Waqas Sarwar

• In first 6 months brought good price low volume brands across UK, Europe, USA, Canada & Australia and managed $5 million business.
• Managed an ex-buying director and an ex-Diesel washing technician.
• Supported business development efforts and coordinated with marketing team on special campaigns.
• Tracked pipeline data, won vs. lost opportunities and lead response times with Salesforce CRM.
• Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new & existing customers.

• Generated high price low volume customers in UK & Europe and managed $5 million dollar business.
• Managed oversees staff including an ex G-star designer, ex Diesel washing technician and two ex buyers.
• Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
• Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
• Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends

· Served in US Group for 19 years.

· Based on UK focused strategy & big 5 concept, main customers were Primark, Asda, Tesco, Next, Sainsburys etc.

Head of Sales| Stylers International Pvt Ltd:

Lahore - 2017 - 2019

• In a change in business model I was transferred from UK office to Pakistan factory and the prime focus was european market where i managed $10 million business
• Managed UK and european based designers team.
• Reviewed customer service agreements for terms and conditions pricing and accuracy.
• Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Used vendor expertise to deliver educational content to sales team.
• Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.

Country Manager| Stylers UK Ltd:

Blackburn - 2006 - 2017

• In a new business module i was given a challenging task to initiate STYLERS UK LTD and run a $25 million turnover business from scratch.
• Managed a team of designers and sales agents in UK & Europe.
• Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
• Marketed non-conventional products to targeted audience at trade shows and events.
• Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers.
• Created lists of potential customers based on regional markets and assigned sales tasks to team of 15 employees.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competitor products and pricing in market served.
• Identified opportunities and cultivated new business through 1-2 new cold calls per week.

Sales Manager| US Apparel UK Ltd:

Blackburn - 2003 - 2006

• Managed 25% of the total sales volume turnover of $35million.
• Managed a team of 3 designers and 2 salesmen.
• Learnt and implemented big 5 customers concept by reducing number of small volume customers and by giving privilege and space to existing big 5 customers.
• Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
• Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
• Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Procurement Manager| US Apparel & Textiles Pvt Ltd:

Lahore - 2000 - 2003

• Started my textile career from US Apparel as Management trainee in Procurement department.
• Within a period of 15 months i was prompted as head of procurement and Manage a team of10.
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.