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Abimbola Sopitan

@abimbolasopitan

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Experienced sales manager in the pharmaceutical industry with a strong background.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my sales expertise while contributing to impactful health initiatives.

I am a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in sales and marketing. I hold a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Microbiology and a Master’s degree with Distinction in Environmental Microbiology. My academic background, combined with my extensive experience, has equipped me with a unique perspective on health systems and their applications in the pharmaceutical sector.

Currently, I serve as the Regional Sales Manager at Nkoyo Pharmaceutical LTD, where I have successfully coordinated marketing and sales activities in the western region of Nigeria. Under my leadership, we achieved 95% of our regional sales targets in the first year, establishing core brands in major pharmaceutical distributors and initiating effective hospital penetration strategies. My previous roles have also seen significant sales growth, including a 90% increase in sales of key products at Standard Generics LTD.

I am passionate about contributing to ongoing research and development activities that enhance food, environmental, and general health systems. My goal is to leverage my expertise to drive sales growth and improve health outcomes in the communities I serve.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Regional Sales Manager

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Nkoyo Pharmaceutical LTD

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Coordinated marketing and sales activities in the western region of Nigeria, achieving 95% of regional sales targets in the first year. Established core brands with major distributors and initiated successful hospital penetration strategies.

Sales Strategy Market Analysis Brand Development Team Leadership Customer Relationship Management Negotiation

Senior Medical Representative

Standard Generics LTD (Beximco Pharma)

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year)

Created awareness for company products and generated demand in the health sector, achieving 71% of sales targets in the first year and successfully introducing new ethical products to major institutions.

Health Sector Engagement Customer Education Relationship Building Market Penetration Sales Reporting

Medical Sales Representative

Kina Pharma LTD

Apr 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Established company products in major government hospitals and wholesalers, leading to exponential sales growth and innovative promotional strategies to enhance customer trust.

Sales Strategy Customer Engagement Market Development Relationship Management Sales Growth Territory Development

Medical Sales Representative

Vixa Pharmaceutical Ltd

Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Increased government hospital presence of products and boosted sales of Tamsulosin and Salbutamol by 50% in educational institutions through effective marketing strategies.

Sales Growth Marketing Strategy Customer Engagement Relationship Building

Medical Sales Representative

Pharma Ethics Nig LTD

Jan 2014 - Nov 2014 (10 months)

Focused on creating product awareness and generating demand in the health sector, effectively engaging health practitioners to drive sales.

Sales Strategy Customer Engagement Demand Generation Relationship Management

Research Assistant (Volunteer)

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)

Assisted in research activities and provided support services to undergraduate and postgraduate students, enhancing academic research capabilities.

Data Collection Research Team Collaboration Communication

Assistant to the Assistant Director

Federal Ministry of Science and Technology

May 2009 - May 2010 (1 year)

Supported office duties and assisted in the organization of seminars and meetings, contributing to the development of science policies in Nigeria.

Policy Development Administrative Support Communication Skills Team Collaboration Research Assistance Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Master of Science, Environmental Microbiology

2010 - 2014

Grade: Distinction

Studied Environmental Microbiology, focusing on the application of microbiological principles to environmental issues. Achieved a Distinction in my Master's degree.