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Chisom Kizito

@chisomkizito

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Dynamic Business Development Specialist with expertise in B2B lead generation.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovative sales strategies.

I am a dynamic and results-driven Business Development and Sales Specialist with over 5 years of experience in B2B lead generation, sales prospecting, and client acquisition across the technology and FMCG sectors. My proven expertise in outbound strategies, including cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting, has enabled me to drive significant revenue pipelines and schedule high-quality sales meetings.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated success at leading companies such as Andela, Flutterwave, Paystack, Airtel Nigeria, and Lush Hair. I have effectively utilized CRM management and market research to qualify leads in high-growth environments like FinTech, SaaS, and eCommerce. My ability to collaborate cross-functionally and optimize outreach campaigns has consistently resulted in increased conversion rates and successful client engagements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Generation Specialist

Andela

Feb 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Conducted outbound prospecting targeting tech decision-makers at mid-market companies, utilizing LinkedIn Sales Navigator and email tools to generate and qualify 10+ leads weekly. Scheduled discovery calls for a sales team with a 15% conversion rate from initial contact and utilized HubSpot CRM to track outreach activities and optimize campaigns.

Outbound Prospecting LinkedIn Sales Navigator HubSpot Lead Qualification Sales Automation Pipeline Management

Sales Development Representative

Flutterwave

Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)

Prospected and qualified high-value leads in the FinTech space across Africa, executing targeted email and call campaigns that led to a 20% increase in demos scheduled. Collaborated with marketing to refine outbound messaging based on buyer personas.

Lead Qualification Email Campaigns Cold Calling Sales Development

Business Development Associate

Paystack

Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Engaged startups and SMEs through outbound strategies to onboard them onto the Paystack platform, leveraging CRM and outreach tools to manage 50+ leads and track pipeline performance. Developed insights on client needs, contributing to content for lead nurturing campaigns.

Business Development Outbound Strategies CRM Management Onboarding

Sales Supervisor

Lush Hair Nigeria

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)

Led B2B and B2C sales outreach, managing a team of representatives and closing bulk deals. Implemented strategic call scripts and email templates that improved lead conversion by 30%.

B2B Sales B2C Sales Team Management Lead Conversion

Sales & Marketing Executive

Airtel Nigeria

Apr 2020 - Nov 2020 (7 months)

Managed cold outreach for new product offerings, acquiring clients in retail and enterprise segments. Created tailored messaging for diverse customer groups, improving lead engagement rates.

Cold Outreach Enterprise Sales Marketing Strategy