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Azhar Hameed
Sole Proprietor
Islamabad
Summary
Dedicated Professional with over 13 years of sales and marketing experience
Meticulous Entrepreneur And Sole Proprietor, who excels at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad experience in office duties, client etiquette, and sales. Maintains a customer focused environment training employees to respond in a like manner. An effective individual, combined with an ability to excel in customer relations and management, can advance while contributing to organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sole Proprietor
ZALAN Technologies
Islamabad
09.2019 - Current
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Managed over 25 potential clients
- Increased company revenue by 100%
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Optimized team hiring, training, and performance.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Optimized team hiring, training, and performance
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
Co-Founder
FAIZCO
Rawalpindi
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies
- Managed financial operations and investments to maximize profits and minimize costs.
- Increased sales by 100%
Sales Manager
SANCO
Islamabad
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Achieved sales goals and targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Prepared sales presentations and demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets
- Achieved sales target by 200%
Science Teacher (Volunteer)
College
AJK
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
Education
MBA -
Virtual University of Pakistan
Islamabad 07.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Botany, Zoology & Chemistry
University of AJK
Mirpur 05.2007 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
AJK BISE
Mirpur 05.2002 - 03.2007
Skills
Leadership
Financial Management
Sales & Marketing
Communication
Negotiation
Import Logistics
Problem Solving
Networking
New business launch
Business growth and retention
Purchasing and planning
Cost analysis and savings
Profitability and revenue generation
Relationship building
Budget development
Staff training/development
Software
MS Office
Wordpress
Certification
Freelancing
Interests
Technology, Robotics, Composites Material, Sales, Cross Border Trading
Timeline
Freelancing
02-2020
Wordpress
02-2020
Sole Proprietor
ZALAN Technologies
09.2019 - Current
Co-Founder
FAIZCO
01.2018 - 09.2019
MBA -
Virtual University of Pakistan
07.2015 - Current
Sales Manager
SANCO
01.2010 - 12.2017
Science Teacher (Volunteer)
College
09.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Botany, Zoology & Chemistry
University of AJK
05.2007 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
AJK BISE
05.2002 - 03.2007
Hobbies
Playing Snooker, Jogging, Cycling and Social Media
Volunteer
Offered services as Science Teacher
Hobbies
Playing Snooker, Jogging, Cycling and Social Media