Asad Nazir Choudhry

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Asad Nazir Choudhry (MBA) 77 Fraser RoadPerivale, LondonUB6 7ALEmail address: asad_@hotmail.comMobile:0044 7960495652

Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 09 /12 / 73------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A successful and driven sales professional looking to develop his career further by applying his accomplished skill set.Key attributes include the ability to work within a team environment displaying excellent interpersonal skills in communication and negotiation. Use analytical and methodical approaches to problem solving. Consistently work to tight deadlines and pressures.

Relevant Work Experience

Top Quoter Ltd Aug 2015 to dateProject Manager & senior DesignerManaging customers from point of consultation to finish projectDealing with showroom and online customers with different abilities Exceeding over a million pound a year sale

Hammonds Furnishing Jan 2015 to July 2015Regional Kitchen Sales Manager SouthManaged and trained a group of 18 sales consultantsTeam building & kept them motivatedReal drive for performance through effective sales techniques

Tesco Kitchen Apr 2014 to Nov 2014Sales Development Manager (went into administration)Managed and trained a group of 10 sales consultantsProvided skills development and training servicesImproved regional performance - rise in sales figures from 60k to 120k weeklyContinually achieving and excelling beyond KPI targets

Betta Living Feb 2014 to Mar 2014Kitchen Sales ManagerManaging a team of sales designers at the Reading branchManaging three Next Kitchen showrooms at Brighton and Camberley Initiated and achieved excellent regional sales figures

Tesco Kitchen (Mark II)Oct 2010 to Jan 2014Design and Sales ConsultantAward winning sales performance for three consecutive years (2011, 2012 and 2013)Awarded the Regional Managers Service Award 2012 for exceptional servicesBrought million-pounds yearly business to stay top in the country

Nobilia Kitchen, Germany (Next Kitchen) June 2010 to Oct 2010Design and Sales Consultant (lost Next account)Setting up a new showroom in BrightonTrained at the largest kitchen manufacturing company in the worldDeveloped exceptional skills in the use of CAD

Kitchens Direct (MKD Group) July 2006 to June 2010Design and Sales Consultant (went into administration)Award-winning sales Professional delivering over a million-pounds business Consistently exceeding monthly sales target.Increasing associated revenue streams by using Hitachi Finance in over 75% of deals.Using a standard methodolgy to train new recruits. Applying excellent negotiation skills to maximise profitability for the company.Continually in discussion with Management to create new revenue streams.

ATZ Impex Limited: London, United Kingdom July 2002 to June 2006 Managing DirectorPlaying a major role at organisational level to manage sales, marketing and finance

A proactive and reactive dealing with foreign and national clients to identify their product requirements and expectations. Arrange and attend meetings internationally for business promotion purposes.Communicate and liaise with various suppliers and vendors to develop business relations.

Data Lect Group LTD: London, United Kingdom May 2001 to July 2002Logistics/Training in AccountsApplication of in-house computer based system.

Follow-up computer components related inquires and provide feedback to internal and external customers. Generate monthly invoice report and perform analysis to compare against business targets, in order to minimise overspending and increase profit margins.

Education

2009 2010: Fellowship: The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management, Bedfordshire UK 2001 2003: Accountant (Part Qualified): Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK Modules completed:1.1Preliminary Financial StateDec 2002

1.2Financial Information ManagementDec 20021.3Managing PeopleDec 20022.1Information SystemsDec 20022.2Corporate Business LawDec 2002

1995 - 1997 : Master of Business Administration (MBA): Hamdard University, PakistanFundamentals of EconomicsGrade AAccounting Concepts & Financial ReportingGrade A+Statistical Methods of Data AnalysisGrade ALegal Environment & Business EthicsGrade ABusiness Strategy Grade AMarketing Information SystemGrade A+Strategic Management of MarketingGrade AProduct Innovation and Planning & DevelopmentGrade AProject (Ceramic Factory Setup & Export)Grade AProfessional Sales ManagementGrade B+World Trade Dynamics & International TradeGrade B

Functional Skills and QualificationsExcellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SAGE 50 & Tetra.Real world practical knowledge of business and marketing in diverse cultures.Keep myself up-to-date with current business trends by attending various international business conferences across Europe and Asia and participation in WTO workshops.Multicultural and multilingual background. Fluent in English, Urdu/Hindi and Punjabi.

Other Interests and Activities I enjoy various sports including cricket at a competitive level (currently playing for Middlesex Champion League), swimming, badminton and table tennis. But above all I take every opportunity to socialise with people from different backgrounds. Travelling and exploring different cultures and societies also fascinates me.