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Usman Khan

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented graduate with a strong foundation in market research, client relationship management and B2B sales.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Commodity Trader

Independent Commodity Trader (Agro Commodities Broker)
01.2023 - Current
  • Drove business development by acquiring new clients and expanding market reach in the agro commodity sector.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive pricing strategies.
  • Negotiated pricing and contracts with suppliers and buyers to maximize sales.
  • Developed marketing strategies to promote key commodities and strengthen client relationships.
  • Managed end-to-end trading operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with trade regulations.

Private Equity & Market Research Analyst

Private Equity & Market Research Analyst (Freelance) - Venture Capital Firm (Europe-Based)
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Spearheaded market research to identify high-potential block chain startups post-Seed stage (Series A-D), analyzing Financials, token omics, and growth metrics via Apollo, Pitch Book, Crunch base, and block chain analytics tools to build a pipeline of 300+ qualified targets.
  • Executed multi-channel lead generation (LinkedIn outreach, cold email campaigns, Apollo.io) to engage founders/CEOs, booking 3 meetings within 25 days between startup decision-makers and VC investment managers, accelerating deal Allow.

Education

Bachelor of Management studies - Marketing

University of Mumbai
01.2022

Skills

  • Self-motivated professional with a proven track record in driving revenue growth through strategic lead generation, cold outreach, and data-driven sales pipelines
  • Exceptional business acumen honed through market research, financial analysis, and crafting investor-ready proposals for high-value B2B partnerships
  • Experienced in negotiating deal terms and structuring transactions to align with client ROI objectives and fund mandates
  • Relationship-building skilled in nurturing long-term client trust, negotiating complex deals, and aligning solutions with stakeholder needs
  • Analytical problem-solver with expertise in due diligence, market sizing, and identifying scalable opportunities for portfolio growth
  • Proficient in CRM systems (Sales force) to optimize lead tracking, pipeline acceleration & build outreach campaigns

Timeline

Independent Commodity Trader

Independent Commodity Trader (Agro Commodities Broker)
01.2023 - Current

Private Equity & Market Research Analyst

Private Equity & Market Research Analyst (Freelance) - Venture Capital Firm (Europe-Based)
01.2023 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Management studies - Marketing

University of Mumbai
Usman Khan