Rauf Raja
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven Business Development Executive with 4+ years of experience driving revenue growth across the UK markets. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, growing client bases by 30%+, and executing successful B2B strategies. Seeking to leverage my experience in a dynamic UAE-based organization to drive business expansion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Executive
Swimming Nature
London
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborate with the marketing team to align sales strategies and promotions.
- Follow up with leads to nurture relationships, and increase conversion rates.
- Successfully achieved 158.7% of the sales target for the month of November, consistently exceeding performance expectations, and contributing to the overall success of the team.
Business Development Executive
Complete Transport Solutions
London
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Prospecting new business, leveraging the client database, and converting warm leads from marketing campaigns into new customers.
- Demonstrating strong sales skills via phone and in person to corporate and public sector organizations, while professionally representing the company.
- Expanded the client base by 35% through targeted outreach and relationship-building, boosting service demand, and revenue.
Business Development Executive
Konecta UK
London
12.2022 - 02.2024
- To plan, prioritize, and manage all outbound sales activities to achieve maximum revenue.
- Develop strategies for strengthening client relationships and customer retention.
- Top salesperson for the months of May and June, 2023.
Sales Executive
JJ Food Services Ltd
London
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Identify sales opportunities, and effectively present key features and benefits of products to increase levels of business activity and growth of existing accounts.
- Pursued leads referred by existing clients, or through cold calling, to upscale the sales cycle.
- Achieved sales targets by providing genuine service, and actively listening to customer needs.
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Business
University Of East London
London05-2022
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Univeristy of Calicut
Kerala, India05.2018
Skills
- Business development and strategy
- Salesforce proficiency
- Effective communication
- Client relationship management
- Adaptability and learning agility
- Lead generation techniques
- Negotiation and closing
- Cold calling expertise
- Attention to detail
- Account management skills
- B2B sales experience
Certification
- Social Media Marketing for Small Business, Linkedin Learning, 09/01/21
- Customer Service Leadership, Linkedin Learning, 09/01/21
Languages
English, Advanced
Hobbies and Interests
Travel and exploring cultures
Fitness or team sports
Timeline
Business Development Executive
Swimming Nature
07.2024 - 01.2025
Business Development Executive
Complete Transport Solutions
04.2024 - 07.2024
Business Development Executive
Konecta UK
12.2022 - 02.2024
Sales Executive
JJ Food Services Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Business Administration - International Business
University Of East London
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Univeristy of Calicut
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