Tayo Israel Fagbohun

Dynamic Sales Professional
Vancouver, CA.

Work

Douglas College
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Student, Professional Sales

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Summary

Undertook a year-long intensive Professional Sales program, focusing on advanced sales methodologies and strategic business development.

Highlights

Completed a comprehensive curriculum in Personal Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, and Professional Sales.

Developed strategic thinking and practical sales skills through an immersive classroom environment.

Gained invaluable insights into the dynamic sales field, enhancing readiness for high-performance roles.

Keeper
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Sales Development Rep

USA, Remote, US

Summary

Drove pipeline growth and exceeded sales targets as a Sales Development Representative, leveraging advanced prospecting tools and strategic outreach.

Highlights

Exceeded sales targets, recognized as a Top SDR for Q3 2022, Q4 2023, and Q1, achieving top performer status within 2 months of ramp-up.

Generated an average of 20 booked meetings per month by effectively qualifying 100+ potential customers daily using ZoomInfo and Apollo.io.

Optimized sales efficiency by implementing Salesloft and Outreach.io, streamlining workflows and enhancing prospecting capabilities.

Achieved significant engagement through daily outreach, drafting 50+ personalized emails and executing 100+ cold calls.

Secured 4 meetings within the second week of the role, demonstrating rapid impact and strong early performance.

Volley
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Outbound Sales Manager

Canada, Remote, Canada

Summary

Managed and optimized outbound sales campaigns for Volley clients, leading a team of BDRs and driving significant client acquisition.

Highlights

Led and mentored a team of 4 Sales Development Representatives, contributing to their professional development and promotion within 3 months.

Designed and executed targeted outbound sales campaigns, significantly contributing to client acquisition for Volley clients.

Streamlined outbound processes to enhance efficiency and achieve client-specific sales objectives.

Volley
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Senior BDR

Canada, Remote, Canada

Summary

Promoted to Senior BDR, providing mentorship to a team of 4 BDRs while maintaining high individual performance.

Highlights

Achieved Top SDR status for 6 consecutive months, consistently exceeding individual performance targets.

Mentored and supported 4 BDRs, contributing to their professional development and subsequent promotion.

Maintained consistent booking of 20 meetings per month, demonstrating sustained high-level performance and pipeline contribution.

Volley
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BDR

Canada, Remote, Canada

Summary

Drove significant pipeline growth and client acquisition as a BDR, consistently exceeding targets and achieving rapid promotion.

Highlights

Achieved rapid promotion twice within one year (to Senior BDR), recognized for outstanding performance in pipeline generation.

Converted cold prospects into 100 booked meetings and 30 closed deals within 4 months, significantly impacting client acquisition.

Optimized email outreach cadences, achieving a 10% positive response rate and enhancing engagement.

Consistently booked 20+ meetings per month by crafting targeted sales messages and executing 100+ daily cold calls.

Leveraged Apollo.io and LinkedIn Sales Navigator for effective account sourcing and outbound campaign management.

Lytehouse
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Sales Associate

Singapore, Remote, Singapore

Summary

Drove market expansion and client acquisition as a Sales Associate, developing Go-To-Market strategies and securing new business opportunities.

Highlights

Developed and executed Go-To-Market strategies for Singapore and South Africa, identifying new business opportunities and potential clients.

Conducted comprehensive market research to identify key client segments, informing targeted sales approaches.

Secured new business by preparing and delivering compelling sales proposals, presentations, and contracts to security agencies.

Presented Lytehouse solutions virtually to clients, effectively demonstrating product benefits and value propositions.

Homety Consult
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Consultant (Biz Dev & Strategy)

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Summary

Provided strategic consulting services in business development, strategy, and recruitment, enhancing client performance and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Developed customized business development and strategic plans, directly improving client business performance.

Enhanced client hiring practices by providing expert guidance on recruitment processes.

Collaborated with diverse clients to identify and implement tailored productivity solutions, optimizing operations.

Amsterdam University
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Transformation Designer

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Summary

Designed and facilitated organizational transformation programs, driving strategic change and improving operational processes.

Highlights

Designed and facilitated impactful transformation programs, directly supporting the university's strategic goals.

Collaborated cross-functionally with various departments to identify challenges and develop effective solutions.

Conducted comprehensive research to evaluate and refine processes, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.

Implemented key initiatives that resulted in positive organizational changes and enhanced operational efficiency.

Funema
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Business Associate

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to business growth and product development as a Business Associate, focusing on client acquisition and user experience enhancements.

Highlights

Secured 4 Series A businesses as clients for the Funema CRM tool, driving significant user base expansion.

Launched 3 new product features based on direct client feedback, enhancing overall user experience and satisfaction.

Generated 7 leads and converted 4 into paying clients by actively participating in industry conferences.

Village Capital
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Business Associate

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed product portfolios and developed client acquisition strategies for startup companies, enhancing overall performance.

Highlights

Managed 4 distinct products as a Product Manager for portfolio companies, overseeing their lifecycle and strategic direction.

Developed and implemented client acquisition strategies that measurably improved portfolio performance.

Collaborated with a documentarian to effectively showcase startup portfolios, enhancing their visibility and appeal.

Placements.ng
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Business Associate

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Drove internship placements and platform growth, enhancing client satisfaction and generating revenue.

Highlights

Successfully placed 200 graduates in internships through Placements.ng, facilitating career development.

Resolved the platform's 'chicken and egg' problem, generating $4,000 in revenue within 3 months.

Provided dedicated customer care to 15 paying employers, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and retention.

Wutiko
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Business Associate

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Drove significant platform user growth and engagement by developing compelling content strategies.

Highlights

Increased Wutiko platform sign-ups tenfold from 20 to 200 monthly, achieving 134 active users within 2 months.

Developed and executed engaging content strategies that successfully attracted new companies to the platform.

Seedstars Africa
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Business Associate

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Provided strategic support to startups in EMEA, driving market insights, user conversion, and community engagement.

Highlights

Gathered critical market insights for startups across EMEA, informing strategic decisions.

Converted 134 SMBs to adopt Wutiko HR Software, significantly expanding the user base.

Organized and facilitated meetups focused on customer retention and marketing strategies for 20 startups.

Andela
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Recruitment Associate

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Drove recruitment and marketing initiatives, significantly increasing program applications and promoting Andela's value proposition.

Highlights

Increased Andela fellowship applicants from 2,000 to 5,000 within 4 months through targeted outreach.

Orchestrated a compelling documentary promoting the Andela experience across social media platforms.

Led lead generation efforts targeting US enterprises, effectively communicating the unique value proposition of Andela developers.

Pitched the Andela Fellowship Program to 3,000 undergraduates, successfully encouraging participation.

Education

Douglas College
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Diploma

Professional Sales

Skills

Sales & Business Development

B2B SaaS Sales, Sales Prospecting, Outbound Sales Management, Customer Needs Analysis, Cold Calling, Personalized Messaging, Objection Handling, Business Development.

Sales Strategy & Operations

Sales Strategy Development, Sales Reporting, Market Research, Go-To-Market Strategy.

Sales Software Proficiency

ZoomInfo, Apollo.io, Salesloft, Salesforce, Nooks, Outreach.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator.