Ernest Ivienagbor

Motivated and fast-learning tech sales professional with a strong foundation in SaaS and modern outbound strategies. Trained in prospecting, cold outreach, CRM management, and needs-based selling, with the ability to quickly understand complex products and translate them into clear, compelling business value. Brings a proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong communication and relationship-building skills, ready to contribute to lead generation, pipeline generation, and early-stage deal support in high-growth environments.

Comfortable working in fast-paced startup and middle-sized company settings, adapting quickly, and iterating based on feedback and data. Eager to join a startup or middle-sized company team in entry-level or full sales closing capacity, contribute to revenue growth from day one, and rapidly develop into a high-performing tech sales professional.

Sales Development Representative (Contract) at Adaptive Insights (2025-11 – 2026-02)

• Sent 40–80 cold direct messages daily on Instagram and Facebook to generate interest in AI-powered business solutions
• Started and managed 30–45 conversations weekly with business owners, founders, and decision-makers about AI automation and workflow improvement services
• Sourced and engaged 10–25 potential leads weekly showing signs of interest in automation and digital growth tools
• Screened and qualified prospects based on business needs and fit for AI solutions, achieving around 30–50% qualification consistency among engaged leads
• Booked 2–6 discovery calls weekly for the sales team through structured cold outreach and personalized messaging strategies
• Maintained consistent tracking of all outreach activity using HubSpot to monitor lead status and follow-ups
• Worked with the sales team to improve messaging approaches, helping increase reply rates by approximately 5–15% over time
• Consistently met daily outreach targets (around 90–100% completion rate) while keeping messages personalized and relevant
• Adjusted outreach approach based on responses, gradually improving conversion from cold message to booked call by 10–15% over time

Sales Executive at Goldfort Travel Ltd (2023-12 – 2025-08)

• Assisted Marketing team in generating an average of 50–80 qualified inbound leads monthly through organic content and targeted paid advertising on Instagram and Facebook
• Converted 15–20% of inbound inquiries into paying clients using consultative selling and timely follow-up
• Improved booking rates by 15–25% by delivering tailored travel solutions aligned with client needs, budgets, and timelines
• Enhanced sales efficiency by 20–30% by maintaining accurate CRM data and optimizing lead follow-up processes
• Contributed to 25–35% of repeat bookings and referrals through strong relationship management and customer experience
• Achieved 30–55% of monthly sales targets and revenue growth

Realtor/Sales Associate at Infinity Prime Property Ltd (2024-02 – Present)

BSc in Chemistry – National Open University of Nigeria