Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
References
Certification
Timeline
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Olubunmi Olafenwa

Olubunmi Olafenwa

Sales
Lagos

Summary

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering an exceptional record of achievement over a 7-year career. A tenacious manager with a strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving, talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. , Exceptional in bringing in customers; directing and motivating sales teams to consistently achieve ambitious targets. Expert in budgeting and sales planning. Leads initiatives to connect with key decision-makers, build trust and close high-value accounts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Area Sales Manager

CHI Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Lagos, Lagos
08.2020 - Current

Achieve 75% growth over the previous year (2020 Vs 2021)
Managing sales force; establishing sales plans and setting sales targets and also ensuring sales team achieves sales plans and targets; maintaining performance standards aimed at improving market performance
Collecting and analyzing sales data to make informed decisions about possible market penetration strategies
Monitored account sales and profit, prepared profiles and adapted sales enablement strategies to improve growth.
Partnered with sales team members and leveraged strong negotiation skills to close tough deals with lucrative clients
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
Manage all stock situations to prevent stock out or obsolete stock conditions
Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision- makers to increase sales in designated territory
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals

Area Sales Manager

WorldWide Healthcare Ltd
Lagos, Lagos
09.2018 - 08.2020

Achieved highest ever sales, of 217mN in Dec, 2017, while I deputized as Regional Manager
Tracked competitive activities within major accounts and develop mitigation strategies.
Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating the high-performing sales team
Collecting and analyzing sales data to make an informed decision about possible market penetration strategies.
Accomplished corporate goals by implementing strategic sales plans.

Sales Executive

Worldwide Commercial Ventures Ltd
Kwara/Kogi, Kwara/Kogi
10.2015 - 09.2018

Was awarded Archiver's award for achieving highest sales in West region in 2017
Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits
Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close
Selling products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospective clients; recommending solutions for eminent problems
Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Brand Ambassador

British American Tobacco - Benin
Benin, Edo
06.2012 - 08.2015

Brand advocacy/Awareness campaign
Managed over 50 customer calls per day and Increased sales by 10% in 2014
Uncovered brand advocacy opportunities by engaging, educating and befriending customers.
Monitored brand movement, pricing and distribution patterns.
Provided insights and feedback on issues concerning the brand.
Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion
Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience
Achieved and exceeded sales goals in line with prescribed selling strategy.
Acted as point of contact for existing and potential customers within assigned territory.

School Counselor & Secondary school Teacher

Lead City High School, Jericho
Jericho, Ibadan
09.2011 - 12.2011

Encouraged the senior students to develop deeper understanding of Mathematics and Physics through positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.
Conducted standardized assessments to evaluate student progress.
Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems, Engaged students in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions
Communicated with parents on students' academic progress, behavior and challenges to learning.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile - Ife, Osun State Nigeria
06.2019 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Electronics

University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State
01.2012 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Adeyemi College of Education
Ono, Ondo State, Nigeria
12.2004 - 07.2008

MARKETING ANALYTICS

University of Virginia
Coursera
01.2019 - 01.2019

Skills

  • Self-starter
  • Positive attitude
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication & Listening
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Objection Management
  • Customer Trend Analysis
  • Brand Marketing
  • Market and Competitive Analysis
  • Retail Marketing
  • Competitor tracking
  • Sales Coordination

Hobbies

Traveling,

Reading,

Exploring New ideas and

People Engagement

References

Will be available on request

Certification

Jan 2020

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL MARKETING

Timeline

Area Sales Manager

CHI Pharmaceuticals Ltd
08.2020 - Current

MBA - Marketing

Obafemi Awolowo University
06.2019 - 12.2022

MARKETING ANALYTICS

University of Virginia
01.2019 - 01.2019

Area Sales Manager

WorldWide Healthcare Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2020

Sales Executive

Worldwide Commercial Ventures Ltd
10.2015 - 09.2018

Brand Ambassador

British American Tobacco - Benin
06.2012 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Electronics

University of Benin
01.2012 - 11.2015

School Counselor & Secondary school Teacher

Lead City High School, Jericho
09.2011 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Adeyemi College of Education
12.2004 - 07.2008
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