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MUHAMMED SHAFI

Business Advisor | Sales Consultant | Team Leader
Dubai

Summary

Sales and Business Setup Specialist with 3+ years of UAE experience in Freezone and Mainland company formation, sales, and corporate advisory. Known for consistently exceeding sales targets by 30%+ and leading a successful team of 7. Skilled in Zoho CRM, client handling, and improving internal processes to boost growth. A hands-on team leader who builds strong relationships, supports team development, and works closely with management. Experienced in setting goals, training staff, and gathering feedback to improve performance. Strong communication skills with a focus on teamwork, problem-solving, and delivering results. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Team Leader – Business Advisor

Momentum, Dubai
05.2024 - Current
  • Led 7-member sales team to achieve 100+ client acquisitions in 12 months, contributing to AED 100,000 GP in a single month (April).
  • Improved sales conversion rate by 25% by implementing CRM (Zoho) workflows and performance tracking.
  • Managed end-to-end client onboarding, reducing approval delays by 40% through direct coordination with Freezone & Mainland authorities.
  • Awarded "Best Team Leader" for maintaining 90% team retention and fostering a mentorship-driven culture.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.

Business Consultant

Emirates First Business Services LLC, Dubai
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Advised 150+ clients on business setup, achieving 95% satisfaction rate through tailored solutions.
  • Reduced Golden Visa processing time by 30% by optimizing documentation workflows with GDRFA/DED.
  • Generated AED 500,000+ in revenue through proactive client referrals and repeat business.

Academic Counsellor

UpGrad Ed Tech Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2022 - 03.2023

Ranked #1 performer for 10 consecutive months, enrolling 50+ students/month through consultative selling.

Increased course adoption by 20% by delivering data-driven career guidance via CRM tools.

Enhanced student success by providing personalized academic guidance and support.

Conducted comprehensive evaluations of students'' academic needs, recommending appropriate resources and services.

Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor and continually improve student outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Arts & Commerce

Pillais College
Mumbai
04.2018 - 01.2021

Skills

  • Zoho CRM proficiency

  • Government Portals

  • Team supervision

  • Work planning

  • Team motivation

  • Documentation and reporting

  • People management

  • Team building

  • Client support

  • Sales Analytics & Reporting

Certification

Communication Foundations, Professional Soft Skills (LinkedIn)

Accomplishments

  • 100+ Sales Closed in 1 year at Momentum.
  • AED 100,000 GP generated in a single month.
  • Faster Visa Processing for clients.
  • 200+ Golden Visa

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • UAE Business Setup (Freezone & Mainland)
  • Golden Visa Processing
  • Sales Team Leadership & Coaching
  • CRM Management (Zoho)
  • Government Approvals (DED, GDRFA, MOHRE)
  • KPI-Driven Performance Improvement
  • Client Relationship Management

Timeline

Team Leader – Business Advisor

Momentum, Dubai
05.2024 - Current

Business Consultant

Emirates First Business Services LLC, Dubai
04.2023 - 09.2024

Academic Counsellor

UpGrad Ed Tech Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Arts & Commerce

Pillais College
04.2018 - 01.2021
MUHAMMED SHAFIBusiness Advisor | Sales Consultant | Team Leader