John Ashraf
Senior Business Developer
Cairo
Summary
Results-driven business development professional with a proven track record in driving revenue growth and expanding markets. Highly skilled in identifying and closing high-value contracts, building strategic partnerships, and delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs. Experienced in scaling startups and guiding them to achieve business milestones through strategic planning and effective sales execution. A strong relationship builder with a passion for fostering long-term collaborations that fuel sustainable growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sales Business Development Officer
Qardy
08.2022 - Current
- Identify and target potential clients in key financial sectors, including banks, insurance firms, and digital payment providers.
- Research industry trends to identify market opportunities and emerging client needs.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads through networking, cold outreach, and attending industry events.
- Conduct product presentations and demos tailored to client needs.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to close deals efficiently.
- Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts and strategic partners.
- Provide regular reports on sales activities, pipeline progress, and revenue forecasts.
Senior Business Developer
Adva for financial services
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
- Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices
- Signing marketing deals with partners
- Signing contracts with companies in the same industry
Business Developer and Account Manager
Simple Marketing Agency
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
- Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
- Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
- Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc
Sales Executive
Solar Power Egypt
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Identify and target potential customers in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media.
- Setting up meetings with potential clients and listening to their needs and concerns.
Education
Secondary degree -
Saint Joseph Maronite Language Schools
Cairo, Egypt 02.1998 - 05.2016
Bachelor degree - Business administration
Future University
Cairo, Egypt 06.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Marketing
- Sales
- B2B Sales
- B2C Sales
- Ability to engage with senior decision-makers and executives
- Ability to build rapport
- Proficiency in MS Office
- CRM software (eg Zoho, Salesforce and Monday)
Timeline
Sales Business Development Officer
Qardy
08.2022 - Current
Senior Business Developer
Adva for financial services
04.2020 - 07.2022
Business Developer and Account Manager
Simple Marketing Agency
01.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor degree - Business administration
Future University
06.2017 - 05.2021
Sales Executive
Solar Power Egypt
09.2016 - 01.2018
Secondary degree -
Saint Joseph Maronite Language Schools
02.1998 - 05.2016
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