AOAlex Onoghodjare
@alexonoghodjare
Experienced Sales and Commercial Director driving business growth.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Sales and Commercial Director with over 13 years of expertise in driving business growth and operational excellence across diverse industries, including Consumer Goods, Fintech, and Premium sectors. My career is marked by a strong focus on sales leadership, end-to-end management, and business development. I have successfully generated billions in revenue and fostered innovation through agile leadership and effective communication.
At Renmoney Microfinance Bank, I lead a 1000-man sales department, ensuring our vision of making finance simple and accessible is realized. My previous roles at The Coca-Cola Company and Distell Wines & Spirits have equipped me with the skills to adapt global strategies to local markets, resulting in significant market share growth and operational success. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to create impactful financial products and strategies that resonate with consumers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Director
Renmoney Microfinance Bank
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Leading a 1000-man sales department at Renmoney, focusing on leveraging data-driven insights to develop financial products that meet personal and business needs.
Business Development Director
The Coca-Cola Company
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)
Managed the full business development lifecycle across key channels, driving consumer recruitment and market share through strategic partnerships and activations.
Director, Channel Execution
The Coca-Cola Company
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)
Led strategic growth initiatives, adapting global strategies to local markets, resulting in significant outlet coverage expansion and revenue growth.
National Sales Manager
Distell Wines & Spirits Nigeria
May 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Implemented comprehensive strategies for staff development and led sales and marketing strategies, significantly increasing market presence and revenue.
Regional Business Manager
Paga Group Limited
Mar 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Increased regional business volume significantly and optimized sales operations while collaborating with EMEA teams for alignment on initiatives.
Regional Distributor Manager
Guinness Nigeria Plc
Jan 2020 - Feb 2020 (1 month)
Successfully launched multiple products, achieving high availability and significant growth in the spirits segment through effective distribution strategies.
Wholesale Manager
Guinness Nigeria Plc
Jun 2014 - Jan 2019 (4 years 7 months)
Innovated sales strategies and managed high-profile events, driving substantial product sales and overseeing major market administration.
Area Sales Manager
Guinness Nigeria Plc
Aug 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Directed sales operations and collaborated on marketing campaigns, achieving increased distribution and product visibility.
Retail Development Manager
Guinness Nigeria Plc
Nov 2011 - Jun 2014 (2 years 7 months)
Increased territory sales and launched new product categories while implementing retail strategies that significantly boosted channel sales volume.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Nigerburg Paints Limited
Oct 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Drove business growth through performance evaluations and process optimization, creating new dealer channels in the North-Eastern region.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RSRome Business School
Masters in Sales and Marketing, Sales and Marketing
2022 -
DUDelta State University
Bachelor of Arts (Ed), Fine & Applied Arts
2008 -
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Alex?
You can contact Alex and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message AlexFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 85,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
