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Chekwube Leonard Uzoigwe

Chekwube Leonard Uzoigwe

Bochum

Summary

Skilled Business Development leader offering six years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Golden Heart Foundation
10.2017 - 07.2023

Working as a Business Consultant with Golden Heart Foundation was a very exciting time, I thought outside the box which enabled us develop new business models and strategies on how to meet up with our company goals. Below is the summary of my roles


  • Analysis and evaluation of the clients’ requirements and business goals
  • Performs comprehensive data analysis to uncover operational inefficiencies, weaknesses, complications, and problems
  • Formulates, recommends, and executes business strategies in line with company goals
  • Presents findings, conclusions, and recommendations to peers and clients
  • Assists with the implementation of recommended changes
  • Monitors implementation of strategies and engages with clients for feedback
  • Successfully pitch an optimization strategy to new clients
  • Work with marketing and business analytics to design a business plan
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques

Sales and Marketing Representative

MTN Telecomunication B2B Subsidiary
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Creating marketing campaigns on social media platforms.
  • Preparing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Conducting extensive research on competitors' products and services.
  • Creating and overseeing marketing campaigns.
  • Maintaining a healthy relationship with the clients.
  • Working in collaboration with the Media department.
  • Answering client’s questions in a professional manner.
  • Participating in exhibitions and conferences organized by the company.
  • Creating awareness of the products and services offered by the company.
  • Ensuring the company meets the sales targets.
  • Handling complaints of the clients and negotiating the deals with the clients.
  • Taking feedbacks from the clients.
  • Writing monthly reports on the performance of the campaigns
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.

USAID HC3 NIGERIA PROJECT, HOPKINS, COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMSatHC
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • In 2016, HC3 conducted an assessment on the use of family planning in Bauchi and Sokoto and found several promising approaches: Careful efforts tended to focus on the gap between the children than on the limitation of birth; Improvements to the service delivery; and a strong focus on demand-side activities to promoting the use of family planning at community, family and individual level
  • Collected and organized data for administration of programs
  • Served as a strong advocate for patients by striving to increase disease awareness and resource programs
  • Modified programs and suggestions for clients as needed.

Education

Master of Science - Strategy & Organisation Management

Private Universität Witten/Herdecke
Witten Germany
07.2023

No Degree - Strategy Management (Certificate Course)

Copenhagen Business School
Denmark
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Nigeria Nsukka
Nigeria
09.2016

High School Diploma -

West African Examinations Council, University of Nigeria Community SecondarySchool
Nigeria
06.2000

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem
  • Solving
  • Effective Time Management
  • Leadership Skills
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Fast Learner
  • Microsoft Office
  • Leadership
  • Business Development Strategies
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Innovative Problem Solving
  • Project Management Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Relationship Development
  • Promotional Planning
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Client Consultations
  • Sales Presentations
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Sales Leadership
  • Cost Management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Salesforce Management
  • Customer Service

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Golden Heart Foundation
10.2017 - 07.2023

Sales and Marketing Representative

MTN Telecomunication B2B Subsidiary
12.2016 - 11.2017

USAID HC3 NIGERIA PROJECT, HOPKINS, COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMSatHC
01.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Strategy & Organisation Management

Private Universität Witten/Herdecke

No Degree - Strategy Management (Certificate Course)

Copenhagen Business School

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Nigeria Nsukka

High School Diploma -

West African Examinations Council, University of Nigeria Community SecondarySchool
Chekwube Leonard Uzoigwe