Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References Available
Volunteer Experience
Languages
Timeline
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Aderonke Florence Bankole

St Johns,FL

Summary

I am enthusiastic, customer-focused, flexible,respectful,responsible, committed, emphatic,friendly, trustworthy, innovative, highly-motivated and outstanding team player results-driven Store Manager who Oversaw day-to-day operations of the business with 27+ years of experience in retail management and procurement seeking an opportunity to contribute my leadership skills, operational expertise, and commitment to customer satisfaction in a dynamic work environment.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Strategist / Sales Manager

Longrich Bioscience
01.2012 - 01.2023

•Built and maintained healthy long-term customer relationships , handled customer concerns and ensured appropriate resolutions •Supervised day-to-day operations and performance of a sales team of 10+ associates by building enthusiasm, listening to feedback, and implementing solutions to meet and achieve sales goals

•Crafted business development strategies and increased the company revenue and brand value by an impressive percentage in a year

•Effectively monitored costs and competition and appropriately adjusted selling prices based on demand and supply

•Examined sales methodologies and procedures, identified areas for improvement and implemented them.

•Orchestrated and implemented sales plans to expand customer base to three different states and increase customer retention.

•Motivated the associates by cultivating energetic work personalities and encouraged my team to close more sales deals

•Improved company visibility and productivity by assisting in hiring store associates and offering extensive training for new sales associates and the existing ones when needed

•Ensured superior client service by offering 98% polite customer service daily

•Kept an active watch over the accounts by stepping in to collaborate where required.

•Oversaw products merchandising, and provides feedback and recommendations to my leader

Store Manager

Amazing Grace Ventures
01.1998 - 01.2012
  • Oversaw daily store operations, including inventory management, staff scheduling, and customer service
  • Accomplished a productivity level and work quality that met and exceeded expectations of a set performance indicators and was awarded a performance commendation by the Managing Director
  • Implemented efficient inventory management practices
  • Collaborated on sourcing for highly quality but cost friendly goods from companies and importers in Nigeria and neighboring countries: Ghana, Togo and Cotonue for procurement of goods and services at a relatively competitive price for good profits margins
  • Orchestrated, facilitated and directed a marketing campaign to extend the customer base to 3 different states of NYSC orientation camps
  • Adhered to Quality Management policies, processes, and procedures
  • Implemented effective merchandising strategies, resulting in increase in sales
  • Carried out regular staff training sessions to enhance product knowledge and improve customer engagement
  • Monitored and analyzed sales performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions
  • Carried out performance evaluations, and provided constructive feedback.

Classroom Teacher

N.U.D primary school
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Impacted the students with a better understanding of their social and societal responsibility
  • Contributed to improvement of students’ performance in their academic assessments, intra and inter-school quiz competitions.

Education

Masters In Public Administration - Social Sciences

Heim Weldios University of Management and Technology
Cotonou
01.2022

B.Sc. Public Administration - Social Sciences

Heim Weldios University of Management and Technology
Cotonou
09.2017

Guidance and Counseling/ Integrated Social Studies -National certificate In Education - Counseling

Osun state college of education Ila-Orangun
Ila Orangun
09.1992

Skills

  • Problem solving and Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Top-notch Customer service
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Merchandising and Negotiation
  • Store Management
  • Multitask
  • Public Relations
  • Strategic planning and Execution

References Available

True

Volunteer Experience

  • D Possibilitarian Foundations Board, 2012-01-01, present
  • Redeemers Apostolic Mission, 1994-01-01, present

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Strategist / Sales Manager

Longrich Bioscience
01.2012 - 01.2023

Store Manager

Amazing Grace Ventures
01.1998 - 01.2012

Classroom Teacher

N.U.D primary school
01.1992 - 01.1998

Masters In Public Administration - Social Sciences

Heim Weldios University of Management and Technology

B.Sc. Public Administration - Social Sciences

Heim Weldios University of Management and Technology

Guidance and Counseling/ Integrated Social Studies -National certificate In Education - Counseling

Osun state college of education Ila-Orangun
Aderonke Florence Bankole