Social Media Marketing
Husain Sayanwala
General Manager - Business Development
Surat,Gujarat
Summary
An ambitious and motivated manager with over 7 years of experience for driving sales and profitability through innovative strategies. I possess a successful track record in operations, customer service, revenue growth, and vendor sourcing. Continually driven to drive profitability, control costs, and improve processes. Team leader adept at training colleagues to increase profit in a highly competitive sector.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
General Manager, Business Development
SurtiBazar
Surat
11.2016 - Current
- Implemented innovative business development strategies to increase customer base and expand market share.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors.
- Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
- Translated customer needs into solution requirements using powerful value propositions and negotiation skills.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
- Contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase products and gather industry intelligence.
- Implemented creative sales training techniques for new and existing staff to increase revenue and overall success.
Deck Cadet
Sepher Payam
Dubai
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain onboard safety and security.
- Loaded, stored and securely transferred bunkers, oils and bilge to maintain safety and protect natural environment.
- Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects.
- Checked tank soundings to prevent tank from overflowing or running dry.
- Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity.
- Monitored, maintained and updated consumable spares, mechanical stores and tool inventory to achieve economic efficiency and operational robustness.
- Rigged pilot ladder and lowered gangway to allow pilot to safely board ship.
- Monitored ship entry and exit points to maintain stringent security measures.
- Navigated ship under direction of captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
- Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities.
- Inspected and tested fire fighting and lifesaving equipment stored on vessels.
- Assisted vessel leadership in developing drills and procedures for on-board emergencies and implementing training procedures for crew members.
- Repaired external structure of vessel to maintain proper working order and minimize downtime.
- Scanned seas while navigating ship to quickly spy obstacles that could endanger vessel.
- Completed routine cleaning and sanitization of vessel and equipment.
Business Development Manager
My City Surat - My City Network
Surat
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
MTB High School
Surat 05.2000 - 04.2006
G.P Rating - Nautical Science
B.P Marine
Mumbai 02.2007 - 08.2007
Skills
Business Development
Product and service sales
Point of sale operation
Trend analysis
Marketing analytics
Written communication
Customer engagement
Store Management
Inventory Control
Warehouse Management
Vendor Management
Procurement
Software
Meta Ads
Whatsapp Business Marketing
Accounting Software
Timeline
General Manager, Business Development
SurtiBazar
11.2016 - Current
Deck Cadet
Sepher Payam
03.2015 - 03.2016
Business Development Manager
My City Surat - My City Network
05.2012 - 10.2014
G.P Rating - Nautical Science
B.P Marine
02.2007 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
MTB High School
05.2000 - 04.2006