Solomon Ehikioya Esekhile Leo

SOLOMON EHIKIOYA ESEKHILE-LEO Lagos, Nigeria | - |-| LinkedIn | Work Sample Professional Summary Results-oriented sales and lead generation specialist with a strong track record of driving pipeline growth and conversion. Successfully generated over 500 qualified leads in a single month using Apollo.io, Lemlist.com, and LinkedIn. Adept at outbound prospecting, email campaign execution, and CRM optimization. Committed to delivering measurable business impact through data-driven sales strategies and client engagement. Core Skills • Lead Generation & Sales: Prospecting, Pipeline Development, Cold Outreach, Lead Qualification, Follow-Up Strategies • CRM & Automation Tools: Apollo.io, Lemlist, Email Campaign Automation, Salesforce, Hubspot • Analytics & Reporting: Power BI, Excel, CSAT/NPS Tracking, Sales Metrics Analysis • Communication & Collaboration: Customer Engagement, Cross-functional Teamwork, Client Relationship Building Professional Experience Freelance Lead Generation Specialist SambizCode – Remote | https://sambizcode.com.ng Mar 2025 – May 2025 • Conducted targeted lead research and prospecting for web and software development services • Identified and segmented high-intent prospects across industries, including retail, hospitality, and education • Built and qualified 250+ targeted leads using Apollo.io, LinkedIn, Lemlist, and niche platforms • Developed outreach messaging for cold email and DMs tailored to SME decision-makers • Contributed to a campaign that increased lead engagement and inbound inquiries by 22% Sales Representative and Lead Generation Specialist CellFoods Ltd. – Nigeria 2023 – 2024 • Generated over 400 new leads within a month using Apollo.io, Lemlist.com, and LinkedIn • Implemented outbound email campaigns that improved conversion by 25% • Managed customer database, tracked lead progress, and ensured consistent follow-up • Collaborated with the marketing team to refine messaging and targeting Certifications & Training • Apollo.io – Sales Prospecting Bootcamp (Self-Guided Learning) • HubSpot CRM Fundamentals (In Progress – Completion expected Q2 2025) • Networking Devices and Initial Configuration – 2024 • IT Support Training (In Progress – Expected 2025) Customer Experience Roles 9mobile / Etisalat Nigeria 2014 – 2023 Roles: Customer Experience Management Specialist, Voice of Customer Analyst, Service Recovery Specialist, Inbound Contact Center Analyst • Handled large-scale customer satisfaction and retention programs • Used CRM tools to analyze service gaps and propose actionable improvements • Awarded “Best Customer Care Executive” and CEO’s Award for Performance Excellence Tools & Platforms • CRM & Sales Enablement: Apollo.io, Lemlist, HubSpot, Salesforce • Productivity & Reporting: Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, • Collaboration: Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Loom Education B.Sc. Agriculture – University of Benin, Nigeria (2008)