Michael Sosanya
@michaelsosanya
Results-oriented sales manager driving revenue growth and high-performing teams.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented sales leader with over six years of experience building and managing high-performing sales teams across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, industrial equipment, and financial services.
I develop and execute strategic sales plans that have driven measurable growth — including a documented 25% increase in sales revenue — and I build strong, long-term relationships with key accounts and suppliers.
I design and deliver sales training programs, improve team performance through coaching, and use CRM systems and market analysis to inform data-driven strategies and successful market entries.
I bring cross-cultural communication skills, fluency in Russian and English, and a customer-focused, collaborative approach that consistently delivers targets and inspires teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assisted customers in purchasing auto parts, closed sales with international contacts, and developed a sales training program that improved team communication and expanded the customer base.
Developed and maintained key client relationships using a consultative approach and conducted market research and analysis to inform sales strategies and identify growth opportunities.
Sales Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Developed and executed strategic sales plans that increased revenue by 25%, built and managed a 10-person sales team, and established strong key account relationships to generate new business.
Head Recovery Manager
GE
Feb 2021 - Dec 2021 (10 months)
Led recovery operations with a focus on team buy-in, professionalism, and solutions-focused problem solving while managing client portfolios and reporting using MS Office tools.
Allocated resources and implemented security policies, prepared technical reports for executives, and connected organizational requirements with security goals while managing security personnel.
Managed a high-performing sales team for CRM and marketing products, exceeded quarterly targets consistently, and improved team performance through enhanced training programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Sales Management
Completed studies in sales management and earned a Sales Management credential and Certified Sales Professional (CSP) designation in 2023.
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Management, Marketing
Completed studies in management and marketing with coursework undertaken in 2021.
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graduated with studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2018.
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