Executive Assistant & Field Sales Executive

EDOSA JOSEPH KINGSLEY

Field Sales Executive Business Development Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

** ******* ******, ****-*****, Lagos State, Nigeria • +234 816-***-**** • ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Commercially driven and results-oriented Field Sales Executive with 14+ years of progressive experience in client acquisition, relationship management, business development, and target-driven performance delivery. Proven ability to prospect and onboard new clients, build long-term trust-based relationships, negotiate and close deals, and consistently meet and exceed monthly sales targets. Brings genuine commercial instinct developed through years of coordinating a family business — with a deep, firsthand understanding of how SME and individual clients think and make buying decisions. Experienced across regulated industrial environments, international field operations, and direct sales, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and full proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. HND in Business Administration (Upper Credit). Immediately available and highly motivated to drive revenue growth for any forward-thinking organisation.

CORE SALES SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Field Sales & Territory Management

Market Intelligence & Competitor Analysis

Client Prospecting & New Business Acquisition

Client Onboarding & Documentation

Sales Negotiation & Deal Closing

Pipeline Management & Sales Reporting

Relationship Management & Customer Retention

Product Presentation & Demonstrations

SME & Corporate Client Engagement

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

KPI Tracking & Target Achievement

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Family Business Field Sales & Business Development Coordinator Childhood – Present

•Prospected, identified, and acquired new individual and SME-level customers through direct field outreach, referrals, and community networking — consistently growing the active client base year on year.

•Built and maintained strong, trust-based relationships with existing customers, ensuring repeat business, referrals, and long-term loyalty through excellent service and regular follow-up.

•Negotiated pricing and terms with both suppliers and customers, demonstrating strong commercial judgment and the ability to close deals that satisfied all parties.

•Managed end-to-end sales process from initial prospecting through to order placement, fulfilment, and after-sales support — mirroring the full field sales cycle.

•Tracked sales volumes, monitored performance against revenue targets, and generated regular sales reports to support business planning and stock decisions.

•Identified market opportunities and competitor activity, adjusting sales approach to maintain competitive edge and grow market share within the territory.

•Resolved customer complaints and concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining a zero-churn rate on key accounts through proactive relationship management.

Solar Systems Co. LLC – Oman Field Operations & Client Relationship Coordinator Oct 2024 – Oct 2025

•Served as the primary client-facing contact for multiple commercial and residential project sites, building strong working relationships with international stakeholders across the energy sector.

•Managed client expectations, coordinated field visits, and ensured all deliverables met agreed scope, timeline, and quality standards — achieving zero client complaints across all engagements.

•Delivered all projects 10% ahead of schedule through disciplined planning, proactive communication, and real-time issue resolution — resulting in high client satisfaction and repeat referrals.

•Produced accurate daily and weekly field activity reports for senior management, demonstrating strong reporting discipline and MS Office proficiency.

•Operated in a cross-cultural, international environment — adapting communication style and approach to build rapport with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Superflux International Senior Team Lead, Sales Liaison & Compliance Supervisor 2011 – Sept 2024

•Acted as the internal client liaison for a CBN-regulated security printing company, managing communication between production teams and client-facing departments to ensure order fulfilment met client specifications and regulatory standards.

•Maintained 99.8% quality compliance across 13+ years — ensuring every product delivered to clients met the strict standards of the security print industry, directly supporting client trust and retention.

•Supervised a team of 5+ operators in meeting daily and monthly production targets aligned to client delivery schedules — demonstrating target-driven leadership directly applicable to managing a field sales pipeline.

•Onboarded and trained new team members with structured programmes that reduced ramp-up time by 40% — highlighting strong communication, coaching, and people management skills.

•Reduced operational downtime by 30% through proactive coordination and structured planning — demonstrating the resourcefulness and problem-solving mindset required in competitive field sales.

•Contributed to a 15% reduction in workplace incidents through safety compliance and team briefings, reflecting a professional and disciplined approach to all operational responsibilities.

NYSC – Superflux International Operations Supervisor (Corps Member) Nov 2020 – Oct 2021

•Supervised day-to-day operations and team performance across multiple shifts, resolving 10+ issues monthly and reducing escalation rates by 25% through proactive communication and decision-making.

•Cross-trained across 3 functional departments, demonstrating versatility, fast learning ability, and the capacity to adapt quickly to new environments — a core strength in field sales roles.

Guinness Nigeria Plc Operations & Inventory Assistant Dec 2010 – May 2011

•Supported business operations, coordinated client dispatch documentation, and managed 200+ SKUs with 98% accuracy — gaining early experience in commercial processes and client-facing documentation.

•Improved reporting accuracy and speed by 20%, contributing to more reliable sales and stock information for business decision-making.

EDUCATION

Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State 2013 – 2019

Higher National Diploma (HND) – Business Administration CGPA: 3.30 Upper Credit

Queen Diana College, Abule-Egba, Lagos State 2003 – 2009

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)

LEADERSHIP & KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

•Platoon Commander (NYSC) — Led and coordinated 50+ corps members, managing daily briefings, scheduling, field logistics, and team performance monitoring across an assigned zone.

•NYSC Passing-Out Parade Coordinator — Delivered end-to-end event coordination for 150+ participants, managing budgets, vendor relations, and documentation with zero errors.

•Student Union President, Auchi Polytechnic — Elected to lead 800+ students; managed strategic communications, departmental coordination, and institutional stakeholder engagement.

•Community Programme Coordinator — Successfully managed vendor relations, event budgets, and stakeholder communications for a large-scale community programme.

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent — Written & Spoken) Yoruba (Fluent) Esan (Native Speaker)

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