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OPEYEMI AWODIPE

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, SALES AND MARKETING
OGUDU,LAGOS
OPEYEMI AWODIPE

Summary

Seasoned Senior Manager knowledgeable about reporting, budget administration and compliance. Successful at providing regular updates to executive leadership. Offering advanced planning, problem-solving and presentation skills developed over 20 years in banking, FMCG, Telecommunication, commercial farming and energy distribution industry.

Strategic planner and operational leader with strong background improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations. Practiced in providing assorted teams with support and resources to succeed.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

34
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

EKO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

SENIOR MANAGER
2022.02 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Develops and executes debt recovery processes to provide standard and unified framework with regards to recovery of debt, progression of cases, recovery cycles, use of collection agencies, court action and write off debt
  • Responsibilities
  • Achieve assigned debt recovery target to contribute to organization's financial performance
  • Keeping track of all outstanding debts
  • Planning course of action to recover all outstanding debts
  • Liaise with approved debt recovery agents
  • Negotiate payoff deadlines or payment plans
  • Handles questions or complaints
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies
  • Create trust relationships with debtors, when possible, to avoid future issues
  • Update account status and database regularly
  • Comply with requirements when legal action is unavoidable
  • Develop policies, procedures and guidelines governing debt recovery- activities
  • Provide technical and strategic advice about debt collection services
  • Maintain high standards of financial management and record keeping
  • To achieve financial objectives including cash collection and billing.
  • Reduces customers' outstanding debts by over 8% monthly.

EKO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL MANAGER
2017.06 - 2022.02 (4 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Supervision of marketing and key customer group managers
  • Interfacing with our esteemed customers, public and other stakeholders on all matters relating to our services
  • Promoting quality of service delivery and ensuring necessary steps are taken to maximize commercial operations performance
  • Ensuring overall delivery of satisfactory customer service, investigating, and resolving escalated customer complaints
  • Ensuring all new service connections are carried out according to deployment strategies and approved procedures
  • Constant orientation of staff on safety rules and regulations
  • Training, coaching, and mentoring of over 50 junior marketing and customer care staff
  • Enhancing safety ratings by identifying and resolving severe structural issues
  • Preparing risk assessments to support safe and stable construction sites
  • Achieving high client satisfaction by sticking to deadlines and providing detailed updates.

HARTNETT RESOURCES LIMITED

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
2014.10 - 2017.05 (2 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Implemented regional operations strategy within the regional environment and ensured that sales targets and service levels are achieved
  • Ensured compliance and enhanced corporate image and reputation by driving/championing the External Management Stakeholder Strategy
  • Developed and implemented sales plans to expand customer base and increase customer retention
  • Presented sales revenue and expenses reports in management teams
  • Managed sales employees and counselled them based on their professional growth and productivity
  • Researched competition and developed strategies to stand out as a company against competitors
  • Monitored the performance of sales team members and worked to increase team morale and motivation
  • Cross-functional people leadership activities: coaching, staff development and motivation, employee engagement projects, faculty roles and talent mentorship
  • Reviewed and evaluated regional performance on a continuing basis and provided direction for modification of systems and/or implementation of new systems
  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the vision, mission, values, philosophy, and culture of the organization
  • Established processes/standards and evaluation of systems and technologies with regards to customer experience.

GLOBACOM LTD

REGIONAL MANAGER
2005.03 - 2014.10 (9 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Implemented regional operations strategy withing the regional environment and ensured that regional sales targets and service levels are achieved
  • Ensured compliance and enhanced corporate image and regulation by driving/championing the External Management Stakeholder Strategy
  • Developed and implemented sales plans to expand customer base and increase customer retention
  • Presented sales revenue and expenses reports in management teams
  • Managed sales employees and counseled them based on their professional growth and productivity
  • Researched competition and developed strategies to stand out as a company against competitors
  • Monitored the performance of sales team members and worked to increase team morale and motivation
  • Cross-functional people leadership activities: coaching, staff development and motivation, employee engagement projects, faculty roles and talent mentorship
  • Reviewed and evaluated regional performance on a continuing basis and provide direction for modification of systems and/or implementation of new systems
  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the vision, mission, values, philosophy, and culture of the organization
  • Established processes/standards and evaluation of systems and technologies with regards to customer experience.

BOSCH NIGERIA

REGIONAL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
2010.07 - 2011.07 (1 education.year_Label)

Job overview

  • Delivered sales target on monthly, quarterly and yearly
  • Delivered the exact marketing processes and responsible for executing the same
  • Developed relevant business proposals and handled meetings with key clients
  • Monitored market intelligence within the industry in terms of market development, new projects, competitive activity, new customers, etc
  • Prepared sales contract, annual sales targets, and forecast sales volume
  • Prepared periodic reports on sales and marketing activities
  • Developed and managed distributors and distribution network
  • Determined merchandise price schedules and discount rates.

GUINESS NIGERIA PLC

RETAIL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
2003.11 - 2005.03 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Coordinated the field officers to ensure effective workflow in their assigned territories
  • Fostered positive relations with customers to enhance loyalty and retention
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills
  • Covered extra shifts and maintained flexible schedule to achieve company goals
  • Educated customers on products and service offerings, engaging in special offers and promotions to increase sales
  • Improved customer retention by delivering tailored and genuine service
  • Listening to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice and increasing sales opportunities
  • Develops and implemented sales plans to expand customer base and increase customer retention
  • Presented sales revenue and expenses reports to management teams
  • Manages farm workers, sales employees and counseled them based on their professional growth and productivity
  • Research competition and developed strategies to stand out as a company against competitors
  • Monitors the performance of team members and worked to increase team morale and motivation
  • Supports, communicates, reinforces, and defends the vision, mission, values, philosophy, and culture of the organization.

