Okwu David

Strategic and performance-driven Sales Manager with over 7 years of experience in business development, client acquisition, and B2B solution selling across consulting, technology, and service-based industries. I have a proven ability to identify client needs, craft value-driven proposals, and close complex deals that align with both client objectives and company growth goals. With a strong foundation in Computer Science and hands-on experience leading sales teams, I bring both technical insight and commercial acumen to the consulting space.

I excel at building lasting client relationships, driving market expansion, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that create measurable impact. My approach is consultative, data-informed, and focused on long-term value creation—making me a strong fit for sales leadership within a forward-thinking consulting firm.

Sales and Business Development Associate - Davethan Technology Limited

(2023-08 - 2026-02)

• Researched and identified prospective clients across various sectors, aligning their business needs with Davethan's digital solutions.
• Initiated outreach and engagement campaigns via LinkedIn, email, and cold calling to generate qualified sales opportunities.
• Delivered customized presentations and product demos to prospects, highlighting how Davethan's innovative solutions could streamline operations, improve efficiencies, and deliver significant value to clients
• Developed and maintained a clean, organized CRM database, ensuring all interactions and pipeline movements were accurately logged.
• Supported in the development of pitch decks, client proposals, and RFP responses in collaboration with technical teams.
• Provided competitor intelligence and sales feedback to inform pricing, messaging, and product positioning.
• Identified partnership opportunities and introduced the firm to new networks for business development.
• Prospected, qualified, and engaged potential clients across various sectors including healthcare, education, and SMEs.

Sales Manager - Techware Professional Services Ltd - Abuja, Nigeria

(2020-02 - 2023-05)

• Developed and implemented strategic sales plans targeting public and private sector clients across Nigeria.
• Prospected and developed relationships with C-level executives, government agencies, and procurement teams to understand their pain points and deliver tailored digital transformation proposals.
• Led responses to public sector RFPs, bids, and tenders—coordinating with legal, finance, and technical teams to craft winning proposals.
• Conducted client discovery sessions to assess business needs, challenges, and IT gaps—then recommended customized solutions from Techware's portfolio.
• Coordinated and led client discovery meetings, solution presentations, product demos, and contract negotiations.
• Managed the sales funnel through CRM tools (Salesforce, Zoho), ensuring clean data, accurate forecasting, and transparent reporting to senior leadership.
• Played a pivotal role in positioning Techware as a preferred IT partner for government digital transformation projects.
• Expanded the company's footprint in Abuja and Northern Nigeria, increasing client base by 35% within one year.

Business Development Manager - Brinkett Limited - Abuja, Nigeria

(2018-05 - 2020-06)

• Identified and pursued new business opportunities in consulting, real estate advisory, and project execution services.
• Developed and delivered tailored proposals and pitch presentations to corporate clients, real estate investors, and government agencies.
• Conducted market research and competitive analysis to refine value propositions and enter underserved market segments.
• Built and nurtured a pipeline of prospective clients, maintaining strong relationships through regular communication and value-based follow-ups.
• Tracked sales performance using CRM tools, providing monthly pipeline reports and client engagement metrics to senior management.

B.Sc. - Computer Science - Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (2010 - 2014)

WASSCE - Benpaulian Central School Oju (2003 - 2009)

First School Leaving Certificate - Prison Model School Gboko (1997 - 2003)