager
05.2011 - 01.2013

Job overview

Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

  • Led successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Grew sales by 15% and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in recruiting top talent for sales team, contributing to high-performing work environment.

Computer Warehouse Plc

Strategic Business Manager-Cisco Products
10.2008 - 04.2011

Job overview

    • Championed new product launches, resulting in higher market penetration and sales growth.
    • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and drive innovation in product offerings.
    • Collaborated with sales teams to develop targeted promotions that drove revenue growth while maintaining profit margins.
    • Led training sessions on product features to both internal staff members as well as external stakeholders such as clients or vendors.
    • Delivered outstanding results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively.
    • Worked with team to achieve sales goals for products.
    • Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features.
    • Collaborated with sales staff to identify target customers, promote products and increase sales.

DCC Satellites Limited (A CWG Company)

Account Manager, Manufacturing & Services
07.2007 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.

Prisa Technologies Limited

Head of Sales
03.2003 - 07.2007

Job overview

  • Coordinate and manage sales team's activities from identification of opportunities, developing account plan and sales strategy
  • Creating and maintaining relationship with customers' influencers and decision makers, ensuring sales closure and continuous account management for recurrent business
  • Handle all pricing issues as regard products and services ensuring unsatisfied customers are attended to promptly to safeguard existing clientele base
  • Produce weekly reports on sales and marketing activities.
  • Managed key accounts effectively, ensuring ongoing satisfaction while identifying upsell opportunities to drive additional revenue growth.
  • Scheduled and monitored sales team members' workloads to meet customer needs.

Education

University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State

Bachelor of Arts Degree (English /Literary Studies) from English & Literary Studies
01.2000

Skills

Sales presentations

Certification

CSP - Certified Sales Professional

Professional Development

  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies & Skills - University of Michigan, July 2022.
  • French schooling - Alliance Francias, Lagos (Ongoing).
  • Cisco Advance Collaboration Architecture Sales Specialist.
  • Cisco Data Centre Unified Computing Solution Sales Specialist.


Sex

Female

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/23/1978
  • Nationality: Nigerian.
  • Marital Status: Single.

References

Available on Demand

Timeline

Sales and CRM Overview by Salesforce

12-2025

Lead Management in Salesforce

12-2025

Opportunity Management in Saesforce

12-2025

Regional Enterprise Sales Manager, West Africa

Commercis Plc
09.2024 - Current

CSP - Certified Sales Professional

07-2015

Sales Manager, Africa

SES Satellites Limited
03.2015 - 07.2024

Channel Manager (West Africa & Angola)

Check Point Software Technologies Limited
02.2013 - 02.2015

Sales Manager

Blueprint Business Technologies Limited
05.2011 - 01.2013

Strategic Business Manager-Cisco Products

Computer Warehouse Plc
10.2008 - 04.2011

Account Manager, Manufacturing & Services

DCC Satellites Limited (A CWG Company)
07.2007 - 10.2008

Head of Sales

Prisa Technologies Limited
03.2003 - 07.2007

University of Calabar

Bachelor of Arts Degree (English /Literary Studies) from English & Literary Studies
Joy Odinma NwakanmaRegional Enterprise Sales Manager