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Overview
Work History
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SWIMMING, TRAVELING, LEARNING NEW THINGS
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Olanrewaju Salami

Montreal

Summary

Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public.

Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue and profit goals.


Seasoned Sales Representative with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Yeesha Empire
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Attended trade shows to represent company products, generate leads, and network with potential clients.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.

Sales Representative

Sacommag Nigeria Plc
10.2013 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Data Entry Clerk

Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Funds
03.2005 - 11.2010
  • Contributed to process improvement initiatives by suggesting ways to optimize data entry tasks for optimal productivity.
  • Facilitated smoother communication among departments by organizing shared digital files and creating easy-to-navigate folder structures.
  • Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy and speed through continuous self-assessment, surpassing company standards consistently.
  • Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.

Education

DCS/DEC - Business Administration

Lagos State Polytechnic
Surulere, LOS
09.2013

High School Diploma -

Ijeshatedo Boys Secondary School
Surulere, LOS
09.1998

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Lead prospecting
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Business Development
  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Attention to Detail
  • Revenue Generation
  • Expense Reporting

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

SWIMMING, TRAVELING, LEARNING NEW THINGS

Swimming keeps my heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off my body,  Builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness.
Helps me maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs.

Traveling Makes Me More Mentally and Physically Healthy, Improved My Communication Skills, Expand My Horizons, Make Me More Mindful of Other People's Culture and Values, Help Me Make Memorable Memories.

I am curious and am constantly learning, having new experiences can represent my willingness to become a more competent employee and persevere through work challenges.

Timeline

Sales Representative

Yeesha Empire
06.2021 - 09.2023

Sales Representative

Sacommag Nigeria Plc
10.2013 - 01.2017

Data Entry Clerk

Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Funds
03.2005 - 11.2010

DCS/DEC - Business Administration

Lagos State Polytechnic

High School Diploma -

Ijeshatedo Boys Secondary School
Olanrewaju Salami