Faruk Abdullahi
London
Summary
A driven sales professional with a unique blend of legal and business expertise, holding an undergraduate degree in Law (LL.B.) and a master’s degree in International Business (MIB). This academic background provides a strong foundation in both business management and legal principles. Through an internship at a Judicial Institute, valuable experience in contract negotiation, legal research, and client communication were gained. Leveraging this legal foundation and business acumen key strengths are; building strong client relationships, negotiating complex deals, and driving sales.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales representative
IBA Global
London
10.2024 - Current
- Achieved sales targets and goals, and moved to stage 2 within first three weeks.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships.
- Tailored pitches according to individual consumer preferences to increase conversion rates.
- Maintained thorough records of all sales activities to ensure transparency.
Intern
National Judicial Institute
Abuja
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed skills in legal research and drafting letters of advice.
- Attended workshops to listen to other lawyers and gain insight into how to approach and present cases in court.
- Accompanied senior lawyers to meetings with clients providing essential note-taking assistance.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
Education
Master of Arts - International Business
Regents University
London 01.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelors of Laws - Law
University of Leicester
Leicester 09.2019 - 07.2021
Skills
- B2B and B2C sales
- Contract drafting and review
- Sales strategies
- Negotiation tactics
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Microsoft office expertise
Affiliations
- Athlete at Frenford FC: Currently playing in the English National League System . Participated in the FA Vase Cup 2023-24 Season.
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Sales representative
IBA Global
10.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - International Business
Regents University
01.2022 - 07.2024
Intern
National Judicial Institute
11.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelors of Laws - Law
University of Leicester
09.2019 - 07.2021
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