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WIEL ABUNAFEESA

WIEL ABUNAFEESA

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Experienced professional specializing in business development, sales, and account management across North America and Europe. Expertise in identifying client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive revenue growth. Consistently surpass sales targets and excel at managing strategic accounts, fostering strong customer relationships.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Executive

Scout Talent Group
Vancouver
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Spearheaded sales, business development, and account management within the upper mid-market team, driving company growth at Scout Talent Group
  • Delivered high-quality demonstrations of talent acquisition services and software, effectively expanding the client portfolio
  • Fostered enduring client partnerships as an Account Manager, securing repeat business and amplifying account growth
  • Collaborated closely with specialist teams to orchestrate comprehensive recruitment campaigns and technology initiatives
  • Partnering with business leaders on sourcing top-tier talent, refining recruitment, crafting exceptional candidate journeys, and ensuring client risk mitigation
  • Drove business expansion and market share increase through strategic new client acquisition
  • Implemented dynamic sales tactics to achieve corporate objectives and enhance market penetration
  • Expertly developed and executed C-Level pitches, cultivating key stakeholder relationships
  • Developed GTM & client strategies for leadership
  • Drove business growth by devising and executing sales and marketing strategies, along with comprehensive key account management plans
  • Successfully expanded the Western Canada pipeline by cultivating strategic alliances within the public sector and key industries
  • Integrated 'Challenger Sales' techniques to advance business development, delivering targeted training via workshops, case studies, and monthly team sessions
  • Increased Central sales from $650K to $1.1M

Account Executive

Career Builder
Toronto
02.2020 - 09.2020

• Engaged closely with business executives to secure top-notch candidates, enhance recruitment strategies, deliver unmatched candidate experiences, and effectively manage client risks.

Increased market presence and diversified customer base by executing strategic client acquisition plans.

•Implemented dynamic sales tactics to achieve corporate objectives and enhance market penetration.

Business Development Consultant

MiCharity
Toronto
01.2018 - 09.2019

● Development and implementation of sales, marketing, and key account planning

● Generated a new pipeline in western Canada by nurturing public sector strategic alliances & industries

Increased central Canada territory sales from $650,000 to $1.1M. Incorporating 'challenger sales' methodology to foster strategic business development principles and training through workshops, case studies, and monthly team training.

Senior Sales Consultant (Contract)

Willis Towers Watson
London
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Drove Health & Benefits growth at Willis Towers Watson
  • Applied consultative sales for tailored group risk solutions
  • Expanded market with strategic business & territory plans
  • Secured £150K new revenue via Enterprise Account strategies

Senior Business Development Manager

Grant Thornton
London
07.2014 - 07.2016
  • Drove new business development & managed client relations for IIP team
  • Delivered consultative sales pitches, enhancing workforce strategies
  • Launched sector specific marketing campaign, yielding 30% pipeline & £235K in contracts
  • Exceeded sales quotas, achieving £375K revenue in 2 years

Business Development Manager

McLean & Company
Toronto
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Spearheaded customer acquisition and business development across North America, Africa, Middle East, and Europe, focusing on Human Capital and HR Frameworks
  • Drove client development initiatives in key markets such as New York, Texas, and EMEA
  • Successfully secured 18 new business accounts in the first year, contributing to an annual revenue of $900,000 through a Services membership model
  • Attained prestigious 'President's Club' recognition for outstanding sales performance

National Sales Director

AGS(ADT Dealer)
Toronto
09.2009 - 02.2011
  • Spearheaded the adoption of innovative summer sales strategies at Canada's second-largest ADT security systems dealer, driving recruitment and policy enhancements
  • Partnered with the president to strategically manage a $160K budget, significantly boosting the national sales program
  • Conducted comprehensive market research and secured necessary municipal licenses, laying the groundwork for a successful sales program launch
  • Directed the Ottawa & Winnipeg offices, surpassing sales targets by securing 1200 accounts and generating $1.6M in revenue

Education

Carleton university
Ottawa
01.2008

Skills

  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CLIENT MANAGEMENT
  • STRATEGIC SELLING
  • KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
  • SALES FORECASTING AND PIPELINE MANAGEMENT
  • MARKET ANALYSIS AND TREND IDENTIFICATION

Industries

  • HR
  • Professional business services
  • Talent Acquisition
  • SaaS
  • Employee Insurance Benefits

Languages

English

Certification

  • Project governance and project management
  • Hubspot inbound marketing
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential strategies and skills
  • Business Communication
  • Technology, innovation and management

Timeline

Account Executive

Scout Talent Group
07.2022 - 06.2023

Account Executive

Career Builder
02.2020 - 09.2020

Business Development Consultant

MiCharity
01.2018 - 09.2019

Senior Sales Consultant (Contract)

Willis Towers Watson
10.2016 - 06.2017

Senior Business Development Manager

Grant Thornton
07.2014 - 07.2016

Business Development Manager

McLean & Company
03.2013 - 06.2014

National Sales Director

AGS(ADT Dealer)
09.2009 - 02.2011
  • Project governance and project management
  • Hubspot inbound marketing
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential strategies and skills
  • Business Communication
  • Technology, innovation and management

Carleton university
WIEL ABUNAFEESA