Kome Asagbra
Yaba, Lagos
Summary
With over 8 years of experience leading commercial strategies and scaling operations, I’m passionate about helping businesses grow and solve real-world challenges. I’ve led teams, expanded into new markets, and built strong client relationships, all while focusing on data-driven solutions that deliver results. Experience spans supply chain optimization, sales strategy, and embedded finance, and enjoy taking on tough problems and turning them into opportunities. I’m excited to pursue an MBA to sharpen my leadership skills and prepare for a management role where I can make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Commercial & Sales
Vendease Africa
1 2022 - Current
- Lead commercial strategy of Vendease, focusing on optimizing supply chain efficiencies across Nigeria and Ghana
- Key achievements include: Spearheaded supply chain logistics, moving over 400,000 metric tons of food and saving clients more than $2 million in procurement costs
- Drove 5x revenue growth over 12 months through strategic market expansions and optimizing operational processes across cities in Africa
- Expanded client accounts by 3x, with over 1,000 businesses accessing more than $72 million in credit solutions, deploying flexible procurement systems
- Achieved significant waste reduction, saving clients $485,000 in overstocking costs through innovative data-driven solutions
- Promoted to Head of Commercial & Sales within 3 months of resumption due to outstanding performance.
Growth Specialist
Vendease Africa
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Contributed to the rapid growth of Vendease through customer acquisition strategies, operational improvements, and market expansion
- Key achievements include: Exceeded GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) goals by over 140% in 2022
- Doubled the customer base within the year through targeted growth initiatives
- Developed operational processes for Customer Service and Sales teams, resulting in a 20% reduction in transaction processing TAT (Turn-Around Time)
- Identified and unlocked new markets and sales channels through in-depth market research and improved business processes.
Assistant Banking Officer, Retail Banking
Access Bank PLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Key responsibilities included managing client relationships, addressing complex product issues, and contributing to cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery
- Key achievements include: Managed a ₦2 billion portfolio of 478 high-net-worth individuals, generating ₦130 million in annual revenue
- Successfully identified new target accounts and established profitable business relationships, contributing to branch revenue growth
- Provided personalized banking services, receiving commendations, including an A
- Performance rating for customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with internal teams to provide product feedback, resulting in improved customer solutions.
Account Manager, Retail Banking Division
Access Bank PLC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for client acquisition, financial advisory, and portfolio management
- Sourced deposits, structured loans to meet client needs, and conducted market analysis to optimize client offerings
- Key achievements include: Sourced ₦500 million in new deposits within a year, contributing to the overall branch growth
- Structured and closed over ₦300 million in loan deals tailored to client needs, significantly enhancing customer retention
- Conducted data mining and prepared detailed reports for management, leading to data-driven decision-making that improved branch performance
- Developed PowerPoint presentations for executive meetings, contributing to more efficient and informed management strategies.
Legal Intern
Keystone Attorneys
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided research assistance and supported legal proceedings for partners and senior associates
- Developed 2 new processes for using Microsoft tools that improved productivity in legal documentation
- Assisted in drafting over 10+ legal documents and contracts for a variety of cases, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Education
B.L -
Nigerian Law School
01.2012 - 12.2013
LL.B - undefined
University of Lagos
01.2007 - 12.2012
Skills
Leadership & Strategy
- Commercial strategy development
- Team leadership and performance optimization
- Change management and business transformation
- Client relationship management
- Operational excellence and process improvement
- Innovative problem-solving
Timeline
Growth Specialist
Vendease Africa
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Banking Officer, Retail Banking
Access Bank PLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
Account Manager, Retail Banking Division
Access Bank PLC
01.2015 - 01.2018
Legal Intern
Keystone Attorneys
01.2014 - 12.2014
B.L -
Nigerian Law School
01.2012 - 12.2013
LL.B - undefined
University of Lagos
01.2007 - 12.2012
Head of Commercial & Sales
Vendease Africa
1 2022 - Current
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