
Lillian Sams
@lilliansams
Business development and relationship management professional with 10+ years’ experience driving growth, building client relationships, and delivering
What I'm looking for
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
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.
General Manager
Majesty Residences and Facilities
Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (5 months)
Owned end-to-end client acquisition and relationship management for a luxury real estate brand, ensuring smooth onboarding and premium service delivery. Built and executed go-to-market and sales strategies, including digital campaigns, to drive qualified pipeline.
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.
Sales Manager
Property Dey Nig. Ltd
May 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Led a sales team against monthly quota, owning pipeline discipline from lead intake through close. Analyzed market trends to sharpen sales positioning and improve close rates, and negotiated deals to drive repeat business.
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.
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.
Relationship Manager
Kingspark International Remittance Services
Jul 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Built digital acquisition strategy (SEO, social media) to drive qualified inbound leads. Implemented pricing and branding strategy that improved customer acquisition and retention, and streamlined marketing spend to reduce costs.
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
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, completed in 2013.
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