PERSONAL PROFILE

Results-oriented
Business Development
Manager

And Sales Solutions Expert, with a proven ability to identify growth opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and drive revenue through consultative selling and client-focused solutions.

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About Me

Adept at navigating complex sales cycles

Developing go-to-market strategies, and aligning offerings with customer needs to maximize value. Skilled in lead generation, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and closing high-impact deals across diverse industries. Strong communicator with a talent for translating business challenges into actionable strategies, ensuring sustained client success and long-term growth.

Awards

African Icon of Our Generation Award

NAUS Award of Excellence

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Skills And Tools

Strategic Sales Development

B2B lead generation, opportunity qualification, sales pipeline management, and consultative selling.

Partnership & Relationship Management

Building and nurturing strategic alliances, stakeholder engagement, and account growth.

Market Research & Analysis

Industry trend monitoring, competitive benchmarking, customer segmentation, and opportunity mapping

Proposal & Deal Structuring

Writing compelling proposals, RFP responses, pricing strategy, and contract negotiation.

CRM Tools

Proficient in HubSpot, Salesforce, and Zoho CRM for lead tracking, automation, and customer lifecycle management.lling.

Sales Enablement Platforms

LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Mailchimp, Canva for prospecting, outreach, and campaign design.

Data Reporting & Visualization

Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query), Power BI for business dashboards and insights.

Project & Task Management

Trello, Asana, and Notion for workflow optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

Communication & Collaboration Tools

Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack, and Google Workspace.

Event & Campaign Management

Experience in planning, promoting, and executing industry events and B2B activations.

Soft Skills

Communication

Ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Analytical Thinking

Strong reasoning skills, capable of evaluating and interpreting large datasets.

Problem Solving

Identifying data inconsistencies and implementing solutions to achieve reliable outputs.

Collaboration

Cultivating and sustaining effective working relationships with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Self-starter

With a strong drive, always ready to take up leadership roles.

Persuasive and goal-driven team player

With the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently with excellent networking, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.

Positive work attitude

With excellent project management skills

Introducing G-SMaRF™

Global SaaS Monetization Readiness Framework

G-SMaRF™ is the first framework that combines product-led-growth metrics, enterprise-sales economics, and country-specific compliance data in one scoring model, giving leaders a single, numerical “green light” for each target market

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G-SMaRF™

The Solution: G-SMaRF™

G-SMaRF™ packages the revenue-acceleration methods Cornelius used to lift ARR by 65–75 % in under a year into a three-stage, eight-week assessment that any SaaS organization can run.

SEE – Readiness Scan (Week 1-2)

Quick data pull + 30-question survey → Generates a Market-Fit Score (0-100) across five pillars: Product, Pricing, Payments, Partnerships, and Compliance.

SIZE – Gap & Gain Analysis (Week 3-5)

Cross-functional workshops turn the raw score into a Heat Map of critical gaps, each tagged with revenue upside, risk level, and effort.

SEIZE – 90-Day Action Roadmap (Week 6-8)

Cornelius’s playbooks convert the heat map into a phased plan—Foundation, Scale, Optimize—complete with owners, budgets, KPIs, and ready-to-use templates (local pricing matrix, partner MSA, compliance checklist, etc.).

Why this framework matters

American SaaS companies still generate most of their income at home even though emerging and frontier markets are projected to supply more than half of all new SaaS annual-recurring-revenue (ARR) by 2030. Cornelius has lived this tension on three continents and has seen the same three obstacles appear again and again

Media Mentions

Latest From The Web

Appearances on prominent news and media spaces.

The Guardian

The Art of Selling

Winning big-ticket enterprise clients in a competitive market.

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radarr.africa

How to

Stand Out and Sell Cloud and DevOps Training in a Crowded Market

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ThisDayLive

The Future of

B2B Sales in Tech

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Education

National Open University of Nigeria

Bsc. Accounting

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Education

Professional Certifications

Institute of Chartered Account (In view)

Introduction to Digital Marketing and Sales by Aleph

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing by Google.

