Michael Nnakwe
@michaelnnakwe
Dynamic B2B sales leader with expertise in SaaS and partnerships.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic B2B sales leader with over 5 years of experience in the EdTech, Data (DaaS), Outsourcing, and Research industries. My career has been marked by a consistent track record of exceeding sales targets and closing significant deals, including a successful partnership with Spotify worth $10,000. I possess in-depth expertise in SaaS solutions, business development, and strategy, which has enabled me to cultivate strong, lasting client relationships.
Throughout my career, I have achieved notable milestones, such as closing 120 new UK/US customers in just three months at TopSet, marking the fastest deal closure rate in the company's history. My leadership at UnbugQA led to the development of the company’s first SaaS product, Crowd, and contributed to over 80% of the company's revenue during that period. I am passionate about leveraging my exceptional communication skills and strategic thinking to drive business growth and foster partnerships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Manager
All Talentz
Dec 2024 - Present (7 months)
Led business development activities, focusing on expanding into new industries such as tech, finance, and health. Established and nurtured partnerships with startup founder communities and industry stakeholders, including initiating and closing a partnership with A2 Media.
Enterprise Sales Specialist
Stears Inc
Nov 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 2 months)
Successfully closed deals with Credlanche worth $5,000 and Sycamore worth $4,000. Developed successful strategies that resulted in high-value sales and collaborated with product teams to create market-specific solutions.
Sales Associate
TopSet
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 (8 months)
Successfully reached a company milestone by securing 120 new UK/US customers within three months, setting a record for the quickest deal closure rate. Played a key part in driving the company's sales increase, contributing to over 25% growth in sales during Q2 2023.
Sales & Client Management Executive
Survey54
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)
Accomplished 2 enterprise sales in less than 5 months, including finalizing a $10,000 deal with Spotify. Implemented new sales tools that automated prospecting, cold emailing, and follow-ups, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
Growth Manager
CROWD
Apr 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Successfully expanded the product's user base from 0 to 500 within the first two months of the beta launch. Organized and hosted a design hackathon that generated a notable 200% increase in active product users and formed partnerships with influential tech figures.
Business Development and Partnership Manager
UnbugQA
Sep 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Led cross-functional teams to develop the Company's MVP (Talent Outsourcing) and carried out qualitative market research for new products. Formed two significant international partnerships with DEEL and PROLIFIC, reinforcing the company's global strategy.
Sales Manager
Encodeup Tech Hub
Apr 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Led a team of five sales professionals to introduce the company's first product to over 20 schools in southeast Nigeria. Incorporated customer feedback to develop innovative sales strategies, resolve objections, and increase sales by an impressive 70%.
Education
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University
BA English Language and Literature, English Language and Literature
Studied English Language and Literature at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Gained a comprehensive understanding of literary analysis, critical thinking, and effective communication.
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