Usman Qureshi

Results-driven sales and outreach specialist with 3+ years of experience in B2B client acquisition, LinkedIn prospecting, and recruitment campaigns. Skilled in executing high-performing LinkedIn and cold email campaigns using tools like Apollo.io, Mail chimp, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Proven track record of exceeding KPIs, generating qualified leads, and nurturing long-term client relationships.

Adept at CRM-driven pipeline management (Hub Spot, Zoho), data analysis, and personalized communication strategies that convert.

Business Development Representative (Remote) - Knowledge City - Remote

(2025-10)

• Executed targeted LinkedIn and cold email outreach campaigns, engaging 300–350 prospects per month and achieving an average 32% email open rate and 16% reply rate.
• Consistently achieved the KPI of 3+ qualified discovery meetings per month with HR and L&D decision-makers.
• Managed prospecting and outreach workflows using Hub Spot, Apollo, Lemlist, Kaspr, Rocket Reach, Slack, and Pipe drive to automate campaigns and maintain organized CRM pipelines.
• Conducted account research and lead qualification, collaborating with Account Executives to move qualified opportunities through the sales pipeline.

Outbound Sales Specialist (Remote) - BVICES - Remote

(2024-03 - 2025-10)

• Developed client relationships, ensuring recurring business opportunities and a 20% increase in client retention.
• Implemented sourcing strategies (job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals), reducing time-to-hire by 30%.
• Executed LinkedIn and email outreach campaigns, achieving a 25% email open rate and 12% reply rate on average.
• Filled 15+ critical roles, aligning staffing solutions with client expectations through negotiations.

Business Development Executive - ZAPHYRE

(2024-01 - 2024-03)

• Acted as primary client liaison, scheduling 50+ high-priority meetings with zero conflicts.
• Leveraged scheduling tools to boost efficiency, enhancing client satisfaction by 25%.
• Scheduled over 50 high-value B2B meetings using LinkedIn outreach and email campaigns, increasing lead conversion rate by 18%.
• Provided market trend reports, aiding strategic decision-making for business expansion.

Business Development Executive - AA JAPAN CARS

(2023-08 - 2023-12)

• Generated 10+ new leads in the first month through proactive outreach and market research.
• Conducted targeted LinkedIn outreach to car showroom managers and dealership owners, initiating B2B conversations and expanding the client base.
• Contributed to a 5% sales increase by collaborating with the sales team to convert leads.
• Assisted in developing a business expansion strategy for untapped markets.

Bachelors - Business Administration - Iqra University (2020 - 2024)