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Foluso Olojede

Foluso Olojede

Route to Market Expert / Product Marketing.

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Lagos, LagosMember since August 18, 2023
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Seasoned Sales Executive with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and cultivating robust customer relationship. Adept route-to-market/sales strategist. Leadership style fostering excellence, achieving ambitious goals and promoting self development to align with both short term targets and long term corporate objectives.

Experience

Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria Plc | January 2022 – May 2023 | Customer & Territory Sales Manager (CTSM) • Led trade and customer service operations, ensuring comprehensive retail coverage.

  • Conducted ROI evaluations and implemented Distributor Capability Assessment Tools (DCAT).
  • Provided operational guidance to distributors, fostering professionalization.
  • Oversaw sales planning and joint business planning (JBP) with KBPs to align with divisional and business strategies.
  • Assessed performance against targets and devised action plans for gap closure.
  • Managed external and internal business challenges, achieving seamless execution across functions.

Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria

Plc | October 2018 – December 2021 | Area Sales Manager (ASM), (Senior/Mid-Level) • Led a dynamic sales team of 25+, driving sales beyond expectations in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, contributing over $30K in additional revenue.

  • Elevated customer service standards and trade objective fulfillment.
  • Executed approved trade marketing promotions across distribution, targeting high priority wholesalers and retailers.
  • Directed recruitment, training, and development of secondary salesforce.
  • Cultivated customer relationships and implemented best practices.
  • Earned recognition for revitalizing a dormant business partnership, achieving profitability. Recognized for Best Practice – Lead, Fight, and Inspire.

Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria

Plc | January 2018 – September 2018 | Promo Coordination Manager (PCM) • Aligned and supported sales functions to drive retail value propositions.

  • Executed flawless retail value propositions by identifying market potential.
  • Managed merchandising and optimized product availability, visibility, and accessibility.
  • Ensured pricing control and monitored competitor activities.
  • Led sales activation, promo verification, and market intelligence reporting.

Accomplishments

  • Activated 3 Retailer Forums, • Achieved 120% target, • Enhanced AVA for new product placement.

Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria

Plc | February 2015 – December 2017 | Retail Distribution Manager (RDM) • Pioneered retail distribution structure, recruiting a robust sales force to enhance customer servicing and market share growth.

  • Revamped channel distribution relationships, expanding active customer base by 30% and boosting coverage by 50% within 9 months.
  • Managed product visibility and accessibility, optimizing brand penetration across retail outlets.
  • Reported sales activity, market insights, and value chain compliance.
  • Spearheaded new business accounts recruitment, achieving over 60% sales growth.

Zoomota Healthcare

Limited | December 2011 – 2013 | Personal Assistant to the Managing Director • Coordinated office and staff welfare updates, collaborating with HR.

  • Arranged travel logistics and represented the company at NAFDAC for regulatory processes.
  • Undertook bookkeeping and administrative duties. NEM Insurance Plc | June 2008 – 2009 | National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) • Managed customer recruitment and data updates.
  • Processed insurance policy renewals and maintained records.
  • Handled bookkeeping responsibilities

Education

University of Ibadan |2013-2015| Masters in Managerial Psychology (MMP) University of Ado-Ekiti, Ado, Ekiti State |2009 – 2010| Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State |2003 – 2007| B.Sc. Economics

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