Elias Talib

Capable finance student with genuine interest in markets and the economy, seeking to enrich skills and experiences

ADVANCED ARABIAN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, MAY 2020 TO AUGUST 2020

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

• • Drove lead generation through detailed market research and analysis.
• • Carried out prospecting of new B2B sales leads in the government healthcare contracting/procurement space.
• • Connected with clients and potential clients in person, facilitating pitch delivery and uptake while boosting long-term retention.
• • Built and sustained robust, productive long-term client relationships by demonstrating value, resolving issues, and establishing clear, honest communications.
• • Identified and followed up with key decision-makers in large organizations.
• • Negotiated terms and closed deals to secure mutually beneficial contracts and transactions.
• • Assiduously monitored sales and tracked progress against KPIs; analyzed performance statistics and formulated data-driven strategies for improvement.
• • Authored and delivered clear, cogent presentations to keep senior management informed.
• • Forged partnerships across sales team and operated collaboratively to achieve objectives.
• • Cultivated cutting-edge product, industry, and market knowledge to present accurate information and a strong sales pitch.

HOST

• • Generated positive interactions by greeting entering and departing customers.
• • Scheduled reservations and managed flow of customers.
• • Escorted customers to assigned dining tables.
• • Resolved special requests, presented menus, and took orders.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC.) IN FINANCE, ANTICIPATED DECEMBER 2023

King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Current GPA: 4.42

Relevant Coursework: Strategic Management, Money Markets, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Derivatives, Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis, Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED CORPORATE FINANCE, 2022

University of Cambridge, edX, Online

• • PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND CAPITAL MARKETS, 2022

• • PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN BUILDING STAKEHOLDER VALUE, 2022

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA, 2019

International Bilingual School of Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France

Higher-Level Subjects: Economics, English, Business Studies