SYED YOUSUF HUSSAIN
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with several years of total experience in profit and nonprofit organizations, specializing in volunteering work. Seeking to contribute to the success of the existing humanitarian work of a non-profit organization leveraging on the skills and experience gained with giant organizations and implementing in the volunteering works of an organization.
Includes encouraging parents to enroll their children in 'Baithak Schools' and placing children from impoverished communities into suitable educational programs, providing culturally appropriate services. I have excellent communication skills, am proficient in Microsoft Office, and have experience with databases and information systems.
I have a deep passion for volunteer work and am committed to serving the community I live in, believing that our collective efforts can bring about meaningful change. My dedication to community service is driven by a strong desire to make a positive impact and support those in need. I have had an exemplary career in the fields of Consumer Appliances, with extensive experience in business development and project management within the B2B and B2C market segments in the Middle East, Levant countries, Iran, and Turkey.
This experience provided me with a broader perspective on international markets. I am confident in my ability to make substantial contributions to the current operations of any organization I aspire to join.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Sales Manager: Lighting
Signify (Formerly Philips Lighting)
03.2019 - 03.2024
- Annually achieving a consolidated business volume of >8 million USD ($ 5 million for trade; and US $ 3 million for projects)
- Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping staff to independently meet customer needs
- Led teams in devising effective ‘push and pull’ strategies for products
- Maintained optimal inventory levels, preventing overstocking, and meeting forecasted demand.
Business Development Manager
Salem Dossary Trading & Contracting
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries
- Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability
- Prepared and delivered winning client proposals, business presentations and sales pitches to Country-level executives.
Program Coordinator
Al-Khidmat Foundation
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Assistant General Manager
Alfalah Trading & Contracting
10.2009 - 07.2016
- Consistently exceeded revenue targets through new account development
- Provided on-the-job training (OJT) to sales associates as part of continual improvement
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Assistant General Manager
Panasonic Corporation
02.2001 - 09.2009
- Annually achieving a consolidated business volume of >11 million USD
- Implemented Corporate cost control measures (Panasonic's 'Cost Buster' drive that reduced controllable costs by minimum 10 %
- Successfully developed 5 employees to management positions through focused professional training, and well as OJT
- Led a direct 10-member team (comprising sales associates, engineers, and managers) to consistently meet and exceed key performance metrics
- Recruited, interviewed and hired high-performing individuals, developing passionate, dedicated teams.
National Sales Manager
Philips Middle East & Africa
06.1997 - 12.2000
- Annually achieving a consolidated business volume of >8 million USD
- Clearly communicated progress of trade and consumer sales initiatives to the Distributor and Philips management in the UAE
- Created and directed sales team training and development programs
- Analyzed sales to identify top-performing products and customers (80:20 rule: 20% contributing to the 80% turnover).
Area Sales Manager
Moulinex (Groupe SEB), French MNC
04.1993 - 05.1997
- Annually achieving a consolidated business volume of >3 million USD
- Set highest possible performance standards for self
- Generated company growth through market expansion and sales.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Southeastern University
Washington, DC05.1993
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure with deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including some late nights and weekends
- Good organizational and time management skills, with sound judgement and problem-solving
- Provide data to prepare regular reports
- Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and good communication skills to interact effectively with the clients
- Apply common sense to carry out multiple tasks and following instructions
Usa
GREENCARD, legally allowed to work
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: USA
- Marital Status: Married
English & Hindi/Urdu (Fluent)
Expert level
English (Fluent)
Expert
Fluent
Languages
Urdu
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Country Sales Manager: Lighting
Signify (Formerly Philips Lighting)
03.2019 - 03.2024
Business Development Manager
Salem Dossary Trading & Contracting
03.2017 - 02.2019
Program Coordinator
Al-Khidmat Foundation
07.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant General Manager
Alfalah Trading & Contracting
10.2009 - 07.2016
Assistant General Manager
Panasonic Corporation
02.2001 - 09.2009
National Sales Manager
Philips Middle East & Africa
06.1997 - 12.2000
Area Sales Manager
Moulinex (Groupe SEB), French MNC
04.1993 - 05.1997
MBA - Marketing
Southeastern University
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