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Olatomide Areelu

Trade Activation Manager
Warri,Delta State

Summary

Motivated Sales and Activation manager with demonstrated knowledge of the FMCG best practices and operations. Proven skills in enhancing productivity, efficiency and bottom-line profits with forward-thinking leadership. Bringing 5-years of experience in field and ready to take on challenging growth-oriented role

Overview

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Languages
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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Trade Activation Manager

Guinness Nigeria
Warri, Delta
07.2020 - Current
  • Malta Guinness Brand Portfolio Area Team Lead, driving the team to become Three(3) months consecutive National Malta Guinness Glass league winners through collaboration and punctilious performance tracking.
  • Leads the Area business coverage optimization and expansion.
  • Manage total area GN cold asset and interfaced with repair and maintenance vendors to ensure optimum functionality.
  • Optimized KD’s route to market strategy and entire Sales Operation which resulted in the KD organization expansion after recording +231% growth against SPLY.
  • Ensure full delivery of the territory business objectives – including depletion volumes through sell-out from distributor to retail channel, market share, execution standard, Product assortments, innovation listing and brand building activities etc.
  • Ensures achievement of the outlet execution standards and effective management of promotional activity in assigned outlets within territory to drive incremental depletion.
  • Drive Total Retail Coverage of weighted accounts within assigned universe.
  • Execute Joined Up Business Plan (JUBP) and contractual to unlock full potentials in every touch point within retail zone.
  • Deliver consistently weekly business Reports (WBR) on territory activities, market research and competitor intelligence.
  • Implement promotions, develop and execute merchandising programs at POS with optimum use of resources and materials in order to achieve the highest in-store visibility and sales performance for the strategic brands.
  • Directed training and retraining of the Distributor Sales Team employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Territory Manager

Guinness Nigeria
Warri, Delta
10.2017 - 06.2020

ACHIEVEMENTS.

  • Best TM in Warri area for two consecutive years (delivering 100% and 98% distribution in F'19 and F'20 respectively).
  • Best Selling TM for Main stream spirit (MSS) Award Category (F‘18) in Central Division at the National Sales Conference.
  • Drove Foreign Extra Stout Sales 32.5 cl sales up by 330% by increasing wholesale coverage by 100% in six (6) Months

DESCRIPTION.

  • Managed the largest DB in The Division with an exceptional team of 8 Off-trade and On-trade sales Representatives.
  • Achieved Zero credit on SLOBs for the distributors by creating weekly depletion plans for GN slobs to boost shipment tracking.
  • Managed activation and promotional activities in selected outlets to drive consumption of GN products.
  • Developed the Sales team through conducting appraisals, one-to-ones, capability training, coaching and mentoring.
  • Drove sales Team performances daily and implemented relevant training programs for improved performances through in-class and field accompaniment.
  • Developed and expanded retail routes and direct coverage by 10% annually to ensure full distributions of all GN brands in the territory.
  • Managed the sales cycle from Planning to execution by conducting periodical sales analysis and ensuring Excellent outlet execution in trade.
  • Managed high-profile Jollity, Premium and Reserve accounts to deliver optimal territory performance
  • Accountable for Achieving and delivering Distributors N400m monthly GSV shipment and depletion targets
  • Maintained and grew the performance of the number one DB which drove the GN APNAD business portfolio (Malta Guinness Bottle) GSV shipment in the APNAD category contributing 60% of the area's total target.
  • Achieved sales goals, distribution targets and market share through proactive management of territory.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Transformed Enerhen territory revenue by leveraging strategic business development plan, moving region up 2 spots in company rankings.
  • Devised and deployed optimized sales management and revenue development strategies, boosting Enerhen territory Distribution numbers to 100% in six(6) Months

Ag. Business Development Manager

Guinness Nigeria
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • ACHIEVEMENT.
  • Achieved monthly Area Shipment target for P9 F’19 and highest GSV in the division recording +3% growth SPLY DESCRIPTION.
  • Accountable for the shipment volume target Eus, GSV and Inventory Management for the entire area.
  • Delivered the Capability agenda by training of all Seven(7) distributors and staff on basic depot management principles ( VMI , DTAT , store , cash , full & empties , reconciliation ,...).
  • Coordinated quarterly Distributors engagement sessions.
  • Supervised the DBs’ warehouse management, sales process, stock handling, FIFO management and vendor and inventory management tools.
  • Inter-phased with customer marketing and brand team in managing brand P & L with respect to trade activation targeted at wholesale channel comprising of over 200 outlets.

Market Development Representative

Seven Up Bottling Company
07.2016 - 09.2017
  • ACHIEVEMENTS.
  • Consistently delivered all three (3) months sales targets in Q4 2016 and moved Distributor to Top two (2) in the Nigeria.
  • Successful recruitment of over 180 retail outlets and gained 150% new distribution in assigned route as a Pioneer member of the Perfect Execution Program (PEP) Team DESCRIPTION.
  • Built sales roadmap in line with sales targets across the portfolio of B2B brands.
  • Coordinated daily team meetings and shared best practice with colleagues.
  • Activated 30 Outlets daily with warm/cold display according to Perfect Execution Program sales call order.
  • Achieved monthly route sales target by monitoring outlet store availability and Generating orders.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Guinness Nigeria
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Delivered Seven month consecutive zero defect on exported products in F‘17.
  • Carried out final QA review on products before, during packaging and prior to release from the company to achieve zero defect.
  • Prepared periodic reports and gave oral presentations to keep employees up-to-date on the company goals and achievements.
  • Accountable for assuring 100% quality finished product consistent with specifications utilizing the SOP for each product processed and packaged in the plant.
  • Performed daily planned Product inspections of all the inbound components, and the quality assurance of the outbound (in compliance with customer specifications).
  • Facilitated warehouse inventory activities daily (Considering FIFO and quality aspects) in order to ensure the proper rotation of the products.
  • Reviewed daily analysis results, delivery accuracy, customer satisfaction and generated monthly quality and productivity performance reports.

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc) - Mathematics

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State
10.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor's degree - Mathematics

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State
10.2008 - 07.2012

Skills

    Sales operation

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Certification

Communication Foundations - LinkedIn

Accomplishments

Best TM in Warri area for two consecutive years (delivering 100% and 98% distribution in F'19 and F'20 respectively)


Best Selling Territory Manager for Main stream spirit (MSS) Award Category (F‘18) in the Division at the National Sales Conference


Achieved monthly Area Shipment target for P9 F’19 and highest GSV in the division recording +3% growth SPLY while acting as Distributor Manager

Affiliations

Institute of Certified Sales Professionals

Software

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Power Point

Interests

Chess

Football

Swimming

Timeline

Business Development Foundations - LinkedIn
09-2021
Excel Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365) - LinkedIn
09-2021
Building Accountability into Your Culture - LinkedIn
04-2021
Associate - Institute of Certified Sales Professionals
12-2020
Communication Foundations - LinkedIn
08-2020

Trade Activation Manager

Guinness Nigeria
07.2020 - Current

Ag. Business Development Manager

Guinness Nigeria
11.2018 - 04.2019

Territory Manager

Guinness Nigeria
10.2017 - 06.2020

Market Development Representative

Seven Up Bottling Company
07.2016 - 09.2017

Quality Assurance Analyst

Guinness Nigeria
11.2014 - 06.2016

Master of Science (M.Sc) - Mathematics

University of Ilorin
10.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor's degree - Mathematics

University of Ilorin
10.2008 - 07.2012
Olatomide AreeluTrade Activation Manager