SOCIETE GENERALE BANK LIMITED

SENIOR BANKING OFFICER
1999.09 - 2003.10 (4 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Job overview

  • Managed trading functions to meet corporate goals financially
  • Collated customer's bid requests and presented same to treasury for CBN bidding session
  • Maintained up to date database register of all forms processed by the bank
  • Maintained good customer service relationship
  • Managed subordinates' staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs
  • Ensured that department milestones/goals are met and adhered to approved budget
  • Developed and maintained banking services to international accounts
  • Directed and oversaw the financial institution's international banking policies, objectives, and initiatives
  • Maintained a deep and current knowledge of international variances in cultural, business, legal and regulatory issues as they pertain to banking.

Federal College of Education
Yola

LECTURER
1998.08 - 1999.08 (1 education.year_Label)

DE- GOLDEN INTEGRATED FARMS LIMITED
ISARA REMO, NIGERIA

FARM MANAGER
1990.01 - 1993.12 (3 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Monitored health welfare and safety of livestock.
• Ensures seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Operates forklift and drives articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Schedules repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handles marketing and sale of products produced on farm like fruits, vegetables, diary, meat, and grains.
• Monitors health welfare of livestock.
• Ensures farm is compliant with various legal guidelines and working to minimize environmental impact of business.
• Keep records on movements of all livestock in to and out of farm.
Managed over 70 customer calls per day and Increased sales by 15%.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR
CALABAR

MBA from BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
2000.09 - 2002.09 (2 education.years_Label)

OGUN STATE UNIVERSITY (NOW OOU)
AGO IWOYE

Bachelor of Science from ECONOMICS
1993.11 - 1997.12 (4 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Skills

  • Adaptability, problem-solving and multitasking skills
  • Customer experience/relationship management
  • Analytical skills, critical thinking and leadership skills
  • Relationship/time management and presentation skills
  • Hiring and training
  • Performance reviewing
  • Commercial awareness
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic thinking
  • FMCG expertise
  • Relationship building
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Cost reduction and containment

Accomplishments

  • Increased cash collection in Non-Key customer Group from less than 40% to above 75% within 3 months in (EKEDP)
  • Best KCG district several times, best district in customer service and safety
  • Ensured more than 80% of marketers achieved above 75% revenue collection efficiency which led to staff promotions, incentives, and recommendation letters from MD/CEO (EKEDP).
  • Constantly exceeded sales growth goals by over 10% each month (GLOBACOM)
  • Named employee of the year in July 2022 (SGBN)
  • Achieved 20% growth over previous year and got performance incentive (Guinness) In 2004
  • Increased sales of a brand by 15% in 2004 (Guinness)
  • Increased monthly average sales revenue in Kaduna sales area from 150m to 350m within (Globacom Telecommunication)
  • Grew subscriber base by 200% within 3 months (Globacom Telecommunication) in 2007
  • Conserved over ₦30 million in a year (Globacom Telecommunication)
  • Developed 20 satellite towns which generated over ₦1b sales in a year (Globacom).
  • Supervised team responsible for executing well on projects, leading to 15% increased revenue.
  • Best in health and safety 2018, 2019 and 2021 (EKEDP).
  • Best in key customer group growth 2018, 2019 and 2021
  • Best in customer service relationship 2018, 2019 and 2021,
  • Established taskforce for debts collection 2023.
  • Increased monthly revenue collections by over 12%.
  • Managed multiple partner relationships and internal projects simultaneously in fast-paced work environment.
  • Conducted periodic performance reviews for direct reports.
  • Allocated resources strategically to achieve high ROI and minimize financial cost.
  • COURSES/TRAININGS
  • Attended over 20 management, leadership, operations, and strategic courses/trainings within and outside Nigeria.

Affiliations

2001 Nigerian Institute of Management (Associate Member).2003 National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (Associate Member).2021 Mentoring & Career Development Institute of Nigeria (Fellow).2021 West Africa Association of Customer Service Professional (Fellow).2022 Institute of Corporate Administration (Icon of Vision & Excellence). Fellow, West Africa Association of Customer Service Professional - 2021, Fellow, Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria - 2021, ICON of Vision & Excellence, Institute of Corporate Administration, Associate - 2022, Nigeria Institute of Management and Associate - 2001. National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria - 2008. Occupational Health and safety management system OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 45001:2018 (ALISON) - 2023.

Additional Information

  • AWARDS Top Performer, Inside Sales Team, 2019 and 2021. , Outstanding Achievement in Customer Satisfaction, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Best in Key Customer Growth, 2019, 2020 & 2021.

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

SENIOR MANAGER

EKO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
2022.02 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL MANAGER

EKO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
2017.06 - 2022.02 (4 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

HARTNETT RESOURCES LIMITED
2014.10 - 2017.05 (2 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

REGIONAL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE

BOSCH NIGERIA
2010.07 - 2011.07 (1 education.year_Label)

REGIONAL MANAGER

GLOBACOM LTD
2005.03 - 2014.10 (9 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

RETAIL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

GUINESS NIGERIA PLC
2003.11 - 2005.03 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR

MBA from BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
2000.09 - 2002.09 (2 education.years_Label)

SENIOR BANKING OFFICER

SOCIETE GENERALE BANK LIMITED
1999.09 - 2003.10 (4 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

LECTURER

Federal College of Education
1998.08 - 1999.08 (1 education.year_Label)

OGUN STATE UNIVERSITY (NOW OOU)

Bachelor of Science from ECONOMICS
1993.11 - 1997.12 (4 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

FARM MANAGER

DE- GOLDEN INTEGRATED FARMS LIMITED
1990.01 - 1993.12 (3 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
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