Raheem Balogun
Summary
Experienced with relationship-building and driving sales growth through effective communication. Utilizes determination derived from being a student athlete and built a skillset of persuasive techniques to foster client trust and close deals. Motivated with solid foundation in sales and focused on building strong client relationships and driving revenue growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Valenze Systems
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered persuasive presentations to potential customers.
- Conducted market research to enhance product knowledge and sales tactics.
- Cultivated relationships with clients to identify needs and tailor solutions.
- Led initiatives that increased customer retention through targeted follow-ups and engagement strategies.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
Merchandising
Metro Grocery Store
04.2018 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Defined and developed clear expectations to achieve highest standards of retail food service execution.
- Boosted sales of retail products through knowledgeable recommendations tailored to each client''s specific needs.
- Collaborated with store management to implement promotional events and seasonal merchandising strategies.
Security
The Hub - Stages Nightclub
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in the development of security policies and procedures, ensuring consistency across all aspects of the organization''s security operations.
- Maintained a consistently high level of vigilance while on duty, contributing to a notable reduction in security incidents during tenure as Security Lieutenant.
- Assisted in maintaining data security protocols, safeguarding sensitive information.
- Monitored guests for compliance with safety and security protocols, raising any issue with security.
- Protected people and property with high-quality security services.
Education
OSSD -
St.Roch Catholic Secondary School
Kingston, Ontario06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario06-2025
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Merchandising and sales
- Visual merchandising
- Goal setting
- Strategic thinking
- Team development
- Brand building
- Customer acquisition
- Revenue generation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Representative
Valenze Systems
05.2024 - Current
Security
The Hub - Stages Nightclub
09.2022 - 05.2023
Merchandising
Metro Grocery Store
04.2018 - Current
OSSD -
St.Roch Catholic Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Queen's University
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