Blessing Omonigho Ohanele
Summary
Goal-focused professional driven to exceed revenue objectives and drive business growth. Excellent networking and lead development skills. Dedicated to providing innovative, effective business plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Humblet Ghana Limited
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with internal teams for successful execution of projects.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in products and services offered.
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Coordinated with marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
- Drafted proposals for prospects in response to their requests for information.
- Provided training to sales staff on effective communication techniques when dealing with clients.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, partners, and customers.
- Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
- Managed all aspects of client accounts including contract negotiations, project planning, budgeting, invoicing and payment processing.
- Collaborated with marketing team members to design promotional materials.
- Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
- Established new customer accounts using negotiation and sales closing abilities.
- Maintained open and ongoing communication with clients to meet needs and expectations.
- Researched target markets to understand the needs of current and potential customers.
Business Development Executive
DPreston Ghana Limited
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Collaborated with sales team members to identify target markets and develop sales strategies.
- Participated in trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote company's products or services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer base and revenue growth.
- Conducted market research and identified potential business opportunities.
- Established strong relationships with key decision makers within client organizations.
- Built relationships with clients, partners and vendors to facilitate successful partnerships.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes to optimize performance outcomes.
- Maintained a database of contacts from prospective clients for future follow-ups.
- Created presentations on the company's services, products, pricing plans and marketing campaigns.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
Research Assistant
Media foundation for West Africa
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Verified accuracy of data by conducting quality assurance checks on collected materials.
- Created detailed summaries of existing studies for use in further investigations.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Presented findings at professional conferences or seminars as required by faculty supervisors.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Sales Executive
Etransact
05.2009 - 10.2009
- Cultivated relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business.
- Presented product demonstrations at trade shows, conferences, and other events.
- Negotiated contracts with clients on behalf of the company.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Identified new potential markets and developed plans for targeting them.
- Initiated contact with prospects via email campaigns or cold calls to generate leads.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from potential customers about product features or pricing plans.
- Used cold calling and networking to sell products and services.
- Enhanced product knowledge through continuous learning and professional development activities.
- Built and maintained strong, long-lasting customer relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences
University of Ghana
05-2015
High School Diploma -
St. Mary’s Senior High School
06-2007
Skills
- Promotional planning
- Prospecting
- Staff management
- Relationship building and rapport
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Marketing expertise
- Mentoring and coaching
- Lead generation
- Cold calling
- Relationship building and management
- New business development
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Humblet Ghana Limited
08.2017 - Current
Business Development Executive
DPreston Ghana Limited
06.2012 - 03.2013
Research Assistant
Media foundation for West Africa
03.2010 - 08.2010
Sales Executive
Etransact
05.2009 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences
University of Ghana
High School Diploma -
St. Mary’s Senior High School