Olutayo Sofela
Assistant Sales Manager
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Post-graduate student of the Global Business Management program at Mohawk College with a Master’s degree in Marketing and over 8 years of experience in sales management, business analytics, professional communication, relationship management, and digital marketing. A track record of success surpassing sales quotas by 80% and increasing client-base by 70%. Strong familiarity with (CPG) fast-moving consumer goods industries and agile business environments. A team leader who concentrates on complete life cycle sales strategies and marketing to achieve project goals and executive-level support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area Sales Manager
Yaali Foods
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Lead, develop and direct an in-home sales team
⦁ Interview and hire sales people
⦁ Facilitate training in both one-on-one and group settings
⦁ Results driven toward goal
⦁ Commitment to follow our proven, successful sales model
⦁ Positive attitude towards achievement
⦁ Great communication, organization and coordination skills
⦁ Working knowledge of Windows Office, Excel a plus
⦁ Experience working with consumers
⦁ Retail sales and management a plus.
Sales Partner
Multipro Consumers Products Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2014 - 10.2019
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Processed sales agreements, sales transactions, and payments, organized and filed invoices for future reference.
⦁ Promoted loyalty programs and special offers and raising awareness about new product lines.
⦁ Kept track of customer relations throughout the entire sales cycle.
⦁ Followed up with customers after sales to ensure their satisfaction and problem solve any issues.
Education
PGD - Global Business Management
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON 08.2021 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Marketing
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 05.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Manager and retail
Accomplishments
- Best area sales manager 2020 at Yaali Foods Nigeria Ltd. A large food distribution chain.
⦁ Grew client base by 70% within the first year at Multipro Consumer Products Ltd.
⦁ Earned employee of the month for 6 consecutive months in 2020 at Yaali Foods Nigeria Ltd
⦁ Supervised a team of twelve sales representatives successfully.
⦁ Surpassed sales quota by 80% monthly for 12 consecutive months in 2019 at Multipro Consumer products Ltd. - Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 12 sales team members.
⦁ Best area sales manager 2020 at Yaali Foods Nigeria Ltd. A large food distribution chain. ⦁ Grew c
Best area sales manager 2020 at Yaali Foods Nigeria Ltd. In 2020, I achieved the esteemed title of Best Area Sales Manager at Yaali Foods Nigeria Ltd., a leading food distribution company. My success in this role stemmed from a combination of exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and a relentless drive for results
Timeline
PGD - Global Business Management
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
08.2021 - 04.2023
Area Sales Manager
Yaali Foods
11.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Marketing
University of Lagos
05.2016 - 08.2018
Sales Partner
Multipro Consumers Products Ltd
05.2014 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
08.2008 - 05.2012
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