Bamidele Okikiolu
APELDOORN,Netherlands
Summary
Offering strong organisational and communication skills, with track record of identifying sales opportunities and building client relationships. Knowledgeable about market analysis and strategic planning. Ready to use and develop negotiation, leadership, and customer relationship
management skills in [Desired Position] role. Innovative and results-driven professional with proven abilities in strategic planning and client relationship management, coupled with strong negotiation and communication skills. Demonstrates talent for identifying new business opportunities and fostering partnerships to drive company growth. Committed to achieving significant impact and success in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business development manager
Funturf International Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - 11.2024
- Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
- Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.
- Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
- Implemented marketing initiatives for greater brand visibility.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best possible terms.
- Executed successful product launches, driving market penetration.
- Handled crisis situations effectively, minimising impact on business operations.
- Managed team of 8 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
- Grew annual revenue by 42% with targeted sales and marketing strategy.
Head of Business Development
Rexbamok Consulting Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Boosted market presence by developing and implementing innovative business strategies.
- Secured lucrative partnerships by identifying and engaging potential collaborators
- Explored new markets, resulting in greater brand awareness.
- Oversaw product development, ensuring alignment with customer needs and preferences.
- Increased sales performance through strategic planning and implementation of marketing campaigns.
- Monitored market trends, adapting business strategies accordingly.
- Increased annual revenue by 23% with a targeted sales and marketing strategy.
- Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
- Managed a team of 8 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
Senior sales associate
Alpha Mead Development Company
Lagos
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings through exceptional sales service delivery.
- Assisted clients in making informed purchasing decisions, fostering trust, loyalty, and retention.
- Managed customer complaints effectively, restoring confidence in our products and services.
- Pitched innovative ideas at regional sales meetings, driving products' visibility and reach.
- Increased customer satisfaction KPI by 64% in 12 months.
- Increased own sales by 32% in 12 months.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
- Communicated with potential and existing customers in-person, over telephone
Team leader, sales operations
Samovic Homes & Property Limited
Lagos, Nigeira
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Led weekly sales meetings to promote clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.
- Increased team efficiency by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Designed incentive schemes to motivate team members towards achieving sales targets.
- Monitored daily sales activities, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and regulations.
- Delegated sales team tasks and managed resource allocation in collaboration with upper management.
- Managed team of 5 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
- Grew annual revenue by 22% with targeted sales and marketing strategy.
Brand manager
Mediavision Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Led cross-departmental teams for successful product launches.
- Responded to customer feedback with effective solutions, improving customer experience.
- Managed relationship with key stakeholders, strengthening the company image.
- Collaborated with external agencies to produce high-quality promotional materials.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Developed targeted advice for decision-makers on how best to reach target consumers and build awareness.
Sales Executive
Union Assurance Limited
Ibadan, Nigeria
06.2010 - 10.2013
- Crafted compelling pitches for securing high-value deals with clients.
- Drove high-level B2B sales meetings to secure large scale contracts, enhancing market presence significantly.
- Maintained an extensive knowledge of all products offered, assisting in informative customer interaction.
- Responded promptly to customer queries, ensuring resolution whilst upholding satisfaction levels.
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
- Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Improved new business using targeted door-to-door selling.
- Produced sales and performance reports and delivered to senior management and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State / NIgeriaMaster of Business Administration - Data Analytics
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam / NetherlandsSkills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-Selling techniques
- Up-Selling strategies
- Lead generation & Prospecting
- Critical decision making
- Quantitative data analysis
- Excel proficiency
- Sales and market development
- B2B client management
Languages
English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner
Affiliations
- TRAVELLING, READING, NETWORKING
Accomplishments
Recognition for bringing in the highest number of clients in Union Assurance Limited
Recognition and promotion for achieving target in Samovic Homes & Properties
Recognition and promotion for achieving target in Alpha Mead Developing company
Certification
Nigeria Institute of Management
Member
DataCamp
Statement of Accomplishment of Intermediate SQL
Timeline
Senior sales associate
Alpha Mead Development Company
03.2021 - 03.2022
Head of Business Development
Rexbamok Consulting Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2023
Team leader, sales operations
Samovic Homes & Property Limited
03.2017 - 08.2018
Business development manager
Funturf International Limited
01.2016 - 11.2024
Brand manager
Mediavision Limited
12.2013 - 01.2016
Sales Executive
Union Assurance Limited
06.2010 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Master of Business Administration - Data Analytics
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences
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