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Samir Abdus

London

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in recruitment, candidate sourcing, and headhunting. Skilled in CV screening, interview coordination, and talent pipeline management for contract and permanent placements. Proficient in lead generation, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, appointment setting, CRM/pipeline management, and B2B communication. Experienced with cold messaging, email follow-ups, and tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and CRM systems. Strong communicator, adept at time management and maintaining a target-driven approach. Experienced in retail, including inventory management, stock control/auditing, and using handheld scanners for stocktaking. Committed to team collaboration and meeting deadlines.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retail Stocktaking Assistant

Retail Asset Solutions
London
02.2025 - Current
  • Conduct accurate stock counts in major retail stores including Tesco, Primark, and Sainsbury's.
  • Use handheld scanners to log inventory and ensure stock levels match records.
  • Work efficiently in fast-paced team environments, often outside regular hours.
  • Maintain attention to detail while meeting strict accuracy and time targets.

Appointment Setter & Lead Generation Specialist

Sile Jamila Marketing
London
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Identified and targeted potential clients using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, focusing on Salesforce consultancies.
  • Reached out to decision-makers, booked qualified appointments, and passed leads to the sales team.
  • Built a list of prospects, tracked responses, and followed up to increase conversion rates.
  • Worked independently to hit weekly outreach and booking targets.
  • Helped grow the client base by consistently connecting with businesses outside typical partner networks.

Recruitment Resourcer/Administrator

247 IT International
London
01.2020 - 06.2024
  • Delivered full-cycle recruitment for both contract and permanent IT roles, including SAP, Java, Big Data, and Salesforce.
  • Sourced and engaged top candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and internal databases.
  • Maintained and updated a database of 5,000+ candidates, ensuring accuracy and availability.
  • Screened CVs and conducted pre-qualification calls to match candidates to specific client requirements.
  • Coordinated interviews and assessments, ensuring a smooth and timely hiring process.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to align recruitment efforts with job specs and business goals.
  • Designed and executed headhunting strategies to fill niche, senior, and hard-to-fill roles across the UK and Europe.

Retail Assistant

Boots
London
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, improving overall shopping experience.
  • Managed stock replenishment and maintained store presentation.
  • Processed transactions accurately, ensuring smooth checkout operations.

Education

GCSEs -

Little Ilford School
London
09.2013 - 06.2017

Skills

Recruitment & Resourcing

  • Candidate Sourcing & Headhunting
  • CV Screening & Pre-Qualification
  • Interview Coordination
  • Contract & Permanent Placements
  • Lead Generation & Prospecting (LinkedIn Sales Navigator)
  • Appointment Setting & Outreach
  • Cold Messaging / Email Follow-Up

Tools & Platforms

  • LinkedIn Recruiter & Sales Navigator
  • CRM Systems
  • ATS Platforms (eg Bullhorn, JobAdder)
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Soft Skills

  • Communication & Rapport Building
  • Time Management
  • Self-Motivation & Target-Driven
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Attention to Detail

Retail Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Stock Control & Auditing
  • Handheld Scanners & Stocktaking Software
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Retail Stocktaking Assistant

Retail Asset Solutions
02.2025 - Current

Appointment Setter & Lead Generation Specialist

Sile Jamila Marketing
09.2024 - 01.2025

Recruitment Resourcer/Administrator

247 IT International
01.2020 - 06.2024

Retail Assistant

Boots
03.2019 - 09.2019

GCSEs -

Little Ilford School
09.2013 - 06.2017

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