Solomon James
Sales Manager
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Legrand electric Limited
Abuja, FCT
05.2016 - Current
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Targeted new markets and increased sales % through proactive sales and negotiation techniques.
- Held weekly meetings with my direct Manager to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.
- Initiated new sales and marketing plans for product roll-outs, including developing sales, distribution and media strategy.
- Increased sales volume by expanding product line to new distributors, contractors, architects, Consultants retailers, and installers.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and managed over 50 accounts to increase sales and meet quotas.
- Expanded product distribution by adding more than 5 new distribution points in region, including convenience stores, distributors, retail supermarkets and food services.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Handled all customer relations issues pleasantly, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
- Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure.
Site Engineer
Sageto Limited
Abuja, FCT
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Preparing and studying technical drawings, specifications of electrical system, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and requirements.
- Supervising and co-ordinating all the electrical works considering the safety and quality requirements.
- Inspecting completed installations and observing operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
Education
High National Diploma (HND) - Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
Federal Polytechnic Bida
Niger State 08.2004 - 08.2006
National Diploma (ND) -
Federal Polytechnic Idah
Idah Kogi State 02.2001 - 02.2003
West African Examination Council (WAEC) -
Community Secondary School
Umomi Kogi State 04.1993 - 06.1999
Skills
Business development and planning
undefinedReading, Traveling and teaching
Reading to discovered new knowledge
Travelling to discovered new area for business
Teaching to give out knowledge
Timeline
Sales Manager
Legrand electric Limited
05.2016 - Current
Site Engineer
Sageto Limited
04.2012 - 04.2016
High National Diploma (HND) - Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
Federal Polytechnic Bida
08.2004 - 08.2006
National Diploma (ND) -
Federal Polytechnic Idah
02.2001 - 02.2003
West African Examination Council (WAEC) -
Community Secondary School
04.1993 - 06.1999
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