olaitan Odebola
@olaitanodebola
Experienced relationship manager and sales leader driving business development and growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Relationship Manager and Sales Leader with extensive experience in banking, consumer finance, and digital marketing. I have consistently delivered deposit mobilization, customer acquisition, loan origination, and strategic partnerships while managing teams and pipelines to meet ambitious targets.
Throughout my career I have led sales and customer service functions, improved marketing reach through digital channels, and maintained strict compliance in lending operations. I bring a business-savvy approach, strong client relationships, and a track record of increasing customer bases and hitting production goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Investment Banking Senior Relationship Manager
Sovereign Finance Company Limited
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Lead deposit mobilisation and relationship management, acquiring new retail and corporate depositors and managing accounts to improve retention and compliance. Drive business development, evaluate applicants' financials for lending recommendations, and report sales goals to C-level stakeholders.
Head of Sales and Customer Service
Puredge Limited
Mar 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve sales targets, managed sales pipeline and partnerships, and maintained strong customer relationships to drive loan product sales and retention. Reported progress to executives and coordinated cross-functional issue resolution.
Led partnership sourcing and team-driven client acquisition for point-of-sale and employee lending, meeting loan production targets and resolving partner issues to increase distribution. Managed pipeline generation, customer service, and market analysis to grow product awareness.
Relationship Manager
Credpal Financial Services
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)
Managed and expanded key customer relationships through upselling and cross-selling, met loan product targets, evaluated applicants' financial status for lending decisions, and ensured compliance with lending regulations.
Relationship Manager
Page International Financial Services Limited
Jun 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Evaluated creditworthiness and processed loan applications, interviewed applicants, set repayment plans and counseled clients on lending policies while developing referral networks and cross-selling to meet quotas.
Digital Marketing Supervisor
BuildersHub
Jun 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year)
Planned and executed digital marketing campaigns that increased student registrations from ~15 to ~50 and grew combined social followership; managed content, analytics, lead generation, and customer interactions across channels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Accountancy / Professional Accounting
2024 -
Enrolled in professional studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria beginning in 2024.
Digital Marketing (certificate)
Certificate in Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
2017 - 2017
Completed a professional certificate program covering Google Ads, search engine marketing and social media marketing.
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Bachelor of Agriculture, Agricultural Economics & Farm Management
2016 -
Completed coursework in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management leading to a Bachelor degree in 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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