Francisuko

About Me

Francis Uko is a proven sales professional for B2B and B2C with over 20 years’ experience in Sales, Business Development and Customer Experience Management.

A proactive leader with business acumen and hands-on problem solver. Passionately involved in consultative selling, business development, customer experience management, team building and strategic thinking.

Over the course of my career, I have led teams to ensure successful business partnerships; providing logistics services for major companies in all economic sectors including Aviation, Telecommunication, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Technology, Trade & Commerce and Banking & Finance.

I have sign on over 100 corporate accounts across these sectors and manage businesses to achieve sales target

I have supervised and developed highly motivated team to achieve results through extensive coaching and counselling

I am desirous of the opportunity to further my dream in a dynamic tech startup world

Education

Bachelor of Agriculture (Agricultural Economics & Extension) 2000

University of Uyo, Nigeria

Executive Master's Certificate in Project Management 2009

Project Management College, United Kingdom

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) 2017

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Work & Experience

Head of Sales

Red Star Freight Ltd ( a subsidiary of Red Star Plc)

04/03/2020 - 03/12/2024

I am interested in Sales and Business Development and will be available for 5 hours a week

Business Development Manager

Red Star Express Plc - Licensee of FedEx

03/05/2018 - 03/04/2020

Regional Manager, West, Nigeria

Red Star Express Plc - Licensee of FedEx

03/06/2017 - 03/05/2018

Business Development Manager, E-Commerce

Red Star Express Plc

03/04/2015 - 03/03/2017

Key Accounts Manager

FedEx Red Star Express

03/03/2011 - 03/04/2015

I am interested in customer relationship management and will be available for 5 hours a week

Commercial Coordinator

FedEx Red Star Express

04/03/2009 - 03/07/2011

Commercial Executive, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

FedEx Red Star Express

03/04/2005 - 04/06/2009

Customer Service Supervisor

FedEx Red Star Express

04/03/2002 - 03/05/2005

Project Supervisor, Department of Natural Resources

Billiri Local Goverment, Gombe State, Nigeria

06/05/2000 - 07/05/2001

Skills

Sales & Business Development
95%
Customer Relationship Management
90%
Communication (Verbal & Written)
90%
Team Building
80%

Awards

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) State Honours Award 2001
NYSC State Honours Award for outstanding performance in community development projects