Valerian Ositia is seeking a position that allows him to advance professionally and help an organization achieve its goals. He has over 10 years of experience in sales management roles, most recently as an Area Sales Manager for Hayat Kimya Nigeria Ltd. He holds a BSc in Parasitology and Entomology as well as a professional diploma in Safety and Security Management. Valerian is skilled in communication, leadership, and computer applications. He has published research on malaria prevalence and vectors.
1. AGBATA VALERIAN OSITA
Block A, Flat 3, Enibe's Estate, Farm Road.
Off Chief G.U Ake New Airport Road Eliozu, Port Harcourt
08064915895, 09094990354
Val.agbata@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To attain higher level of professionalism and self-development and to accomplish organization's
corporate goals through hard work and diligence.
PERSONAL BIODATA
Date of Birth 23rd
July 1985
Sex Male
Marital Status Single
Nationality Nigerian
State of Origin Anambra
Home Town Umudioka, Dunukofia, L.G.A
Religion Christianity
PERSONAL SKILLS
Good communication skills.
Creative ability, Result-oriented and timely delivery of job expectations.
Self-motivated, good leadership and interpersonal skill.
Productive on job expectations under minimal or no supervision.
Computer proficiency, excellent with Microsoft applications.
Proficiency in Defensive driving with a valid Driver's License.
EDUCATION
June 2013 Professional Diploma in Safety and Security Management
Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt
July 2009 Bachelors of Science Degree: Second Class (Upper Division)
Parasitology & Entomology (Biological Sciences)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State.
June 2002 National Examination Council (NECO): 9 Credits
St. Charles Special Science School, Onitsha.
July 1996 First School Leaving certificate (FSLC): Distinction
Central Primary School, Umudioka.
2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
HAYAT KIMYA NIGERIA LTD:
81 ADENIYI JONES STREET, IKEJA LAGOS.
Current Position: Area Sales Manager (Cross Rivers & Akwa-Ibom States) February 2016-Till
date
Functions:
• Manage the key distributor directly to consistently raise order and ensure sufficient funds are
provided for the shipment.
• Ensure KD’s deploy proper tools and capacity required for the business operation.
• Maintaining and increasing sales of your Hayat Kimya's products with focus on Molfix baby diaper
• Reaching the targets and goals set for your area.
• Establishing, maintaining and expanding your customer base.
• Servicing the needs of your existing customers wholesalers, retailers, modern trade etc.
• Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market.
• Setting sales targets for individual reps and your team as a whole.
• Allocating routes and coverage areas to sales representatives.
• Developing sales strategies and setting targets.
• Monitoring my team's performance and motivating them to reach targets.
• Compiling and analysing sales figures.
• Managing some major customer accounts for effective sales maximization.
• Collecting customer feedback and market research.
• Reporting to Regional Sales Manager.
• Keeping up to date with products and competitors.
HAYAT KIMYA NIGERIA LTD:
81 ADENIYI JONES STREET, IKEJA LAGOS.
Current Position: Field Sales Manager (Cross Rivers, Benue & Enugu States) May 2015-
January 2016
Functions:
• Appointing and managing Key distributors in areas of coverage.
• Driving distribution of Molfix baby diaper in the covered areas through the Wholesale channel, DTR
channel, Sub-D channel and Modern retail.
• Manage all sales process and report to line manager on competitive activities within the markets
covered.
• Responsible for obtaining profitable results from sales team by developing the team through
motivation, counselling, skills development and product knowledge development.
• Responsible for managing the sales team, developing a business plan covering sales, revenue, and
expense controls, meeting agreed targets, and promoting the organization’s presence the territory.
Paxson Nigeria Company Ltd:
110 Asikpo Close, off Old Odukpani road, Calabar.
Position Held: Field Sales Manager (Cross Rivers State) March 2013- April 2015
• Coordinates the involvement of location team sales force, customers, and management resources, so
that team performance objectives and customers’ expectations are met.
• Proactively supervises sales activities and effort among subordinates, ensuring that quality
distribution and sales fundamentals deployed meets company expectations.
3. • Identifies deficiencies in skills among sales team, and work to improve individuals’ capabilities through
engagement, development, and training.
• Directs and supports the consistent implementation of company initiatives as well as personal
initiatives to grow the business.
• Positively impacts the performance of individual sales team members by implementing and managing
field support tools.
• Establishes productive relationship with location team based on frequent communication,
collaboration, and the effective allocation of marketing investment in the marketplace managed.
Paxson Nigeria Company Ltd:
10 Modern Market Road, Makurdi.
Sub-Distributor Manager (Benue State) November 2011- March 2013
Functions:
Grow Sub-D Purchases and Sales Out to Index 135% versus year ago.
Drive the deployment of best in-class Sub-D operations as aligned during Sub D college/JBP in Sub
Distributor location Benue state.
Use Retail Audit data to drive Sub-D Capacity recommendation and deployment, Flawless SFA
deployment in Sub-Ds within time line.
