AHMED BADEJO
Euless
Summary
Result-oriented, strategic-thinking leader with over 15 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, vendor relations, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AREA MANAGER II
Amazon.com
09.2022 - Current
- Conduct regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Manage, support, mentor, and motivate over 30 direct reports.
- Execute shift volume plans in the safest manner while driving productivity in the most cost-effective way.
- Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives.
Integrated Solutions Consultant
AT&T Mobility
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed detailed research of customer business structures to accurately tailor product to unique needs of each.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Cultivated a strong network within the industry to facilitate partnerships that enhanced integrated solution offerings or generated new leads for potential business opportunities.
- Mentored junior consultants on best practices in managing client relationships, problem-solving techniques, and industry-specific knowledge.
Scrum Master
Nitex & Associates
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Consistently worked to identify project risks, initiate risk mitigation and implement risk reduction action plans.
- Led daily scrum stand-ups and Agile development sprint planning meetings for multiple, concurrent projects.
- Worked with project owners and end users to prioritize feature development and enhancements based on critical paths and business needs.
- Trained and mentored team members on best and most effective ways to use Scrum processes to improve efficiency and reduce production times.
- Evaluated projects for issues, alleviating problems and distractions to meeting team goals.
Key Accounts Executive
Nigerian Breweries Plc ( Heineken OpCo)
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Optimized sales performance by identifying opportunities within existing key accounts and upselling accordingly.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Facilitated strategic meetings with key stakeholders to understand customer needs and develop action plans.
- Secured new business opportunities by leveraging strong relationships within existing customer base and utilizing a consultative selling approach.
- Analyzed sales to manage life cycle of product, inventory models and selling rates.
Retail Sales Executive
Nigerian Breweries Plc ( Heineken OpCo)
06.2008 - 12.2015
- Managed inventory effectively to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria12.2005
Skills
- Operations Management
- Business Planning
- Sales Presentations
- Market intelligence
- Customer Portfolio Management
- Agile best practices
- Lean Methodology
Certification
Certified Professional Sales Leader (NASP)
Project Management Professional (PMI)
Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
Certified SAFe 5 Agilist (Scaled Agile Inc)
Certified Kanban Expert (International Scrum Institute)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified (Management & Strategy Institute)
Timeline
AREA MANAGER II
Amazon.com
09.2022 - Current
Integrated Solutions Consultant
AT&T Mobility
12.2021 - 05.2022
Scrum Master
Nitex & Associates
01.2019 - 09.2021
Key Accounts Executive
Nigerian Breweries Plc ( Heineken OpCo)
01.2016 - 09.2018
Retail Sales Executive
Nigerian Breweries Plc ( Heineken OpCo)
06.2008 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Olabisi Onabanjo University