Sayed Naseem

Sayed naseem

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location of Sayed NaseemMumbai Metropolitan Region
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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    B2b/ b2c solution selling
    Business-to-business (b2b)
    Business analysis
    Business development
    Business development (uae, ksa, gcc)
    Business growth
    Business planning
    Business strategy
    Channel sales development
    Communication
    Competitive analysis
    Computer literacy
    Consultative selling
    Cross-functional team leadership
    Cross-selling
    Customer experience
    Customer relationship management (crm)
    Emotional intelligence & cross-cultural communication
    Enterprise sales
    Hospital sales
    Key account management
    Leadership development
    Management
    Market and competitor analysis
    Marketing
    Marketing strategy
    Microsoft office
    Microsoft powerpoint
    New business development
    New business development
    P&l management
    P&l ownership
    People & team management
    Real estate
    Revenue & profit growth
    Revenue forecasting
    Sales
    Sales & marketing
    Sales & marketing leadership
    Sales management
    Sales strategy & management
    Strategic business development & market expansion
    Strategic marketing & sales promotions
    Strategic planning
    Strategy
    Strategy formulation
    Team building
    Team development
    Team leadership
    Team management
  • About me

    Sales Director & GCC Business Development Director with 18+ years accelerating revenue across UAE, KSA and India. Scaled business from AED 7 M to AED 32 M and secured AED 128 M+ enterprise deals across Commercial Real Estate, BFSI, Media and Education. Ready to relocate to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar or Riyadh within 30 days; visit visa in hand. Middle East & GCC Experience • Led cross-functional teams across India and UAE markets • Pioneered market-entry strategies for Dubai’s commercial landscape • Managed key client relationships with regional enterprise accounts • Spearheaded business development for Ajmal Group in Dubai Key Achievements • Revenue Growth: Scaled revenue from AED 7 M to 32 M within 3 years • Enterprise Deals Closed: AED 128 M+ across GCC • New Business Launch: Established 20 centres with 12 000+ workstations • Broker Partnerships: Activated 100+ strategic channel partners • Profitability: Maintained 40 % profit margins while beating targets by 24 % YoY • Team Size Led: 32 direct & cross-functional members Publication : Published research on flexible workspace trends for Global Capability Centers, featured in "The Flex Insights". My analysis reveals why leading companies are shifting from traditional office leases to flexible solutions, with insights drawn from working with marquee clients in India's commercial real estate market." I excel in formulating go-to-market strategies, securing enterprise partnerships, and consistently achieving 90%+ occupancy rates in competitive markets. As a leader, I'm known for building high-performing teams, optimizing sales processes, and driving 40%+ improvement in team productivity. My expertise spans strategic market analysis, product solution development, and sustainable business growth. Looking to connect with forward-thinking organizations seeking revenue transformation and market dominance in the UAE/KSA region

  • Education

    • Little flower school, jamshedpur

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      Isc ( class 12th) commerce
    • Sp jain school of global management - dubai, mumbai, singapore & sydney

      2022 - 2023
      Executive mba

      Global Rankings:Forbes: Top 15 Best International 1-year MBAs (2019-21)Times Higher Education – Wall Street Journal: Top 5 1-year MBAs (2018-19)Forbes: Top 20 Best International 1-year MBAs (2013-15, 2015-17, 2017-19)The Economist: Top 100 Full-time MBAs worldwide (2015)Financial Times: Top 100 Global MBA programs (2011 and 2012)

    • Bangalore university

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      Bachelors in business management sales and marketing
    • Cranfield school of management

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      Masters strategic marketing
  • Experience

    • Regus

      Apr 2014 - Oct 2015
      General manager

      Recruited as General Manager to spearhead Regus' ambitious expansion in Mumbai. Tasked with orchestrating successful launches of multiple new centers, driving sales and occupancy growth, while optimizing P&L performance in a rapidly evolving market landscape.

    • Awfis space solutions private limited

      Oct 2015 - Oct 2019

      Hired as an inaugural Sales leader for Awfis, leveraging unique industry expertise from Regus. Tasked with pioneering regional sales and marketing strategies in Mumbai, providing critical insights on inventory planning, channel partnerships, and competitor landscape to guide the founding team's market entry. Took on leadership roles within the organization to position Awfis as the top 3 Coworking Space Provider in India. Career Growth Path from Business head to Sr. Business head.

      • Vice President - Sales

        Jul 2018 - Oct 2019
      • Sr. Regional Business Head - Mumbai

        Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
      • Regional Business Head

        Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
    • Quest coworks

      Nov 2019 - Apr 2021
      Vice president sales

      Developed and managed real estate leasing activity (transaction management- leasing activity such as renting new space, lease renewals and re-negotiations.. Built Quest Brand visibility among the channel partners by closing remarkable deals through channel partners during the pandemic

    • Simpliwork offices

      May 2021 - Aug 2022
      Director - sales

      Recruited as pioneering Regional Head to spearhead Simpliwork's strategic expansion into Maharashtra's untapped markets. Entrusted with establishing new centers in Mumbai and Pune, leveraging proven leadership to build business from ground up in highly competitive landscape.

    • Quest coworks

      Mar 2023 - now
      Vice president - sales

      Re-hired for a second stint to spearhead Quest Coworks' growth; tasked with launching new Mumbai centers, boosting occupancy to 100%, and doubling annual revenues through strategic expansion and optimization.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Workplace hygiene and illness prevention program management

      Oshacademy safety and health training
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sayed Naseem
      Employee of the Month - Jan 2016
    • Awarded to Sayed Naseem
      GEM award ( Go Extra Mile Award) - Aug 2014