I am a dynamic professional with over 7 years of experience blending business development, project management, and sales expertise. I specialize in turning strategies into measurable results by driving revenue growth, leading high-performing teams, and expanding market reach. I am passionate about empowering diverse groups, including youths, women, and entrepreneurs, through nationwide government-backed training programs. Throughout my career, I have consistently exceeded targets, enhanced customer relationships, and implemented effective digital marketing strategies. With a hands-on approach to leadership and innovation, I continuously seek growth opportunities and build strong strategic partnerships to deliver significant business impact.

Samson C. John

I am a dynamic professional with over 7 years of experience blending business development, project management, and sales expertise. I specialize in turning strategies into measurable results by driving revenue growth, leading high-performing teams, and expanding market reach. I am passionate about empowering diverse groups, including youths, women, and entrepreneurs, through nationwide government-backed training programs. Throughout my career, I have consistently exceeded targets, enhanced customer relationships, and implemented effective digital marketing strategies. With a hands-on approach to leadership and innovation, I continuously seek growth opportunities and build strong strategic partnerships to deliver significant business impact.

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I am a dynamic professional with over 7 years of experience blending business development, project management, and sales expertise. I specialize in turning strategies into measurable results by driving revenue growth, leading high-performing teams, and expanding market reach. I am passionate about empowering diverse groups, including youths, women, and entrepreneurs, through nationwide government-backed training programs.

Throughout my career, I have consistently exceeded targets, enhanced customer relationships, and implemented effective digital marketing strategies. With a hands-on approach to leadership and innovation, I continuously seek growth opportunities and build strong strategic partnerships to deliver significant business impact.

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Experience Level

Expert

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Work Experience

Business Development Manager / Sales Executive at Traction Learning Solutions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Secured multimillion-naira deals through persuasive proposals and effective stakeholder engagement. Led a high-performing marketing and sales team achieving 80% of sales targets, surpassing previous records, driving significant business growth and market expansion. Managed state-level projects boosting company revenue by 79% and enhancing customer retention by 85% through CRM strategies. Identified growth opportunities, expanded market reach, and improved client relationships, resulting in an 85% increase in team performance.
Business Development Manager / Sales Executive at Market Equity Inc. Forex Brokerage Firm
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Conducted in-depth research to identify new opportunities for lead generation and business expansion. Created development plans and forecasted sales targets and growth projections. Identified market opportunities through meetings and networking while building positive client relationships. Collaborated with sales teams for customer service, pitching ideas, and closing sales deals. Implemented customer retention methods during poor trading periods. Increased sales by over 90% using User Generated Content (UGC). Saved marketing budget by 50% through effective strategies and cost-efficient options.
Digital Marketing & Customer Success at Bonus Technology
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Worked closely with product development teams to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and campaigns. Organized contacts and ran innovative marketing campaigns that boosted awareness, engagement, and sales, helping the company break even. Crafted strategies managing hot, warm, and cold customers delivering value to current and prospective customers.
Marketing Consultant at FTX
March 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Collaborated with a team of five to increase brand awareness by targeting 1000 university students and successfully securing 250 participants for a crypto tour event. Applied social media marketing, blogs, SEO, and traditional marketing to achieve event goals.
Social Media Manager / Customer Service Representative at Blueafric Media
January 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Led campaigns and projects across social media channels, producing engaging content, analyzing usage data, and building client relationships. Managed day-to-day operations of various social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube using scheduling tools such as Sprinklr, Hootsuite, Buffer, Asana, and Later. Created original multimedia content and leveraged metrics to understand customers better.
Field Sales Representative at AIICO Insurance Plc.
January 1, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Designed and implemented effective marketing strategies to sell new insurance contracts and adjust existing ones. Contacted potential clients through networking, cold calling, and referrals to create rapport. Assessed client risk profiles to offer suitable protection plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Marketing at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Business and Leadership Training
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Chartered Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Business and Leadership Training (Advanced)
January 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

Experience Level

Expert

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