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Zishan Hussein

Summary

A dynamic and results-driven sales professional with a proven background in customer service and target achievement, particularly in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Skilled in guiding customers through complex sales journeys, from initial enquiry to final handover, with a focus on delivering an exceptional experience at every stage. Known for personable communication, active listening, and a consultative sales approach that builds trust and long-term loyalty. Proactive in identifying new opportunities, confident in face-to-face and telephone interactions, and driven by a passion for helping customers find the right solutions. Organised, reliable, and always keen to learn — with a genuine interest in the automotive industry and a full UK driving licence. Outside of work, I stay active by going to the gym, playing football, and exploring new places through travel.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Business Sales Specialist

British Gas Business
01.2024 - 04.2025

Business Sales Specialist - Sept 2024 - Current

  • Exceeded monthly and quarterly KPIs through proactive sales strategies and strong client relationship management.
  • Delivered tailored energy solutions by identifying customer needs — a transferable skill for understanding customer preferences and matching them with the right product.
  • Developed and maintained a high-value client portfolio through consistent follow-ups, outstanding service, and trust-based communication.
  • Skilled in objection handling, upselling, and negotiating contracts
  • Ensured a seamless onboarding process for new clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
  • Fully invested in sustainability and its impact on the future


Customer Resolution Agent - Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Collaborating with a team to address any queries or questions related to business accounts, ensuring that each interaction-whether by phone or live chat-is handled with care and prioritising the customer's needs
  • Striving to resolve inquiries on the first contact, aiming to prevent the need for customers to follow up on the same issue
  • Handling a variety of tasks, including uploading meter readings, addressing meter issues, and updating legal entity statuses, such as transitioning a customer from a sole trader to a limited company
  • Ensuring that account information is accurate, including updates for employees, contact details, correspondence, and bank information
  • Managing a portfolio of accounts with high annual usage and multiple sites, overseeing their needs and ensuring their accounts are well-maintained.

Outbound Sales Advisors

Curry's PLC
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Collaborating within a team in order to assist customers with tailor-made orders
  • Building relationships with new customers to ensure we're converting a one-time customer into a customer for life
  • Applying excellent customer service skills offering advice and assistance in a professional and orderly manner
  • Working in compliance according to companies high standards and requirements while achieving KPI's and exceeding targets as well as personal expectations to always go above and beyond for my customers
  • Making sure to keep existing customers interested and loyal to the company by offering them exclusive deals and benefits
  • Advising customers on the product or contract they're interested in by giving them adequate information and understanding on what they would be purchasing
  • Adapting and engaging with customers to deliver constant sales results.

Online Customer Assistant

Argos
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Handled front-of-house responsibilities, assisting customers with collections and returns, while consistently offering additional services like product insurance where applicable
  • Downloaded and assigned delivery routes to drivers, optimizing efficiency for the drivers, customers, and stores, ensuring everyone is satisfied by the end of the day
  • Worked in the back, picking and packing customer orders for our same-day home delivery service
  • Processed 25-30 cages of stock daily, ensuring all items were properly stored, prioritizing customer orders to maintain a focus on customer satisfaction.

General warehouse operative

Walkers Crisp
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • General warehouse operative on a rotational shift pattern which included doing both days and nights
  • Warehouse duties included picking and packing
  • Stock loading the boxes on a pallet in a certain way and then once its complete wrapping the pallets with shrink wrap
  • Housekeeping in and around the warehouse consisted of making sure the warehouse was clean and tidy
  • Also used to take a part a machine called Ishida where I had to disassemble and reassemble the equipment.

Rider

Deliveroo
09.2019 - 04.2025
  • Being a Deliveroo Rider involves effective communication between the customer and the restaurant
  • Collecting orders from the restaurant and verifying that all items are correct
  • Ensuring that the customer receives their order hot and with a smile when you deliver it.

Education

GCSEs -

Rushey Mead Academy
08.2012 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • IT Illiterate
  • Punctuality and Organization
  • Perseverance and Motivation
  • Full UK Driving License (no convictions)
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability
  • Customer relations
  • CRM
  • Ethical responsibility

Timeline

Business Sales Specialist

British Gas Business
01.2024 - 04.2025

Outbound Sales Advisors

Curry's PLC
09.2022 - 03.2024

Online Customer Assistant

Argos
05.2021 - 09.2022

General warehouse operative

Walkers Crisp
02.2020 - 02.2021

Rider

Deliveroo
09.2019 - 04.2025

GCSEs -

Rushey Mead Academy
08.2012 - 06.2017
Zishan Hussein