Product operations, project management, and account management professional with 9+ years of experience in retail, sales/marketing, and business development
Skilled and experienced in IT, computer software, e-commerce, and financial services.
Passionate sales professional with in-depth product knowledge and expertise in the sales cycle process.
Results-driven professional with a strong track record of delivering satisfactory solutions to clients. Utilizes excellent problem-solving skills honed through years of customer engagement experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Operations Manager
Redcloud Technologies
Halifax, Canada
11.2021 - Current
Manage technology projects from planning to delivery, prioritized in alignment with customer's satisfaction and company goals in the Latin America (LATAM) region
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects using various softwares and methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
Effectively manage the backlogs and aid team in determining suitable commitments for product backlog items
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, and that team dynamics, product tickets and resource constraints are managed appropriately
Guarantee exceptional delivery of final product by closely monitoring project status, creating reports related to project health, status, risks, issues, dependencies and overall performance
Manage projects involving cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of projects and/or programs into a finished state and balance the prioritization of technical debt against new feature innovation
Senior Account Manager
Vodacom Business Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2018 - 10.2021
Successfully managed a total contract value of $2.5m across all 35 allocated accounts, leading to business growth of 58%
Onboarded 3 new additional commercial banks to ensure closure of all commercial banks in Nigeria
Developed and maintained relationships with allocated customers to identify opportunities and strategies to win new businesses
Achieved high sales of Intelligent Connectivity, SDN/NFV Solutions, Edge AI, Cloud and Storage Solutions, Enterprise Voice Services
Leveraged strong technical systems in managing projects using ERP Sage, recording all deliverables and track updates and provided accurate sales forecast and status on outstanding pipeline
Corporate Sales Executive
Allianz Nigeria Insurance
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2015 - 11.2018
Achieved new and renewal insurance premium target of N200.38m yearly and increased customer retention to 90% of existing accounts with Gross Written Premium (GWP) above $2,000
Concluded and finalized 8 new motor fleet accounts with GWP of $2,000 and above amongst the top ten corporate companies within the assigned sector
Tracked activities against schedule, highlighting upcoming and overdue activities using ERPs: Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamic CRM
Engaged in both inside and customer facing sales to increase topline and provide accurate pricing
Successfully managed accounts in the Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, FMCG and Financial Services sectors throughout the business financial period