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Top Skills
Gaming (Sportsbetting & Lotto)
Product Development.
Marketing Planning.
Business Development
Capacity Development.
Telecommunications
IT Service Management GSM
Languages
English (Full Professional) Yoruba (Native or Bilingual)
Adigun Akinwale
Head of Commercial at AlphaGram West Africa Limited (Luckybet.ng) .. Nigeria.
Summary
A result-oriented Logistics, Retail Sales, Product Development, Operations Management, and Sales Professional offering over twenty (20) years cumulative work experience across the Logistics, Telecommunications, and Gaming Sectors;
An energetic, dynamic Retail and Business Operation manager, Product and Sales Consultant, recognized for contributions to record-setting sales figures, regional expansion and new developments; proven ability to lead sales teams to achieve sales target; proven expertise in Competitive Market Analysis, Contract Negotiations and positioning; possesses excellent customer service and time management skills; self-motivated, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively at all levels, manage competing priorities, and adapt readily to new challenges.
As an expert in capacity building through diverse trainings and workshops, I have the ability to train, manage and transform members of any team to produce desired goals and vision of an organization, having led several teams to unbelievable productivity and profitability consistently.
Finally, as a definite goal getter with passion for accurate and unimaginable delivery of company’ and clients’ desires, I have a mind-set that nothing is impossible to achieve, since I am a smart team player who consult in my own right in the areas of Customer Service, Business Operations, Retail Sales and Sports- Betting/Lottery.
Experience
AlphaGram West Africa Limited (Luckybet.ng) .
Head of Commercial
January 2023 till Date
KM16, Ikorodu road, Former Phillip Building, Ojota, Lagos-State.
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-Develop and implement retail sales strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate retail growth
-Conduct market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.).
-Understand the requirements of existing agents to ensure their needs are being met.
-Act to acquire new agents and manage the agent network structure relationships (new and existing).
-Collaborate with and coordinate other teams (marketing, sales, customer service etc.).
-Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders (Super-Agents & Master Super-Agents).
-Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management
-Assist in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring.
Hi5 Gaming Solutios (Jarabet) Operatation Manager April 2022 – December 2022 53, Landbridge Avenue, Maroko Street Oniru, Eti-Osa Lagos
ACHIEVEMENT
Grew Online network base by 200% and also increased revenue monthly by 50%
-Provide industry-specific coaching and training on product development to meet sales goals.
-Develop close relationship with external customers so as to help give proper feedback with product Provider.
-Identifying Areas of Expansion and Development within the Regions.
-Negotiation with all State Regulators & National Regulator (NLRC).
-Securing & Negotiating State Licenses with Relevant Taxes.
-Ensuring Taxes & Licenses are paid promptly.
-Ensuring Compliance with the Legal Department as regards Taxes & Licenses.
Representative with the Association of Nigeria Bookmakers (ANB
BigiBet Nigeria Limited (BigiBet).
Sales Business Development Manager
May 2021 - March 2022
4th Floor, Remilekun Place, No 66, Fajuyi Road, Ibadan, Oyo-State.
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ACHIEVEMENT
Grew agent network by 100% and increased revenue monthly by 20 – 30%
-Provide industry-specific coaching and training on product development to meet sales goals.
-Brainstorm strategies for growth, positive change and improvement
-Assist with marketing campaigns and brand development and review data.
- Responsible for Developing and Rolling out Road Show Plan and Execution with the Head of Commercial.
-Development of Innovative Strategies for ALL Regions to meet their Sales target needs.
-Identification / Recruitment of KEY Strategic Investors (Key-Agents).
-Developing Long-Term Business Strategy for Regions to foster steady growth.
Western Sportsbet Nigeria Limited (Westernbet/Western Lotto).
General Manager
April 2020 - April 2021
No 13, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island. Lagos.
ACHIEVEMENT
We grew agent network on a weekly basis by 120.
-General management of the organization on a daily basis
-Assisted in Development of Product offerings so as to gain market share.
-Assisted with Developing and Rolling out Agent Recruitment Plan and Execution for the gaming group.
-Assisted with Development of Innovative Strategies for Coverage Regions to meet their personalized goal.
-Assisted with assessment of KEY Strategic Investors (Key-Agents).
-Assisted with Developing of Long-Term Business Strategy for Regions to foster steady growth within the gaming group.
-Develop Weekly & Monthly general report for the Group.
-All other assigned responsibilities by the Group Chairman
SV Gaming Nigeria Limited (Betking now KingMakers).
Virtual Product Manager.
March 2017 - March 2020
No 29 Pade Odanye close, Ikeja, Lagos.
ACHIEVEMENT
Grew Revenue into nine digits within 14 months of operations.
-Development of Virtual Product offerings so as to gain market share.
-Work with the Service provider in other to penetrate the Nigeria market
-Working with all the Service Provider Team making sure targets are met continuously.
-Seamless integration protocols management to ensure product offering at all stages meets required specifications.
-Ensure a proper roadmap for all virtual project development.
-Develop close relationship with both internal and external customers so as to help give proper feedback with virtual product development.
-Develop Weekly & Monthly Virtual Product report.
-As assigned by the Managing Director in all areas needed.
GoGame Nigeria Limited
Virtual Product Manager/Head of Operation
November 2015 - February 2017
2 Adebisi Popoola Off Admiralty Way Victoria-Island, Lagos
-Implementation of efficient processes and standards
-Ensure a proper roadmap for all virtual project development.
-Development of Virtual Product offerings so as to gain market share.
-Working with All the Business Development Team making sure targets are met continuously.
-Coordinate customer service operations and find ways to ensure customer retention.
-Overseeing the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organization.
-Identifying Areas of Expansion and Development within the Regions.
-Negotiation with ALL State Regulators & National Regulator (NLRC).
-Representative with the Association of Nigeria Bookmakers (ANB).
-Evaluate risk and lead quality assurance efforts.
-Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement
-Report on operational performance and suggest improvements
Betland Gaming Nigeria Limited (Betland)
Virtual Product Manager
October 2013 - October 2015
42 Ogunlana drive off Lawanson Lagos.
-Development of Virtual Product offerings so as to gain market share.
- Assisted with Development of Retail Sales strategy and Innovation.
-Seamless integration protocols management to ensure product offering at all stages meets required specifications.
-Ensure a proper roadmap for all virtual project development.
-Representation with the Lagos Lottery Board.
-Assist with Development of National Penetration Strategies for Retail sales growth.
-Ensure Weekly / Monthly Targets are met Constantly.
-Develop Weekly & Monthly Virtual Product report.
-Assist with any other as assigned.
KC Gaming Nigeria Limited (Bet9ja)
Area Retail Manager
February 2012 - October 2013
9, Funsho Willimas Avenue. Surulere, Lagos.
-Optimize and oversee operations to ensure efficiency.
-Formulate fruitful business development strategies to ensure long-term success within my area of coverage.
-Lead my team towards effective collaboration and attainment of goals.
-Ensure compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines.
-Evaluate performance using key metrics and address issues to improve it.
-Assist upper management in decisions for expansion or acquisition
-Developing Strategic Initiatives to grow Revenues and Profit in my region area.
-Report to senior executives on progress and issues.
-Generate weekly and monthly reports regularly.
Education
ISCOM University Benin republic
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations · (2015 - 2018)
Lagos State Polytechnic
OND, Business Administration and Management, General · (2009 - 2011)
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