Olagoke Awolokun

Experience

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  Elpams and Associates

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Project Officer

  • Supervised the IT team that registered small and medium scale businesses to generate database for Mocality Company (An online business directory)• After successfully led the team that achieved Elpam’s aim for Mocality, I worked directly with the M.D for business development of some organizations and also in different leadership and teamwork training in various organizations

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  MTN Nigeria

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2016

  Business Development Executive

  • Taking inventory and coordinating distribution of branding items to business owners in order to ensure MTN visibility in the territory of assignment.• Consistently getting trade feedback from customers and subscribers, also to ensure relationship management.• To acquire competitive information from our competitors and then strategically position ourselves to serve our subscribers better• Customer relationship management• Fostered and facilitated relationships with partner’s channels to increase market share.• Constantly increasing the market share, by quarterly growth of 20% in customer base and 40% in revenue.• Coordinated sales of all MTN products (Hynet, Internet Modem, PPSK, Virtual Top-up, Phones, etc) from all corners within the territory and also engage in market analysis Show less

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  VConnect.com

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  Business Consultant

  • Generating and converting leads for the company• Enabling an online platform where businesses engage with consumers• Providing quick connection with reliable and affordable service providers using technology.• Creating strong connection between service providers and business owners• Projecting small and medium scale business for more and better visibility.

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  Azemor Agribiz Ltd

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2022

  Business Development/Merchandising Manager

  • Actively analyzing sales figure and also monitoring market trends to anticipate products needs• Distribution of stock to relevant stores/outlets.• Key Account Management at Shoprite and some other outlets• Promptly arranging business meetings with clients.• Constantly monitoring stock movement and ensuring minimum of 30% quarterly revenue growth.• Constantly monitoring stock movement and ensuring sales growth• Building and maintaining proper relationship with both existing and new customers Show less

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  Tingo Mobile

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2024

  Commercial Manager

  • Promoting the company's existing brands and introducing new products to the market.• Evaluating and optimizing sales/marketing strategies, and also analyzing market trends• Driving sales growth and developing new business opportunities, which involves leading and managing the sales & marketing team to identify new markets and customers, also developing partnership and strategic alliances.• Developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies to promote the company’s products and services.• Conducting extensive research on competitors’ products and services. Show less

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  Foodstuff Store.

  Mar 2024 - now

  Regional Sales Manager

  • Coordinating sales activities and generating leads.• Engaging in training, research activities and road to market strategy.• Evaluating and optimizing sales/marketing strategies, and also analyzing market trends.• Ensuring prompt and adequate delivery of items to customers, also prioritizing customer satisfaction.• Coordinating the sales team to ensure performance and align them to specific target audience in order to achieve expected target.