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Jazib Shaikh

Jazib Shaikh

Sydney

Summary

Skilled Business Development leader offering 10+ years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Solomons Flooring
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate floor types and styles.
  • Discussed pricing, additional charges, and payment plans during sales process.
  • Followed up with customers to assess satisfaction, answer questions, and resolve concerns.
  • Demonstrated features of different floor options and overcame objections with knowledgeable responses.
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of all available brands and types of flooring available to customers.

Director

Mirrorcity Pty Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2023
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.

Assistant Financial Controller

Opticomm
12.2014 - 06.2017
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 22 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.

Assistant Accountant

Crown Accounting Pty Ltd
04.2012 - 12.2014

Assistant CS Manager

Coles Group
03.2006 - 04.2012

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business & Accounting

Southern Cross University
01.2010

Diploma - Information Technology

Faith College of IT
01.2005

Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Contract Management
  • Logistics Management
  • People Management
  • Team Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Financial Modeling
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Team Collaboration
  • Digital Marketing
  • Quickbooks
  • Xero
  • MYOB
  • Tableau
  • Jira

Timeline

Director - Solomons Flooring
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Financial Controller - Opticomm
12.2014 - 06.2017
Director - Mirrorcity Pty Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2023
Assistant Accountant - Crown Accounting Pty Ltd
04.2012 - 12.2014
Assistant CS Manager - Coles Group
03.2006 - 04.2012
Southern Cross University - Bachelor's Degree, Business & Accounting
Faith College of IT - Diploma, Information Technology
Jazib Shaikh