Rufai Ahmed Tijani

Sales Director

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Oct 2026
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At a glance

About Rufai Ahmed Tijani at a glance

Rufai Ahmed Tijani (Sales Director) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Rufai brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in B2B Sales, Business Development, Campaign Development and Corporate Sales. Rufai studied B.Sc. Science Education at Benue State University, Makurdi.

6+
Years experience
36+
Skills
5+
Roles held

About

Meet Rufai

Results-driven Sales, Marketing and Business Development professional with over 10 years of progressive experience across real estate, renewable energy, sales management, store operations and logistics. Proven ability to develop and execute revenue-growth strategies, lead sales teams, build strategic partnerships, acquire and retain clients, manage territories, and drive market expansion. Experienced in real estate sales, solar and energy-storage solutions, B2B sales, influencer marketing, territory management, client relationship management and team leadership. Strong commercial and operational background with hands‑on experience in sales planning, market development, inventory management, supply‑chain coordination and performance monitoring. Skilled at identifying new market opportunities and converting business relationships into sustainable revenue.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • B2B Sales
  • Business Development
  • Campaign Development
  • Corporate Sales
  • Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management
  • digital marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Lead Generation And Customer Acquisition
  • Market Research & Competitive Analysis
  • Negotiation & Closing
  • Or Inventory Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Performance Management Support
  • Real Estate Marketing
  • Revenue Target Achievement
  • Solar Energy Solutions
  • Strategic Planning
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Team Leadership & Sales Coordination
  • Territory Management

Foundational

  • Brand Awareness
  • Business Performance Reporting
  • Client Acquisition
  • Coaching
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Deal Closing
  • KPI & SLA Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Market Research
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Or Sales/Distribution.
  • Procurement Support
  • Sales & Negotiation
  • Sales Reporting
  • Self-Leadership
  • Team Mentoring

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Head of Sales & Marketing

    Righteous and Rich Realty Company (RRRC)

    Led sales and marketing function, developed strategies to increase property sales, set targets, recruited and mentored sales staff, built partnerships with investors and corporate clients, monitored market trends, supported presentations and negotiations, and provided performance reports and revenue insights.

  2. —

    Sales Manager

    Cense Power Technology Solutions

    Managed sales and marketing for solar and energy‑storage solutions across Abuja and northern markets, executed campaigns, led influencer partnerships, expanded channel partners, identified market opportunities, coordinated promotional content, analyzed campaign performance, and supported customer acquisition and negotiations.

  3. —

    Store & Logistics Manager

    Leadership Newspaper

    Oversaw store operations, inventory control, procurement support, warehousing and logistics, supervised warehouse organization, coordinated vendors, optimized delivery routes, monitored stock levels, mitigated supply‑chain disruptions, and prepared operational reports.

  4. —

    Territory Sales Manager

    MTN / Lumos Mobile Electricity

    Developed territory sales strategies for solar‑energy solutions in Eastern Nigeria, managed field sales teams, recruited representatives, built customer and agent relationships, resolved complaints, conducted market intelligence, and helped achieve monthly sales targets.

  5. —

    Sales Representative

    Miraflash Pharmaceutical Company

    Marketed pharmaceutical products, built customer accounts, generated leads, supported marketing campaigns, participated in industry events, and maintained relationships to drive repeat business.

Foundations

Education & languages

Benue State University, Makurdi

B.Sc. Science Education

Benue State University

Pre-Vocational & Technical Education (Pre-VTE)

Quick answers

About Rufai

What does Rufai Ahmed Tijani do?

Rufai Ahmed Tijani (Sales Director) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Rufai brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in B2B Sales, Business Development, Campaign Development and Corporate Sales. Rufai studied B.Sc. Science Education at Benue State University, Makurdi.

Where is Rufai Ahmed Tijani based?

Rufai Ahmed Tijani is based in Nigeria.

What are Rufai's top skills?

Rufai's top skills are B2B Sales (Intermediate), Business Development (Intermediate), Campaign Development (Intermediate), Corporate Sales (Intermediate), Customer Relationship Management And Partnership Relationship Management (Intermediate) and digital marketing (Intermediate).

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