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SalesManager

Olajire Olanrewaju

Sales Manager
Abeokuta,LA

Summary

I am an experienced Sales Manager with a strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving, customer acquisition, and profit generation. I have a Proven track record in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities while motivating and leading high-performing teams. I have expertise in building networks, expanding territories, and creating a positive work environment resulting in increased productivity, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. Committed to ongoing learning and staying current with industry trends. Ready to make a valuable contribution to your organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work history

Capability Development Manager- Sales

Nigerian Breweries Plc
Lagos, Lagos
10.2021 - Current
  • Assist in implementing sales competency framework to evaluate strengths of sales team.
  • Develop strategic learning programmes to enhance team skills.
  • Assess capability needs against sales performance to identify growth opportunities.
  • Support onboarding and ongoing development through tailored training sessions.
  • Promote a coaching culture for continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate sales change management with effective communication and training.
  • Collaborate with industry experts to strengthen sales team capabilities.

Area Sales Manager

Nigerian Breweries Plc
Yaba, Lagos
06.2019 - Current
  • Increased revenue by productively directing time and resources to applicable areas and exceeding specific sales goals.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Increased Net Numeric Distribution to increase Market share by 11%
  • Regenerated distributor base for effective market coverage

Area Sales Manager

Nigerian Breweries Plc
Agege, Lagos
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted distributors in forming partnerships to maximise emerging sales opportunities in Agege and surrounding areas.
  • Supported team leadership initiatives to enhance sales performance and foster staff development.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to negotiate successfully with a new distributor.

Depletion Executive

Nigerian Breweries Plc
Abeokuta, Ogun State
01.2018 - 06.2019

Facilitated the establishment of strong commercial relationships with tier one mainstream outlets and membership clubs within assigned territory of coverage.

Assisted in maximising availability of focus brands and innovations in all tier one retail outlets and membership clubs within assigned territory of coverage.

Supported execution of company strategy and ensured compliance with contracts for all tier one mainstream retail outlets within assigned territory of coverage.

Collaborated with trade marketing to support the execution of experiential activations such as in-bars galas and tombolas in tier one outlets and membership clubs within assigned territory of coverage.

Key Account Executive

Nigerian Breweries Plc
Abeokuta, Ogun State
06.2015 - 01.2018
  • create compelling Joint Business Plans (JBPs) based on Skill/Will Segmentation in order to develop Distributor Capabilities (Warehousing, Logistics, Digital & Finance).
  • Effectively sell Programs like Categorization Rebates, VSE Promos and Trade Deals to support the delivery of shared objectives between Distributors and Region
  • Evaluate and adopt the ABC model to build or recruit New Distributors to support the Route to Market of the Sales Areas and Regions
  • Take a leading role in improving Logistic Efficiencies by improving RPM Cycle and Truck Turn Around Time in Distributor Warehouses.

Sales Executive

Nigerian Breweries Plc
Abeokuta, Lagos
06.2012 - 06.2015
  • Assisted in visiting selected retail and sub-distributor outlets within assigned territory according to defined contact strategy.
  • Supported optimal stocking and availability of key SKUs across all retail and sub-distributor channels by implementing relevant customer drivers.
  • Ensured accurate stock capture at various channels and facilitated timely returns of RPMs to distributor warehouses.

Field Sales Executive

Airtel Nigeria
Ibadan, Oyo
03.2007 - 06.2012
  • Merchandised attractive shelf displays with current offerings to drive store sales.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal Targets.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management And Research

National Open University, Nigeria
Abeokuta
Current

Higher National Diploma - Marketing

Federal Polytechnic, Ede
Osun State
08-2005

Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing

National Institute Of Marketing Nigeria
Lagos
01.2012 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Business development and planning
  • Sales team supervision
  • Relationship Management
  • P>Coaching and mentoring
  • Account management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Cost management
  • Warm and cold calling

Certification

Member - National Institute of Marketing, Nigeria

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Capability Development Manager- Sales

Nigerian Breweries Plc
10.2021 - Current

Area Sales Manager

Nigerian Breweries Plc
06.2019 - Current

Area Sales Manager

Nigerian Breweries Plc
06.2019 - 06.2020

Depletion Executive

Nigerian Breweries Plc
01.2018 - 06.2019

Member - National Institute of Marketing, Nigeria

07-2015

Key Account Executive

Nigerian Breweries Plc
06.2015 - 01.2018

Sales Executive

Nigerian Breweries Plc
06.2012 - 06.2015

Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing

National Institute Of Marketing Nigeria
01.2012 - 06.2015

Field Sales Executive

Airtel Nigeria
03.2007 - 06.2012

Higher National Diploma - Marketing

Federal Polytechnic, Ede

MBA - Marketing Management And Research

National Open University, Nigeria
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