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Theophilus Akhimie

SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MARKETING OPERATIONS

PROFILE

Transformative, influential and innovative Sales and Marketing Leader with a proven track record of success in driving increased revenue, market penetration and expanded consumer base. Remarkable operations professional who is committed to supporting a diverse territory of accounts to achieve valued customer satisfaction. Well-established in strategic planning, relationship management and salesforce leadership. Vast experience in employing methods of business development and marketing to promote products and services. Adept at leveraging interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with business partners, new and recurring clients.

CONTACT

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Atlanta Metro Area, GA 30554

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES & DIPLOMACY

University of Benin

Benin City, Nigeria

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN

DIGITAL MARKETING, 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, 2020

Shaw Academy

Dublin, Ireland

WORK EXPERIENCE

PVH Corporation Dawsonville, GA July 2020 — Present

Floor Supervisor

Assist in recruiting, training and developing Sales Associates. Effectively supervise the sales floor to ensure customer / associate awareness at all times. Execute and follow-up on all operational policies, procedures and directives.

Lead the store to achieve Top District Rewards for week Five 45%

Belk Gainesville, GA June 2019 — March 2020

Sales & Merchandising Support

Directed merchandise associates to execute merchandising and customer support functions. Upheld plan-o-gram integrity to ensure merchandise is displayed properly. Performed rotation of products, pricing and signing, and restocking on a scheduled basis. Processed in-store online orders for customers.

Generated a 20% increase in sales profit in 1 month, ranked Best Male Credit Producer.

Increased customer satisfaction and loyalty, engages with customers to identify needs and offer solutions; makes sales calls to establish relationships with customers.

Lead associates to achieve merchandising excellence, trained team on procedures; coordinated movement of merchandise, fixtures and equipment for assigned projects.

Kroger Gainesville, GA Nov 2018 – June 2019

Team Member – Apparel & Fashion

Facilitated retail operations, to include merchandising, stocking and customer service.

Strategized marketing tactics to grow exposure and sales, set up advertising signs and displayed merchandise on fixtures to attract customers and promote sales.

Led in-store promotions, communicated sales events over the microphone to drive increased revenue for Apparel & fashion unit, increased sales on a monthly basis.

JUMIA Lagos, Nigeria Mar 2016 – Jan 2018

Captain – Sales Consultant

Delivered consultative services to customers via in-person, phone, online and email to fulfill retail needs. Maintained knowledge of current market trends and products, including apparel, footwear, electronics and home appliances to grow accounts and sales.

Exceeded sales goals, generated $18K to $24K monthly; promoted to Silver category.

Promoted to Gold Category and Jforce Captain Probation for exceeding sales quotas.

Gelmine Consulting Limited Lagos, Nigeria Apr 2017 – Oct 2017

Sponsorship Consultant – Banana Island Cultural Festival

Executed methods of brand development and relationship management to coordinate and market events. Led direction and delivery of all incumbent partners’ contractual rights.

Captured $100K in event funding, sourced potential sponsorship partners to fund or sponsor industry events; developed and presented partnership proposals.

Enabled achievement of annual business objectives and revenue targets, developed industry network leads; established permanent market presence.

Succeeded subscription of exhibition stand booking & ad sales from Suncade International, Sandtex Paint, Portland Paints, Foodtrolley Online Services and Tutor Doctors for event.

Solicited and attained sponsorship from corporate account sponsors like Hayat Kimya, Jumia and Unilever for various events.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Sales Business Development

Account Management

Project Management

Marketing Sales Promotion

Relationship Management

Social Media Management

Facebook Instagram Twitter

Facebook Analytics

Google Analytics

CRM Salesforce

Brand Marketing

Advertising

Proposal Development

Budgeting Forecasts

Customer Service

TECH SKILLS

Microsoft Word Excel Access

PowerPoint Publisher Outlook

Theophilus Akhimie

PREVIOUS ROLES

Client Service Representative

Client Executive Representative

Illific Solutions Limited

President, Community Development Service (National Youth Service Corps)

ANAMBRA Broadcasting Service

ORGANIZATIONS

Advertising Practitioner Council of Nigeria (APCON), 2020

Category Management Association

CPCA/FOUNDATIONAL + CPCM/

INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATION

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770-***-****

adhqjk@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/theophilus-akhimie

slideshare.net/theophilusakhimie

Atlanta Metro Area, GA 30554

CONTACT

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…

ROSAAB International Lagos, Nigeria Apr 2014 – Apr 2017

Senior Business Development Executive

Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract new clients and grow the business unit’s revenue /fund base. Leveraged knowledge of all branding and signage products and benefits to stimulate the growth of accounts; ensured accounts were properly serviced and issues were resolved.

Managed 25+ accounts with major companies in diverse industries, including restaurants, auto manufacturers and banks; supervised progression of branding and signage projects.

Generated 300% profit for securing account to create logo glass gifts for KPMG Ceremony.

Spearheaded $1M Guaranty Trust Bank external re-brand project, realized 200% sales profit.

Supervised $2.2M Union Bank Nationwide signage rebranding campaign.

Merit Telecoms Lagos, Nigeria Sept 2013 – Feb 2014

Assistant Business Development /Client Services Officer

Promoted Merit Telecom services to the business community to acquire sites for telecommunication network operators. Developed marketing plans to drive continued growth of revenue and funds. Maintained role as contact representative for all site acquisition in Northern Nigeria.

Supervised $5M in-building solutions/network installation at International Airport.

Supported the Corporate Communication team in managing the annual company activation.

Acquired Four Points by Sheraton & Sheraton Ikeja for the collocation/in-building solutions on-site; negotiated site acquisition of Excellence Hotel for in-building solution.

Obtained 5-year, $2M telecommunication provider contract for Sheraton Hotel Ikeja.

Conducted quality checks and follow-ups to ensure sustainment of high-level account services.

Integrated Howdy Konzult Limited Lagos, Nigeria Sept 2012 – Sept 2013

Lead Business Development Executive

Innovated and developed advertising ideas for clients’ marketing campaigns and initiatives. Managed all aspects of assigned accounts, including pricing, billing, logistics and administration.

Increased customer base for Shoprite store, planned and led a $6M activation campaign to distribute monthly promotional flyers for Shoprite National outlet

Designed and supplied customized gift ideas to Nigerian Aluminum Extrusion Limited.

Created all social media platforms to promote all services rendered by the company; initiated the creation of the company website.

Supervised Lafarge Account (Hoardings/Billboard).

Collaborated with the organizational team to win & produce invitational cards of Visafone unveiling of ZTE V700 Android Phone.

TEEM Ads Production Lagos, Nigeria Oct 2010 – July 2012

Marketing Executive

Spearheaded planning and execution of marketing projects with cross-functional teams.

Contributed to team’s accomplishment of winning brief to produce Lubcon Oil Calendar.

Enabled team to win brief to produce Directorate Magazine for Alumni Association of the National Institute Strategic Studies; created strategies to exploit market opportunities.

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