Develop a Standard Open market and van operation. Track and share sales update weekly with
FSM/ASM/SM
Track Sub-D sales by channel via book keeping by sub d account & warehouse department
Lead recruitment of all Sub-D new personnel and the on-boarding and training of old personnel.
Drive at least 2 initiative that motivate Sub-D reps and build Sub-D business.
Paxson Nigeria Company Ltd
Plot 220 Ekpeli drive, Trans-Amadi Ind. Layout, Port Harcourt.
Position Held: Sales Supervisor (April 2011-November 2011)
Functions:
Develop and deploy business building initiatives to grow monthly business.
Drive all initiatives to achieve monthly target.
Grow the percentage contribution of Direct - To- Retailer (DTR) channel to +40% by end of fiscal year.
Drive 100% sales representatives’ mastery use of Sales Force Automated device.
Manage monthly open market expenses and ensure strict supervision on expenses done in the open
market.
Conduct daily/weekly/monthly sales review with the sales representatives on every Saturdays.
Conduct training for the sales team on ways to drive the business forward as well as to take up higher
responsibilities.
Holy Family Secondary School, Takum, Taraba State:
National Youth Service Corps
March 2010 - February 2011
Position Held: Classroom Teacher
Functions:
• NYSC Primary assignment at Holy Family Secondary School, Takum.
• Taught Computer Science and Introductory Technology for JSS1-3.
4. • Participated actively in the Community Development Service (National Drug Law Enforcement
Agency).
• Organised mass enlightenment and awareness campaigns on the "Adverse Effects of Drug Abuse in
the Society" at secondary schools and communities in Takum LGA.
BTL Solutions Nig. Ltd: July 2003-February 2005
Position Held: Company Representative
Functions:
• Carried out daily supervision & execution of promotional sales for all Procter & Gamble initiatives.
• Communicated daily and weekly report of field updates to both P&G Key Account Manager and the
BTL Project Manager in due time.
• Execute, monitor and report all P&G projects under my supervision in Port Harcourt and Bayelsa
States.
• Managed all logistics & challenges for every initiative including the working personnel.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
October 2007 Certificate of Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet
University Mandatory Information Technology Training
Afri-hub Computers, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
December 2004 Diploma Certificate in Data Processing /Desktop Publishing and Information
Management.
New World Computer Institute Onitsha, Affiliated to UNILAG Computers.
HOBBIES
Training subordinates, Researching, Humanitarian Services, Life-saving support, Travelling,
Driving, Playing scrabble, chess, soccer; watching News and involving in problem solving
discussions
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Coordinator, Drug Free Club of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) NYSC -
Community Development Service (CDS) 2010/2011.
• Secretary, National Association of Catholic Students (NACC).
• Public Relations Officer (PRO), National Association of Parasitology and Entomology
students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 2006/2007.
• Best Van sales location in 2014 at Paxson Nigeria Ltd (Annual Business Award).
• Best Field Sales Manager for 3 months March, April and December 2014. (Unit Meeting
Award)
RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS:
5. • Malaria Prevalence and Mosquito Vector Abundance in Umudioka, Dunukofia LGA of Anambra
State (A final year thesis in the university).
• Malaria Burden and Vector Abundance in a Sub-Urban Community in the Rainforest Zone of
Nigeria (Nigeria journal of Microbiology, Vol. 24(1): 224-2230, 2010).
• Ecology of Malaria Vectors in a Sub-Urban Community of Nigeria (African Research Review,
Vol. 5(2):293-305, April 2011).
REFERENCES:
Chief W. A ('Mma) Okezie MNMGS, MNAPE, COMEG
Managing Director, Geomarine Systems Limited
N0 1, Close 1, Presidential Estate, off Aba road
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
08037157731
Dr. Ekwunife C. A
Head of Department
Parasitology and Entomology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
08035499868
Mr. Ugochukwu Nwosu
Regional Sales Manager- Eastern Nigeria
CFAO,
09090986660
6. • Malaria Prevalence and Mosquito Vector Abundance in Umudioka, Dunukofia LGA of Anambra
State (A final year thesis in the university).
• Malaria Burden and Vector Abundance in a Sub-Urban Community in the Rainforest Zone of
Nigeria (Nigeria journal of Microbiology, Vol. 24(1): 224-2230, 2010).
• Ecology of Malaria Vectors in a Sub-Urban Community of Nigeria (African Research Review,
Vol. 5(2):293-305, April 2011).
REFERENCES:
Chief W. A ('Mma) Okezie MNMGS, MNAPE, COMEG
Managing Director, Geomarine Systems Limited
N0 1, Close 1, Presidential Estate, off Aba road
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
08037157731
Dr. Ekwunife C. A
Head of Department
Parasitology and Entomology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
08035499868
Mr. Ugochukwu Nwosu
Regional Sales Manager- Eastern Nigeria
CFAO,
09090986660