Esther Gar Akinola
About Esther Gar Akinola
Esther Gar Akinola is a Sales Development Representative at Reliance Health, where she has significantly increased qualified opportunities through innovative techniques. She has a background in Management and Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University and has held various roles in sales and customer success across multiple organizations.
Work at Reliance Health
Esther Gar Akinola currently serves as a Sales Development Representative at Reliance Health, a position she has held since 2022 in Lagos State, Nigeria. In this role, she has consistently exceeded quarterly SQL/SAL targets, contributing to significant revenue growth for the organization. Previously, she worked as a Senior Telesales Analyst for one month in 2022 and as a Telesales Analyst from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she generated over 50% more qualified opportunities within the pipeline by employing innovative prospecting techniques and tailored messaging.
Education and Expertise
Esther Gar Akinola earned a Bachelor's degree in Management and Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She holds certifications in digital marketing, customer service, and securities and investment, which enhance her expertise in sales and customer relations. Her educational background and certifications support her professional roles in sales development and customer success.
Background
Esther has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different organizations. She served as a Treasury Manager at the Ministry of Finance from 2018 to 2019, where she gained experience in financial management. Following this, she worked as a Customer Success Expert at Jumia Nigeria from 2019 to 2021, focusing on customer relations and satisfaction. In 2021, she transitioned to Champion Mall as a Business Building Executive, where she has been involved in onboarding sellers and creating business pitches.
Achievements
At Champion Mall, Esther successfully onboarded over 100 sellers from November to January and expanded the vendor drive team from one to five members. She also created the new seller's onboarding process documents, streamlining the onboarding experience. Her contributions have been instrumental in driving business growth and enhancing operational efficiency.
Passion for Empowerment
Esther Gar Akinola is passionate about empowering women and girls, aligning her efforts with the Sustainable Development Goal 5, which focuses on gender equality. This commitment reflects her dedication to social impact and community development, influencing her professional endeavors and initiatives.