Gideon Aigbe Akhidue

Business Development Manager

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Oct 2026
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About Gideon Aigbe Akhidue at a glance

Gideon Aigbe Akhidue (Business Development Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Gideon brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Business Development, Business Relationship & Key Account Management, Client Acquisition and Communication And Stakeholder Engagement. Gideon studied Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental & Health Science at University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.

6+
Years experience
31+
Skills
7+
Roles held

About

Meet Gideon

Results-driven sales and operations professional with over 10 years of progressive experience across business development, sales leadership, client relationship management, revenue growth, commercial operations, and customer service in Nigeria. Experienced in identifying business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, managing client relationships, preparing performance reports, and driving revenue-focused initiatives. Brings strong transferable commercial and relationship-management capabilities suited to business development and sales roles within the oil & gas sector, including B2B client engagement, account development, service delivery, negotiation support, and market opportunity development.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • Business Development
  • Business Relationship & Key Account Management
  • Client Acquisition
  • Communication And Stakeholder Engagement
  • Customer Retention & Customer Experience Optimization
  • Financial Oversight
  • Market Development
  • Ms Office Suites I.E. Ms Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Performance Tracking
  • Proposal & Business Communication
  • Sales & Revenue Growth Strategies
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Team Leadership & Sales Coordination

Foundational

  • Account Management
  • B2B Sales
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Commercial Reporting
  • Cordination
  • Customer Experience
  • Farm Budgeting
  • Lead Generation
  • Leadership & Team Support
  • Operational Excellence
  • Process Improvement Mindset
  • Proposal Writing
  • Retention
  • Revenue Growth
  • Sales & Negotiation
  • Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
  • Strategic Sales

Career

Experience

  1. —

    General Manager

    Nordic Hotel

    Oversaw front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and food services; recruited, trained, scheduled and supervised staff; managed operating budgets, set room rates, tracked revenue targets and controlled inventory costs; handled guest relations and ensured compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations.

  2. —

    Head of Sales

    Zeus Paradise Hotel

    Led sales operations and revenue‑growth strategies; managed client relationships and pursued strategic partnerships; identified business opportunities and supported client acquisition and retention; prepared budgets, occupancy targets and performance reports; collaborated with cross‑functional teams to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.

  3. —

    General Manager

    KAM Apartment/Taverns

    Directed commercial and operational activities across front office, customer service, housekeeping and facility management; implemented systems that improved efficiency and customer experience; managed budgets and optimized operating costs; built and maintained customer relationships and handled complaints; coordinated teams to meet organizational objectives.

  4. —

    General Manager

    Eden By Wingist

    Coordinated service delivery across multiple departments; improved workflow and strengthened customer service processes; supervised employee performance and ensured policy compliance.

  5. —

    General Manager

    El‑Caaz Hotel

    Managed hotel operations, guest services and administrative functions; maintained budgets and monitored departmental performance; enhanced customer satisfaction through complaint resolution and service improvements.

  6. —

    General Manager

    Remsal Hotels Limited

    Led hotel operations, supervised staff and departments; handled budgeting, financial reporting and operational planning; cultivated strong customer relationships and upheld service standards.

  7. —

    Customer Care Representative

    MTN Communication

    Handled customer enquiries and resolved service issues; collected feedback to support service improvement; escalated unresolved issues to relevant departments.

Foundations

Education & languages

University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental & Health Science

Quick answers

About Gideon

What does Gideon Aigbe Akhidue do?

Gideon Aigbe Akhidue (Business Development Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Gideon brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Business Development, Business Relationship & Key Account Management, Client Acquisition and Communication And Stakeholder Engagement. Gideon studied Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental & Health Science at University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.

Where is Gideon Aigbe Akhidue based?

Gideon Aigbe Akhidue is based in Nigeria.

What are Gideon's top skills?

Gideon's top skills are Business Development (Intermediate), Business Relationship & Key Account Management (Intermediate), Client Acquisition (Intermediate), Communication And Stakeholder Engagement (Intermediate), Customer Retention & Customer Experience Optimization (Intermediate) and Financial Oversight (Intermediate).

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