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Wasim Sharief

Wasim Sharief

Strategic Business Consultant | Driving Growth in Sales, Client Success & Market Expansion
Bangalore,Karnataka

Summary

Strategic Business Consultant with 10+ years of experience driving growth through innovative sales strategies, client-focused solutions, and operational excellence. Proficient in leveraging CRM tools, lead generation platforms, and data-driven insights to identify opportunities and accelerate revenue. Skilled in managing large-scale projects, building strategic partnerships, and optimizing sales processes to deliver measurable outcomes. Recognized for blending analytical problem-solving with creative strategies to achieve business objectives across diverse industries.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Sales and Growth Consultant

MediaJenie
Bangalore
03.2024 - Current

Company Overview: MediaJenie specializes in digital marketing solutions, offering comprehensive strategies for startups and SMEs.

  • Boosted client satisfaction by identifying and addressing their specific needs through tailored business solutions.
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients by providing exceptional support and maintaining regular communication.
  • Implement innovative marketing campaigns that effectively communicated value propositions to target audiences.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes in strategy.
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and potential clients.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Built relationships with colleagues to facilitate teamwork, cooperation, and success.
  • Represented company at industry events and webinars, sharing insights on digital marketing trends, which increased MediaJenie's visibility and led to new client acquisitions.

Assistant Manager

UNext Learning
Bangalore
04.2022 - 09.2023

Company Overview: UNext Learning is a tech-enabled higher education platform delivering professional certifications and degrees

  • Managed team to achieve 120% of sales targets, contributing to exponential revenue growth
  • Set performance expectations for team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Developed strong client relationships for repeat business and increased referrals.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by driving daily sales activities and managing the sales pipeline effectively.
  • Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
  • Boosted sales performance by implementing effective sales strategies and coaching team members.
  • Generated sales report to help upper management make effective decisions and sales plans.
  • Managed and developed sales team.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Operations Executive

Saleh & Abdulaziz Abahsain Co., Ltd.
Dammam
02.2013 - 12.2021

Company Overview: A civil engineering company specializing in heavy machinery and industrial solutions.

  • Oversaw daily operations activities, ensuring smooth functioning across all departments while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Efficiently and effectively identified and solved all problems that impacted direction of business.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on key initiatives, providing valuable insights from an operational perspective.
  • Oversaw projects to help goals, tasks and milestones align with organizational strategy.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring successful completion of projects within deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively managing and resolving operational issues in a timely manner.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage, and drive-off.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Implemented a predictive maintenance schedule for equipment, drastically reducing unexpected downtime.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Negotiated supplier discounts to improve bottom line.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.

Process Executive

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Mangalore
05.2010 - 12.2011

Company Overview: Cognizant Business Solutions provides IT and process outsourcing services globally.

  • Handled U.S.-based real estate transactions, improving processing time.
  • Managed approximately 150-200 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.'
  • Conducted background checks and maintained tax information for government compliance.
  • Streamlined communication processes, increasing client satisfaction.
  • Answered telephone or online requests and completed interactions quickly to meet productivity goals.
  • Maintained strict adherence to quality standards by conducting regular audits, resulting in reduced error rates.
  • I achieved recognition as a subject matter expert in my field, often consulted by colleagues and management for advice on complex process challenges.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility, and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.

Executive

[24]7.ai
Bangalore
01.2009 - 03.2010

Company Overview: [24]7.ai is a global business process outsourcing (BPO) company

  • Sold credit cards to UK and US clients, achieving significant sales targets.
  • Transitioned to an inbound process for Green Dot, focusing on card activation and upselling.
  • Moved to a technical process, troubleshooting tech challenges and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Actively participated in company-wide initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase revenue by 25%

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Commerce

ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE
Mangalore
01.2005 - 01.2008

Skills

Problem-solving

Certification

Diploma in E-Office and E-Finance, Manipal Institute of Computer Education

Accomplishments

  • Built and managed a portfolio of 100+ clients at UNext Learning, generating over $500,000 in sales within 1.5 years.
  • Earned recognition through multiple awards for outstanding performance in driving sales growth, retaining clients, and boosting revenue across roles.
  • Optimized operations and reduced costs in logistics and heavy machinery sectors, saving 15% on operational expenses at Saleh & Abdulaziz Abahsain.
  • Adapted and excelled in diverse industries like ed-tech, digital marketing, IT consultancy, and logistics, consistently delivering results through innovative strategies.
  • Applied expertise in web and app development, cloud computing, and fintech to improve client engagement and satisfaction across various roles.
  • Drove market growth and visibility, increasing revenue by 25% at MediaJenie within 5 months through effective branding and expansion strategies.
  • Led and inspired teams at UNext Learning and Saleh & Abdulaziz Abahsain, boosting productivity by 30% and fostering collaboration.
  • Identified and leveraged opportunities across industries, creating impactful solutions for client success and business growth.

Hobbies

  • Fitness Enthusiast (Football, Workouts)
  • Advocating for Pet Welfare

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true and genuine to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Certified in Successful Negotiation

12-2024

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

06-2024

Sales and Growth Consultant

MediaJenie
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

UNext Learning
04.2022 - 09.2023

Operations Executive

Saleh & Abdulaziz Abahsain Co., Ltd.
02.2013 - 12.2021

Process Executive

Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2010 - 12.2011

Executive

[24]7.ai
01.2009 - 03.2010
Diploma in E-Office and E-Finance, Manipal Institute of Computer Education
11-2008

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Commerce

ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE
01.2005 - 01.2008
Wasim ShariefStrategic Business Consultant | Driving Growth in Sales, Client Success & Market Expansion