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DUAA SHAHID

Toronto,ON

Summary

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT | EDUCATION SALES | ADMISSIONS ADVISING | ACCOUNT PLANNING | PIPELINE MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT

With a proven track record and experience of over 4 years at HULT International Business School, I excel in sales strategy development and team leadership. As an expert in leveraging customer relationship management and analytical tools like Salesforce and Tableau, enrollment rates were significantly enhanced by attracting a diverse international student body through innovative outreach and persuasive negotiation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
09.2021 - Current

Hult is a rapidly growing international business school under the umbrella of a Swedish family-owned company known as Education First selling global post-graduate programs to international students across 150 countries

  • Successfully recruited and enrolled a diverse pool of 120+ international students for post-graduate programs from North America and Asia including the United States, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Mongolia, and Myanmar
  • Represented the school at various fairs, conferences, and events and hosted regional info sessions and networking events in targeted countries.
  • Developed and implemented effective outreach strategies to attract qualified candidates from the targeted regions.
  • Provided excellent customer service by promptly responding to 70 inquiries daily, addressing concerns from prospects, and making 110+ cold calls per day.
  • Consistently met and exceeded monthly and yearly sales targets by implementing excellent sales strategies.

ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
08.2020 - 08.2021

Hult is a rapidly growing international business school under the umbrella of a Swedish family-owned company known as Education First selling global post-graduate programs to international students across 150 countries

  • Conducted outbound 200 cold calls per day to a targeted audience based in the US, and Canada
  • Utilized persuasive techniques to overcome objections and address concerns, ultimately converting leads into qualified applicants
  • Achieved and exceeded telemarketing targets by consistently meeting or surpassing enrollment goals, and scheduled 450+ consultations yearly with senior enrollment advisors.
  • Adapted communication style to cater to diverse international audiences, considering cultural nuances and language preferences.

INTERN

BANK ALFALAH LTD
01.2017 - 09.2017

Bank Alfalah is one of the largest retail banks based in Pakistan under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi United Group in UAE

  • Worked as a wealth management intern at the bank selling different investment options to clients
  • Conducted 4 financial analysis and research on investment products, market trends, and client portfolios under the guidance of senior wealth managers
  • Assisted in researching investment opportunities, conducted due diligence on 20 potential investments, and prepared investment recommendations
  • Ensured compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements in all client interactions and documentation.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

New England College
Henniker, NH
12.2023

Master of Science - Data Analytics

New England College
Henniker, NH
12.2021

Master of Science - International Marketing

Hult International Business School
Cambridge, MA
04.2020

Master of Science - International Business

Hult International Business School
Cambridge, MA
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

National Textile University
Faisalabad, Pakistan
07.2018

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

  • Team Leadership & Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Pipeline Development & Management
  • Cold Calling
  • Market Analysis & Insights
  • Forecasting and Budgeting
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Performance Metrics and Reporting
  • Account Planning and Management
  • Promotions & Marketing
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Problem-Solving & Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Salesforce
  • Tableau
  • Power BI

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Google Analytics Beginners

Google Analytics Advanced

HubSpot Social Media

Timeline

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
09.2021 - Current

ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
08.2020 - 08.2021

INTERN

BANK ALFALAH LTD
01.2017 - 09.2017

MBA - Business Administration

New England College

Master of Science - Data Analytics

New England College

Master of Science - International Marketing

Hult International Business School

Master of Science - International Business

Hult International Business School

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

National Textile University

Google Analytics Beginners

Google Analytics Advanced

HubSpot Social Media

DUAA SHAHID