ESTHER UWE AKAN

Retail Sales Manager

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Oct 2026
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At a glance

About ESTHER UWE AKAN at a glance

ESTHER UWE AKAN (Retail Sales Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. ESTHER brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Complaint Resolution, Cross-selling, Customer Loyalty And Retention and Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management. ESTHER studied Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Business Administration at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

6+
Years experience
12+
Skills
5+
Roles held

About

Meet ESTHER

Results‑driven sales professional with a strong background in retail sales operations, team supervision and customer relationship management. Proven ability to boost revenue through upselling, cross‑selling and tailored product recommendations, exemplified by growing a single purchase from ₦1.2 million to over ₦5 million. Experienced in coordinating corporate gift orders, merchandising, stock monitoring and complaint resolution while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Also skilled in HR support and administrative functions.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • Complaint Resolution
  • Cross-selling
  • Customer Loyalty And Retention
  • Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management
  • Good Communication And Negotiation
  • Merchandising And Stock Monitoring
  • Order & Customer Coordination
  • Sales Operation
  • Sales Reporting
  • Sales Supervision
  • Sales Support
  • Staff Coaching And Support

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Sales Manager

    The Lekki Gift Company

    Supported daily retail sales operations, guided team members, engaged customers to understand needs and recommend products, used upselling and cross‑selling techniques, grew a walk‑in purchase from ₦1.2 million to over ₦5 million, followed up on inquiries, coordinated corporate gift orders (including Adecco), assisted merchandising and stock monitoring, resolved complaints and maintained repeat business

  2. —

    HR Assistant

    PC Recruitment Global

    Supported recruitment and routine HR activities, handled documentation and record keeping, coordinated recruitment communications and processes

  3. —

    Sales Supervisor / Customer Care Representative

    Textile and Fashion Retail

    Assisted customers in selecting textile and fashion products, provided product information, supported sales activities, maintained positive relationships, resolved service concerns and contributed to daily retail operations

  4. —

    Administrative Support

    Julius Berger Nigeria Plc

    Provided administrative and documentation support, assisted with record keeping and office coordination, supported daily administrative activities

  5. —

    Teacher (NYSC)

    Government Secondary School

    Supported classroom teaching, assisted with lesson preparation and classroom activities

Foundations

Education & languages

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Business Administration

Our Saviour Institute of Science & Technology (Polytechnic), Enugu

Business Administration

Quick answers

About ESTHER

What does ESTHER UWE AKAN do?

ESTHER UWE AKAN (Retail Sales Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. ESTHER brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Complaint Resolution, Cross-selling, Customer Loyalty And Retention and Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management. ESTHER studied Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Business Administration at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

Where is ESTHER UWE AKAN based?

ESTHER UWE AKAN is based in Nigeria.

What are ESTHER's top skills?

ESTHER's top skills are Complaint Resolution (Intermediate), Cross-selling (Intermediate), Customer Loyalty And Retention (Intermediate), Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management (Intermediate), Good Communication And Negotiation (Intermediate) and Merchandising And Stock Monitoring (Intermediate).

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