ALLEN SIMON

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SUMMARY

He is a hard-working professional who possesses over 5 years' sales and

marketing experience in various industries such as service/ manufacturing/

hospitality/ICT and healthcare. He is known for being a "sales shark" -

with his excellent bargaining and negotiation skills that have always

convince customers towards optimal sales. He possesses good and charming

personality, executive presence, influence skills, and adept at building a

strong bond with each prospect and customer - from lead generation to close

and beyond- through consultative, solution-based approach. He has

experience in consumer research, understanding competitors strength and

weakness. He has experience of Microsoft Offices tools such as Word,Excel

etc. And an understanding of online marketing, which is the trend. His

strong analytical skills oversaw busy territories within target area with

annual turnover of #10+ Millions.

LANGUAGE:

Hausa, Yoruba and English.

STATE OF BIRTH:

Kano State.

SEX:

Male.

MARITAL STATUS:

Single.

Work Experience

Internet Solution Nigeria,

Sales executive, 2016- Present

Responsibilities:

Contact new customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these

needs could be met by specific products and services.

Generates leads and calls on prospects to drive strategic new business

signings.

Maintaining and increasing sales of company's products in the state.

Reaching the targets and goals set for the state.

Establishing, maintaining and expanding customer base

Servicing the needs of existing customers.

Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market.

Ado Jones Ltd, Kano, Kano

sales supervisor, Aug 2012 - 2016

Responsibilities:

Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain

how these needs could be met by specific products and services.

Generates leads and calls on prospects to drive strategic new business

signings.

Sales focus will be strategic with focus on competitive takeaways, as well

as small to medium sized businesses, including; retailers, check casher,

ethnic merchants and financial institutions.

Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.

Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding

process which is largely dictated by the prospective customer.

Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained, and submit orders for

processing.

Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling

strategies or marketing information.

Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications

or applications.

Evaluate customer requirements and develop business plan to meet these

requirements.

Build strong relationships with prospective clients for new opportunities.

Create business development strategies to increase the company revenue and

brand value.

Research the market trends to identify the customer demand for the proposed

products and services.

Support the management in contract development, customer negotiations and

product enhancements.

Initiate sales campaigns and follow marketing plan guidelines in order to

meet sales and production expectations.

Achievements:

Recognised for contributions to record-setting sales figures, territory

start up/expansion and new account development.

Strong business development skills proved through new territories in

Katsina State, Kaduna state, Bauchi state and Jigawa State.

Built strong relationships with prospective clients for new

opportunities. And this has lead a renewing relationship.

Oversaw busy retail store with annual turnover of N10+ Million

Developed a new system for generating sales leads which was implemented

across the organisation and resulted in a 30% improvement in sales

performance.

Ensured trade and service between company and established customer

continued.

Tycil Manufacturing Ltd, Kano, Kano

field sales officer, Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

Responsibilities

Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer

needs and desires.

Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to

customers.

Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or

credit payment.

Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding

payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.

Inventory stock and requisition new stock.

Achievements:

Established a strong patronage of goods and service in Kano state

municipal.

Increased my territories client base by 30%, N500,000+ month-on-month.

christ the solid rock schools, Oto Awori, Lagos

HOD science, Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce rules for behaviour and policies and procedures to

maintain order among students.

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counsellors, and

administrators to resolve students' behavioural and academic problems.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special

academic interests.

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more

subjects, such as mathematics and sciences.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction,

demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to

observe, question, and investigate.

Monitor science teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere

to inclusive special education program requirements.

Achievements:

Organised science exhibitions in which various schools in Oto- Awori LG

were in attendance.

Consistent excellent performance in science subjects in WASSCE/NECOSSCE.

Engineered healthy competition among students.

Zibrak Engineering Ltd, Yaba, Lagos

Project Supervisor, Apr 2007 - Aug 2009

Responsibilities:

Manage and direct staff members and the construction, operations, or

maintenance activities at project site.

Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program

modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial

personnel.

Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design

specifications and safety or sanitation standards.

Direct engineering activities ensuring compliance with environmental,

safety, or other governmental regulations.

Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for

civil engineering projects.

Achievements:

Supervised and completed the building and electrical maintenance of Mouka

Form Ltd., Ako,Ikeja.

Oversaw company's interest during the building construction of the second

part of Tejuosho Market, Yaba.

Completed the construction of Boreholes in Imobido, Iperu, Ogun states.

Education

University Of ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara

B.Eng Civil Eng, Jul 2005.

Government Secondary School, Kawaji, Kano, Kano

WAEC Result, May 1996.

ECWA Nur/Pri sch, Kano, Kano

First school leaving certificate, Jul 1990.

Additional Skills

Ability to think outside the box.

Proven ability to create marketing communications that drive acquisition.

Ability to conceptualize and design from scratch

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete

variables in situations where only limited standardisation exists.

Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business periodicals,

professional journals, or government regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from

groups of managers, employees and the general public.

Experience in customer support.

REFERENCE

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