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BISRAT GHILE

Oakland,CA

Summary

Talented Business Development Executive brings high-level business, marketing and sales acumen. Drives competitive growth through proactive relationship building and pursuit of business opportunities . Savvy to industry trends, practices and customer demands.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive Manager

Full Turn Custom Apparel
02.2024 - Current
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Maximized revenue potential with upselling tactics tailored to individual client needs.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients by offering expert advice on product features, benefits, and best practices.
  • Increased client retention by building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts.
  • Negotiated and closed lucrative contracts, securing long-term business commitments from clients.

Business Development Executive

Magna Financial
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted daily outreach to affiliates, partners, and clients through calls and meetings to generate new business opportunities
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with affiliates, brokers, and clients to drive referrals and cross-selling opportunities
  • Proactively pitched FX products and services to grow revenue and expand the client base globally
  • Maintained accurate CRM records of sales activities, transactions, and performance metrics
  • Prepared and presented management reports on sales performance and business opportunities

Business Development Manager

London International
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Led a team responsible for generating new leads and closing contracts with educational institutions, increasing client base by 35%.
  • Implemented a CRM-based lead nurturing system that improved conversion rates by 20%.
  • Developed and executed outreach campaigns that resulted in 15+ new institutional partnerships, driving a 30% growth in year-over-year revenue.

Business Development

Going Merry
06.2018 - 05.2020
  • In my first role after collage, I consistently and surpassed performance targets for call volume, product demonstrations, and new account acquisition, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Grew business within the territory by 146% in 2021 by effectively implementing customer engagement strategies.
  • Partnered with a virtual, international team to explore new industries and develop a strategic plan, resulting in the launch of three new projects, each generating over $500k in revenue in 2021.

Research Analyst Intern

Yahoo
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • While in college, I conducted 3+ market research projects per quarter, gathering and analyzing data from 500+ survey participants to uncover consumer trends and preferences.
  • Increased data accuracy by 15% through improved survey design and respondent targeting techniques.
  • Supported the marketing team by providing actionable insights, leading to a 12% increase in conversion rates across 5 campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of science - Computer Information System

University Of California, Davis

Skills

  • Sales and marketing
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Negotiations
  • Product demonstrations
  • Problem-solving abilities

ADDITIONAL

Art enthusiast with a love for travel and fluent in three languages.

Timeline

Account Executive Manager

Full Turn Custom Apparel
02.2024 - Current

Business Development Executive

Magna Financial
05.2023 - 09.2023

Business Development Manager

London International
06.2021 - 03.2023

Business Development

Going Merry
06.2018 - 05.2020

Research Analyst Intern

Yahoo
01.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of science - Computer Information System

University Of California, Davis