Rishi Shah
Mumbai,India
Summary
Highly-motivated entrepreneurial individual with aspirations in business creation and development. Innovative and analytical-thinking to evolve ideas and tackle obstacles successfully. Eager to build on management skills with practical commercial experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Business Development and Marketing
Enactus, Aston University
Birmingham
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Spearheaded a team of 20+ members, in aligning their marketing strategies, driving sales growth, and securing B2B collaboration in affiliation with CREME and Bseen resulting in a 39% increase in on-time project delivery of 3 projects.
- Collaborated with Sodexo and Aston Business School to provides services of our affiliated SMEs, expanding B2B sales column to a revenue generating cycle. Spearheaded ABS events with corporate partners, driving business engagement.
- Conducted monthly board meetings and managed a network of advisors to support strategic revenue decisions aligned with Aston’s 2030 vision, while optimising cross-team collaboration for efficient project delivery and building networks
CO-FOUNDER
THE LAST BITE
MUMBAI
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Founded my own FMCG start-up and saw it through from concept to revenue
- Developed and implemented a business plan and strategy; identified and exploited new business opportunities
- Built and maintained professional relationships with potential clients and investors as the face of the company
- Participated in several startup events and exhibitions to present the product and brand to potential clients and investors
- Indulged in all facets of running a business, from product pricing to brand building to business development strategies
- Build connections, network with various co-founders of various startups.
JR. SALES EXECUTIVE
MILAN GOLD
MUMBAI
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated prowess in direct customer sales within the luxury sector, specializing in gold jewelry, showcasing exceptional product knowledge and persuasive communication skills
- Assisted the team with inviting premium potential clients to the store through connections and social skills
- Utilized active listening skills to understand customer needs and preferences, facilitating a personalized and memorable shopping experience
- Build and maintain healthy relations with clients to help them decide their requirements
- Possessed strong negotiation skills to secure favourable deals and maximize value for both the customer and the business.
INTERN
NEURON ENERGY
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted the purchase department in vendor sourcing, quote acquisition, and purchase order processing
- Accompanied sales team on client visits to gain firsthand insight into customer interactions and product presentations
- Collaborated with sales team to draft and manage competitive quotations for EV battery solutions.
Education
Master's degree - international business strategy, Global value chains, Emerging markets and globalization, Sustainable entrepreneurship
Aston university
Birmingham 09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor's degree - Future Scaping, Family Managed Business, Strategic Brand Management, Digital Marketing, International Business
ISME school of management and entrepreneurship
Skills
- Initiative driven
- Proactive communication
- Stakeholder management
- Public relations
Certification
- Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking and Action, University of California, Irvine, 91.66%
- The Fundamentals of Project Management, University of California, Irvine, 97.72%
Affiliations
- House music DJing
- Solo traveling
- Public speaking
Timeline
Head of Business Development and Marketing
Enactus, Aston University
01.2024 - 09.2024
Master's degree - international business strategy, Global value chains, Emerging markets and globalization, Sustainable entrepreneurship
Aston university
09.2023 - 09.2024
CO-FOUNDER
THE LAST BITE
05.2022 - 11.2023
JR. SALES EXECUTIVE
MILAN GOLD
05.2021 - 03.2022
INTERN
NEURON ENERGY
01.2021 - 03.2021
Bachelor's degree - Future Scaping, Family Managed Business, Strategic Brand Management, Digital Marketing, International Business
ISME school of management and entrepreneurship
- Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking and Action, University of California, Irvine, 91.66%
- The Fundamentals of Project Management, University of California, Irvine, 97.72%
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