James is an energetic Business Development Specialist with over 15 years’ experience in financial/technology/education management across the sub Saharan region of Africa, with a verifiable track record of continuously surpassing targets. He has experience in leading sales and business development for world class global corporations and has handled projects on Growth and Partnerships, Digital Transformation, Research analytics, marketing, strategy, business management & training covering several countries in Africa. He works well as a team, autonomously and remotely guaranteeing to create a climate that foster growth and development.
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Business Development Manager - AfricaPearsonNigeria -
Business Development Manager - AfricaCertiport - A Pearson Vue Business Oct 2023 - PresentLagos, Lagos State, NigeriaWe provide high quality learning and teaching materials, blended with the latest technology for schools and educational institutions. Our aim is to support our communities to achieve better learning and teaching outcomes to ensure a better quality of life for all. -
Sales Manager - AfricaSmart Education Llc Sep 2022 - Oct 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
Vice President Strategic PartnershipsThe Afara Initiative Jan 2022 - Sep 2022Remote -
Senior Sales ManagerElev8 Education Jun 2020 - Dec 2021Lagos, NigeriaThe leading tech educational partner for enterprise and governments, we’re upskilling and progressing people for a bright digital world. -
Regional Manager West Africa - Intellectual Property & ScienceClarivate Analytics Oct 2015 - Jun 2020Lagos, Nigeria•Create, develop and implement sales strategies •Plan, organize and manage all sales activities •Identify, analyze and implement new methods and techniques to determine sales growth •Analyze the company's sales policies and recommend proper improvements and changes •Establish and implement sales objectives and goals •Assist, support and coordinate account managers in performing daily sales activities •Prepare and handle sales annual budgets •Analyze markets in order to identify new sales and business opportunities •Analyze, interpret and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs and results •Handle customer complaints and solve conflicts within the company •Handle promotional materials and coordinate advertising •Compile and track sales data •Maintain good long term relationship with customers, sales staff and suppliers •Promote positive relationships with vendors and distributors •Participate at trade fairs and other events •Order and maintain materials and merchandise •Handle both field and indoor sales activities •Prepare and analyze complex and technical specifications of products •Evaluate market demand and try to meet customers needs and expectations •Provide customer services after selling the product or service •Provide customers relevant information about the products and services the company sells •train and collaborate with account managers•Motivate the entire sales team -
Regional Development ManagerPearson Nov 2012 - Aug 2015West AfricaRegional Development Manager for all products/services in order to enhance the level of customer care and develop new business in Nigeria and relevant West African countries. Visiting existing centres to improve customer satisfaction rating, providing face-to-face support and feedback and developing new business to include organisation of training for new centres.Close liaison with other team members to identify and fulfill customer requirements in a proactive and efficient manner, including visits.Services to academic and vocational centres in country or region concerned.Provide advice directly to allocated partners and fulfill the Client’s customer satisfaction standards in a manner suited to each customer’s context and priorities. Responsibility for business development through project management.Maintain and develop contact with key influencers in relation to projects and Regional Development Manager activity. -
Business Development ExecutiveBusiness School Netherlands Oct 2008 - Oct 2012Lagos, NigeriaBusiness School Netherlands NigeriaRESPONSIBILITIES: Formulation of business strategy and development of business plansNew product development planning and managementPartnership assessment and developmentMarketing, including advertising and promotion planningKey customer/account management, motivation, training, and developmentSales planning and development -
Relationship SupervisorCdl Finance Apr 2007 - Sep 2008 Marketing new products and maintaining existing ones Initiate and sustain an efficient customer relationship policy Data gathering and analysis for organizational efficiency Managing available staff resources to achieve maximum profit
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Trainee Client Service Executive;Hunters Ad Apr 2006 - Mar 2007 Negotiating and closing contracts and delivering customer value Managing/developing client relationships with existing and new customers Providing on-site support and telephone support to customers Contributing to product development and service development initiatives Maximizing services use, value and revenue potential with clients
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Protocol OfficeNysc Mar 2005 - Jan 2006 Assist in the handling and managing of the site office Assist the protocol officer in booking appointments, flight, organizing events e.t.c.
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Customer Relationship Officer (Industrial Attachment)Bek Engineering Ltd Apr 2002 - Mar 2003 Act as interface between the firm and customers. Ensure orders are delivered timely
Ayodele James I. Skills
Ayodele James I. Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General
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Ayodele James I. works for Pearson
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Ayodele James I.'s current role is Business Development Manager - Africa.
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Ayodele James I. attended Business School Netherlands.
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