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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