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Elliot Ogbemudia

Vancouver

Summary

Strong inter-personal skills with experience working in diverse environments. An extremely quick learner and dynamic sales professional with a proven track record in the tech and finance industry, specializing in driving revenue growth and building lasting client relationships. Adept at leveraging technical knowledge to effectively communicate product value and close deals. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to exceeding targets while fostering team collaboration.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Business development executive

Mercantile Exchange Corporation
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2025 - Current

• Drive new business opportunities by prospecting, cold-calling, and networking with companies engaged in cross-border trade and foreign exchange transactions.
• Conduct needs analysis with clients to understand payment workflows and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver tailored FX rate comparisons, consistently demonstrating 1–3% savings versus traditional banks.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing market updates, currency insights, and dedicated support.
• Collaborate with trading and operations teams to onboard clients, ensure compliance (FINTRAC regulations), and provide a seamless account opening process.
• Consistently exceed monthly sales targets and contribute to overall revenue growth by converting prospects into long-term accounts.

Sales and Loan Advisor

SpringFinancial
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Educated clients on loan products available to facilitate decision-making, describing complex terms in easy-to-understand language.
  • Analysed customer history and financial reports to assess risk and creditworthiness.
  • Developed and delivered persuasive presentations to prospective clients, effectively communicating product benefits and driving conversions.
  • Drove sales of loan products by identifying client needs and presenting tailored financing solutions.
  • Optimised customer service communication by maintaining accurate applicant records in the company CRM.

Technical Sales Support Executive

Virgin Media
Dublin City, Dublin
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Utilized CRM tools to track interactions and analyze data, optimizing outreach efforts and improving overall sales performance
  • Exercised negotiating and networking skills through cold calling.
  • Implemented feedback loops with clients to refine sales tactics and improve customer satisfaction, leading to an increase in repeat business.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with prospects through personalized communication and follow-ups

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Marketing

Technological University Dublin
Dublin
04.2001 -

Leaving Certificate -

Newtown School Waterford
Waterford
06.2020

Skills

  • B2C/ B2B Sales development
  • Presenting
  • Strong client relations
  • Effective problem solving
  • CRM Software
  • Lead Generation/ Pipeline management
  • Organizational skills
  • Cold calling

Referees

Referees are available upon request.

Timeline

Business development executive

Mercantile Exchange Corporation
02.2025 - Current

Sales and Loan Advisor

SpringFinancial
01.2024 - 01.2025

Technical Sales Support Executive

Virgin Media
09.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Marketing

Technological University Dublin
04.2001 -

Leaving Certificate -

Newtown School Waterford
Elliot Ogbemudia