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Gideon Fred Arku

Accra,AA

Summary

Dynamic Business Development Executive with a proven track record at Daddy Ash Limited, excelling in sales and marketing. Expert in customer relationship management and team leadership, I have consistently driven growth by forging strong client partnerships and implementing strategic sales plans, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Executive

Daddy Ash Limited
12.2024 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through market research and networking.
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
  • Negotiated contracts with key stakeholders, resulting in favorable terms for the company and long-term partnerships.
  • Created compelling proposals that demonstrated the unique value of our products/services while addressing client needs and expectations.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction, introducing comprehensive feedback system to better address client needs.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.

Sales Team Leader

Transmed Ghana Limited
06.2019 - 05.2024
  • Built strong team by recruiting and developing top sales talent.
  • Set ambitious sales goals and motivated strong performance to keep team growing effectively.
  • Consistently recognized as a top-performing Sales Team Leader, contributing to the overall success of the company.
  • Expanded company customer base and cemented market presence by implementing strategic sales plans.
  • Managed a high-performing sales team, consistently achieving and surpassing set targets.
  • Boosted sales performance by implementing effective team training and coaching strategies.
  • Conducted quarterly reviews of each team member''s progress towards achieving established goals, providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Forecasted sales to management and collaborated to build effective sales team.

Sales Executive - Key Accounts

Far East Merchantile
06.2011 - 04.2019
  • Proactively identified potential risks and challenges within accounts, implementing mitigation strategies to prevent loss of business.
  • Increased sales by building strong relationships with key accounts and understanding their unique needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with key accounts to discuss progress towards goals, address concerns, troubleshoot issues, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
  • Delivered compelling presentations during client meetings, effectively communicating the value proposition of our products and services.
  • Utilized extensive product knowledge to upsell additional services, expanding the company''s footprint within existing client accounts.
  • Managed a portfolio of strategic accounts, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets and performance metrics.
  • Generated a high volume of repeat business through exceptional account management and customer service skills.
  • Developed comprehensive sales strategies for each key account, resulting in increased revenue growth and market share.

Regional Sales Manager

Dannex Limited
12.2002 - 05.2011

Driving sales growth within a specific geographic region.


Developing and implementing regional sales plans, setting sales objectives and suggesting new sales techniques.


Managing, coaching and motivating a sales team including hiring, training and performance evaluations.


Ensuring sales targets are met, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed


Conducting sales reports, analyzing data and providing insights to inform strategic decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Suffield University
United States Of America
02-2007

C I M - UK Level 1 - Marketing

University College of Management Studies
Kumasi, Ghana
03-2001

High School Diploma -

T. I. Ahmadiyya Secondary School
Kumasi, Ghana
07-1998

Skills

  • Sales and marketing
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Customer relationship management
  • Business development and planning

Timeline

Business Development Executive

Daddy Ash Limited
12.2024 - Current

Sales Team Leader

Transmed Ghana Limited
06.2019 - 05.2024

Sales Executive - Key Accounts

Far East Merchantile
06.2011 - 04.2019

Regional Sales Manager

Dannex Limited
12.2002 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Suffield University

C I M - UK Level 1 - Marketing

University College of Management Studies

High School Diploma -

T. I. Ahmadiyya Secondary School
Gideon Fred Arku