Ahmed Azhar
Key Accounts And Market Research Manager
Islamabad
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a passion for data-driven insights. Experienced in scaling businesses from inception, having played a pivotal role in growing a startup from a single office to a global operation. Skilled in client relationship management, team leadership, and operational efficiency. Proficient in leveraging data analytics to optimize processes and drive business growth.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Key Accounts and Research Manager
IDR
Islamabad, Islamabad
3 2023 - Current
- Revenue Generation: Drove $4.2M in revenue for IDR's most profitable region, the Americas, in 2023.
- Client Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong client relationships by deeply understanding their business needs. Surveyed client points of contact every 6 months, to identify areas where IDR can improve, and formulate a personalized plan based on their feedback.
- Research Leadership: Led all qualitative and quantitative research projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality results. Established structure in the team, managed work capacity and identified business cycles for effective leave management.
- Project Management: End-to-end project execution, from initiation to completion, coordinating resources, timelines and setting daily priorities for each team.
- Strategic Insights: Provided strategic insights and recommendations based on in-depth understanding of client requirements, whether it be bulletin boards, online surveys, focus groups or any other research methodology.
Team Lead | EMEA
IDR
Islamabad, Islamabad
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Team Establishment: Successfully established a new team to cater to European clientele.
- Talent Development: Onboarded and trained new professionals in market research methodologies.
- Operational Excellence: Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Project Management: Led projects to completion, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
- Client Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong client relationships, exceeding expectations.
- Team Leadership: Fostered a positive work environment, motivating and empowering team members.
- Performance Optimization: Implemented performance metrics and provided regular coaching and feedback.
- Recognition: Honored with the 'Unmatched Dedication Award 2022' for exceptional contributions.
Senior Associate | Americas
IDR
Islamabad, Islamabad
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Expert Recruitment and Management: Facilitated market intelligence by connecting subject matter experts with leading firms. Handled expert complaints and resolved them promptly.
- Project Execution: Collaborated with vendors (Capgemini, Qualtrics) to program questionnaires and monitor data collection.
- Talent Acquisition: Sourced, screened, and recruited experts, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
- Research Facilitation: Coordinated and managed expert participation in various research methodologies (IDIs, online surveys, focus groups, bulletin boards).
- Project Delivery: Successfully delivered B2B and B2C research projects, including due diligence, competitor analysis, and brand health studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Management
Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2016 - 01.2020
Skills
Account Management
Revenue Generation
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Problem-solving abilities
Team building
Certification
Google Data Analytics, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/certificate/PZ4HNYHBBRA5
Timeline
Team Lead | EMEA
IDR
04.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Associate | Americas
IDR
11.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Management
Istanbul Bilgi University
04.2016 - 01.2020
Google Data Analytics, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/certificate/PZ4HNYHBBRA5
Excel Skills for Business, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/HJPERLFMS2LV
Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/K7776SXCVVYU
Programming for Everybody (Python), https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/ERLNX623DBHG
Key Accounts and Research Manager
IDR
3 2023 - Current
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