I seek a customer-focused sales leadership role where I can grow territories, coach teams, scale merchant adoption in the fintech payments-POS space, Asset management, Fmcg environment and other sales solutions, to drive measurable revenue and market share.
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Thaddeus Opara
@thaddeusopara
Results-driven Regional Sales Manager focused on growth, relationships, and execution.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I an accomplished sales, marketing and business development leader with extensive experience managing retail, distributor and key-account channels across Nigeria. I have a track record of growing territories and partner businesses, coaching large field teams, and delivering measurable visibility, depletion and transaction-volume results for consumer and fintech platforms.
Throughout my career I built relationships with thousands of merchants, resolved complex partner issues to unlock growth, and earned awards for top territory performance. I lead cross-functional efforts with product and marketing to onboard merchants, improve adoption of POS, payments and value-added services, and consistently hit regional objectives through hands-on coaching and market execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TL
Current
Regional Sales Manager
Traction Apps Ltd
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Manage State Managers and over 40 direct sales reps and agents across South-South and South-East to deliver regional sales, transaction volume, and merchant onboarding, improving merchant adoption of POS, savings and loan products.
TL
Area Sales Manager
Traction Apps Ltd
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Managed cluster sales coordinators, DSRs and independent agents in Port Harcourt to grow merchant base and transaction volumes via POS and bank transfer products, driving area sales objectives and customer retention.
CHCoached sales executives on route-to-market standards and outlet activation, improved depletion volumes and distribution scores, and supported promotional execution leading to top-performing retailers and distributor recognition.
UPFunds Transfer Officer
Union Bank Plc
Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 (10 months)
Reconciled failed payments and processed NEFT/RTGS transactions and clearing statements, ensuring accurate posting and timely resolution of transaction discrepancies which led to a promotion within one year.
DP
Cash Service Supervisor
Diamond Bank Plc
May 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 7 months)
Supervised cash operations, trained staff on cash procedures, oversaw bulk cash processing and transaction postings, and resolved account discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
DP
Bank Teller Representative
Diamond Bank Plc
Jan 2009 - Apr 2010 (1 year 3 months)
Provided teller services including deposits, withdrawals and transfers, handled Western Union and local transactions, and resolved customer issues to ensure service quality and regulatory documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FN
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Higher National Diploma, Banking & Finance
Higher National Diploma in Banking & Finance completed in 2008.
IUImo State University
Bachelor of Arts, English & Literature
Bachelor of Arts in English & Literature completed in 2005.
AO
Army Day Secondary School, Obinze
W.A.S.S.C.E, Secondary Education
Secondary school completion with WASSCE certificate obtained in 2000.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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