Ijeoma Onuoha
VP, Sales and Partnerships at aktivate⚡️ - Influencer marketing platform for African businesses/agencies- Claim this Profile
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Jessica Rich
Ijeoma joined my team at 54gene as the first Director of Sales and Customer Service. She successfully built two high performing teams. Ijeoma is resourceful, intelligent, a fast learner and most importantly a fantastic leader. She is able accomplish a lot with few resources and motivate teams even in difficult situations. Ijeoma will "role up her sleeves" and get the job done with skill and grace. I give Ijeoma my highest recommendation.
LinkedIn User
Ijeoma is a very intelligent VAS professional, we have worked as partners and rivals in the African mobile space. As rivals, i feel threatened by her intelligence and as partners, we have achieved together.
Jessica Rich
Ijeoma joined my team at 54gene as the first Director of Sales and Customer Service. She successfully built two high performing teams. Ijeoma is resourceful, intelligent, a fast learner and most importantly a fantastic leader. She is able accomplish a lot with few resources and motivate teams even in difficult situations. Ijeoma will "role up her sleeves" and get the job done with skill and grace. I give Ijeoma my highest recommendation.
LinkedIn User
Ijeoma is a very intelligent VAS professional, we have worked as partners and rivals in the African mobile space. As rivals, i feel threatened by her intelligence and as partners, we have achieved together.
Jessica Rich
Ijeoma joined my team at 54gene as the first Director of Sales and Customer Service. She successfully built two high performing teams. Ijeoma is resourceful, intelligent, a fast learner and most importantly a fantastic leader. She is able accomplish a lot with few resources and motivate teams even in difficult situations. Ijeoma will "role up her sleeves" and get the job done with skill and grace. I give Ijeoma my highest recommendation.
LinkedIn User
Ijeoma is a very intelligent VAS professional, we have worked as partners and rivals in the African mobile space. As rivals, i feel threatened by her intelligence and as partners, we have achieved together.
Jessica Rich
Ijeoma joined my team at 54gene as the first Director of Sales and Customer Service. She successfully built two high performing teams. Ijeoma is resourceful, intelligent, a fast learner and most importantly a fantastic leader. She is able accomplish a lot with few resources and motivate teams even in difficult situations. Ijeoma will "role up her sleeves" and get the job done with skill and grace. I give Ijeoma my highest recommendation.
LinkedIn User
Ijeoma is a very intelligent VAS professional, we have worked as partners and rivals in the African mobile space. As rivals, i feel threatened by her intelligence and as partners, we have achieved together.
Credentials
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Oxford Executive Leadership Programme
University of OxfordDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning
CourseraApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate In Professional Marketing
Chartered Institute of MarketingApr, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
UdemyJul, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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VP, Sales and Partnerships
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Strategy Consultant
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Oct 2022 - Present
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54gene
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Nigeria
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President of Sales, Pan-Africa
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Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
Responsible for leading sales efforts and customer acquisition in partnership with line businesses across Africa.
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Director for Sales and Customer Support
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Jun 2020 - Oct 2021
●Directs cross-functional initiatives to capitalize on business and market possibilities across marketing, innovation, commercial, and customer service functions.●Leads the company's efforts to increase customer acquisition and retention by establishing and maintaining strong connections with strategic partners and clients.●Builds sales team and leads them to generate revenue by developing and executing sales strategies to generate leads, expand the customer base and accelerate revenue growth. Show less
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Senior Manager, Ecosystem Partnerships
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
●Oversaw 54gene's product and solution collaborations, sales success, and revenue growth in the African market through multiple sales channels (B2B and B2C).●Coordinated the operations process, as well as the planning, control, performance, and deployment of mobile laboratories in two Nigerian states.
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General Manager
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Mar 2018 - Oct 2018
● Was recruited to oversee the operational setup. Recruited and trained the team, launched the Cliqmi online platform, provided value-added solutions to clients. ● Was recruited to oversee the operational setup. Recruited and trained the team, launched the Cliqmi online platform, provided value-added solutions to clients.
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One Africa Media
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant- Telecommunications Value-Added Services
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
● Served as a Consultant for One Africa Group, an online platform with a social component for marketing and advertising. Registered the firm, negotiated contracts, and led the license and regulation procedure with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). ● Served as a Consultant for One Africa Group, an online platform with a social component for marketing and advertising. Registered the firm, negotiated contracts, and led the license and regulation procedure with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
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Expansion Manager (Cameroun)
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
●Developed entry strategies, launched Betazoo Limited in Cameroon and South Africa, registered the companies locally, set up initial operations and negotiated contracts.●Coordinated the rollout of products and initiatives, hired and trained the Local Account Managers and managed the relationship between the Betazoo Technical Team and the Operators’ Technical Teams.●Was responsible for planning and implementing promotion and marketing initiatives; gave recommendations to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits, securing a 3-year long-term account with MTN Cameroon. Show less
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Expansion Manager (South Africa)
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
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KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2016
●Explored new markets and partnerships, ensured a smooth onboarding process and effectively established the Betazoo services on their platforms.●Launched several mobile subscription services distributed across different network operators in Nigeria (MTN, Etisalat and Airtel). ●Drove sales and managed business relationships and maintained the business relationships between Betazoo and Content Partners.
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AIESEC in Port Harcourt
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Nigeria
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice president, Projects
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
●Led a team of 30 in planning and implementing various projects around Entrepreneurship, IT Education, Awareness on HIV/AIDS, and Breast/Cervical Cancer. ●Led a team of 30 in planning and implementing various projects around Entrepreneurship, IT Education, Awareness on HIV/AIDS, and Breast/Cervical Cancer.
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Education
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Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Executive Leadership Programme -
Harvard Business School
Certificate in Enterpreneurship Essentials, Complete -
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Diploma, Marketing -
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Biomedical Technology/Technician