Ehijele Aburime
About Ehijele Aburime
Ehijele Aburime is a Senior Business Manager at Airtel Nigeria with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Benin. He has over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas and Telecommunication sectors, having held various leadership roles across multiple companies.
Work at Airtel
Ehijele Aburime has held multiple positions at Airtel Nigeria since 2012. He served as Area Business Manager from 2012 to 2019, followed by a role as Area Sales Manager from 2019 to 2022. In these positions, he managed significant sales operations and led a team of over 200 direct and indirect reports. Currently, he is the Senior Business Manager at Airtel Nigeria, a role he has held since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing business strategies and driving sales performance across various regions.
Education and Expertise
Ehijele Aburime holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Benin, Edo State. He further enhanced his professional qualifications by obtaining a Certified Professional in Sales & Marketing (CPMS) from the Institute of Professional Financial Managers in London. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and business management within the telecommunications sector.
Background in Telecommunications
Ehijele Aburime has a comprehensive background in the telecommunications industry, with over 20 years of experience. He began his career at Celtel, where he served as State Manager for Edo State and later as GEO-Marketing Team Lead in the Distribution/Marketing Division. He also worked at Zain as Team Lead for Indirect Sales in Edo and Ondo States and at Globacom as Area Manager for Dealer Sales. His diverse roles have contributed to his expertise in market expansion and sales strategy.
Achievements in Sales Management
Throughout his career, Ehijele Aburime has consistently surpassed revenue targets and led initiatives for market expansion. While serving as Area Sales Manager at Airtel Nigeria, he managed over 320 Base Stations in Delta State. His leadership has been instrumental in driving sales performance and achieving business objectives across various positions in the telecommunications sector.