Derek Obi
403-***-**** E: *********@*****.***
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An analytical, empathetic sales professional with over 5 years of comprehensive experience in relationship-building, and exceeding sales quotas. Self-motivated individual with expertise in persuasively introducing products and establishing rapport. Talented at identifying customer needs to deliver effective solutions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Law and Society GRADUATED IN 11/2020
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
SKILLS
Verbal and written communication
Sales presentations
Direct sales
Empathetic
Solution selling
Psychological Insight
Analytical problem solver
Adaptability and Versatility
WORK HISTORY
SALES SPECIALIST 03/2021 to 011/2021
7x Powered Group Calgary, Alberta
Demonstrated ability to effectively implement a solutions-based sales methodology
Frequently met and exceeded the quota set by my Team Lead for selling connected home products
Achieved a company record of making 15 sales in one day
Contributed to a thriving team environment giving personal insights on how to sell the company’s products
Developed the acumen to positively influence customers, handling their objections and concerns with grace; while effectively tailoring solutions to the customer.
SALES INTERN 06/2019 to 09/2019
PEASI Calgary, Alberta
Called Canadian municipalities and regional authorities in Eastern and Atlantic Canada to pitch them a solution for alerting their community in the onset of a natural disaster
Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
Showed adaptability in changing my sales style depending on the customer I was speaking to
CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE 11/2018 to 03/2019
University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Enhanced productivity by staying on top of call scripts and maintaining control over direction of conversations.
Ended conversations with the customer feeling uplifted, often commending me on my conversational nature
Approached every interaction with superior customer service, maintaining the standards of conduct set out by my employer
Contributed to company achieving and holding industry-leading customer service ratings.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE 04/2018 to 09/2018
Simplified Marketing Solutions Calgary, Alberta
Engaged in direct marketing where I would approach customers with the intent of showcasing the company's product
Met and often exceeded monthly sales goals significantly .
Developed, tested, and implemented new sales strategies to further personal and team success
Displayed leadership in presenting solutions to fellow team members on how to hone their ability in soliciting our product
TEAM LEAD 03/2017 to 09/2017
GetAssist Calgary, Alberta
Assigned daily employee tasks and monitored activity and completion.
Contributed to the growth of my team members through giving suggestions and solutions in increasing number of sales for our social media product
Led a team of more than 6 individuals with courage and versatility
Successfully accounted for the different personalities in my team, showing the ability to get on with everyone