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AHMED ALI YOUSUF

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Skilled Business Development leader offering 13 years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Business Manager

International Trading Company (ITCO)
04.2010 - 09.2016
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Managed commercial operations for all foreign related trade.
  • Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Business Development Manager

AKSID CORPORATION LIMITED
10.2016 - 03.2023
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Managed commercial operations for all foreign related trade.
  • Anticipate potential business opportunities in the sector and plan with senior management on the approach in gaining them.
  • Provide after sales support & plan solutions to complications arise in disputes of work.
  • Educate & train new sales staff with the ongoing business culture & trends.


Education

BA - Business Management

Anglia Ruskin University

Undergrad - International Business (Incomplete

HELP UNIVERSITY
2009

High School Diploma - undefined

William Carey Academy
2007

Skills

  • Project Management
  • People Management
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Networking Events
  • Goals and Performance

Accomplishments

  • Directed a team of 4 personnel and launched a new product and being the first to market,
  • Guided the team through covid times and met sales targets.

Hobbies

Spending time with family & friends, Watching my girls grow up & make them experience life the best way possible. Sports lover, Foodie.

Timeline

Business Development Manager

AKSID CORPORATION LIMITED
10.2016 - 03.2023

Assistant Business Manager

International Trading Company (ITCO)
04.2010 - 09.2016

BA - Business Management

Anglia Ruskin University

Undergrad - International Business (Incomplete

HELP UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma - undefined

William Carey Academy

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