Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Focused Customers Aerospace & Defense
Phone
Aerospace & Defense Forum Member
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Yashar Shahabi

Laguna Niguel,Ca

Summary

Electronics engineering professional with dual degrees from the UK and over 25 years of global experience in the electronic components supply chain industry. Specialized in aerospace and defense sectors for the past decade in North America. Proven track record in creating and leading high-performing sales teams, driving significant top-line revenue growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

CRO; Global Sales & Purchasing

IBS Electronics
Santa Ana, California
06.2024 - Current
  • Doubled projected global revenue to $40.0 million by third quarter of 2025 through strategic sales initiatives.
  • Established and regularly reviewed quarterly and yearly sales KPIs within ERP system to align team performance with business objectives.
  • Managed pipeline using AI-enabled CRM tool Apollo for sales and Pipedrive for marketing, optimizing lead generation and sales processes.
  • Sales Direct Reports: Total Team of 50 with 7 Direct Reports.

SVP; Online Sales & Partnerships

Sourceability Companies
Irvine, California
04.2016 - 05.2024
  • Generated $250 million in revenue for online sales during my final year at the company. I played a key role in a successful sales exit to a consortium of financial investors.
  • Led team of 70 sales professionals, overseeing 5 team leaders to drive sales performance.
  • Defined and monitored sales KPIs, ensuring alignment with revenue forecasting to support strategic goals.
  • Implemented proprietary CRM system, streamlining sales pipeline activities and enhancing operational efficiency.

Sales & Purchasing Director

Advanced MP Technology
Hong Kong, Munich & Budapest, Asia & Europe
12.2003 - 03.2016
  • Accountable for over $140.0 million in company revenue in final year; played key role in facilitating successful exit to private equity.
  • Managed 30 sales professionals, including 5 direct reports, to enhance sales performance.
  • Hired and built dynamic teams at each location; created new sales KPIs to align with business objectives.
  • Pipeline Management: Created Lead Gen Pipelines on a Custom CRM With Marketing & Technology Teams

Graduate Research Engineer

Vodafone
Newbury, UK
09.2002 - 11.2003

Applied engineering principles to design and implement project solutions addressing specific client needs.

  • Designed innovative solutions for mobile network performance improvement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes, improving timeline adherence.
  • Conducted thorough research on emerging telecommunications technologies and trends to inform strategic decision-making.

Education

MSc - Mobile Communications

King’s College of London
London
01.2002

BEng (Hons) - Electronics Engineering

Middlesex University
London
01.2001

A-Level -

Abuzar High School
London
01.1996

Skills

  • Sales Leadership
  • Sales Team Building
  • Communication Skills
  • Technical Sales
  • Business Development
  • Sales Strategy
  • Self Motivated
  • Sales-driven
  • Persistent
  • Team Cooperation
  • Willing to Learn
  • Creative
  • Loyal
  • Committed

Focused Customers Aerospace & Defense

  • Anduril Industries
  • L3 Harris
  • General Atomics
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Raytheon
  • Honeywell Aerospace
  • Ametek
  • Curtiss-Wright
  • Blue Origin
  • NAVAIR
  • Terra Orbital

Phone

cell, +1-949-302-3015

Aerospace & Defense Forum Member

  • IIOM, https://usiiom.org/
  • DMSMS

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports – Ski, Hockey, Yoga, Weightlifting, Mountain Biking etc.
  • Reading – Books, Magazines & Newspapers Related to Politics, Business and Electronics Industry.
  • Travelling & Music.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

CRO; Global Sales & Purchasing

IBS Electronics
06.2024 - Current

SVP; Online Sales & Partnerships

Sourceability Companies
04.2016 - 05.2024

Sales & Purchasing Director

Advanced MP Technology
12.2003 - 03.2016

Graduate Research Engineer

Vodafone
09.2002 - 11.2003

MSc - Mobile Communications

King’s College of London

BEng (Hons) - Electronics Engineering

Middlesex University

A-Level -

Abuzar High School
Yashar Shahabi