Michael Odike
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria,Rivers State
Summary
Hardworking sales professional with 5 years of experience across sales, e-commerce, and digital publishing. Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to new environments, and take initiative in driving business growth. Brings a strong work ethic, commercial mindset, and consistent focus on improving performance and delivering results.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Independent Publisher & Sales Strategist
Self-Employed | Amazon KDP
Remote
10.2023 - Current
- Generated $70,000+ in publishing sales through Amazon KDP by combining market research, strategic positioning, and conversion-focused marketing.
- Managed a portfolio of 50+ published products, using customer data and sales trends to improve product positioning and revenue.
- Increased monthly sales by 32% after refining product descriptions, pricing strategy, and promotional campaigns.
- Improved conversion performance by 20% through testing sales copy, pricing, keywords, and product positioning.
Founder & E-commerce Sales Strategist
Self-Employed | Dropshipping Business
Remote
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Generated and converted customer interest through targeted sales campaigns and direct customer engagement.
- Identified customer needs and buying motivations to position products around value rather than price alone.
- Handled customer objections, product concerns, and purchasing hesitations to support successful sales conversions.
- Managed customer relationships from first contact through purchase and post-sale follow-up.
Sales representative
Market Square
Port Harcourt, Rivers
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed a strong understanding of the sales process, from prospecting and qualification to follow-up and closing.
- Built practical knowledge of consultative sales techniques by engaging prospects and recommending solutions based on their specific needs.
- Learned how to qualify leads effectively and prioritize prospects with the highest likelihood of conversion.
- Gained experience in understanding buyer motivations, pain points, and decision-making patterns to improve sales conversations.
- Studied successful sales conversations and scripts to improve prospect engagement and closing ability.
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine And Surgery
University Of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State 09.2017 - 10.2023
Skills
- Lead Prospecting
- Lead Qualification
- Network Development
- Consultative Selling
- Sales Closing
- Objection Handling
- Upselling Techniques
- Sales Process
Timeline
Independent Publisher & Sales Strategist
Self-Employed | Amazon KDP
10.2023 - Current
Founder & E-commerce Sales Strategist
Self-Employed | Dropshipping Business
03.2021 - 11.2023
Sales representative
Market Square
05.2020 - 06.2021
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine And Surgery
University Of Port Harcourt
09.2017 - 10.2023