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Ben Olusola Oladipo

Newcastle upon Tyne,Northumberland

Summary

Results-driven and customer-focused Business Development Manager with a proven track record of generating new business and implementing sales strategies. Am seeking a challenging role where to leverage extensive sales experience, strong communication skills, and ability to build and maintain relationships to drive business growth and exceed targets. Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking and meticulous sales professional with over seven years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multitasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, vendor relations and territory development. Effective at identifying customer needs to deliver solutions. Tactical team builder and energetic strategic planner seeking to leverage an effective background into the role with dynamic organisation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Development Manager

Ardor Hondo Enterprise
02.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with Company Directors to deliver vital part of sales strategy, driving business growth and expansion
  • Generated new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, lead generation, and networking activities
  • Implemented national business plans, ensuring alignment with overall sales and marketing strategies
  • Built and maintained strong customer relationships, working together to develop promotional plans and achieve growth targets
  • Acted as first point of contact for new business inquiries, providing exceptional service and addressing customer needs promptly
  • Liaised with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, optimize processes, and identify opportunities for collaboration
  • Executed marketing plans within customer base, maximizing brand exposure and driving product distribution growth
  • Consistently achieved monthly sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs), surpassing volume and commercial metrics.

Business Development Manager

Bay Bricks
03.2018 - 02.2021
  • Successfully sold hygiene products to hygiene and food service sectors, leveraging three years of sales experience in industry
  • Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to penetrate target markets, resulting in increased market share and revenue growth
  • Built strong relationships with key decision-makers, conducting effective negotiations and delivering persuasive presentations
  • Worked under pressure, demonstrating self-motivation and tenacity in achieving sales targets and driving business expansion
  • Utilized excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey product features, benefits, and value propositions to customers
  • Leveraged customer data systems to analyse market trends, identify opportunities, and tailor sales approaches accordingly
  • Presented confidently to stakeholders at all levels, establishing rapport and building long-term relationships.

Business Development Manager

Unilever
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Led development of local Joint Business Plans, collaborating closely with customers to align goals and drive mutual business growth
  • Executed national promotional activities, ensuring effective implementation and maximizing return on investment
  • Maintained regular customer contact per agreed frequency, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service
  • Developed and executed effective journey call plan, meeting business and customer needs while optimizing sales opportunities
  • Demonstrated solid business acumen, understanding market dynamics and competitors to inform sales strategies
  • Managed time effectively, showcasing strong organizational skills and prioritizing tasks to meet objectives.

Business Development Manager

Nestle
11.2015 - 04.2016
  • Cultivated strong relationships across all levels of organization, establishing trust and rapport with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Utilized strong selling and negotiation skills to drive "more for more" deals and achieve favourable outcomes
  • Leveraged customer insights and market knowledge to make informed business decisions and capitalize on growth opportunities
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using customer data systems to track sales performance, analyze market trends, and identify areas for improvement
  • Consistently delivered compelling presentations, showcasing products and services to diverse audiences.

Education

Master of Arts - International Management

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And Diplomacy

University of Benin
Edo State
08.2015

Skills

  • Business Development
  • New Business Generation
  • Sales Strategy Implementation
  • Relationship Building
  • Negotiation and Presentation Skills
  • Results-Oriented and Target-Driven
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Market Analysis and Business Acumen
  • Customer Data Systems
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Relationship Management
  • Networking and Relationship Building
  • Warm and cold calling
  • Salesforce
  • Revenue development
  • Consultative and relationship selling
  • Open and clear communicator
  • Sales leadership
  • Marketing expertise
  • Cost management
  • Networking ability
  • Relationship management
  • Budget supervision

Additional Information

Full UK driving license


Reference available upon request

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Ardor Hondo Enterprise
02.2021 - Current

Business Development Manager

Bay Bricks
03.2018 - 02.2021

Business Development Manager

Unilever
04.2016 - 03.2018

Business Development Manager

Nestle
11.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And Diplomacy

University of Benin

Master of Arts - International Management

Teesside University
Ben Olusola Oladipo