Chidi ABARA

Experience

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  Jon Tudy Interbiz Nigeria Limited

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2011

  Quality Assurance Intern

  ✓Carrying quality control checks of products before storage to the warehouse for export✓Ensuring strict adherence to quality standards as stipulated to avoid rejection during export.✓Maintaining and keeping reports.✓Ensure regular safe and accident risk-free working space.✓Sending and responding to company's official mails. And others task as assigned.

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  National Youth Service Corps

  Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  Biology & Agric. Science Teacher (Youth Service Corps)

  ✓Educating junior secondary school pupils on both the subjects of biology and agricultural science using approved teaching aids.✓Preparing lesson notes, and preparing my students to pass their examinations efficiently.✓Coaching and counselling students on morals.✓Preparing students for inter schools competitions.✓Participating in community wide sensitization on proper waste disposal and good hygiene.✓Carryout volunteer activities with team members on environmental sanitation exercise, advocacy and health talks. Show less

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  Arbitech Nigeria Limited

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2016

  Sales and Marketing Assistant

  - Maximizing sales opportunities through effective communication of the benefits and value of company’s products or services to clients and potential customers.- Through Sales presentations- Excellent communications skills to build relationships with potential new customers and to reinforce relationships with existing clients.- Able to quickly compile a detailed knowledge of company’s products and services.- Ability to work long hours, often under pressure- Can work well with little or no supervision Show less

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  Technica International

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  Marketing and Project Assistant

  Introduction of company's product and services to new and existing customers in the Nigerian foods, beverages and dairies manufacturing industries. Assist in information gathering and project execution.

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  SJY LIMITED

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

  Marketing Executive

  ✓Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with customers and prospects✓Identify new market opportunities and increase sales✓Prepare and make sales presentations✓Build, maintain and increase customer database✓Represent company at trade meetings and supervising site jobs✓Make regular customer visits to improve patronage, and prepare sales reports✓Handling customer queries and taking requests and fulfilling orders

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  Smile Communications Nigeria Limited

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  Field Sales Representative

  Manage new and existing customer accounts so as to meet targets relating to product sales, client acquisition and retention.Respond well to customer queries, establish and cultivate relationship with customers.Identify and acquire new prospects so as to drive daily activations.Work with other team members to identify appropriate goto market.Work with other team members to develop marketing campaigns so as to raise more awareness of the company products.Identify opportunities for driving activations, product sales and recharge sales.Preparing field sales and other related reports on a daily and weekly basis Show less

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  Jonchydz Marketing Services

  Aug 2018 - now

  Digital Marketing Consultant

  Jonchydz Marketing Service (JMS Connect) is a marketing agency that leverages on online marketing strategies and digital tools to provide services to small businesses and corporate individuals in the areas of Lead Generation, Advertising Campaigns Management, Brand Awareness & Brand Promotion, Planning Product Marketing Strategies, Social Media Accounts Management, etc to help enhance clients' brand image, gain exposure, and increase revenues.JMS also provide services in areas of travel logistics, exotic travel & tours packages, hotel reservations and flight bookings via JMS Travels and Tours. Show less

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  Access Bank Plc

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2020

  Relationship Officer

  ✓Management of client/customer relationships.✓Key account management and acquisition of new clients..✓Create and retain customer loyalty by establishing rapport with the customer.✓Oversee the resolution of customer concerns & facilitating the delivery of smooth services to the customer.✓Relationship management for both existing individual/corporate clients effectively to facilitate customer retention.✓Work closely with operations and other departments to meet client/customer needs. Show less

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  BikemanGo Services Ltd

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  Executive Sales Representative

  ✓Responsible for sales of all products and services of the company.✓Digital marketing and outdoor marketing of the company product to prospects and customers.✓Onboarding vendors on our mobile application platform, assisting customers with registration and settings.✓Maintain a record of sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-ups.✓Undertake after-sales follow-up calls✓Handle customer complaints and monitor level of satisfaction.✓Advise customer on technical issues concerning products and resolutions Show less

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  Koolboks

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2023

  - Responsible for managing and supervising turnkey projects and implementation within set timeline - Increased collaborationwith key partners - Collaborate with team members to achieve set project objectives and goals - Effectively supervise work activities andensure project deadlines are met - Meticulously draw up budget in collaboration with my project team, and monitor budgetimplementations - Prepare project reports and performance metrics for reviews - Resolve project issuesand complaints in a timely manner to maintain work flow and satisfaction -Negotiate with vendors and artisans to ensure best prices, and the supply of quality materials. Show less - A competitive spirit and a desire to meet and exceed sales goals.- Lead team in reaching sales goals andindividual goals.- Lead by example and motivate sales member.- Maintain strong knowledge of all products,pricing plans, promotions and service features.- Ensure quality customer experience by providing courteous customer service and assist in all aspects of product offering and services.- Maintain team spirit by coaching,counseling and supporting team members.- Plan, maintain and appraise sales results.- Compile, prepare and analyse sales report. Show less - Present, promote, and sell products/services to both existing and prospective customers- Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing and potential customers to meet their needs- Establish, develop, and maintain business and customer relationships- Reach out to customers and leads to create rapport- Expedite resolution of customer problems and complaints- Ensure customers needs are met, which may include product modifications- Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments- Analyze the territory/market's potential, track sales, and status reports- Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends- Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services. Show less

  • Project Coordinator

    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Sales Consultant

    Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Sales Team Lead

    Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Sales Executive / Territory Sales Executive

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
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  PalmPay

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2024

  Senior Business Developer

  - Responsible for managing sales, prospects, and to identify key merchants and target markets - Build and maintain relationship with key merchants, distributors, and relevant stakeholders - Territory management for effective coverage and monitoring sales activities to identify business opportunities - Negotiating and closing on key merchants - Provide insights and recommendation to improve sales performance and achieve business objectives - Analyze merchants needs, market trends, and competitors activities to identify business opportunities - Conduct needs assessment of clients business operations and pain points to understand their specific requirements and challenges, and present solutions - Collaborate with the marketing department and with product development team to develop promotional strategies and support marketing campaigns. Show less

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  Clearline Hmo

  Nov 2023 - now

  Sales And Marketing Specialist

  - Developed and executed a comprehensive marketing strategy that resulted in increase in sales within one year.- Communicate with customers and provide exceptional service that ensures client acquisition, retention and positive feedback, - Researching and implementing avenues to increase sales through upselling techniques and implementing additional processes that drive profitability.- Currently achieved and still achieving a great feat towards customer acquisition and retention.- Provide outstanding customer services and receive feedbacks through calls, emails and through sales pulled through.- Always conducting orientations to foster positive attitude towards company product and services. Working closely with my team members and other departments to achieve the set organization's goals. Show less