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Muhammad Miah

Portsmouth,Hampshire

Summary

Experienced and personable Account Manager with over 7 years of client-facing experience across onboarding, data analytics, stakeholder engagement, and strategic account development. Proven ability to manage small to enterprise-level clients, drive product adoption, and deliver tailored implementation plans. Passionate about turning data into meaningful insights, enhancing customer experience, and building strong, long-term relationships. I am currently seeking a role within a supportive, growth-focused company where I can continue developing my leadership skills and contribute to service improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accounts Manager, Team Lead

Ardens Manager
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
12.2021 - Current

At Ardens Manager, I have transitioned from a sales-focused role into a strategic and operational account management position. My responsibilities now focus on:


  • Customer Onboarding: Creating and delivering structured onboarding and implementation plans tailored to individual GP practices, PCNs, and ICBs.
  • Customer Utilisation & Engagement: Driving adoption of the platform through hands-on support, tailored training sessions, and proactive engagement strategies.
  • Data Analytics & Critical Thinking: Extracting and interpreting healthcare data to help practices identify trends, benchmark performance, and highlight areas for quality improvement.
  • Implementation Planning: Developing and coordinating go-live strategies, training timelines, and technical onboarding processes to ensure smooth implementation.
  • Contract Drafting & Renewals: Supporting and managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, amending, and advising clients on contract terms and renewals.
  • Key Area Engagement: Collaborating closely with stakeholders across regions to highlight service gaps and support improvement plans using Ardens' suite of tools.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Acting as the bridge between the customer, product, and development teams to feedback requirements and influence product evolution.

Business development executive

Accounts Payable Association
Petersfield, Hampshire
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Developed and executed engagement strategies to grow prospective accounts and retain existing members.
  • Played a key role in achieving 89% membership renewal rate within the first year and successfully closed 23 new memberships.
  • Collaborated closely with the marketing team to align messaging, optimise campaigns, and improve lead capture through website forms.
  • Partnered with the CEO to create and deliver new training courses, webinar content, and membership offerings.
  • Delivered live webinars and product demos to stakeholders, showcasing course benefits and membership value.
  • Identified new business opportunities and built relationships with key decision-makers to support long-term growth.
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate training courses, ensuring compliance with industry legislation.
  • Demonstrated strong negotiation skills by upselling during final stages of deals and throughout ongoing member relationships.
  • Monitored client feedback, training evaluations, and reporting data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Supported proposal development and pricing strategy tailored to individual client needs and objectives.

Sales and marketing executive

Really Simple Systems
Petersfield, Hampshire
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Acted as a key point of contact for new and existing customers, providing onboarding support via email, phone, and live chat to help them get started with the CRM platform.
  • Built and managed a personal sales pipeline by qualifying leads and implementing upselling strategies for additional CRM modules and features.
  • Delivered live weekly product demonstrations and webinars, managing all communications and schedules to maximise customer engagement.
  • Maintained accurate CRM records by documenting all customer interactions and activities.
  • Resolved customer queries, including technical support and billing enquiries, and processed ad-hoc payments and repeat invoices.
  • Identified and escalated recurring product issues to the Head of Support and Development teams, contributing to product improvement.
  • Supported the quoting process for qualified prospects and assisted in the development of tailored proposals.
  • Collaborated with the Development and Marketing Manager on product launches, email campaigns, and content updates across the website and Support Hub.
  • Monitored sales, revenue performance, and customer engagement metrics, providing regular performance reports to management.
  • Achieved £48,000 in new sales during Q3 2019, exceeding quarterly targets.
  • Stayed up to date with SaaS industry trends, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), and customer needs to inform sales and support strategy.

Sales and marketing assistant

Really Simple Systems
Petersfield, Hampshire
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Supported the Sales Manager with customer onboarding, live chat queries, and day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure a smooth client experience.
  • Managed relationships with Affiliate Partners to maximise promotional opportunities and boost brand visibility.
  • Assisted in organising key events, including the annual user conference, industry exhibitions, and seminars.
  • Conducted research and wrote content for the company website, customer case studies, and topical blogs.
  • Monitored and managed the company’s social media channels, posting relevant content and reporting on engagement trends.
  • Identified recurring customer issues and escalated them to relevant teams to inform product and support improvements.

Non-Fault Claims Advisor

Innovation Group
Fareham, Hampshire
11.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed and assessed motor claims across multiple insurance brands including Eldon, Swinton, Insure2Drive, Sabre, TCS, and First Central.
  • Liaised with customers to gather detailed accident information, building strong non-fault cases and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Negotiated with third-party insurers to resolve disputed claims, requested supporting documentation, and recovered outlay costs.
  • Independently handled complex claims using a methodical, customer-first approach to deliver fair outcomes.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently by identifying issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Acted as a key point of contact for colleagues, providing support and promoting departmental best practices.
  • Maintained clear communication with internal partners including Enterprise-Rent-A-Car and engineering teams via phone and email.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Southampton Solent University
Southampton
08.2013 - 07.2016

Skills

  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Strategic Vision & Problem Solving
  • Communication & Influence
  • Account Management & Client Success
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Marketing & Communication
  • CRM & Tech Savvy
  • Problem Solving & Operational Skills
  • Software & Tools
  • Soft Skills
  • Time Management
  • Ability to take initiative

Timeline

Accounts Manager, Team Lead

Ardens Manager
12.2021 - Current

Business development executive

Accounts Payable Association
02.2020 - 11.2021

Sales and marketing executive

Really Simple Systems
08.2018 - 02.2020

Sales and marketing assistant

Really Simple Systems
09.2017 - 08.2018

Non-Fault Claims Advisor

Innovation Group
11.2016 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Southampton Solent University
08.2013 - 07.2016
Muhammad Miah