Sajid Eltayeb
Hayes
Summary
Sales Manager experienced in driving revenue growth, managing e-commerce operations, and leveraging Salesforce CRM for strategic account planning. Achieved a 30% boost in lead conversions and £1.2 million in additional profits through workflow optimisation. Skilled in executing tailored promotional strategies, analysing performance metrics, and delivering actionable insights. Builds strong stakeholder relationships and consistently meets revenue and retention targets while aligning sales strategies with business objectives
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2034
2034
years of post-secondary education
Work History
E commerce and Finance Sales Manager
Cargiant
White city, london
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Revenue Growth: Increased finance sales revenue by 20% YoY, adding £2.5 million to annual profits by implementing customer focused pricing strategies.
- Digital Transformation: Introduced and implemented an omni-channel sales workflow during COVID-19, enabling customers to purchase vehicles entirely online with the option for home delivery. Collaborated closely with IT and key stakeholders to integrate digital tools, streamline processes, and ensure a seamless online-to-offline customer experience.
- Team Leadership: Managed a team of 6 finance account executives, achieving a 65% customer retention rate and handling over 25,000 finance contracts annually.Trained and scaled an online sales team of 16 advisors, improving inquiry handling capacity by 30% (6,000+ inquiries weekly)
- CRM Optimisation: Enhanced Salesforce functionality to automate lead segmentation, reducing response times by 25% and improving customer acquisition efficiency.
- Operational Innovation: Designed a part-exchange process that increased lead conversions by 40%, generating an additional £1.5 million annually.
- B2B Partnerships: Lead strategic relationships with 15 finance account managers, including major lenders such as HSBC, Lloyds Black Horse, and MotoNovo. Drive revenue growth and secure favourable terms through high-level negotiations and the development of bespoke finance agreements.
- Recognition: Received “Manager of the Year” award in 2022 for exceeding sales KPIs and team retention goals.
Finance Account Executive
Cargiant
White city, London
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Sales Cycle Management
- Managed the entire sales process, from initial contact to closing deals, by reaching out to prospects, following up on leads, generating referrals, and delivering tailored pitches that highlighted the benefits of finance options and addressed customer priorities
- Boosted revenue with effective account management techniques.
- Negotiated favourable terms for high-value contracts, resulting in a 15% increase in average deal size.
- Negotiation and Relationship Building
- Negotiated contracts with customers and financial institutions to ensure mutually beneficial agreements while creating strong client relationships to build trust and encourage repeat business
- Lead Management and Outreach
- Maintained a proactive approach to managing a list of potential customers within a designated territory, making daily calls to engage new prospects and strengthen the sales pipeline
- Activation and Onboarding Coordination
- Work with internal teams to create a seamless onboarding experience for new customers, ensuring a smooth transition and satisfaction throughout the process
- Negotiated favourable terms for high-value contracts, resulting in a 15% increase in average deal size.
- Delivered a 35% increase in account sales by leveraging targeted finance solutions tailored to SMEs and individual clients.
Senior Sales Advisor
Cargiant
White city, London
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Client-Centric Sales: Qualified client requirements, effectively handled objections, and maximised sales through upselling
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets by 20%, ranking as the top-performing advisor for 7 consecutive quarters.
- Knowledge Sharing and Compliance: Provided exceptional product knowledge, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to FCA regulations
Sales and Lettings Negotiator
Foxtons
West Ealing, Ealing
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Closed property deals valued at £5 million within the first 10 months by leveraging negotiation expertise and market analysis skills.
- Enhanced customer retention by developing bespoke solutions for tenants and landlords, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate.
Brand Ambassador
Blackjack Promotions
Heathrow airport, London
11.2008 - 10.2016
- Represented global luxury brands, surpassing weekly sales targets by 25% on average.
- Trained 10+ new staff members in brand positioning, improving team performance by 15%.
Education
Special Automotive Finance (SAF) Qualification Certificate -
The Financial Conduct Authority UK
BSc (Hons) - Business Management
City, University of London
09.2009 - 06.2013
Business - Economics, Maths, Media
Harlington Sixth Form
09.2007 - 05.2009
11 GCSEs - undefined
Harlington School
09.2002 - 06.2007
Skills
- Sales and Process Optimisation
- End-to-End Project Management
- Customer-Centric Sales Strategy
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data-Driven Sales Insights
- Salesforce CRM and Admin Optimisation
- Scalable Sales Operations Development
- Team Leadership and Development
- Customer Service and Sales Support Excellence
- Account management
- B2B sales expertise
- KPI monitoring and analysis
- Pipeline Management
- Negotiation expertise
- Relationship Management
Affiliations
- hiking, swimming, gym and basketball
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
E commerce and Finance Sales Manager
Cargiant
01.2020 - 01.2025
Finance Account Executive
Cargiant
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Sales Advisor
Cargiant
03.2017 - 01.2019
Sales and Lettings Negotiator
Foxtons
02.2016 - 03.2017
BSc (Hons) - Business Management
City, University of London
09.2009 - 06.2013
Brand Ambassador
Blackjack Promotions
11.2008 - 10.2016
Business - Economics, Maths, Media
Harlington Sixth Form
09.2007 - 05.2009
11 GCSEs - undefined
Harlington School
09.2002 - 06.2007
Special Automotive Finance (SAF) Qualification Certificate -
The Financial Conduct Authority UK
Similar Profiles
Anisoara MocanuAnisoara Mocanu
Site Cleaner at Cargiant North Wembley DepartmentSite Cleaner at Cargiant North Wembley Department
Elijah CamposElijah Campos
Warehouse Coordinator at AVID MedicalWarehouse Coordinator at AVID Medical
HARDEEP KAURHARDEEP KAUR
Dispenser at Pharmacy2UDispenser at Pharmacy2U
Nidhi BhimraNidhi Bhimra
Warehouse operative at AmazonWarehouse operative at Amazon
Betty Lynn ColeBetty Lynn Cole
Assistant at Newman Financial ServicesAssistant at Newman Financial Services