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Zahid Imran

Riyadh,Riyadh Region

Summary

As a VP of Business Development, Executive Search Expert, Recruitment Advisor, and Sales Professional in Saudi Arabia, I believe in shaping futures—not just filling roles 🔍. With over 17 years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, recruitment strategy, and Business Development, I specialize in headhunting top executives and senior leaders across various industries, including Investment, Real Estate, Construction, Electronics, Entertainment, Hospitality, Tourism, Food Manufacturing, and Restaurant Chains.
💼 My strength lies in executive search, recruitment marketing, business development, and client relationship management. I deliver strategic hiring solutions by leveraging advanced sourcing strategies, market mapping, and headhunting techniques to secure the best talent at C-level, Director, and Senior Management positions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice-President Business Development

Insights KSA
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
11.2025 - Current

As a Vice President of Business Development in Outsourcing, I bring deep expertise in:

  • BPO / outsourcing strategy & GTM execution
  • Large-scale client acquisition & enterprise sales
  • Cross-border outsourcing models (offshore, nearshore, onshore)
  • Strategic partnerships with banks, corporates & government entities
  • Revenue acceleration, negotiation & contract leadership
  • Building, mentoring & scaling business development teams
  • Directed resources to maximize productivity levels.
  • Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates to drive organizational improvements

Sales Manager KSA Commercial Auto Lease

Emirates NBD Bank KSA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed robust client relationships for improved business growth.
  • Managed key accounts, resulting in consistent revenue generation.
  • Devised successful sales pitches for significant conversion rates.
  • Coordinated promotional campaigns to boost brand visibility.
  • Led high-performance sales teams, ensuring achievement of targets.
  • Pioneered the implementation of CRM systems for improved data management and customer relations.

Head of Sales Retail Banking

Askari Bank Limited
Islamabad, Pakistan
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Influenced product development based on market insights, aiding in creation of relevant offerings.
  • Implemented robust sales processes, leading to improved efficiency.
  • Negotiated key contracts to secure lucrative deals.
  • Established strong presence in international markets through extensive networking and relationship building.
  • Provided leadership for successful team performance.
  • Executed strategic plans to achieve organisational goals.

Regional Sales Manager Consumer & Regulatory

Habib Metro Bank LTD (Subsidiary of AG Zurich)
Islamabad , Pakistan
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Increased brand visibility by implementing strategic sales initiatives.
  • Set ambitious targets, sparking team motivation.
  • Executed strategic plans to achieve organisational goals.
  • Leveraged industry trends for competitive advantage.

Sales Manager Retail Banking

Habib Bank Limited.
Islamabad, Pakistan
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Propelled company towards achieving set KPIs and goals through comprehensive strategic planning and execution.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers and other industry players to ensure smooth operations.
  • Led high-performance sales teams, ensuring achievement of targets.
  • Sculpted a high-performing sales culture through regular motivation sessions and reward schemes.

Sales Manager SME Banking

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Dubai, UAE
10.2015 - 02.2019
  • Devised successful sales pitches for significant conversion rates.
  • Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
  • Pioneered the implementation of CRM systems for improved data management and customer relations.

Key account sales manager NISSAN

Arabian Automobiles Co LLC
Dubai, UAE
12.2014 - 09.2015

Assistant Manager Fleet Sales Toyota

Al Futtaim Motors LLC
Dubai, UAE
12.2012 - 11.2014

Fleet Sales Executive Nissan

Arabian Automobiles Co LLC
Dubai, UAE
11.2010 - 10.2012

Senior Relationship Officer

Dubai Islamic Bank
Dubai, UAE
09.2005 - 10.2010

Education

Master of Commerce - Finance

University of The Punjab
06.2004

Skills

  • KPI monitoring and analysis
  • Product knowledgeability
  • Communication proficiency
  • Direct sales techniques
  • Profit margin enhancement
  • Assertive leadership
  • Market trend awareness
  • Customer relationship management software
  • Target achievement
  • Product lifecycle understanding
  • Business development aptitude
  • Brand promotion strategies
  • Business intelligence tools
  • Business development
  • Territory management
  • Competitor analysis
  • Cross-selling techniques
  • Customer retention tactics
  • Product presentation
  • Sales reporting
  • Client relationship building
  • E-Commerce strategies

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Accomplishments

    HABIB METRO BANK Winner 5 Consumer Trophies 2021

    HBL Winner Consumer Trophy 2019

    Runner up Consumer Trophy 2020

    Al Futtaim Motors UAE

Personal Information

Timeline

Vice-President Business Development

Insights KSA
11.2025 - Current

Sales Manager KSA Commercial Auto Lease

Emirates NBD Bank KSA
11.2024 - Current

Head of Sales Retail Banking

Askari Bank Limited
04.2023 - 09.2024

Regional Sales Manager Consumer & Regulatory

Habib Metro Bank LTD (Subsidiary of AG Zurich)
08.2021 - 03.2023

Sales Manager Retail Banking

Habib Bank Limited.
07.2019 - 08.2021

Sales Manager SME Banking

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
10.2015 - 02.2019

Key account sales manager NISSAN

Arabian Automobiles Co LLC
12.2014 - 09.2015

Assistant Manager Fleet Sales Toyota

Al Futtaim Motors LLC
12.2012 - 11.2014

Fleet Sales Executive Nissan

Arabian Automobiles Co LLC
11.2010 - 10.2012

Senior Relationship Officer

Dubai Islamic Bank
09.2005 - 10.2010

Master of Commerce - Finance

University of The Punjab
Zahid Imran