Samuel Olanrewaju

Samuel Olanrewaju

$10/hr
Sales Development Representative
Reply rate:
66.67%
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience:
3 years
SAMUEL OLANREWAJU Sales Development Representative Results-driven Sales Development Representative with 3+ years of experience in B2B sales outreach and lead qualification. Demonstrated success in pipeline management, prospect engagement, and exceeding sales targets through strategic communication and relationship building. Adept at utilizing multiple CRM platforms and sales automation tools to identify, qualify, and nurture prospective customers. Proven track record of generating high-quality leads and converting opportunities into tangible business outcomes. --m​ LinkedIn profile CORE COMPETENCIES ●​ Lead Generation & Qualification ●​ Cold Calling & Phone Sales Techniques ●​ Strategic Account Planning ●​ B2B Sales Outreach ●​ Customer Relationship Management ●​ Consultative Selling ●​ Needs Analysis & Solution Mapping ●​ Sales Pipeline Management ●​ Cross-functional Collaboration ●​ Data-Driven Decision Making ●​ Strategic Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SnappyCX, Texas — Sales Development Representative October 2024 - January 2025 ●​ Generated and qualified 15+ daily leads through strategic prospecting using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, and Zoho CRM, resulting in a 20% increase in qualified opportunities ●​ Conducted 40+ outbound cold calls daily with a 12% conversion rate to meetings, effectively navigating gatekeepers to reach decision-makers ●​ Executed multi-channel outreach campaigns, including 75+ weekly personalized cold emails and strategic follow-up calls, achieving a 15% response rate ●​ Conducted in-depth research on target accounts to identify pain points and tailor solutions to prospective needs ●​ Navigated through organizational hierarchies to engage decision-makers, successfully bypassing gatekeepers through strategic communication techniques ●​ Collaborated with the sales team during daily syncs to align on KPIs, pipeline progression, and strategy optimization Hugo, Chicago — Sales Development Representative March 2023 - October 2024 ●​ Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas by implementing targeted outreach strategies, including 30+ daily cold calls and personalized follow-up sequences ●​ Developed and executed a strategic call cadence that increased ​ meeting conversion rates by 22% through timely follow-ups and objection handling ●​ Managed comprehensive sales pipeline using Hubspot, Zendesk Sell, Apollo, and SalesLoft, ensuring accurate forecasting and activity tracking ●​ Generated detailed weekly reports on sales activity, pipeline progression, and account developments for executive leadership review ●​ Cultivated and maintained relationships with key decision-makers through consultative sales approaches and value-driven communications ●​ Established professional digital presence through strategic content sharing, resulting in a 25% increase in prospect engagement ●​ Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and product teams to align messaging and ensure customer satisfaction Hugo, Chicago — Customer Experience Agent October 2022 - February 2023 ●​ Resolved customer inquiries regarding online purchases, product deliveries, and billing discrepancies with a 95% first-contact resolution rate ●​ Consistently exceeded team targets for customer satisfaction (CSAT: 4.8/5) and maintained optimal call handling metrics ●​ Demonstrated exceptional empathy and problem-solving abilities when handling challenging customer situations ●​ Utilized CRM systems to document customer interactions, ensuring seamless issue resolution and follow-up processes ●​ Delivered outstanding customer service across multiple channels, including phone, live chat, and email ●​ Identified and escalated recurring customer issues, contributing to process improvements and enhanced customer experience Kreglex Productions, Lagos — Production Assistant December 2021 - September 2023 ●​ Provided comprehensive administrative support, including document management, meeting coordination, and database maintenance ●​ Prepared and processed legal agreements for artist bookings and performances, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements ●​ Coordinated production schedules and managed calendar operations to ensure optimal resource allocation ●​ Assisted in on-set operations, contributing to efficient shooting experiences and timely project completion ●​ Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring alignment on production timelines and deliverables EDUCATION Olabisi Onabanjo University. Ogun State, Nigeria. Bachelor of Arts in History and Diplomacy November 2017 - January 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS ●​ CRM Platforms: Salesforce, Hubspot, Zendesk Sell, Zoho CRM ●​ Sales Tools: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, SalesLoft, Zoom Phone, Zoho Vault, Call Recording & Analytics Software ●​ Communication: Cold calling, objection handling, multi-channel outreach, presentation development, stakeholder management ●​ Analysis: Sales forecasting, pipeline management, performance metrics, market research
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