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Ayobami Oduntan

Manchester,UK
Ayobami Oduntan

Summary

Innovative and results-driven Media professional with over 10 years of professional experience with deep knowledge of marketing solutions. Successfully managed over $150m in transactions, driving revenue growth, market share, and customer acquisition. Skilled in Media Planning and Buying, Media Strategy and PR, Project management, Marketing communication, and experienced in risk management, budgeting, and problem-solving. A collaborative and adaptable executive committed to strategic development and quality management, with a track record of achieving outstanding results.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work history

Cheil Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria

Media Manager
06.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Managed clients' budget in achieving about 90% of the business objectives across markets by creating visibility for the brand based on target audience understanding and experience in consumer insights.
  • Developed all the script for Radio Jingles production
  • Negotiations to achieve best Return on Investment
  • Strategic partnerships with major vendors to get more discounts
  • Managed clients to ensure smooth flow and execution of all campaigns
  • I worked on all post-campaign analysis for all clients
  • Followed up with media buying agency on deliverable
  • Timely delivery of all assigned tasks
  • Identified target audiences and analysed characteristics, behaviour, and media habits.
  • Advised clients on the optimum mix of products and distribution channels for greatest success.
  • Maximized media coverage through tactical planning and communications.
  • Developed holistic advertising strategies to achieve revenue and awareness goals.
  • Devised client media plans to meet customer and business targets.
  • Prepared and presented campaign proposals to clients for approval.
  • Networked with media and PR professionals to build campaign reach.
  • Brainstormed ideas with clients and stakeholders to maximise project potential.
  • Proofread the advertisement and marketing content before release.
  • Developed targeted advice for decision-makers on how best to reach target consumers and build awareness.
  • Managed multi-channel advertising campaigns to support sales objectives.
  • Leveraged market and competitor data to identify market opportunities and gaps.
  • Organized marketing plans and programmes to best support business growth and development.
  • Coordinated client data and utilised planning tools for optimised forecasting.

Wavemaker Nigeria

Assistant Media Manager / Account Manager
08.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Managed clients' budget in achieving business objectives across markets, creating visibility, market share, customer acquisitions and revenue
  • Develop strategies for Clients according to individual briefs
  • Manage clients and vendors to ensure smooth flow and executions of all campaigns
  • Worked on all post campaign analysis for all clients
  • Follow up with buying team to ensure all campaigns are executed as planned to ensure 100% compliance on all said campaigns.

Del-York International

Media Manager
09.2019 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Propose relevant media usage for each of the clients brands
  • Developed topnotch strategies for visibility and BTL marketing objective
  • Worked on PR for Lontor, GREE and GAC Motor
  • Created a working relationship for Del-York International getting best discounts possible
  • Media savings for the agency.

Media Seal Ltd.

Snr. Media Executive
01.2019 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Managed clients' budget in achieving business objectives across markets, creating visibility, market share, customer acquisitions and revenue
  • Developed topnotch strategies for visibility and BTL marketing objective
  • Pushed awareness for Sweet Nutrition's Mom pride seasoning leading to over-subscription and scarcity in the market due to higher demand
  • Transformed Dangote's classic seasoning – Northern market, into a market leader becoming the go-to seasoning
  • Corrected the public perception about Lacasera products, increased product stickiness, acquired new customers and improved market share through strategic marketing and Activation
  • Activated marketing communications for Smile to improve sales
  • Pioneered the marketing strategy to promote UBA Market Place
  • Target Group profiling for a sustenance campaign on behalf to First Ally to create top of mind for the brand.

Media Seal Ltd.

Media Executive
08.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Supported the Federal Government with aggressive campaign strategy, to capture TG and public adoption, for You Win Connect program
  • Achieved top of the mind awareness, among young Nigerians to subscribe for the initiative
  • Worked with various media houses, across multiple channels, to push media assets.

Starcom Media

Media Executive
01.2014 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Identified and profiled all clients' TG into media habits, media mix and consumption to develop bespoke marketing strategies
  • Drove the implementation of multiple marketing strategies for Nigeria Breweries Plc to create Top of Mind awareness for 6 of its brands
  • Initiated partnership with top media stations and channels, negotiated on clients' behalf to get the best ROI
  • Increased awareness and adoption of Philips Consulting e-Learning platform as part of their strategic direction towards inclusive education
  • Developed strategy and implemented all Media buying for Purple Media's gender equality initiative
  • Joined the campaign to increase the adoption of University of Liverpool's curriculum in Nigeria.

Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester

M.Sc. International Marketing Management from Marketing

University overview

Status: In-View

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria
Ogun state Nigeria

B.Sc. Biochemistry from Biochemistry
09.2004 - 08.2010

University overview

Status: 2010

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Trends Tracking and Analysis
  • Strategy Development
  • Brand Management
  • BTL and ATL Marketing
  • Key Account Management
  • Market research
  • Sales and marketing strategy
  • Campaign development experience
  • Promotional planning skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Resourcefulness

Courses

  • Google Project Management Certification - March - August 2023
  • Advertising Practitioner Council of Nigeria - August 2021
  • Digital Marketing Skill Institute, Digital Marketing - May 2019
  • Shaw Academy, Digital Media Marketing - March 2016
  • MacHenry Media, Digital Media Marketing - September 2015
  • International Media School - October 2012 - December 2012

Timeline

Media Manager

Cheil Nigeria
06.2022 - 09.2023

Assistant Media Manager / Account Manager

Wavemaker Nigeria
08.2021 - 05.2022

Media Manager

Del-York International
09.2019 - 07.2021

Snr. Media Executive

Media Seal Ltd.
01.2019 - 07.2019

Media Executive

Media Seal Ltd.
08.2018 - 12.2018

Media Executive

Starcom Media
01.2014 - 08.2018

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria

B.Sc. Biochemistry from Biochemistry
09.2004 - 08.2010

Manchester Metropolitan University

M.Sc. International Marketing Management from Marketing
Ayobami Oduntan