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Stephen Andrew

Stephen Andrew

Abuja

Summary

Accomplished sales and marketing professional with extensive expertise in lead generation and telesales. Proficient in customer relationship management software, leveraging CRM tools to enhance customer service and drive sales growth. Demonstrating exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, to build strong client relationships. Committed to achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Agent/ Appointment setter

Ingenious Tax Relief (ITR)
United States
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Liaised effectively between customers and internal departments to facilitate smooth transactions.
  • Enhanced sales performance with thorough knowledge of Tax Relief.
  • Displayed excellent multitasking abilities during high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal service delivery.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport, and deliver viable solutions.
  • Made Outbound and took inbound calls from prospective clients, offering detailed quotations and breakdown of benefits.
  • Kept Tax Relief knowledge up-to-date by attending regular training to deliver reliable information with confidence.

Sales agent

Repair It Credit
United States
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Navigated challenging negotiations successfully whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients.
  • Provided after-sales support as required, enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Performed regular follow-ups with prospective customers, leading to increased conversion rates.
  • Enhanced sales performance with thorough knowledge of the Credit Repair Industry.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and deliver viable solutions.
  • Negotiated and closed sales to secure profitable deals.

Lead qualification specialist

NorthStar
United States
03.2022 - 07.2023

● Remotely communicated with prospects with a friendly and comfortable approach aiming at the sales of the final expense life insurance plan.

● Generating sales leads that develop into new customers, and identifying and assessing customer needs to achieve satisfaction.

● Increased the number of sales leads per day by 25% with strategic cold calling and telemarketing skills.

Business Development Manager

Accelerex Network
Nigeria
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.
  • Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best possible terms.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and effectively.
  • Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.

Sales Representative

Mondelēz International
Nigeria
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided after-sales support, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Educated customers about product features and benefits, driving informed purchasing decisions.
  • Identified potential leads, resulting in improved sales performance.
  • Maintained thorough records of all sales activities to ensure transparency.
  • Regularly updated professional knowledge through workshops and seminars for enhanced performance.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to facilitate customer decisions.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Technology Edu. - Metal Work Technology

Federal University Of Technology
Nigeria
12.2011 - 11.2017

Skills

  • Lead generation expertise
  • Telesales proficiency
  • Customer relationship management software
  • CRM Software proficiency
  • Sales and marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Good communication skills (written and oral)

Certification

ALX Africa

Virtual Assistant

Timeline

Sales Agent/ Appointment setter

Ingenious Tax Relief (ITR)
09.2024 - 02.2025

Sales agent

Repair It Credit
07.2023 - 01.2024

Lead qualification specialist

NorthStar
03.2022 - 07.2023

Business Development Manager

Accelerex Network
01.2021 - 03.2022

Sales Representative

Mondelēz International
09.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Technology Edu. - Metal Work Technology

Federal University Of Technology
12.2011 - 11.2017
Stephen Andrew