Bishop Oluwagbenga Okhuoya
@bishopoluwagbengaokh
Sales management professional with 13 years of experience in the FMCG industry
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned sales management professional with a proven track record of excellence in the FMCG industry. With 13 years of experience, I have developed a strong skill set in revenue and profit maximization, relationship management, and team leadership. My expertise in sales strategy development, team management, and customer engagement has enabled me to consistently achieve sales targets and drive business growth.
In my current role as Zonal Sales Manager at PZ Cussons, I have effectively managed key accounts, designed and implemented sales strategies, and led a team of sales supervisors to achieve sales targets. Prior to this, I held various sales management positions at Otsuka Nigeria Company, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Nigeria, and UI Foods Consult, where I demonstrated my ability to drive sales growth, develop and execute strategic plans, and build strong relationships with customers.
I hold a Master's degree in Animal Science from the University of Ibadan and a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. I am a certified sales professional with a strong passion for continuous learning and self-development.
Experience
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Zonal Sales Manager
PZ Cussons
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Managed key accounts and exclusive franchise showrooms, designed zonal commercial activities to maximize ROI, and trained a sales team to improve performance. Ensured targets were met while delivering excellent customer service.
Head of Sales / National Sales Manager
Otsuka Nigeria Company
May 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Led sales strategies for new product launches, achieving significant revenue growth and improved team dynamics. Developed strong customer relationships and managed sales team performance.
Distribution Manager
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Nigeria
Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)
Coordinated sales and marketing functions, managed customer relationships, and drove market share growth. Achieved product availability and exceeded sales goals through effective team management.
Sales Representative
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Nigeria
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Managed distributor partners, ensured product availability, and developed customer relationships. Responsible for sales operations and training distributor sales teams.
Area Manager
UI Foods consult
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Coordinated sales and marketing functions, driving product availability and exploring new sales opportunities while maintaining professional customer interactions.
Graduate Research Fellow
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Conducted research, gathered intelligence, and managed documentation for various business groups. Developed relationships with researchers and contributed to project evaluations.
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