I am an accomplished business strategist with expertise in FMCG trade development, key accounts, hospitality, and market expansion. I am also a meticulous and results-driven professional, recently awarded for ‘2022 Entrepreneurial Spirit’. I concluded MSc. International Management with a 90% performance in Leadership and Strategy modules. I am seeking a new management role in a progressive organisation. Recent achievements in Bigdist Nigeria include 100% sales volume growth in 2021. I am highly motivated, organised, efficient, and a valuable addition to any progressive company.

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I hold a Future Analyst & Co-creator Certification in Carbon Neutral by Default from Demola Global, highlighting my dedication to environmental sustainability. Additionally, I received the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for my innovative work on sustainable ecotourism in Scotland. I also hold awards in Aspire Employability program and Volunteer Service at the University of the West of Scotland. Additionally, I have worked in sales, business development and marketing for 12 years. Furthermore, I have experiences in public speaking, research and conservation.

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EDUCATION The University of the West of Scotland, Scotland May 2023 MSc. International Management (Distinction) University of Ibadan, Nigeria September 2011 BSc. Fisheries Management, Second Class (Upper Division) CENGSSUD Sustainability Academy and CESDEV, Uni. Ibadan June 2021 Advanced Program in Corporate Sustainability Management Tekedia Institute, Nigeria October 2020 Mini-MBA (Business Administration and Management, General) EdX September 2020 World Bank Group – Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains CERTIFICATIONS Demola Global March 2023 Future Analyst & Co-creator Certification (Carbon Neutral by Default) AWARDS Awards in the University of the West of Scotland Volunteer Recognition Award May 2023 Aspire Award May 2023 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award November 2022 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES Regional Sales Manager, Bigdist Nigeria LTD, Lagos/South-West July 2020 – February 2022 Achievement of N358,000,000 sales value in December 2020 alone • Successfully coordinated sales and marketing strategies across 9 states in Nigeria, resulting in 38% increase in sales volume and profitability for the company. • Recruited and trained top-performing sales staff in 4 new markets while adhering to company policies/procedures. National Sales Manager, Wines and Things Ltd, Lagos May 2019 – June 2020 Achievements and responsibilities: • Achieved 100% increase in sales within the first 90 days, sustained sales growth and recruited 12 key distributors. • Executed 3 national activation events, coordinated marketing and grew key accounts from 29 to 58 within one year.