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Aqilah Ahmad

Business Development Manager
Results-driven Business Development Manager offering 4 years of experience in developing strategic relationships, uncovering business opportunities and leading teams towards growth targets. Proven leader and successful in working with marketing, sales, and product management teams to grow company footprint and generate revenues.
Crampete Pte Ltd
Mara University
Malaysia

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Business Development
  • Fields
    Education
  • Work experience
    4-6 years
  • Management
  • Skills
    Adaptability
    Competitive
    Learning
    Written Communication
    Strategic Thinking
    Presentations
    Communication
    Engagement
    Reviewing
    Community
    excel
    sales representatives
    business development
  • Languages
    English
    Professional
    Malay
    Native or Bilingual
    German
    Beginner
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Business Development Manager
  • Desired work locations
    Germany
  • Freelance

Work Experience

Business Development Manager

Aug 2019 - Present
To build rapport and trust with the stakeholders and entice new e-learning clients to work with the company Developed and executed client referral system to gain quality sales leads. Cultivated and maintained strong client and vendor relationships. Met with prospects and existing clients and demonstrated products and services to close gaps in clients’ business while growing company sales and revenues. Tracked sales progress and business development strategy results using CRM software. Worked with internal teams to facilitate solution development, proposal delivery, and strategy implementation. Managed customers’ and clients’ expectations and satisfaction with solution implementation process. Managed complex contract negotiations and closed new business deals with existing and potential customers.

Program Manager

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
1 yr 1 mo
Drive engagement programs to nurture and grow data professionals in Malaysia - Overall responsibility : program management/ownership, program marketing & strategy - Developing industry & university partnerships - Expanding program offering and enhancing the quality of existing programs

Advocacy & Business Development Specialist

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
5 mos
Company Description - Successfully secured lead generation estimated to MYR 5 million budget project - Lead planning, strategy, proposal process, and bid preparation - Perform market research on competitive landscape and industry trends - Improved the communication with the Marketing department to better understand the competitive position

Partner & Client Engagement Associate

Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
10 mos
to work towards a mission in enabling the development of the entire Data Analytics Ecosystem through building Human Capital, Infrastructure, Data Aggregation & Community. - Engaged closely with government bodies to nurture Data Analytics professionals in Malaysia - Producing and reviewing proposals, quotes and supply agreements - Updating the CRM data base with prospecting information - Participating in team projects and effectively managing individual projects - Attending Data Analytics related exhibitions and events www.enhancv.com Building Relationship Through engagement activities for long term benefits Strategic Thinking to run the program in the most efficient and effective manner Adaptability Developed the ability to cope with change in fast paced startup environment

SALES EXECUTIVE

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
2 yrs 0 mos
Performs professional sales management activities to generate and convert international convention sales leads for the benefit of Malaysia - Managed to secure and assist more than 20 international bids for business events with the total estimated ROI of MYR 159 million - Plan and conduct sales activities including promotions, trade show attendances and presentations - Monitor sales performance and prepare regular sales reports as required

LECTURER

Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
9 mos
Carry out teaching to the international undergraduate students specifically in hotel and tourism management according to UK syllabus. - Deliver learning materials according to Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality CTH, UK syllabus as well as scheme of work - Maintain records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance - Participate in the development, administration and marking exams and other assessment www.enhancv.com

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master in Tourism
- 2014
Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
Degree in Tourism
- 2012