Sada Farooq Qureshi

PERSONAL INFORMATION Sada Farooq Qureshi (Ms) Jason VIP Apartments, Block 7, Clifton, 75600 Karachi (Pakistan) (--https://www.linkedin.com/in/sada-qureshi/ WORK EXPERIENCE Jan, 2021 – present Assistant Manager Marketing & Imports Metchem Associates - Mar, 2018 – Dec, 2020 Responding to customers enquiries related to Import of different products Communicating with various suppliers in foreign countries Negotiating prices and Preparing customer quotations Handling import documentation (Bill of lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, FTA Certificate, Mill Test Certificate, Insurance certificate etc.) Search of new clients and managing existing customer relations, efforts for each client Providing support to the marketing manager and other key team players Analyzing costs and sales, calculating client quotations, recording, and maintaining client contact data coordinating sales projects Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts Solving client problems, helping in the design of custom-made products Preparing reports for management to plan team task Providing training and support material for the sales team Marketing Executive Fairs & Exhibitions (Messe Frankfurt) - Oct, 2017– Feb, 2018 Search of new clients and maintaining existing customers relationships Travelling to visit potential clients Persuading clients that a product or service will best satisfy their needs, managing and interpreting customer requirements Managing customer relations, efforts for each client Identifying traditional online and social advertising and marketing opportunities Maintaining close client communications while clearly defining marketing objectives Providing support to the marketing manager and other key team players Responded to client inquiries Offering after-sales support services, administering client accounts Analyzing costs and sales, calculating client quotations, recording and maintaining client contact data coordinating sales projects Meeting regular sales targets Supporting marketing by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts Solving client problems, helping in the design of custom-made products Preparing reports for management to plan team task Providing training and support material for the sales team Assistant Market Researcher Trigen Pharma (Pvt) Ltd, Karachi (Pakistan) - Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts Preparation of client based presentations Preparing reports for management to plan team task Providing training and support material for the sales team Planning (events agenda, meetings, advisory and suggestions) Page 1 / 3 Oct, 2013 – Sep,, 2017 Preparing Presentations (Power point and other software, online Assistant Accounts Manager Jena Textile Pvt Ltd, Karachi (Pakistan) Apr, 2013– Sep, 2013 - Maintaining Buyers’ Quotations and Sales Invoices, - Ledgers of accounts receivable /accounts payable - Reconciliation of bank slips - Costing of products - Preparing Pay Slips of Staff - Maintaining Accounts Receivable and Payable Statements - Monthly income statement - Annual statement of profit & loss - Preparation of daily journal vouchers - E-Filling & Sales Tax Return Submission - Coordinating with Buyers and Suppliers Exams Invigilator British Council, Karachi (Pakistan) - Conducting GCSE exams A-level/O-level - Assist with candidate entry into the room, check ID, set the tone and ensure students enter quietly and efficiently - Ensure attendance register is completed - Collect all scripts and associated materials at the end of each exam and ensure that there are no missing scripts - To open and distribute papers and other authorized materials to candidates - Notify candidates of the start and finish times of the exam - Record start and finish times of the exams EDUCATION-. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Iqra University, Karachi (Pakistan) - Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Virtual University, Karachi (Pakistan) - Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Khatoon e Pakistan College, Karachi (Pakistan) - Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Khatoon e Pakistan School, Karachi (Pakistan) PERSONAL SKILLS Organisational/Managerial Skills - Team Player with proficient coordination and leadership skills. - Good evaluation skills to estimate time schedules and decision making skills to deliver efficient, error free projects. - Ability to follow guidelines and procedure. Page 2 / 3 - Understanding of when to escalate for timely issue resolution. - Analytical and problem solving skills. - Influencing skills for improving vendor delivery. Comprehensive communications skills Report interpersonal, report writing, negotiation, and communication skills - Proficient in MS Office - Posts on Social Networks incl Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Google - Data presentation and analysis on MS Excel, MS Power - Designing on Illustrator Digital skills Page 3 / 3