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Foyinsolami Abatan

Growth and Partnerships Specialist (Sales & Business Development)

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LagosMember since November 8, 2026
Growth & PartnershipsB2B Lead Generation & Cold OutreachContract Bidding & Tender ApplicationsGrant Research & ApplicationsClient Retention & UpsellingPipeline DevelopmentCRM Management (Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot)Strategic Communication
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Growth & PartnershipsB2B Lead Generation & Cold OutreachContract Bidding & Tender ApplicationsGrant Research & ApplicationsClient Retention & Upselling

About

Sales and Business Development professional with 5+ years of experience spanning growth and partnerships, B2B lead generation, contract bidding, and client relationship management across the healthcare staffing, logistics, fintech, and public sectors in Nigeria and Canada. Proven record of building high-value pipelines, including 500+ qualified leads generated across Canadian regions with a focus on Ontario, securing long-term partnerships, and identifying revenue opportunities through competitive bids and grant funding. Skilled communicator who translates client needs into value-driven solutions and sustainable growth.

Experience

Growth and Partnerships Specialist (Sales & Business Development) - Carssiie Essentials Inc. - Canada (Remote)

(2026-04)

  • Generated 500+ qualified leads across multiple Canadian regions, with a primary focus on Ontario, targeting Long-Term Care Homes and Correctional Facilities for healthcare staffing partnerships.
  • Drive daily lead generation, sourcing a minimum of 20 qualified healthcare-facility prospects per day using lead generation tools to identify and reach key decision-makers.
  • Research, prepare, and submit bids for contracts and tenders, positioning the company to win institutional healthcare staffing agreements.
  • Identify and apply for business grants, expanding the company's access to non-dilutive funding opportunities.
  • Execute strategic cold outreach campaigns via phone and email, presenting the company's value-driven healthcare staffing services to facility administrators and procurement leads.
  • Build and nurture long-term relationships with healthcare facilities, driving repeat business and durable partnerships.
  • Conduct daily market research on Canadian healthcare facilities and the staffing industry to sharpen targeting and outreach strategy.

Business Sales Executive - Parcels Mart Solutions Limited - Nigeria

(2024-04 - 2025-09)

  • Generated 2,500+ qualified leads spanning the Oil & Gas, Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing industries, consistently sourcing 10+ prospects daily.
  • Contributed ₦55 million in revenue by converting outreach into signed business, closing 5 paying clients, two of whom became repeat customers, while maintaining an active pipeline of additional prospects.
  • Executed strategic cold outreach campaigns via phone and email to engage key decision-makers and present value-driven international logistics services.
  • Represented the brand at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, communicating solutions aligned with client needs and project demands.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to tailor logistics offerings and close high-value deals contributing to revenue growth.

Sales Agent - Renmoney MFB - Nigeria

(2023-04 - 2023-11)

  • Achieved and surpassed monthly sales targets for personal and business loans, generating $500,000 in loan revenue within the first year.
  • Closed an average of 10 sales per week, contributing to a 120% team target achievement rate.
  • Educated prospects on Renmoney's financial services, driving a 20% increase in loan applications and maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
  • Built a strong client portfolio that delivered a 30% increase in repeat business and referrals.

Land Use Charge Data Entry & Customer Service Officer - Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL) - Nigeria

(2021-05 - 2023-03)

  • Processed an average of 50 property records per day with high accuracy; validated and verified 500+ property owners' records, ensuring data integrity.
  • Resolved property owners' complaints and handled ~30 inquiries daily, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
  • Assisted in generating monthly Land Use Charge payment reports, reducing reporting time by 20%.

Graduate Intern (NYSC) - Lagos Internal Revenue Service - Lagos, Nigeria

(2019-09 - 2020-08)

  • Organized and managed taxpayer records, reducing retrieval time by 20% through an efficient filing system.
  • Supported the Head of Station as a Personal Assistant, analyzing cross-team reports and improving data accuracy by 15%.
  • Prepared employee schedules for annual returns filing, ensuring deadline compliance and reducing errors by 10%.

Communications & Content Volunteer - Celebration Church International – Ajah

(2026-04)

  • Develop and distribute weekly communications and reminders to drive participation in discipleship programmes and courses.
  • Create monthly stories and event recaps that showcase church activities, experiences and community impact.
  • Develop engaging written content tailored to the interests and needs of the church community.
  • Support community engagement through timely, audience-focused communications and storytelling.
  • Translate events and activities into compelling narratives that strengthen awareness and participation.

Education

B.A. - Dramatic Arts (Theatre Criticism) - Obafemi Awolowo University (2019-02)

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