Executive Support & Growth Strategist Professional

MOHAMMED ZIAULHAQ

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia +966********* ***********@*****.***

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-ziaulhaq233211280 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile and proactive professional with a dual background in executive support and strategic growth. Expert at managing complex operations and C-suite logistics while simultaneously driving business development through lead generation, market research, and client relationship management. A highly organized "force multiplier" dedicated to streamlining leadership's workflow and identifying new opportunities to expand the company’s footprint.

KEY SKILLS

Executive Governance: Complex Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, and Confidential Correspondence.

Administrative Support: Schedule meetings, manage calendars, handle travel, Procurement

& Vendor Management, RFQ/RFP Processes, budget tracking, and prepare reports for the team.

Client Communication: Draft emails, manage correspondence, and help maintain strong client relationships.

Operational Leadership: Led procurement activities (RFQ/RFP) and negotiated vendor contracts to achieve cost savings and process efficiency.

Efficiency Optimization: Reduced travel booking errors by 25% and increased digital client engagement by 40% through refined strategic planning.

Financial Oversight: Tracking office budgets, processing travel expenses, and ensuring financial transparency.

Lead Management: Build and update prospect databases, qualify leads, and manage initial contact with potential clients.

Sales Support: Prepare sales collateral, proposals, presentations, and assist in developing sales strategies.

Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing conferences, and other business development events.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wyeth Pharmaceutical - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Business Development Assistant

01/2015 - Present

Generate over $2M in new business revenue through proactive lead identification and competitive bidding on platforms like Upwork, surpassing quarterly targets by 25%.

Leverage HubSpot CRM to track and nurture 300+ leads monthly, improving conversion rates by 30% and streamlining the sales pipeline.

Manage online sales funnels and lead generation activities, ensuring CRM data accuracy for service-based business growth.

Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns across major platforms, resulting in a 40% increase in client engagement.

Develop compelling proposals and tailored presentations, securing partnerships with 10+ high-value clients and increasing close win-rate by 20%.

Negotiate and finalize contracts valued at $500K+ annually, ensuring optimal terms that balanced client satisfaction and company profitability.

Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and operations to design customize solutions, and schedule strategic social media content calendars using Canva and Meta Business Suite, enhancing client retention and upsell opportunities.

Oversee e-commerce product listings and manage the end-to-end order fulfillment process.

Monitor market trends and competitor strategies, providing actionable insights that informed successful go-to-market strategies and positioning. AICO– Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Executive Secretary to the Chairman

02/2009 – 12/2014

Acted as the first point of contact for high-level visitors and clients.

Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to streamline information flow, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.

Managed schedules and prioritized meetings for the Chairman, optimizing time allocation and increasing strategic engagement with partners by 40%.

Coordinated high-level executive communications, supporting cross-functional projects that accelerated business decision-making by 30%.

Managed complex calendars and international travel arrangements for the Chairman.

Prepared and analyzed confidential reports, contributing key insights that informed executive business development strategies.

Streamlined office operations and maintained secure physical and electronic filing systems in compliance with standards.

Organized executive-level events and meetings, facilitating negotiations that led to a 15% increase in new business opportunities.

Issued internal memos, correspondence emails and organizational records with the highest level of discretion.

Implemented process improvements in administrative workflows, reducing turnaround time for critical decisions by 25%.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Expert Excel/Word, Outlook), SAP Ariba, Odoo ERP, HubSpot.

Tools: DocuSign, Google Analytics, Canva, ChatGPT.

Typing Speed: 50 WPM.

Collaboration: Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet.

Hardware: Installation of software and hardware.

Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, total discretion/confidentiality, and proactive problem-solving.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Computer Applications University of Madras, India

Secondary Education Turning Point, India

High School Diploma Vaniniketan High School, India LANGUAGES

English: Fluent

Hindi: Fluent

Arabic: Conversational

Telugu: Fluent

Urdu: Native

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married

Driving License: Valid (Saudi Arabia)

Travel: Extensively traveled in UAE, Egypt, and Lebanon.

Mobility: Available for relocation (if requirement). DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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