Syed Zafer Hassan
Pune
Summary
Dynamic and goal-oriented professional with over 7 years of experience managing diverse functions in sales, business development, new product launches, channel management, and ERP products (FinPRO) and software development projects. Proven track record as a Growth Facilitator, adept at setting strategic vision and direction to drive sales and enhance business margins. Recognized for enhancing operational value through targeted achievements, effective distributor appointments, cost control measures, and innovative sales strategies. Expertise in optimizing overall operations, penetrating new markets, and boosting brand visibility through strategic marketing initiatives and digital tools, while leading teams to foster growth and a compelling future vision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Chief CSR Coordinator
Akshar Bharati
11.2024 - Current
- Corporate Engagement & Partnerships: Built and nurtured relationships with 500+ corporates, driving large-scale employee volunteering initiatives and long-term CSR collaborations.
- Program Design & Execution: Conceptualized and launched innovative volunteering programs such as Book Covering Drives, Scientific Toy-Making Workshops, and Corporate Reading Clubs, enhancing employee participation and community outreach.
- School Transformation Projects: Spearheaded new initiatives including Sashya Shyamla Bharati (Tree Plantation in Schools) and School-based Reading Clubs, expanding impact across educational institutions.
- Revenue Growth: Played a pivotal role in scaling annual operating revenue from ₹1.5 Cr to ₹60 Cr in the first year, by aligning corporate CSR strategies with Akshar Bharati’s mission.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with HR leaders and CSR teams to design impactful volunteering frameworks, improving employee engagement and organizational goodwill.
- Highlights:
- Amplified Sales dramatically from ₹170K to ₹680K (40x Growth)
- Beneficiary count of 100k kids from 20k kids
Chief Revenue Officer
Ambersoft Tech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
05.2020 - 10.2024
- Executing highly effective strategy to accomplish business objectives and achieve defined sales targets
- Exploring avenues and initiating market development efforts for business growth
- Maximizing sales opportunities by establishing alliances with channel partners, resulting in deeper market penetration and reach
- Structuring & revamping business model to build a more responsive & market-driven organization
- Conducting extensive business research & analysis to understand competitors’ activities, business expansion opportunities, customers, gaps, market trends and problems faced by dealers; devising plans to face market forces like seasonality, competitors new launch and so on
- Supporting in structuring business model to build a more responsive & market-driven organization by monitoring Sales Department on a daily basis and furnishing expanded DSR at the end of the day; generating various forecasting reports to facilitate decision-making
- Assessing the availability and readiness of resources within the organization; identifying capability gaps upfront and prioritizing investments to close the gaps
- Driving entire sales cycle from qualifying opportunities, client presentations, product evaluations to pricing, negotiation and closing of sale
- Highlights:
- Amplified Sales dramatically from $0K [USD] to $100K in the 1st year of operations
Sales Manager
Ambersoft Tech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Implemented sales promotion plans and concepts to enhance sales and achieve revenue targets
- Managed a gamut of functions entailing key account management, marketing campaigns, lead generation, general administration, project management, conflict resolution & so on
- Reported to the Managing Director, provided insights on all account activities, planned strategies and ensured smooth operations
- Drove sales operations, nurtured relationship with existing clients and developed new clients, thereby increasing and customer satisfaction
- Maximized the sales team potential, crafted sales plans and justified those to plans to the upper management
- Supervised & ensured the dealers & secondary networks are religiously adhering to DMS; ascertained the processing of debit notes & credit notes on a fortnightly basis
- Mentored, monitored & trained employees on new technology and sales methods to build highly-knowledgeable and successful team
- Highlights:
- Surpassed sales goals by 100% annually with implementation of diverse sales tools and strategies
Inside Sales Executive
Ambersoft Tech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Accomplished all tasks assigned by the manager, including market research, identifying business opportunities, managing email campaigns, generating sales leads, making cold calls, participating in meetings, and assisting the Sales department wherever possible
- Conducted desktop research and gathered information through surveys or by speaking to clients and staff
- Attended and participated in meetings, workshops, events, and exhibitions
- Liaised with clients, vendors, and suppliers on behalf of the company’s managers
- Tracked leads in excel sheet, maintained robust database of contacts and sales activities
- Shadowed sales professionals to gain deeper insight into best practices and strategies for maximizing sales revenue
- Supported sales team with administrative assistance such as coordinating paperwork and responding to basic inquiries
- Highlights:
- Completed as many as 200 outbound calls each day to warm and cold leads
Education
MBA - Sales & Marketing
Pune University
07.2018
BE - Electrical and Electronic
LNCT
07.2016
Skills
Skilled in public speaking
Timeline
Chief CSR Coordinator
Akshar Bharati
11.2024 - Current
Chief Revenue Officer
Ambersoft Tech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
05.2020 - 10.2024
Sales Manager
Ambersoft Tech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 04.2020
Inside Sales Executive
Ambersoft Tech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 04.2019
BE - Electrical and Electronic
LNCT
MBA - Sales & Marketing
Pune University