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KOLAWOLE SAHEED AKINOLA

Niagara,Canada

Summary

Result-driven Sales Manager with over 8 years experience, seamlessly blending sales expertise with a strong marketing background. Proven track record in developing and executing successful sales strategies, leading high-performance teams, and surpassing revenue targets. Adept at market analysis, client relationship management, and driving brand visibility. Committed to achieving sustainable growth by leveraging comprehensive sales and marketing insights in diverse industries. Successful Regional Sales Manager adept at exceeding quotas in [Description] sales. Ready to bring sales and leadership expertise and extensive experience to new position with [Company Name].

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

DEMMY GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Developing and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve regional revenue targets and business objectives
  • Conducting market analysis to identify opportunities, trends and competitor activities while developing regional sales plans based on insights
  • Leading and managing a Regional Sales Team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure the team's success
  • Monitoring sales performance metrics, analyzing data, and preparing regular reports for senior management through the implementation of corrective actions as needed to meet targets
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and partners while addressing their needs and ensuring customer satisfaction.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

DEMMY GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with existing and potential clients to understand their needs and promote products or services effectively
  • Identify and target new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling and lead generation to expand the customer base
  • Demonstrated a deep understanding of our company's product and services including features, benefits and competitive advantages
  • Delivered compelling sales presentations to showcase products/services and negotiate terms to secure deals and meet sales targets.

FIELD SALES MANAGER

FAYER TRADE ENTERPRISES
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managed and led a team of field sales representatives, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve sales targets and objectives
  • Monitored and analyzed sales performance metrics, identified areas of improvement and implemented strategies to enhance team productivity and revenue generation
  • Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor, and customer preferences
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies based on market insights.

Education

BACHELOR DEGREE IN GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING SCIENCE -

EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2010

Skills

  • Proven Sales experience
  • Motivated, tenacious and excited about development and progression
  • Commercially minded
  • Fantastic communication skills and relationship building
  • Proven Cold calling skill
  • Expert in formulating and implementing sales strategies

Accomplishments

Awarded the Best Regional Sales Staff of the year 2016

Affiliations

INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT NIGERIA (ISMN), ASSOCIATE, 2012

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

DEMMY GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED
01.2019 - 01.2023

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

DEMMY GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED
01.2014 - 01.2019

FIELD SALES MANAGER

FAYER TRADE ENTERPRISES
01.2012 - 01.2014

BACHELOR DEGREE IN GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING SCIENCE -

EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY

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