Opeoluwa Ogundipe
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
- Customer-oriented business development manager with a strong work ethic, self-motivated and strong attention to detail.
- Accredited International Trade enthusiast with over 10 years’ senior capacity experience financing trade in manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas industries.
- Excellent English communication abilities both verbally and in writing, as well as the ability to empathise with other parties to reach amicable agreements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Principal Manager - Agric Value Chain Finance
NIRSAL
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Developed plans and strategies, along with the necessary sector and national strategies, to guarantee complete market penetration in the assigned geographic areas.
- Completed efforts, tasks, and projects pertaining to the market coverage obligation.
- Developed strategies for the entire country based on observed market trends and intelligence in the country and neighbouring countries
- Provided clients and prospects with bargaining techniques, while acting as a knowledge resource and problem-solver for the prospect/client, and managed relationships in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Senior Manager - Agric Value Chain Finance
NIRSAL
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed an export financing framework for banks to employ when extending credit to companies.
- Identified and evaluated potential customers, while also promoting the entire product line.
- Managed a portfolio of accounts that was assigned and created plans to achieve set objectives.
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
International Trade Officer
First City Monument Bank, FCMB
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Assessed and matched solutions to export financing, risk management, and other needs.
- Issued, amended, accepted, and made payments on incoming and outgoing documentary collections Letters of Credit, in accordance with UCP600.
- Gathered market intelligence and disseminated across numerous industries through external connections with buyers, banks, exporters, and sector associations to establish new, value-added opportunities and services/products tailored to clients' needs.
- Promoted and sold a variety of financial and knowledge-based products to both present and potential clients.
Business Development Manager
Accendo International
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2008 - 08.2014
- Increased local sales volume by at least 100 percent each year, with significant assistance from the sales team
- Increased the volume of exports by 250 percent, while the industry's average growth rate was around 100 percent
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
Customer Service Officer
Eco Bank
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Increased customer retention index from 80% to 95% by ensuring prompt resolution of customer issues to maintain customer loyalty while adhering to bank policies
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Business Development Manager
Proton Security Services Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2003 - 01.2003
- Oversaw 100 guards, 25 semi-skilled supervisors, and 5 highly skilled security personnel/consultants securing over 25 Telecommunication Base Stations across the country
- Prepared tenders for contracts (each worth more than $180,000), with a 50% success rate.
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
Education
MBA - International Business
REGENT's UNIVERSITY
London, United Kingdom 09.2007 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
Nigeria 09.1995 - 11.2001
Skills
Effective leaderundefined
Certification
Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF)
Timeline
PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate in Project Management
11-2019
Principal Manager - Agric Value Chain Finance
NIRSAL
01.2018 - 08.2022
Senior Manager - Agric Value Chain Finance
NIRSAL
03.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF)
12-2015
International Trade Officer
First City Monument Bank, FCMB
09.2014 - 02.2017
Business Development Manager
Accendo International
12.2008 - 08.2014
MBA - International Business
REGENT's UNIVERSITY
09.2007 - 11.2008
Customer Service Officer
Eco Bank
02.2004 - 09.2007
Business Development Manager
Proton Security Services Limited
01.2003 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
09.1995 - 11.2001
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