SYED BILAL SHAHID
Chandler,United States
Summary
Results-driven business development and sales professional with a proven track record in client acquisition, revenue growth, and market expansion across the telecommunications, real estate, and digital media industries. Expertise in generating leads, building robust sales pipelines, and closing deals through consultative selling and data-driven strategies. Proficient in utilizing CRM platforms such as Salesforce and HubSpot, along with advanced analytical skills in Excel, Tableau, and SQL to drive informed decision-making. Recognized for strategic thinking and effective negotiation skills that establish beneficial partnerships while leading successful business development initiatives within collaborative team environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
Spades Real Estate
Dubai
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Generated new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, and market analysis.
- Built and managed a sales pipeline using CRM tools to track leads and opportunities.
- Conducted client meetings and negotiations contributing to a 40% increase in company revenue.
- Developed targeted marketing campaigns using Google Analytics and customer insights.
- Identified new market segments and partnerships to expand the client base.
General Manager
Zoo Digital Group
Dubai
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw operational and business development initiatives for digital media services.
- Analyzed customer and audience data using Excel and Tableau to identify growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to improve customer retention by 15%.
- Presented strategic insights to leadership to guide content promotion decisions.
Content Operations Supervisor
Starzplay
Dubai
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed a team of 8 engineers and specialists delivering content across OTT platforms.
- Coordinated publishing schedules across departments ensuring compliance.
- Improved internal workflows for content acquisition and distribution.
Technical Support
Deluxe Media
Dubai
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed digital media content across IPTV and OTT platforms.
- Conducted quality assurance checks before publishing content.
- Collaborated with creative and technical teams on media projects.
Retail Sales Executive
du Telecommunications
Dubai
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Started in retail sales at du headquarters assisting customers with telecom products and plans.
- Transitioned to consumer and enterprise sales supporting individual and business clients.
- Generated new customer accounts through consultative selling and product demonstrations.
- Educated customers on telecom packages and connectivity solutions.
- Maintained strong customer relationships contributing to sales growth.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Heriot-Watt University
Skills
- Lead Generation & Prospecting
- Sales Pipeline Development
- Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Deal Closing
- CRM Platforms: Salesforce, HubSpot
- Data Analysis: Excel, Tableau, SQL
- Google Analytics
- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Websites
Certification
- Data Analytics Certification – Arizona State University (2024)
- Foundations of Digital Marketing & Ecommerce – Google (2023)
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Spades Real Estate
01.2022 - 11.2022
General Manager
Zoo Digital Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Content Operations Supervisor
Starzplay
01.2019 - 10.2020
Technical Support
Deluxe Media
01.2015 - 11.2018
Retail Sales Executive
du Telecommunications
10.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Heriot-Watt University