Education

Professional Memberships

Institute of Management Consultants - IMC/ICMCI

Institute of Productivity and Business Management – IPBIM

Education

Work Experience

Co-Founder/Business Development Lead Scalvix Media Agency (February 2025 - Present)

  • Co-founded and scaled a full-service media agency, leading business development efforts that secured key clients across tech, retail, and lifestyle sectors.
  • Designed and implemented client acquisition strategies, resulting in consistent revenue growth and long-term retainer contracts.
  • Oversaw proposal development, client pitches, and contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, and budgets.
  • Collaborated with creative and digital teams to deliver integrated marketing campaigns that met client objectives and improved brand visibility.
  • Built and nurtured strategic partnerships with vendors, influencers, and platforms, enhancing service offerings and expanding the agency’s reach.

Sales Admin Manager/ Business Development Manager iCUBEFARM. Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. (May 2024 – Present)

  • Oversaw sales operations, implementing structured workflows that improved efficiency and revenue by 75%.
  • Directed initiatives to optimize team productivity and align sales efforts with strategic goals.
  • Spearheaded sales strategies and partnership agreements, contributing to a 65% growth in client acquisition.
  • Expanded iCUBEFARM’s presence into Nigeria through strategic alliances with government and major oil and gas entities.
  • Proposed and executed high-value partnerships, such as collaborations with C Level entities enhancing brand visibility and revenue.

Business Development Manager at Cloudboosta Technology Solutions, Coventry, UK (August 2023 – April 2024)

  • Spearheaded strategic partnerships with organizations globally to secure internship and job placement opportunities for Cloud and DevOps trainees, enhancing Cloudboosta’s talent pipeline.
  • Led market research and positioning initiatives to identify growth opportunities in tech education, driving enrollment through targeted outreach campaigns on LinkedIn and other digital platforms.
  • Negotiated and executed partnership agreements with companies and institutions for outsourcing trained professionals, ensuring talent visibility and industry integration.
  • Developed compelling proposals, partnership documents, and sales strategies tailored to enterprise clients, resulting in improved lead conversion and business growth.
  • Represented Cloudboosta at high-level industry events and networking sessions across the UK and Africa, boosting brand visibility and expanding strategic alliances.

Technical Sales Lead at Stallion Technologies (AdvanceQT), Temple Hills, Maryland, USA (March 2022 – March 2024)

  • Drove end-to-end B2B sales processes for IT solutions and enterprise software, from lead generation to deal closure, across U.S. and international markets.
  • Delivered technical product demonstrations and consultative sales presentations tailored to client needs, contributing to a significant increase in product adoption.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to customize solutions and proposals, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards.
  • Managed CRM systems to track sales activities, maintain client relationships, and optimize the sales pipeline for improved forecasting and performance.
  • Supported marketing initiatives through campaign input, customer insights, and targeted outreach, resulting in enhanced brand visibility and lead conversion.

Media Buyer Lead, Yannis Marketing Lagos Nigeria (January 2019 – February 2022)

  • Marketed services through social media platforms and advertising services
  • Developed new advertising and sponsorship opportunities to generate revenue
  • Formulated marketing and advertising strategies for continuous business growth.
  • Prepared proposals outlining requirements, potential solutions and required resources, timelines and costs to achieve objectives

Testimonies

Words from clients and partners

Cornelius has been instrumental in driving strategic partnerships and expanding our footprint across Africa. His dedication, innovation, and leadership have significantly advanced iCUBEFARM’s mission. Working with him has been a transformative experience for our team and stakeholders alike.
Yolanda AusumFounder iCUBEFARM
Cornelius played a key role in driving revenue growth for Poblysh through his sharp business acumen and proactive approach. His ability to identify opportunities and convert them into results was outstanding. He made a real financial impact on our bottom line.
Paul OttoDirector, Poblysh
Working with Cornelius has been an absolute pleasure. Their dedication to driving growth and creating meaningful opportunities for our talents is truly remarkable. Cornelius consistently brings innovation, heart, and strategic focus to every project at Cloudboosta.
Gbemisola Ojo Founder Cloudboosta Technology

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