Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Traveling, Driving, Meeting People and Acquisition of relevant information.
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SOLOMON OLUFEMI KOLAWOLE

SOLOMON OLUFEMI KOLAWOLE

BANKING AND FINANCE
Ibadan

Summary

Customer-orientated, strategic-thinking Sales Professional with over 12 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, vendor relations, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

AREA SALES MANAGER

VIJU INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED
IKEJA, LAGOS STATE
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintaining and increasing sales of company’s products by 85% revenue increase monthly.
  • Reaching monthly targets and goals set for my area.
  • Establishing, maintaining and expanding customer base by 70%.
  • Managed successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets
  • Expanded market share through effective prospecting, lead generation, and negotiation skills
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing sales team
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction
  • Developed comprehensive territory plans that ensured efficient allocation of resources and maximized productivity for entire area
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals
  • Collaborated with clients and distributors to create and promote new products

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

RITE FOODS LIMITED
IBADAN, OYO STATE
07.2021 - 02.2022

· Generating leads.

· Meeting or exceeding sales goals 75%.

· Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.

· Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.

  • Maintain 80% well-developed pipeline of prospects

· Preparing weekly and monthly reports.

· Giving sales presentations to range of prospective clients.

· Coordinate with other team members and departments to optimize the sales effort.

MARKET DEVELOPER

AIRTEL NIGERIA
IBADAN OYO STATE
04.2018 - 06.2021
  • · Ensure appropriate and effective outlet branding is carried out in line with "look of success" within 90% Territory.
  • · Identify visibility opportunities for Company brand within Territory.
  • · Train Market Developers on POS deployment in line with "look of success".
  • · Ensure full-fledged achievement of Gross Adds targets by driving market initiatives in assigned area.
  • · Effective management of direct activation teams and monitoring of CP bus activation activities.
  • · KYC Optimization at Trade level by ensuring adequate and functional deployment of KYC kits
  • · Other initiatives to increase GAD including new site launch
  • · Ensure activation of Quality GADs in assigned area.

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVES

MTN NIGERIA (HOMECROFT NIGERIA LIMITED)
IJEBU ODE, OGUN STATE
02.2016 - 10.2018
  • Document all inquiries, requests, resolutions, and follow-up tasks
  • Perform research to answer customer inquiries and requests
  • Grow existing customer accounts by 85% through exceptional customer service and effective sales techniques
  • Meet quantitative performance metrics as outlined
  • Keep customer accounts current by updating databases during calls
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues
  • Maintained high level of product knowledge to provide accurate information and support to customers
  • Utilized CRM systems to accurately track customer interactions and update account information
  • Monitored social media platforms for any customer complaints or inquiries, addressing them promptly through appropriate channels
  • Implemented feedback from supervisors to continuously improve performance and enhance customer care skills

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

ALLELUYAH COMPANY NIGERIA LIMITED
IBADAN, OYO STATE
08.2011 - 11.2013

· Generating leads.

· Meeting or exceeding sales goals.

· Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.

· Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.

  • Maintain well-developed pipeline of prospects

· Preparing weekly and monthly reports.

· Giving sales presentations to 70% of prospective clients.

Coordinate with other team members and departments to optimize the sales effort.

CLASS TUTOR (MATHEMATICS FOR JSS CLASS 1-3)

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC0
MARADUN, ZAMFARA STATE
07.2009 - 07.2010
  • Planning, developing and executing lessons that reflect school curriculum and state’s core educational standards
  • Evaluating educational academic and social growth of students
  • Evaluating student progress and ability to meet courses standards in mathematical knowledge and skills
  • Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
  • Planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines
  • Employing variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures
  • Utilizing educational equipment, such as materials, books, and other learning aids

Education

Some College (No Degree) - PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT

NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (NIM) CHARTERED
NIGERIA
09.2009 - 07.2010

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BAKING AND FINANCE - BANKING AND FINANCE

THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN NIGERIA
NIGERIA.
09.2006 - 11.2008

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BANKING AND FINANCE - BANKING AND FINANCE

THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN
IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA.
09.2001 - 11.2004

Skills

Excellent sales and negotiation skills

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Interests

Traveling, Driving, Meeting People and Acquisition of relevant information

Traveling, Driving, Meeting People and Acquisition of relevant information.

I LIKE TRAVELING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN DIFFERENT LOCATION AND THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ABOUND IN ANOTHER TERRITORY.

Timeline

AREA SALES MANAGER

VIJU INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED
03.2022 - Current

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

RITE FOODS LIMITED
07.2021 - 02.2022

MARKET DEVELOPER

AIRTEL NIGERIA
04.2018 - 06.2021

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVES

MTN NIGERIA (HOMECROFT NIGERIA LIMITED)
02.2016 - 10.2018

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

ALLELUYAH COMPANY NIGERIA LIMITED
08.2011 - 11.2013

Some College (No Degree) - PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT

NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (NIM) CHARTERED
09.2009 - 07.2010

CLASS TUTOR (MATHEMATICS FOR JSS CLASS 1-3)

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC0
07.2009 - 07.2010

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BAKING AND FINANCE - BANKING AND FINANCE

THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN NIGERIA
09.2006 - 11.2008

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BANKING AND FINANCE - BANKING AND FINANCE

THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN
09.2001 - 11.2004
SOLOMON OLUFEMI KOLAWOLEBANKING AND FINANCE