JOHN MOSES OBU
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070******** ***********@*****.*** Ikorodu, Lagos state
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Hard-working professional with experience in consultative sales, customer loyalty and contract negotiation & management. Frequently praised as proactive by peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. EXPERIENCE
AREA SALES MANAGER
YB DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, January 2021-Present
• Sole distributor of Leaf tobacco commodity, Managing a depot
• Customer relationship Management
• Overseeing all activities in my area
• Creation of new outlets
• Recruiting of Reps and Promoters in my area
• Recommendation of prices, competing report from the market
• Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
• Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
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AREA SALES MANAGER
Nison Foods Limited, Sun Group, September 2017-September 2020
• Finding new customers and constantly expanding the business
• Monitoring sales data keeping up to date with current market trends and customer need
• Aware of all competitive activities within major accounts
• Give pricing information to management.
• Experienced with social media and communications platforms.
• Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.
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AREA SALES MANAGER, LAGOS, Lagos Sate
FAREAT MERCANTILE COMPANY LTD, May 2017-September 2017
• Overseeing to the sales operation of my area
• Monitor sales and profit for each account
• Creating sales strategies for sales manager to approve
• Finding new customers and constantly expending the business
• Give pricing information to management and make recommendations.
• Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
• Developed sales team through motivation, counseling and product knowledge education.
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TERRITORY/BRANCH MANAGER, LAGOS
GREAT BRAND NIGERIA LIMITED Sole Dist. British American Tobacco Products, May 2016-April 2017
• Communicated and implemented new ideas and strategies to improve sales, marketing, and staff development.
• Apprised executive management of branch activities.
• Proposed development activities for remaining competitive.
• Managing Sales Reps in the territory
• Managing Company Assets
• Report Competitor Activities
• Report Directly to The Regional Sales Manager
• Maintained high level of employee morale to minimize turnover and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Stayed abreast of products and services, promotions and other company initiatives.
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VAN SALES REPRESENTATIVE, LAGOS
SMART BUY ONLINE LIMITED, November 2009-December 2012
• Sales and Distribution of Online Order.
• Managing the customers
• Sustain Relationship with the Existing Customers.
• Acting as a contact between Online visitors and its existing and potential markets
• Gathering market and customer information
• Maintained records related to sales.
• Performed sales floor work, such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves and taking inventory.
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FIELD SALES SUPERVISOR, Lagos
INTERMARKET DISTRIBUTION COMPANY Sole Dist. British American Tobacco Products, June 2006-October 2009
• Kept records pertaining to purchases, sales and requisitions.
• Planned and prepared work schedules, and assigned employees to specific duties.
• Engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts and performing specific services.
• Attended company meetings to exchange product information and coordinate work activities with other departments.
• Listened to and resolved customer complaints regarding services, products and personnel.
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SALES OFFICER
AGABI PHARMACY STORE, October 1999-December 2005
• Product Sales and distribution
• Relationship Marketing and business development
• Monitor Competitors
• Gathered customer feedback and implemented process adjustments to minimize complaints.
• Used negotiation and persuasion skills to influence decision-makers.
• Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding prices and product use.
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EDUCATION
BSC IN MICROBIOLOGY, Ijebu-ode
SouthWestern University, January 2022
Nigeria Institute of Science Laboratory, January 2017 NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS, KEBBI STATE
National Youth Service Corps, January 2016
HND IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY, Ikorodu
Lagos State Polytechnic, January 2014
ND IN SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY, Ikorodu
Lagos State Polytechnic, January 2010
SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE, Cross River
Model Comm School, January 2004
SKILLS
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Team spirit Organizational and problem-solving skills Confident and Self-motivated Proactively Creative Keen on personal development Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites Driving Skills. Networking Events Customer Complaint Resolution Client Base Retention Retail Effectiveness Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites Driving Skills
Skilled in Genotyping Microbiological Techniques
Laboratory Equipment Handling Environmental Monitoring Quality Assurance and Control Statistical Methods
Strategy Management
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Experiment Development LANGUAGES
• English
Native
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