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EBENEZER (OPE) ADENEKAN

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Dynamic sales and business development professional with expertise in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and project management. Currently pursuing my Master of Public Administration in hopes of leveraging my background and academic insights to drive impactful public sector initiatives.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Solar Consultant

Orizon Energy - Self Employed (Remote)
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Met with prospective clients to understand their energy needs and provide expert analysis on solar solutions
  • Designed customized solar solutions based on the site assessment and client needs by recommending the appropriate type and size of solar panels, inverters, and other system components.
  • Oversaw the installation process of over 120 projects annually by coordinating with in-house technicians to ensure the projects stayed on schedule and within budget.

Account Manager

TELUS Business
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Grew over 200 accounts of existing Canadian small businesses by aligning goals and objectives to business outcomes using target account selling methodologies
  • Managed the end-to-end sales cycle while developing and maintaining long-term strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Self-prospected new clients and implemented comprehensive needs assessments by understanding client's needs and proposing solutions to meet their objectives.

Sr Sales Specialist

Smart Haven Security
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Generated over $500,000 of recurring revenue by prospecting potential clients through marketing techniques such as direct-to-home, cold calling, and referrals
  • Managed leads and followed up with potential customers to convert leads into sales through a client-focused approach
  • Recruited and trained nearly 50 sales representatives throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

Territory Sales Representative (Seasonal)

Vivint Smart Home (U.S.A)
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Built and maintained a large clientele base throughout various subdivisions of Houston, Texas
  • Met with leads to assess their energy consumption and tailored specific solar solutions depending on the client's needs, finances, and structural architecture of their property
  • Guided clients through the pre-install process, including site survey, permitting, and pre-installation readiness.

Sales Specialist (Seasonal)

Vivint Smart Home (Canada)
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Focused on driving sales growth and expanding Vivint's customer base by providing exceptional customer service with a high degree of integrity and transparency
  • Developed a deep understanding of Vivint's products and services to effectively demonstrate their features and benefits to customers
  • Maintained accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and leads.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of British Columbia

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Saskatchewan
06-2026

Skills

  • Statistics & Data Analysis - Orizon Energy & UBC SOCI 328 (Social Statistics)
  • Relationship Building - Acquired through prior sales & volunteer experience
  • Policy Analysis & Evaluation - Ongoing MPA degree
  • Project Management - Orizon Energy & TELUS Business
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Acquired through experience at Vivint Smart Home (USA), TELUS Business, & Orizon Energy
  • Public Speaking - BA & Ongoing MPA degree

Accomplishments

  • Over 300% to target in November 2023 (#1 in Western Canada & #4 Nationwide) -TELUS Business
  • Maintained in the top 15% of sales reps in the company year-over-year - Smart Haven Security
  • Finished #1 companywide in our division as a team, winning the Vivint Cup in 2017 - Vivint Smart Home (Canada)

Timeline

Account Manager

TELUS Business
10.2023 - 04.2024

Solar Consultant

Orizon Energy - Self Employed (Remote)
05.2023 - 08.2024

Territory Sales Representative (Seasonal)

Vivint Smart Home (U.S.A)
04.2022 - 07.2022

Sr Sales Specialist

Smart Haven Security
08.2020 - 05.2023

Sales Specialist (Seasonal)

Vivint Smart Home (Canada)
06.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of British Columbia

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Saskatchewan

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