Gabriel Okegbenro

Business Development Manager

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Sept 2026
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At a glance

About Gabriel Okegbenro at a glance

Gabriel Okegbenro (Business Development Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Gabriel brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Analytics, Business & Project Management, Business Development and Client Relationship Management. Gabriel studied B.Sc. Computer Science at Lagos State University.

6+
Years experience
21+
Skills
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Roles held

About

Meet Gabriel

Results‑driven business development and customer success professional with over a decade of experience across financial services, fintech, oil & gas, and retail. Skilled in sales strategy, customer retention, FX transactions, and leveraging data analytics to drive growth. Strong technical background with hands‑on experience in Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, Microsoft Office, and various CRM tools.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • Analytics
  • Business & Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • CRM Tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk)
  • css
  • Customer Success
  • Financial Analysis
  • GitHub
  • Helpdesk & Support Services
  • html
  • HubSpot
  • javascript
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Retail Sales
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Slack
  • Strategic Planning
  • Zendesk

Foundational

  • CRM Tools
  • Retention

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Counselor / Financial Transactions Lead

    Children Counseling

    ['Activated 40+ financial transactions with accuracy and compliance.', 'Achieved 80‑90% of monthly company target, driving revenue in a competitive market.', 'Strengthened client relationships through proactive communication and personalized investment guidance.', 'Onboarded 200+ new clients and maintained 70 active clients via consistent engagement.', 'Resolved customer queries, technical issues, and complaints.', 'Monitored CSAT, NPS, retention, churn, response and resolution times to improve experience.']

  2. —

    Business Development Manager

    First Royal Oil and Gas Ltd

    ['Developed and implemented business performance tools to drive strategic growth.', 'Conducted economic, commercial, and financial reviews to uncover opportunities.', 'Provided research and analytical support on federal and state energy policies.', 'Partnered with managers to negotiate and execute business agreements.']

  3. —

    Assistant Operations Manager

    United Bank for Africa PLC

    ['Managed daily cash transactions and customer payments.', 'Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly transaction reports.', 'Trained and guided new customer‑facing employees.']

  4. —

    Customer Support Supervisor

    United Bank for Africa PLC

    ['Resolved over 1,000 customer complaints monthly, improving satisfaction ratings.', 'Developed and maintained CRM database.', 'Created customer appreciation and retention programs.', 'Led client visits and vendor management activities.']

  5. —

    Customer Success / Account Manager

    Aetos Capital Group (FX Trading Company)

    ['Managed key accounts and ensured successful onboarding of clients.', 'Leveraged Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zendesk to track and improve client health.', 'Coordinated cross‑functional teams to resolve technical and financial issues.']

  6. —

    Relationship Officer / Business Development Officer

    United Bank for Africa PLC

    ['Identified and converted potential customers, achieving a 30% conversion rate.', 'Managed existing clients, attaining 90% satisfaction and 30% sales growth.', 'Grew accounts by 45% through innovative solutions and services.', 'Developed pitches and presentations that secured 50% of targeted business.']

  7. —

    Warehouse Assistant / Store Keeper

    Seven Up Bottling Company PLC

    ['Operated clamp trucks for loading/unloading inventory.', 'Performed inventory counts using radio‑frequency equipment.', 'Ensured warehouse safety and inventory accuracy.']

Foundations

Education & languages

Lagos State University

B.Sc. Computer Science

International Business Management Institute

Mini MBA

Quick answers

About Gabriel

What does Gabriel Okegbenro do?

Gabriel Okegbenro (Business Development Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Gabriel brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Analytics, Business & Project Management, Business Development and Client Relationship Management. Gabriel studied B.Sc. Computer Science at Lagos State University.

Where is Gabriel Okegbenro based?

Gabriel Okegbenro is based in Nigeria.

What are Gabriel's top skills?

Gabriel's top skills are Analytics (Intermediate), Business & Project Management (Intermediate), Business Development (Intermediate), Client Relationship Management (Intermediate), CRM Tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk) (Intermediate) and css (Intermediate).

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