YOUSSOUF COULIBALY
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SUMMARY
Skilled and results driven executive with extensive experience in General Management, Sales & Marketing, communication and Product Management.
Global track record of success in U.S and in Africa
EXPERIENCE
PORT AUTONOME ABIDJAN Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 2015-Present
Associate Director, sales, marketing and communication, Head of Service
Initiate contact, follow-up, and final meetings with prospects, 33% closing
Utilize client relationship management system to track prospects interaction, needs, and trend
Lead complex technical investment discussion with clients and prospects, 94,27% clients retention
Provide ongoing coaching and development to the sales team in one-on one coaching session
AVIDE/NCC EDUCATION Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Lecturer in private college
Instruct students at undergraduate and graduate level with an average count of 25 per class
Inspire and motivate students reflecting by a 40% increase in academic score during the past three years
Use effective and efficient method of teaching, focusing on the individual needs
Implemented weekend classes for remote students resulting in admission growing by 19% for the year
TRUGREEN Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA 2006-2014
Senior Territory Account Manager
Worked with the branch manager to identify other strategic opportunities outside of assigned accounts in order to retain the business within the region; 87% retention
Developed in-depth knowledge of the assigned territories and took thought leadership initiative to enhance analytics and sales
Coordinated responses to clients’ inquiries with internal operations and others groups as needed
Generated revenue of $14 million through prospecting and adding new programs
NAC CHIMIE Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 1999-2005
Founder and CEO
Chemical and Household producing Company
Personally drove/developed relationships with both buyers and sellers, winning over 900 new customer accounts in 5 years
Hired and trained new employee on proper facility policies and procedures
Crafted and executed the business plan and strategies through which the company achieved a wide range and reached West Africa market by 7%
Hands on leadership of manufacturing/production and marketing teams to ensure cohesion on new product development, new product launches, promotions and innovation more broadly
SANOFI Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 1990-1998
Sales Representative
Grew the account base by 70% through cold calling and account development system
Built new market for existing product that increased sales $12 million
Delivered presentation of pharmaceutical products to upper management in hospitals.
EDUCATION
Graduate Executive Business Administration Certificate
Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA
Master of Business Management, Administration and Communication
Pigier Business School, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook,
Oracle: database administration
LANGUAGES
French and English both Fluently
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Junior Chamber International (JCI), VP of development OLM Abidjan Lagune
Biking Club, Football, Tennis