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Business Development & Sales Professional

Hello! I’m Rodolphe Salako.

Connecting People. Building Partnerships. Driving Growth. Dedicated to identifying business opportunities, B2B sales, developing strategic partnerships, leading affiliate networks, and driving commercial expansion across iGaming, Web3, real estate, and financial services.

4+Years Experience
40+Strategic Partners
100%Remote & Bilingual
Africa & GlobalGlobal Markets

I'm Rodolphe Salako, a Business Development and Sales professional with experience across the iGaming, Web3, real estate, and financial services industries.

My work focuses on identifying business opportunities, developing strategic B2B partnerships, lead generation, market expansion, and affiliate management. I also bring extensive experience in team leadership, event coordination, social media, and community management across international markets.

I'm passionate about connecting businesses, building valuable alliances, developing commercial networks, and accelerating growth across the digital industry. Connecting People. Building Partnerships. Driving Growth.

Core Mission

“Connecting People. Building Partnerships. Driving Growth.”

Experience

  • Block-Scholars Africa2026 – Present
    Country Representative – Benin Republic

    Exploring new markets and developing presence across Benin. Building strategic partnerships with universities, student communities, and industry leaders; recruiting ambassador networks, and organizing digital technology and iGaming educational initiatives.

  • 1winFeb 2024 – Jul 2024
    Affiliate Manager & Team Lead

    Managed and coordinated a high-performing affiliate management team. Supervised partner onboarding, negotiated bespoke commission structures, monitored traffic quality, and scaled revenues.

  • OnlyplayJul 2025 – Jan 2026
    Ambassador Team Lead

    Recruited, trained, and led an international team of brand ambassadors across emerging markets. Defined content guidelines, supervised milestone execution, and built enduring professional relationships with creators.

  • CJC Race2024 – 2025
    Marketing Manager

    Executed integrated marketing campaigns (digital ads, influencer partnerships, online tournaments) that accelerated player acquisition, game visibility, and brand reach.

  • Les chainmakers2022 – 2024
    Marketing Manager

    Formulated marketing strategies to accelerate brand growth, negotiated partnership activations, and managed competitor benchmarking and audience communications.

  • 1xBet2023 – 2024
    Affiliate Manager

    Cultivated strategic affiliate relationships, onboarded new traffic sources, and coordinated promotional materials to drive user acquisition.

  • Tapbit Crypto ExchangeNov 2025 – Mar 2026
    English – French Translator & Community Support

    Localized cryptocurrency documentation, market updates, and UI interfaces from English to French. Collaborated with marketing and community teams to engage francophone traders.

  • OnlyplayCurrent
    Social Media & Community Manager, Video Editor

    Managing and moderating official communities on Telegram, Discord, and X. Gathering player feedback to refine games, producing short-form video campaigns, hosting AMAs, and representing Onlyplay at international industry summits.

  • TopGoal FrenchJan 2024 – Jul 2024
    Community Manager

    Moderated the official French Telegram community, coordinated interactive events, and delivered community insights to product managers.

  • Yescoin - French2023 – 2024
    Community Manager

    Fostered a thriving Telegram community, provided real-time user assistance, organized promotional contests, and maintained vigilant anti-scam protection.

  • NDA2020 – 2023
    Social Media Manager

    Managed and developed NDA's social media presence in sports betting and gaming. Created engaging promotional content, handled player interactions, and supported user retention and community growth.

What I do

Business DevelopmentB2B Sales & Lead GenerationStrategic Partnership ManagementAffiliate Management & Team LeadershipCountry ManagementRegional CoordinationGrowth Strategy & ManagementMarketing ManagementSocial Media ManagementCommunity ManagementInfluencer ManagementMarket Research & AnalysisEvent Management & CoordinationProblem-SolvingEnglish–French TranslationVideo Editing

Expertise & Education

  • University Center of Adjarra, Porto-Novo, BeninBachelor’s Degree in English (English – French Translation)•2025
  • Professional InstituteAdministrative Computing Diploma•2024
  • National High School BoardHigh School Diploma (Baccalaureate)•2021 – 2022
  • International Industry ConferencesSpeaker & Ambassador (SiGMA Africa, SBWA+ Dakar, iGaming AFRIKA)•2026

Tools & Ecosystem

LinkedIn
Telegram
X / Twitter
Discord
1xBet / 1win
Onlyplay
Google Analytics
Notion
CapCut
Premiere Pro
Canva
Tapbit

Let’s Build Strategic Partnerships

Ready to expand your market presence in iGaming or Web3? Whether you need business development, strategic partnerships, affiliate team leadership, or event representation, let’s connect and drive growth together.

Remote, on site and international events

© Rodolphe Salako

Business Development & Sales Professional | iGaming, Web3 & FinTech

Porto-Novo, Bénin • +229 40 79 72 62