Ali J

Experienced in business development, client relations, and sales across various industries, including technology, solar energy, and FMCG. Strong background in managing teams, optimizing operations, and achieving revenue targets.
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Qualifications & Work History

EDUCATION

MSc Strategic Marketing and Management, Sydney Business School (UOW), Australia (2014 – 2015)

BBA Marketing, Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), Pakistan (2008 – 2012)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Client Relations @ Ignis Network LLC (Oct 2024 – Present)

  • Lead client relations initiatives, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
  • Develop and execute business strategies to strengthen client relationships and maximize revenue.
  • Collaborate with teams across multiple departments to streamline services and ensure delivery excellence.

Head of Business Development @ Ignis Network LLC (Feb – Oct 2024)

  • Directed business development efforts, driving growth and client engagement in diverse industries.
  • Successfully implemented strategies to expand the client base and increase revenue generation.
  • Managed key partnerships and identified new business opportunities to drive long-term success.

Head of Business Operations @ Touchstone Communications, Pakistan (Feb 2023 – Feb 2024)

  • Led 5 projects, managing a team of 70 CSRs, and increased revenue through streamlined operations.
  • Generated £70k in revenue under the Boilers (Berks Insulation) project.
  • Worked closely with senior managers and internal teams to improve operational efficiency and solve challenges.

Senior Manager, Business Operations (UK Vertical) @ Touchstone Communications, Pakistan (Dec 2022 – Feb 2023)

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through expert issue resolution and process improvements.
  • Collaborated with teams to meet product and service-related goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, praised by management for resolving challenges and achieving KPIs.

Senior Business Development Manager @ iOPTIME Pvt Ltd, Pakistan (Dec 2021 – Dec 2022)

  • Expanded presence in the North American market, generating CAD $352,800 in sales for a 3-year deal.
  • Successfully closed a CAD $117,600 annual deal and ran a LinkedIn campaign with a CTR of 0.52%.
  • Played a key role in writing website content to enhance SEO performance.

Head of International Business Development @ Optimal Logics, Australia
(Nov 2020 – Dec 2021)

  • Led a team to manage business in the UK and Europe, generating £200,000 in revenue.
  • Implemented successful cold email and LinkedIn campaigns to acquire Dynamics 365 projects.
  • Introduced HubSpot CRM to enhance data management and team efficiency.

Regional Sales Head @ RDX Sports, USA, remote (Jul 2019 – Nov 2020)

  • Led a sales team to introduce RDX Sports into the USA and Canadian markets, closing $25,000 in product sales.
  • Secured a major deal with BodyBuilding.com and increased sales by adding exclusive product SKUs on Amazon.
  • Managed key client relationships and grew revenue through strategic sales approaches.

Sales Division Head @ Solar Red, Australia (Aug 2018 – Jul 2019)

  • Led the sales division, generating $48,000 in profit from solar system sales.
  • Successfully increased lead generation efforts and closed high-value sales across residential and commercial clients.
  • Managed a team of 30 across various departments, including HR and Finance.

Assistant Sales Manager @ Brothers Gas, UAE (Sep 2017 – Aug 2018)

  • Analyzed the local market, converting 70 commercial clients to LPG buyers, resulting in a significant increase in daily sales.
  • Increased sales from 9 to 27 cylinders per day through effective sales strategies.
  • Managed key accounts, including large organizations like Al Ghurair and Gulf Pharmaceuticals.

Market Development Manager @ Solar Red Pty Ltd, Australia (Jan 2016 – Sep 2017)

  • Generated $0.8 million in business and led a campaign that resulted in a 29.8% sales increase.
  • Managed a team of 15 and spearheaded sales efforts across multiple sectors.
  • Developed strategies to expand market share and boost revenue.

Senior Executive, Sales and Merchandising @ Goodman Fielder, Australia (Aug 2014 – Dec 2015)

  • Managed Helga’s product line and implemented strategies to improve profitability by 27%.
  • Led sales efforts, significantly increasing market share for gluten-free wholemeal products across Sydney.
  • Boosted overall sales through effective promotional strategies and strategic partnerships.

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