Ijeoma Okoye
@ijeomaokoye1
Results-driven marketing and sales professional with proven success building corporate accounts and expanding markets.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned marketing and sales professional with extensive experience in business development, client acquisition, and market expansion across Nigeria and West Africa. I combine strong consulting, communication and technical skills to deliver measurable revenue growth.
Throughout my career I have consistently opened major accounts quickly, bringing double-digit new corporate clients within months and expanding market presence for multiple employers. I have led marketing teams, trained brokers, and implemented trade promotion programs to achieve strategic objectives.
My background spans healthcare sales, aviation and oil subsidiary roles, and multiple insurance brokerages where I acted as intermediary on risk management and ensured favorable client outcomes. I excel at developing sales strategies, preparing reports and presentations, and maintaining high standards of customer service.
I hold a Master of International Law and Diplomacy and am pursuing a Doctorate in Diplomacy and International Affairs. I am adaptable, able to work autonomously under pressure, and motivated to drive growth and operational improvements for forward-looking organisations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Consultant
OracleMed Health
Apr 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Managed national marketing and sales activities for Nigeria, securing 15 major accounts in the first three months and expanding market coverage across states and West Africa.
Assistant Manager, Marketing
Ascon Aviation Ltd
May 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 10 months)
Led marketing and sales operations, drove client acquisition including 12 major accounts in first three months, and supervised reporting and sales team performance.
Senior Executive Officer
Golden Shield Insurance Brokers Ltd
May 2014 - Apr 2015 (11 months)
Consulted on risk management and acted as intermediary for clients, securing 14 corporate accounts in two months and enhancing client benefit packages.
Head, Marketing
Peril Guard Insurance Brokers Ltd
Mar 2012 - Apr 2014 (2 years 1 month)
Built marketing structure and brought in fourteen corporate accounts within three months, increasing clientele and implementing client-favorable insurance packages.
Marketing Officer
Staco Insurance Plc
Feb 2010 - Feb 2012 (2 years)
Promoted insurance products, built broker and direct client networks, and improved awareness of company packages through targeted marketing and reporting.
Leasing Officer
First Call Group
Feb 2007 - Jan 2010 (2 years 11 months)
Advised on risk and financial management, structured leases and performed cash-flow analysis, building 40 individual and corporate accounts within three months.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EUEuclid University
Doctorate in Diplomacy and International Affairs, Diplomacy and International Affairs
2022 -
Doctorate in Diplomacy and International Affairs in progress since 2022.
ULUniversity of Lagos
Master of International Law and Diplomacy, International Law and Diplomacy
Completed a Master of International Law and Diplomacy (M.I.L.D) in 2016 with a thesis on environmental oil and gas and human rights in Nigeria.
UIUniversity of Ibadan
Bachelor of Library, Archival and Information Science, Library, Archival and Information Science
Awarded a Bachelor of Library, Archival and Information Science (B.LIS.) in 2005; thesis assessed publishers' advertising strategies in Ibadan.
Topmost Comprehensive High School
Senior Secondary Certificate, Secondary Education
1999 - 2000
Attended senior secondary education and obtained Senior Secondary Certificate between 1999 and 2000.
Saint John's College, Palm Grove
High School Certificate, Secondary Education
1994 - 1999
Completed secondary education at Saint John's College, Palm Grove from 1994 to 1999.
High Grade Nursery & Primary School, Dopemu
Primary School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
1987 - 1994
Completed primary education and obtained Primary School Leaving Certificate between 1987 and 1994.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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