Talha K

QUALIFICATIONS

ACCA (2010)

WORK HISTORY

Technical Recruiter & Business Development @ CDLDNA (Mar 2024 - Present)

At CDLDNA, a recruiting firm based in Chicago, IL, we specialize in partnering with large trucking companies across the US, primarily in the Chicago area, to assist them in hiring drivers tailored to their needs. My role involves reaching out to interested drivers and guiding them through our job offers, ensuring they choose us over competing opportunities. I provide dedicated support to candidates throughout the hiring process, manage all necessary documentation, and facilitate a seamless onboarding experience. Additionally, I contribute to our growth by cold calling trucking companies, engaging decision-makers, and presenting our services to sign up new clients. I'm currently generating between $15,000 to $25,000 in revenue for the company every month consistently.

Account Executive - Level 5 @ Motive (Aug 2017 - Mar 2024)

During my seven years at Motive, I focused on outbound sales and expansion efforts. My primary role involved cold calling and establishing enduring business partnerships with trucking companies operating fleets ranging from 1 to 30 trucks. I identified opportunities for selling our AI-powered hardware and software solutions. During my tenure at Motive, I consistently exceeded my sales quota and made significant contributions to our team's performance. I generated over $2 million in annual recurring revenue through my sales efforts at the company. Due to my consistent achievements, I was promoted to Level 5 account executive, the highest level for an account executive position in the company.

Owner @ Konect (Dec 2015 - Jul 2017)

At Konect, my startup call center, we specialized in generating sales and leads for clients in the solar and insurance sectors. I successfully built a team from the ground up, expanding our operations from a single seat to a 30-seat call center in just 1.5 years. During my tenure, we maintained a reputation for delivering top-quality sales and consistently high-quality leads. Our clients were highly satisfied with the results we produced.

Sales Manager @ Ion Resource Group (Sep 2012 - Nov 2015)

During my second term at Ion Resource Group, I was appointed as a Project Manager tasked with assembling and leading teams, recruiting, training, and overseeing the entire sales process to meet team sales quotas. I successfully managed three teams totaling 50 individuals

Senior Sales Executive @ Axact (Aug 2011 - Aug 2012)

At Axact, I served as the primary contact for students and professionals interested in expanding their educational portfolio, which included a diverse range of educational products and services

Sales Development Executive @ Ion Resource Group (Mar 2008 - Aug 2011)

At Ion Resource Group, I gained diverse experience in both B2B and B2C sales projects. This included selling resort timeshares in Florida and offering credit card debt consolidation services.

Sales Development Representative @ TxaCom (Jan 2007 - Mar 2008)

At TxaCom, I held a position in B2B telesales for point-of-sale merchant services. My primary role involved proactively engaging businesses to promote and sell credit card point-of-sale machines.

SKILLS

• Salesforce
• Zoho
• Zendesk
• Salesloft

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