Karim

Business Development professional with hands-on experience in B2B sales, prospecting, lead generation, and partnership development within a startup environment. Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from EU Business School, combining academic knowledge of business strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship with practical experience engaging decisionmakers, identifying growth opportunities, and building commercial relationships. Skilled at market research, client acquisition, and consultative sales approaches, with a strong interest in SaaS, technology, and high-growth business environments.

Fluent in Arabic and English.

Business Development Manager - FreeStore - Cairo, Egypt (Hybrid)

(2024-07 - 2026-02)

• Generated and qualified 100+ business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, email/calls/Linkedin outreach, and relationship-building initiatives.
• Participated in 40+ client meetings with business owners and commercial decision-makers to identify partnership opportunities and business needs.
• Built and maintained relationships with prospective partners, contributing to the expansion of FreeStore's commercial network and market presence.
• Performed market research, account mapping, and prospect qualification to identify highpotential target organizations and support growth initiatives.
• Presented FreeStore's advertising and partnership solutions to prospective clients, communicating value propositions and business benefits effectively.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support onboarding activities, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure a smooth partnership experience.
• Operated in a fast-paced startup environment, demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and strong commercial acumen while supporting business growth objectives.

Sales Associate - Sky Tech - Cairo, Egypt (Hybrid)

(2023-01 - 2024-07)

• Led business development and commercial growth initiatives, managing the full sales cycle from lead generation and prospecting to contract negotiation and account management.
• Conducted cold outreach, client meetings, and commercial presentations to identify new business opportunities and secure long-term customer partnerships.
• Managed strategic supplier relationships across North America, Europe, and Asia, negotiating pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements with more than 15 international vendors.
• Oversaw sourcing, import/export operations, logistics coordination, and customs processes to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time delivery.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives that reduced product defect rates by 22% and increased on-time delivery performance to 90%.

Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing - University of Derby (2026)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration - EU Business School (2025)