Zeyad Al-Ansari
Thanet District
Summary
B2B Sales Development Representative
Driven and adaptable Sales Development Representative with hands-on experience in lead generation, client engagement, and pipeline management. I discovered my natural talent for sales early in my career and am now focused on leveraging this potential to break into high growth industries within innovative B2B environments. Known for my positive attitude, resilience, and strong work ethic, I approach every opportunity with a student mindset constantly learning and evolving. I am seeking to join a forward-thinking, reputable company with a competitive product and proven market leadership that values personal and professional growth. I am committed to contributing meaningfully to business success while developing my skills to progress into an Account Executive role, where I can make a lasting impact and drive substantial revenue growth.
Since a young age, I have been highly disciplined, particularly through regular gym training, which has instilled principles of dedication and consistency that carry over into my professional life. I am passionate about continual self-improvement, regularly engaging with sales books and podcasts to sharpen my skills. This curiosity and commitment to growth fuel my ambition to excel in fast-evolving business sectors, helping me exceed targets and deliver exceptional results.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Experience at D&B Properties/Travel Break
D&B Properties
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted clients in property viewings and negotiations, effectively utilising Arabic language skills to communicate with a diverse client base.
- Prospected and cold-called landlords to secure property listings, expanding the company’s portfolio.
- Collaborated with local agents for co-listing opportunities and commission sharing.
- Managed property listings on major platforms and coordinated client needs for optimal matches.
Business Development Associate Intern
Devere Acuma Financial Advisory
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Supported senior financial advisors by booking qualified appointments and contributing to wider client acquisition strategies targeting expatriate professionals across the GCC and Gulf region.
- Prospected and engaged potential clients interested in diverse investment products, including forex, stocks, bonds, structured notes, digital currencies, and off-plan real estate.
- Presented exclusive early-access property opportunities through Aldar, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading real estate developers, as part of comprehensive wealth management solutions.
- Utilised Salesforce CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Lusha to build and manage a personal sales pipeline, driving effective lead generation and client relationship management.
- Developed strong commercial awareness, financial acumen, discipline, and confidence by relocating abroad and gaining hands on international sales experience.
- Promoted a broad range of financial planning services, including tax and retirement planning, pension schemes, children’s education funds, foreign exchange, gold and commodities.
- Gained practical experience operating in a dynamic, high-value sales environment, enhancing tailored sales approaches and client engagement skills.
Telephone Sales Representative
Domestic and General
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Successfully managed a high-volume pipeline of inbound and outbound leads while working remotely, demonstrating strong self-discipline and accountability in meeting and exceeding monthly sales quotas.
- Independently organised workload, maintained KPIs, and effectively utilised CRM systems to track customer interactions, manage follow-ups, and optimise sales conversion rates, using my own productive home working set up.
- Developed advanced objection handling and rapport-building skills to engage diverse customer profiles and consistently close sales.
- Delivered tailored product solutions aligned with customer needs, contributing to sustained revenue growth.
- Left the role to pursue broader career opportunities aligned with my ambition to develop a consultative sales approach in dynamic, B2B and technology-driven sectors.
Business Development Executive
Shopivaa
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Independently developed and managed the B2B sales process for an e-commerce business transitioning from pure B2C, focusing on supplier and procurement sector prospects.
- Self-taught key sales and business development skills, including prospecting, lead generation, CRM management, and outreach tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Lusha.
- Collaborated with the business partner who owned an Amazon store and had an extensive supplier network in Turkey, tasked with opening and growing the B2B side of the business.
- Conducted targeted outreach to procurement professionals and potential suppliers via email, phone calls, and Zoom meetings, delivering tailored value propositions and managing the sales funnel end-to-end.
- Responsible for appointment setting, client acquisition, preparing brochures and proposals, completing procurement forms, and performing related administrative tasks.
- Successfully closed the first major B2B deal with TK Maxx, coordinating a shipment of plant pots a significant milestone demonstrating my sales capability.
- Transitioned out of the role due to my business partner’s illness shortly after this achievement, marking a natural pause in the business development efforts.
Education
Finance and Investment, University of Kent, Canterbury
07.2024
Level 3 BTEC - Business Studies
Broadstairs College
05.2022
GCSEs - undefined
Ursuline College
03.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce CRM
- HubSpot CRM
- Sales & Negotiation
- Pipeline Management
- Tech-Savvy
- Quick Learner
- Coachable
- Adaptable
- Strong Communication
- Face-to-Face & Phone-Based Sales
- Lusha
Hobbies and Interests
Self-development (listening to podcasts, reading books on sales and personal growth), Fitness (regular gym workouts, staying active), Reading (business, finance, and sales-related topics)
Languages
English: Fluent (native-level proficiency)
Arabic: Conversational (spoken and written)
Courses
- Tech Sales — Coursera November 2024
- Groundwork for Sales Development — Coursera December 2024
Timeline
Experience at D&B Properties/Travel Break
D&B Properties
06.2025 - 09.2025
Business Development Associate Intern
Devere Acuma Financial Advisory
04.2025 - 06.2025
Telephone Sales Representative
Domestic and General
07.2024 - 04.2025
Business Development Executive
Shopivaa
05.2024 - 11.2024
Level 3 BTEC - Business Studies
Broadstairs College
GCSEs - undefined
Ursuline College
Finance and Investment, University of Kent, Canterbury
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