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Halimat Sadiat Zakari

Retail Manager

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Oct 2026
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About Halimat Sadiat Zakari at a glance

Halimat Sadiat Zakari (Retail Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Halimat brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Gifting Solutions and Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management. Halimat studied Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Engineering Technology at Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria.

6+
Years experience
23+
Skills
4+
Roles held

About

Meet Halimat

Energetic and resourceful sales professional with a solid track record in retail leadership, business development, and brand management. Hands‑on experience driving sales performance, identifying market opportunities and building strong customer relationships. Skilled in sales forecasting, contract negotiation, market research and team supervision, consistently contributing to revenue growth and customer retention. Passionate about delivering value, exceeding targets and representing brands with excellence.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • Business Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Corporate Gifting Solutions
  • Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory Control
  • Luxury Retail
  • Market Research
  • Merchandising
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Performance Reporting & Data Analysis
  • Returns Management
  • Sales & Revenue Growth Strategies
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Talent Management & Leadership Development

Foundational

  • - Student Development
  • Business Performance Reporting
  • KPI Analysis
  • Leadership & Team Support
  • Or Inventory Management
  • Retail Sales
  • Revenue Growth
  • stock control

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Retail Manager

    Cerise Noire Gifting and Lifestyle

    Managed daily operations of a luxury gifting and lifestyle store, built relationships with corporate and premium clients, oversaw visual merchandising, inventory control and order fulfilment, increased sales through upselling and excellent service, supervised and trained staff, coordinated corporate gifting projects and seasonal campaigns, analysed sales reports to inform pricing and promotions, ensured compliance with health & safety and SOPs, handled recruitment, training and performance development, and oversaw cash management and financial reporting.

  2. —

    Business Development

    Fazsion Design And Styles Limited

    Identified and pursued new business opportunities, partnerships and revenue streams; developed and implemented brand strategies to enhance visibility and loyalty; conducted market research and competitor analysis; managed multi‑channel marketing campaigns; created marketing content; tracked KPIs such as conversion rates and ROI; collaborated with sales, logistics and operations to ensure consistent brand experience; built and maintained client and vendor relationships.

  3. —

    Business Development

    Opay Digital Service Limited / Proten International

    Developed pipelines of prospective clients through cold calling, networking and referrals; presented and sold products/services, consistently exceeding monthly targets; nurtured long‑term client relationships; performed market research and competitor analysis; delivered tailored sales presentations; negotiated contracts, pricing and terms; maintained CRM data for accurate forecasting; aligned sales strategies with marketing and product launches.

  4. —

    High School Educator (NYSC)

    Nargata College

    Planned, prepared and delivered engaging lessons aligned with national curriculum; created lesson plans across subjects; assessed and reported student progress; utilized digital tools and interactive methods to boost engagement; maintained a positive classroom environment; collaborated with colleagues, parents and administrators on individualized learning plans; participated in professional development activities.

Foundations

Education & languages

Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Engineering Technology

Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

National Diploma (ND) in Computer Engineering Technology

Community Olua Comprehensive High School, Ondo State, Nigeria

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Quick answers

About Halimat

What does Halimat Sadiat Zakari do?

Halimat Sadiat Zakari (Retail Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Halimat brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Gifting Solutions and Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management. Halimat studied Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Engineering Technology at Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Where is Halimat Sadiat Zakari based?

Halimat Sadiat Zakari is based in Nigeria.

What are Halimat's top skills?

Halimat's top skills are Business Development (Intermediate), Contract Negotiation (Intermediate), Corporate Gifting Solutions (Intermediate), Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management (Intermediate), Forecasting (Intermediate) and Inventory Control (Intermediate).

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