Ololade  Abimbola

Ololade Abimbola

$20/hr
Sales and Marketing professional
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Part-time (20 hrs/wk)
Location:
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience:
13 years
ABIMBOLA OLOLADE OLUKEMI- •- Lagos State Highly accomplished Sales and Marketing Manager with 13 years of experience driving revenue growth and exceeding sales targets. Proven track record in developing and executing successful sales strategies, leading high-performing teams, and establishing strong relationships with key customers and partners. Skilled in market analysis, contract negotiation, and implementing effective sales training programs to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. WORK EXPERIENCE Regional Sales Manager - Lagos/ S/West​ ​ PHARMAETHICS LIMITED ​ ​ ​ ​ 2022 – Till Date Developed and executed a regional sales strategy that increased revenue by 25% and exceeded sales targets by 15%. ●​ Lead a team of 10 sales representatives to achieve a 30% increase in sales within the first year of management. ●​ Implemented a sales training program that improved product knowledge and resulted in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction. ●​ Business Development Manager – Lagos/SWest​​ MEDSAF ​ ​ ​ ​ 2021 Responsibilities / Accomplishment: Identified and capitalized on new opportunities to increase online sales, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue and a 15% increase in customer retention. ●​ Collaborated with key online partners to develop and execute joint marketing campaigns, resulting in a 30% increase in website traffic and a 25% increase in sales. ●​ Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor and analyze online sales performance, resulting in a 15% increase in overall sales efficiency. ●​ Collaborated with the IT team to ensure compliance with online sales regulations, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and zero legal issues. ●​ Key Accounts Manager - Nigeria​ ​ DKT (DEEP K. TYAGI) FOUNDATION ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2018 - 2021 Chain stores and pharmacies covered: Spar, Shoprite, GB, Jendol, JustRite, Health Plus, Med Plus, Alpha, Nett etc. Online Stores: MyPaddi, Jumia, M Pharma etc. Established and maintained relationships with key customers and partners, resulting in a 40% increase in customer retention and a 25% increase in new business. ●​ Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify new opportunities, resulting in a 15% increase in sales and a 10% increase in market share. ●​ Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, reducing costs by 20% and increasing profit margins by 15%. ●​ ●​ Implement the Key Accounts Management strategy thereby effectively positioning DKT’s products tailored to the needs of Key Accounts and Wholesale customers. ●​ Supervising merchandising activities in each retail/chain store/branch. Key Accounts Manager - Lagos / South West​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ DKT (DEEP K. TYAGI) FOUNDATION Responsibilities/Accomplishment ●​ Supervision of the entire Key Accounts/Wholesale Customers in the region. ●​ Implement the Key Accounts Management strategy thereby effectively positioning DKT’s products tailored to the needs of Key Accounts and Wholesale customers. ●​ Maintain and monitor inventory levels at Modern Wholesales outlets. Optimized inventory management system at Modern Wholesales outlets, reducing stock discre pancies by 15% and ensuring consistent product availability, which increased monthly sales by 12% Product Manager/Chain Store Manager - Nigeria​​ ​ SYLKEN LTD ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2016 - 2018 Responsibilities/Accomplishment ●​ Supervising each representative/distributors on delivering the set quantities of products assigned to each region with strategic marketing activities and planned daily, weekly and monthly calls. ●​ Clinical meetings and presentations to doctors of various specialties and pharmacists ●​ Grassroot promotions ●​ Active Point on Sales Promotions ●​ Above the line and below the line Promotions Area Sales Manager - Lagos/Ogun​​ SYLKEN LTD ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Identified and pursued new business opportunities in the assigned area, resulting in a 20% increase in sales and a 10% increase in market penetration. ●​ Managed and motivated a sales team of 10 individuals to achieve sales targets, resulting in a 15% increase in overall sales performance and team satisfaction scores. ●​ Developed and implemented promotional plans that increased sales by 30% and improved brand awareness within the assigned area ●​ Specialist Product Advisor - (Kwara, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Abuja)​ NOVO NORDISK PHARMA LTD ​ ​ 2014 - 2016 Responsibilities/Accomplishment Analyzed sales performance metrics and market trends to suggest improvements, resulting in a 20% increase in sales and a 10% increase in market share. ●​ Prepared and presented sales reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations that led to a 15% increase in sales and a 5% increase in profitability. ●​ Developed and managed budgets for sales and marketing activities, resulting in a 10% reduction in costs and a 5% increase in ROI. ●​ Sales Representative (DPA) - Lagos State​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ NOVO NORDISK (WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL VENTURES LTD-SOUTHWEST)​ ​ Responsibilities/Accomplishment ●​ Maintaining existing pharmacists and doctors ●​ Real time delivery on pharmacist and doctors’ requests ●​ Maintaining supplier relationship ●​ Comprehensive pharmaceutical business - Medical Sales Representative (Kwara, Ekiti, Ondo, Kogi)​ ​ NOVARTIS PHARMA (WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL VENTURES LTD) ​ ​ Responsibilities/Accomplishment ●​ Clinical meetings and presentations to doctors of various specialties and pharmacists ●​ Maintaining existing pharmacists and doctors ●​ Real time delivery on pharmacist and doctors’ requests ●​ Maintaining customer and supplier relationship ●​ Comprehensive pharmaceutical business. National Youth Service Corps (N. Y. S. C) Intern​ ​ ​ ​ ​ GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (G.T.C), FUNTUA, KATSINA STATE Responsibilities/Accomplishment ●​ Basic Science Class Teacher for JSS1 ●​ 96% success in Basic Science result Chemical analyst/Supervisor​ ​ ​ CHEMIRON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, LAGOS​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2009 - 2010 2006 Responsibilities/Accomplishment ●​ Quality Assurance of Chemiron Blood Tonic (CBT) and capsules. ●​ Assure the compliance to all quality control policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the timely release of high-quality product in support the supply chain process. EDUCATION Masters of Business Administration (in view), BSNN (BUSINESS SCHOOL NETHERLANDS) B.Sc. Hons. (Second Class Upper), Industrial Chemistry​ Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo. State​ ​ ​ LANGUAGE SPOKEN English, Yoruba, Hausa, French PERSONAL QUALITIES ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Sales strategy development and execution Team leadership and management Sales training and coaching Relationship building and management Market analysis and trend identification Contract negotiation Budget management and cost reduction Promotional campaign development Customer loyalty program implementation Communication and presentation skills Time management and organization Problem-solving and decision-making Adaptability and resilience Networking and partnership development Quality Assurance and Analysis OTHER ACTIVITIES: Performance frontier training on branded products Computer Knowledge on Desktop Publishing. Abena Private Hostel (distributor of sanitary wares). Road Safety Corp Member. ​ ​ 2008 The 3rd annual Pharmaceutical Business Growth Seminar. A meeting on sectoral working group by LASEPA on Pharmaceutical Paints Chemical and Allied Products. Quality Managers Committee End of the Year Party by PMGMAN. Certificate in Key Accounts Management - AUTUS BRIDGE Training In DUBAI On Antidiabetic Drugs-NOVONORDISK CRM-HUBSPOT REFEREES Available on request
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