OLALEKAN EZEKIEL OGUNWUSI
Lagos
Summary
Results-driven Business Development and Entrepreneurship Professional with over 10 years of proven success in revenue generation, strategic sales management, customer relationship management, and business expansion. Experienced in driving organizational growth through innovative business strategies, market penetration, and economic value creation. Skilled in leadership, negotiation, entrepreneurship development, and client retention with a consistent record of exceeding business targets and building high-performing teams.
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Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Teacher & Peer Education Trainer (UNICEF HIV/AIDS Program)
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Kaduna State
- Delivered educational and mentorship programs focused on youth development and social awareness.
- Facilitated peer education initiatives and community engagement activities.
Agency Office Business Manager
AXA MANSARD INSURANCE PLC.
Victoria Island, Lagos
01.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented business growth strategies across multiple insurance products and services.
- Managed business operations, administration, and team performance to ensure achievement of organizational targets.
- Facilitated entrepreneurship-driven sales initiatives that increased market expansion and profitability.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised sales associates on business development and customer acquisition strategies.
- Built and sustained strategic partnerships with corporate organizations and business associates.
- Implemented customer retention strategies that improved long-term client relationships and business sustainability.
- Coordinated reporting systems and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for business growth optimization.
- Direct Business Manager
- Spearheaded business development activities for diverse insurance products and financial solutions.
- Recruited and trained sales associates while assigning strategic market territories.
- Improved operational efficiency and sales performance through effective leadership and coaching.
- Managed partnerships, business administration, and customer relationship activities.
Assistant Sales Manager, Retail Solutions
AFRICAN ALLIANCE INSURANCE PLC.
Ilupeju, Lagos
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed sales and marketing strategies aligned with economic trends and organizational objectives.
- Managed and motivated sales teams to achieve monthly and annual business targets.
- Conducted market analysis and forecasting to improve profitability and business expansion.
- Maintained strong customer relationships and delivered high-quality client service.
- Prepared weekly and monthly business performance reports for management review.
- Sales Associate
- Marketed company insurance products and developed innovative customer acquisition strategies.
- Ensured effective customer service delivery and coordinated customer relationship management activities.
- Implemented sales initiatives that consistently exceeded sales targets and KPIs.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Nasarawa State University
01-2022
Certificate - Operations Management
Lawrence Kinlin School of Business and Management, Fanshawe College
Canada01-2021
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Business Administration
Adekunle Ajasin University
01-2014
Higher National Diploma (Hnd) - insurance
Yaba College of Technology
01-2007
Skills
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Economic & Business Analysis
- Revenue Generation & Growth Strategy
- Business Administration & Management
- Market Penetration Strategies
- Portfolio & Relationship Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Negotiation & Communication Skills
- Customer Retention Strategy
- Business Operations Management
Accomplishments
- Successfully generated insurance premium revenue exceeding ₦850 Million.
- Managed and led a team of 20 professionals consistently surpassing annual sales targets of ₦280 Million.
- Led strategic initiatives that generated over ₦9.5 Million within five years.
Interests
Entrepreneurship, Economics, Business Development, Networking, Leadership Development, Community Impact, Music, Movies, and Family
Certification
- Super Selling & Customer Marketing Skills – Ultravantage Sales Academy (2020)
- Social Selling Online Course – Ultravantage Sales Academy (2020)
- Managing Peak Performance in the 21st Century – Universal Anchor Consult (2015)
- Effective Negotiation & High Impact Presentation Skills – Winststitute (2015)
- Self-Leadership – Edge Execution (2015)
- Exceptional Customer Service – Mansard Insurance (2015)
- Operational Risk Management – Mansard Insurance (2014)
- Consultative Selling Skills – Mansard Insurance (2014)
- Certification Course for Insurance Agent – CIIN (2012)
- Direct Sales Managers’ Program – Guaranty Trust Assurance (2011)
Timeline
Agency Office Business Manager
AXA MANSARD INSURANCE PLC.
01.2010 - Current
Assistant Sales Manager, Retail Solutions
AFRICAN ALLIANCE INSURANCE PLC.
01.2008 - 01.2009
School Teacher & Peer Education Trainer (UNICEF HIV/AIDS Program)
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Certificate - Operations Management
Lawrence Kinlin School of Business and Management, Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Business Administration
Adekunle Ajasin University
Higher National Diploma (Hnd) - insurance
Yaba College of Technology
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Nasarawa State University