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John Afolayan

@johnafolayan

Customer Support Specialist turning complex SaaS issues into loyal, retained customers.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine SaaS support with proactive onboarding, objection handling, and account follow-up—using tools like CRM and ticketing—to de-escalate issues fast, grow retention, and improve conversion through clear communication.

I’m a Customer Support Specialist with 5+ years of experience across SaaS technical support, sales, and travel account management. I’m comfortable handling both inbound support and outbound relationship building, so I can support multiple team needs while keeping customer trust at the center.

In my most recent role, I managed a portfolio of 150 accounts and attended to 1,500+ customers, achieving a 30% conversion rate through consistent follow-up, objection handling, and tailored communication. I onboarded customers onto the Dreampass membership platform, walking them through the process clearly and ensuring they understood the value before the call ended.

At Peniel Interbiz PLC, I upsold and cross-sold products to existing customers, contributing to a 20% increase in company revenue through needs-based recommendations. I also received customer orders via inbound calls and supervised fulfilment from packaging through delivery, while keeping customers informed at every stage.

Earlier, at Wema Bank PLC as a Technical Customer Support Representative (SaaS), I onboarded 1,500+ customers during the launch of a new banking product and resolved 500+ software issues with step-by-step guidance. I de-escalated tense situations with empathy, escalated complex issues with clear documentation, and made sure customers always knew what was happening next.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Remote Independent Travel Manager

Dreamport (Asaptickets)

Jul 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 9 months)

Managed a portfolio of 150 accounts, supporting 1,500+ customers and achieving a 30% conversion rate through follow-up, objection handling, and tailored communication. Onboarded customers to the Dreampass membership platform and handled feedback in real time to support retention.

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Sales Executive and Customer Service

Peniel Interbiz PLC

Feb 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Upsold and cross-sold to existing customers, contributing to a 20% increase in company revenue through needs-based recommendations. Took inbound customer orders and supervised fulfillment from packaging through delivery while ensuring accurate customer data documentation and data protection compliance.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ibadan logoUI

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Arts, English

2015 - 2019

Earned a B.A. in English from the University of Ibadan, studying from 2015 to 2019.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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