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Lillian Sams

@lilliansams

Business development and relationship management professional with 10+ years’ experience driving growth, building client relationships, and delivering

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a fast-paced, target-driven role where I can own the full sales cycle, grow strategic client relationships, convert pipeline into revenue, and contribute to business growth.

I've built revenue and client relationships across real estate, banking, insurance, technology, and financial services, owning sales from discovery and negotiation through closing and onboarding.

At Opalite Nig. Ltd, I designed an incentive performance plan that increased sales by 90%, negotiated contracts worth over ₦50 million, expanded high-profit accounts, and opened new sales territories.

I've led sales teams and client acquisition strategy at Property Dey Nig. Ltd and Majesty Residences and Facilities, using pipeline discipline, market insight, digital campaigns, and cross-functional execution to grow qualified opportunities.

My work with HNI, corporate, and individual clients at Chanelle Microfinance Bank, Prudential Zenith Life Insurance, Oxford International Group, and First Bank Life Insurance is grounded in consultative discovery, tailored solutions, and long-term retention.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Financial Consultant (Part-Time)

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance

Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Advise individual and corporate clients through consultative discovery, matching solutions precisely to needs. Partner cross-functionally to deliver client-focused outcomes and strengthen retention.

CB

Head of Private Banking & Business Development

Chanelle Microfinance Bank

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)

Ran full-cycle business development with high-net-worth individual clients, delivering tailored financial and wealth management solutions through consultative, needs-based selling. Strengthened client retention and lifetime value through structured relationship-management initiatives.

OL

Regional Business Manager

Opalite Nig. Ltd

Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 (8 months)

Owned inbound and outbound pipeline via referrals, cold calling, and email campaigns, converting leads into closed revenue through a structured CRM process. Designed and rolled out an incentive performance plan that drove a 90% increase in sales and negotiated contracts generating over ₦50 million in revenue.

OG

Senior Investment Marketing Manager

Oxford International Group

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)

Managed a multi-account client portfolio end-to-end, driving lead conversion and revenue growth. Led investment marketing and client engagement strategy while ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

FI

Financial Consultant & Advisor

First Bank Life Insurance

Nov 2015 - Jun 2020 (4 years 7 months)

Managed high-value client portfolios end-to-end through consultative, trust-based selling. Built long-term client relationships that sustained repeat business and referrals over a 5-year tenure.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Port Harcourt logoUH

University of Port Harcourt

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2008 - 2013

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, completed in 2013.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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