Vanessa Nwolisa
@vanessanwolisa
Results-oriented sales and business development leader driving SaaS customer growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented sales and business development professional with a strong background in client acquisition, revenue growth, and team leadership. I have hands-on experience onboarding customers, leveraging CRM tools, and closing memberships for digital and SaaS platforms.
Throughout my career I have trained and mentored 20+ leaders, signed 200+ users to products, and improved operational efficiency across teams. My background includes roles in sales, consulting, audit, and general management, supported by an MBA in Business Management.
I bring consultative selling, CRM proficiency (HubSpot, Apollo.io), and a data-driven approach to prioritization and execution, and I am passionate about helping clients achieve measurable results through innovative SaaS solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive
Jifu
Sep 2025 - Present (1 month)
Building and managing a network of customers and partners on Jifu’s travel and income platform, onboarding partners, and leveraging digital tools to prospect and close memberships while meeting monthly revenue targets.
Influencer 600
IQonic Life
Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)
Prospected and onboarded customers and business partners to the IQonic Life platform, delivered product presentations, supported team training, and consistently met monthly sales targets to drive growth.
Champion Consultant
NVisionU
Sep 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Trained and mentored 20+ leaders, signed 200+ users for the mobile app, led high-performing teams, and executed growth and operational improvement plans to boost efficiency and customer experience.
Audit Associate
Opone Johnson & Co
Sep 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Assisted audit engagements and due diligence, performed financial data tests across sales, receivables, payroll and other areas, prepared financial statements and management reports, and flagged control improvements.
General Manager
Double Design
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Led and motivated a branch team to achieve company goals, implemented policies and internal controls to improve operational efficiency, and developed marketing strategies that increased branch sales.
Audit/Tax Intern
Opone Johnson & Co
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted financial audits and tax return preparation support, assessed internal controls, identified financial risks, and prepared financial statements and reports for clients.
Personal Assistant
Office of the Special Adviser
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Managed schedules, coordinated meetings, prepared and disseminated memos and reports, controlled visitor access, and coordinated daily agendas for the Special Adviser on treasury matters during NYSC service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Master of Business Administration, Business Management
Completed an MBA in Business Management with coursework focused on business strategy, leadership, and management practices.
Afe Babalola University
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Grade: Second Class Upper
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with Second Class Upper honors, covering macroeconomics, microeconomics, and quantitative analysis.
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Software and tools used professionally
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