Al-ameen Abdullahi

Results-driven Commercial and Sales Leader with over 15 years of progressive experience driving revenue growth, market expansion, customer acquisition, channel development, strategic partnerships, and commercial operations across Renewable Energy, Telecommunications, and FMCG sectors. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, managing multi-million-naira revenue portfolios, developing go-to-market strategies, optimizing sales operations, improving collections performance, and expanding market penetration across diverse territories in Nigeria. Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships, delivering sustainable business growth, improving operational efficiency, and consistently exceeding commercial targets in highly competitive markets.

Territory Sales Manager - Husk Power Systems - Nassarawa, Nigeria

(2026-04 - 2026-06)

Led commercial operations across multiple mini-grid communities with responsibility for customer acquisition, revenue growth, collections management, stakeholder engagement, market activation, and field sales leadership. Collaborated with technical teams to improve customer experience, service reliability, and business performance.

• Managed commercial operations across 26 mini-grid communities serving over 8,000 customers.
• Led and supervised a team of 26 Sales & Service Executives (SSEs) and community sales agents.
• Drove customer acquisition campaigns resulting in a 35% increase in new customer connections.
• Managed a monthly revenue portfolio exceeding ₦32 million.
• Improved collection efficiency from 75% to 90% through structured customer engagement and payment recovery initiatives.
• Developed community engagement strategies that reduced customer churn by 32%.
• Collaborated with technical teams to improve service uptime and customer satisfaction.
• Conducted market intelligence and customer segmentation exercises that enhanced localized commercial strategies.

Business Manager - Madurb Ventures - Kaduna, Nigeria

(2023-10 - 2026-03)

Directed business development, commercial strategy, stakeholder management, sales operations, and organizational growth initiatives. Responsible for revenue generation, team leadership, client relationship management, contract negotiations, and business expansion.

• Led business development activities generating annual revenues exceeding ₦130 million.
• Managed a team of 28 employees across operations, sales, and administration.
• Increased customer retention by 30% through improved stakeholder engagement and account management.
• Negotiated strategic contracts worth over ₦50 million annually.
• Expanded market presence into new territories, increasing company footprint by 40%.
• Developed and executed annual sales and marketing plans that consistently exceeded revenue targets.
• Built strategic partnerships that strengthened market positioning and customer acquisition.

Area Business Manager - Greenlight Planet (Sun King) - Hadejia Jigawa, Nigeria

(2021-10 - 2023-10)

Managed solar product distribution, sales operations, customer acquisition, channel development, collections performance, and team leadership across multiple territories. Responsible for driving market penetration and ensuring achievement of commercial targets.

• Managed solar product distribution across 27 LGAs.
• Led a network of 120 field sales agents and supervisors.
• Delivered over ₦180 million in annual sales revenue.
• Increased customer acquisition by 60% through targeted sales campaigns and channel expansion.
• Consistently achieved over 115% of assigned sales targets.
• Improved repayment and collections performance while reducing portfolio-at-risk levels.
• Expanded distribution channels and strengthened dealer relationships across assigned territories.
• Conducted market research and customer engagement initiatives that improved sales performance.

Sales Manager - Pacomide Enterprise - Kaduna, Nigeria

(2020-07 - 2021-10)

Led sales operations, customer relationship management, revenue generation initiatives, territory expansion, and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Managed key customer accounts generating over ₦70 million in annual revenue.
• Increased sales performance by 25% through structured territory management and customer engagement.
• Expanded distribution channels by 35%.
• Led sales teams responsible for customer acquisition, collections, and account management.
• Improved customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution and stakeholder engagement.

Sales Manager - BeeBee Jump - Bauchi / Gombe, Nigeria

(2020-01 - 2020-06)

Managed sales strategy development, distribution expansion, customer acquisition, and business growth initiatives across assigned territories.

• Developed B2B and B2C growth strategies that increased sales by 25%.
• Expanded distribution coverage across Bauchi and Gombe States.
• Reduced revenue leakages through improved sales monitoring and reporting systems.
• Improved route-to-market effectiveness and strengthened channel performance.

Area Sales Manager - Airtel Nigeria - Bauchi / Gombe / Borno, Nigeria

(2012-04 - 2020-01)

Led sales, distribution, customer acquisition, channel partner management, market expansion, and revenue growth initiatives across assigned territories. Responsible for driving subscriber growth, retail expansion, distributor performance, and commercial excellence.

• Managed telecom sales operations across multiple states and territories.
• Oversaw a network of 1,350 distributors, retailers, field agents, and channel partners.
• Managed annual revenue portfolios exceeding ₦450 million.
• Increased recharge sales by 35% through channel optimization initiatives.
• Expanded retail footprint by onboarding over 325 dealers and agents.
• Consistently exceeded subscriber acquisition and revenue targets.
• Strengthened distributor performance through coaching, performance management, and business reviews.
• Improved market penetration and increased visibility across assigned territories.

Sales Executive - Globacom Limited - Yobe, Nigeria

(2009-10 - 2012-04)

Managed dealer development, channel expansion, subscriber acquisition, SIM registration programs, and retail sales activities within assigned territories.

• Expanded dealer network and improved market penetration across assigned territories.
• Increased dealer activation and recharge sales through targeted channel programs.
• Coordinated SIM registration and activation campaigns that exceeded company targets.
• Identified new market opportunities that contributed to business growth and increased market share.

Customer Care / Sales Representative - Tribal Media - Abuja, Nigeria

(2009-08 - 2009-10)

• Managed customer enquiries and relationship management activities.
• Supported sales campaigns and client acquisition initiatives.
• Assisted in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

NYSC - Streamline Properties - Abuja, Nigeria

(2008-08 - 2009-08)

Program Officer - Guidance and Counselling Development Association - Gombe, Nigeria

(2003-01 - 2008-08)

Masters - International Affairs and Diplomacy - Ahmadu Bello University (2012-06)

Proficiency Certificate - Management - Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (2009-10)

B. Agric - Agricultural Economics/Extension - Ahmadu Bello University (2008-04)