Haroon Ahmed

Results-driven sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets across B2B and B2C environments. Experienced in consultative selling, business development, insurance sales, account management, and managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing high-value deals. Consistently recognised for delivering strong commercial results, building lasting client relationships, and identifying opportunities to maximise revenue.

Skilled in negotiation, objection handling, pipeline management, and solution-based selling within fast-paced, KPI-driven environments. A highly motivated and adaptable sales professional committed to driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

Business Development Manager (Promoted through Sales Roles) - The Trade Mastermind - UK - UK

(2025-01)

Worked directly under the winner of The Apprentice (2015), supporting strategic growth initiatives within the trades and construction sector. Progressed from Cold Calling Sales Consultant to Hot Leads Sales Consultant and ultimately Business Development Manager, driven by consistently exceeding performance targets.

• Generated substantial revenue through consultative, solution-led sales conversations with trade business owners across the UK.
• Managed a monthly sales target of £200k, consistently delivering £250k–£375k in monthly revenue.
• Sold high-value business growth packages ranging from £10k–£60k, managing the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to negotiation and close.
• Built and maintained a strong sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, discovery calls, needs analysis, and value-based consultative selling.
• Managed and coached a team of appointment setters responsible for booking qualified one-to-one Zoom consultations, ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-quality sales opportunities and maximising sales performance.

Sales Representative - Hotpoint

(2023-06 - 2024-12)

Delivered high-performing B2C sales through a high volume of inbound customer calls, consistently achieving sales, quality, and compliance targets.

• Identified customer needs and recommended tailored appliance, protection, and insurance solutions to maximise customer value and revenue.
• Created additional sales opportunities by cross-selling and upselling relevant products, extended warranties, and insurance services at the end of each call.
• Exceeded quarterly sales targets by 15%+ through targeted cross-selling, upselling, and consultative selling of major home appliances and protection plans.
• Resolved customer enquiries and complaints promptly, delivering excellent customer service while driving customer retention and repeat business.
• Booked engineer appointments nationwide while maintaining a seamless customer journey and a high-quality customer experience.
• Became a top-performing sales consultant and progressed into a larger, high-performing sales team with enhanced commission opportunities.

Insurance & Sales Advisor - BGL

(2020-04 - 2021-12)

Matched customers' individual needs with suitable motor insurance policies and tailored optional add-ons through consultative selling and effective needs analysis.

• Promoted relevant insurance products and policy enhancements by identifying customer requirements and recommending tailored, value-driven solutions.
• Generated and processed new motor insurance policies for inbound customers, consistently working towards and achieving sales, conversion, quality, and compliance targets.
• Managed the end-to-end sales journey from initial enquiry through to policy inception, ensuring FCA compliance, accuracy, and a seamless customer experience.
• Built strong customer relationships through expert product knowledge, clear communication, and a professional, customer-focused approach, driving customer satisfaction and retention.
• Confidently handled objections and price negotiations, overcoming customer concerns to secure new business in a competitive insurance market.
• Worked within a fast-paced, KPI-driven sales environment, consistently delivering strong performance across sales, conversion rates, call quality, and customer satisfaction metrics.

GCSEs - Jack Hunt School / Stanground Academy

Certified Sales Training - Sales - Grant Cardone University