Benjamin Orode-Okah, Mba, Pgdip, Acim Email & Phone Number

• Consulted with clients and delivering expert solutions tailored to their business needs, driving enhanced customer satisfaction.• Spearheaded strategic sales initiatives that boosted revenue growth by 23% within the first 6 months.• Leveraged expert product knowledge which drove an increase in upsell opportunities.• Developed and nurtured client relationships, achieving a 95% client retention rate through proactive support and follow-up.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline sales processes while ensuring a seamless and effective customer journey.

Hull, England, United Kingdom

• Executed door-to-door sales campaigns in residential areas, compellingly engaging homeowners to secure/switch to Link Broadband Full Fibre Internet service contracts.• Actively interacted with existing and potential clients daily, adeptly addressing inquiries and showcasing the benefits of our services.• Identified and closed lucrative sales opportunities through skillful persuasion and comprehensive product knowledge.• Maintained meticulous customer and prospect databases, ensuring data accuracy for targeted marketing initiatives.• Collaborated closely with team members to drive new business opportunities, resulting in a notable 20% increase in sales within the first quarter.

• Developed business opportunities for specialty chemical supplies to Drilling and Production companies (IOCs) and Maritime companies in the UK, Spain, Singapore, Dubai, Gabon, Cameroon, Mozambique, and Namibia.• Generated over $494,000 in revenue (2022 Sales Year) from an established relationship with an international oil company (IOC) in Aberdeen - Scotland.• Grew business portfolio from our new partner (Wilhelmsen) from $100,000 in 2021 to $378,000 in 2022 which resulted in an additional 16% sales discount on distributor prices (added revenue for 2023).• Participated in the distributor contract renewal and global sales program in Barcelona Spain (Wilhelmsen Ships Service).• Converted all Naira-based clients to US Dollar-based transactions, increased revenue margins by 7%

• Developed a financial forecast model for the business Year-on-Year.• Expanded the business portfolio of the Company by identifying and appraising opportunities that birthed a new business line (Wilhelmsen Ships Service) and contributed 5.7% to the overall Sales Revenue in the first year (Achieved 33% of the new OEM Sales Target).• Participated in the development and implementation of a business optimization strategy that kept the company afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 by singlehandedly implementing the re-negotiation of key contracts with strategic partners that not only retained our pricing but also moved all Naira based clients to US Dollars which resulted in a zero loss in our selling price and exchange gains in revenue.• Generated market penetration strategies for our new OEM/product lines.• Achieved 94% of sales revenue in the 2020 business year amidst the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the oil & gas industry (Revenue target $2.21m. Achieved $2.08m).• Exceeded set revenue target in 2021 business year by 20% with respect to sales turnovers and transaction revenue for products (Revenue target $2.40m. Achieved $2.88m).• Masterminded the development and implementation of robust market intelligence, research gathering and analysis framework to enable CINALT keep abreast of key market happenings, trends, developments, and competitors’ activities to support decision-making.• Developed and recommended business plans and strategies including pricing, aftersales services, contract management and ensuring the achievement of sales revenue by effective implementation of target marketing principles.

Lagos

• Generated sales demand by proactively reaching potential customers to create awareness of the company’s products and services which increased both our clientele and sales revenue.• Assisted Customers in specifying proper products/applications to meet application-specific requirements.• Exceeded set financial targets by 29% with respect to sales turnovers and transaction revenue for products in own portfolio (Revenue target $2.49m. Achieved $3.22m)• Developed and maintained strong relationships with key strategic customers and ensured positive identification with the company’s brand.• Conducted market research and customer profiling to identify and understand potentially viable market customer segments and customer buying power.

Lagos - Nigeria

• Developed and recommend business plans and strategies including pricing, servicing and contract management and ensuring the achievement of sales revenue by effective implementation of target marketing principles.• Generated sales demand by proactively reaching potential customers to keep them abreast of the company’s products and services, in the bid to utilize these services• Achieved set financial targets by a minimum of 5% Year-on-Year, with respect to sales turnovers and transaction revenue for products in my portfolio.• Ensured ongoing identification of new customers and revenue streams to increase sales target and market share.• Developed and oversaw an appropriate framework for managing and resolving customer issues and complaints.

Lagos, Nigeria

• Developed an internal audit system for the prevention of revenue leakages.• Liaised with customers and account managers for adequate information.• Prepared customer invoices monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually.• Reconciliation of customers' accounts.• Raised credit notes to clear excess balances in customers' accounts.

Lagos, Nigeria

• Client’s portfolio management, analysis, forecasting and account reconciliation.• Identified potential clients for various products/services. • Follow up to ensure sales closure of all identified opportunities and develop business plans for new opportunities/sales channels.• Liaison between client and the Company Registrars with regards to; collection/re-validation of outstanding and staled Dividend Warrants.• Sourced and identified potential investors for various products/services and analyzed market research data for presentation at departmental meetings and to investors.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Distinction

Post Graduate Diploma, Strategic Management And Leadership

1 Day Mba Masterclass, Corporate Growth Strategy

Strategic Marketing Management

Marketing & Consumer Behavior, Advertising And Integrated Media

Bsc (Ed.), Accounting, Second Class [Upper Division]

Activities and Societies: Executive, Student Union 2010/2011

Diploma, Computer Science, Credit