Sajad Yaqub
Brussels
Summary
Seasoned Sales expert with a degree in Marketing Strategy. Exceptional success in B2B and B2C sales, launching niche campaigns, and building relationships. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing businesses and expanding territories.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Auditor
Thon Hotels
Brussels
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised and trained night auditor staff on policies and procedures.
- Reported any discrepancies immediately upon discovering them.
- Reviewed previous day's sales figures against current day's sales report before submitting it to management team.
- Inspected alarm systems daily for proper operation and troubleshot any problems encountered during inspection process.
- Provided guidance to new hires on job responsibilities, processes, and procedures.
- Monitored front desk operations during the night shift to ensure accuracy of guest accounts, cash handling, and credit card transactions.
- Reviewed staff performance reports regularly to identify areas for improvement and provide feedback to employees.
Co-Founder
Miel Snackplatter
Port Coquitlam
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Organized events such as conferences, trade shows, seminars.
- Identified areas of improvement in processes related to operations and sales activities.
- Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for goods and services.
- Implemented cost-saving measures throughout all areas of the organization.
- Developed and implemented business plan to secure venture capital funding.
- Researched competitors' products and services in order to identify gaps in the market.
Consultant
Microsoft
Coquitlam
06.2013 - 01.2018
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements.
- Analyzed complex information from multiple sources to identify patterns or trends.
- Evaluated existing systems and processes against industry best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
- Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Sales Expert
Best Buy
Coquitlam
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Trained sales expert throughout northwest territories on new product line.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products and services based on their needs.
- Provided backbone for sales staff to surpass and lead sales in the Northwest territories.
- Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
Education
Digital Marketing Strategy -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
01.2022
High School Diploma - General Studies
Riverside Secondary School
01.2013
Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Consulting & staff management
- Sales promotions & AB testing
- Interpersonal skills
- Listening and communication
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Market research
- Customer relationship management
- Data analysis
- Customer education
Personal Interests
I enjoy reading (currently reading “The Whole-Brain Child”), understanding, and following trends in technology and AI developments, and I am passionate about neuroscience and human behavior Furthermore, I value family, honesty, exercising, and sustainable living.
Languages
- English, Mother tongue
- Farsi, Mother tongue
- Dari, Mother tongue
- French, Completed A1 Level at Alliance Francaise School
Timeline
Night Auditor
Thon Hotels
04.2024 - Current
Co-Founder
Miel Snackplatter
06.2018 - 12.2022
Consultant
Microsoft
06.2013 - 01.2018
Sales Expert
Best Buy
12.2011 - 06.2013
Digital Marketing Strategy -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma - General Studies
Riverside Secondary School
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