Ashfaq ulla Khan
@ashfaqullakhan
Sales and business development leader with 20+ years in oil, lubricants and petrochemicals.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced sales and business development professional with over 20 years working across the UAE and India, primarily in lubricants, petroleum trading and specialty chemicals. I have consistently driven revenue growth, built distributor networks, and improved market share through strategic planning and execution.
My background includes trading, market analysis, P&L ownership, logistics coordination and negotiating large commercial deals. Highlights include delivering an 88% cumulative growth in the UAE region, improving market share from 18% to 45%, and winning multiple company awards for sales performance.
I bring strong communication skills in English, Hindi and Arabic, proficiency with MS Office, practical operational experience in retail and distribution, and formal training in sales, safety and technical lubrication topics. I seek roles where I can apply my commercial acumen to expand markets and build lasting customer relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
International Sales Manager
One Petroleum Trading
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Developed and executed trading and business development strategies for petrochemicals, sourcing suppliers and buyers, and managing risk and logistics to expand market presence and optimize profitability.
Business Development Manager
Chemura
Jun 2018 - Jun 2023 (5 years)
Managed sales and business development for lubricants, additives, specialty chemicals and raw materials, generating new enquiries via cold outreach and coordinating logistics, quotations and order fulfilment.
Senior Sales Executive
Maher Petroleum DMCC
Mar 2016 - Feb 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Sourced and closed new business deals by analysing market strategies and financials, negotiating contracts, and integrating requirements with operations to drive revenue growth.
Sales Executive (Lubricants)
ENOC
Jun 2005 - Jan 2016 (10 years 7 months)
Led lubricant sales operations, developed brand strategies and budgets, grew UAE market share from 18% to 45% and established distributor and dealer networks to achieve multi‑million USD turnover targets.
Sales Executive (Lubricants)
EPPCO/ENOC
Jun 2005 - Jan 2016 (10 years 7 months)
Managed ENOC lubricant sales operations, formulated brand strategies and budgets, and grew UAE market share significantly while establishing distributor and dealer networks.
Retail Site Incharge
EPPCO/ENOC
Jun 2000 - May 2005 (4 years 11 months)
Oversaw forecourt and convenience store operations, managed staffing and training, and delivered financial objectives through budgeting and operational controls.
Retail Site Incharge
ENOC
Jun 2000 - May 2005 (4 years 11 months)
Managed petrol station operations including retail store, service bays and staff; drove budgeting, recruitment, training and merchandising to meet financial and service objectives.
Showroom Sales Executive
RAK Ceramics
May 1998 - Jan 2000 (1 year 8 months)
Conducted showroom sales and customer engagement for ceramic products, supporting sales targets and customer service in a retail environment.
Provided administrative support for banking operations, handling clerical tasks, customer interactions and office coordination to support branch functions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown High School
Higher Secondary Certificate, General
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).
Unknown High Secondary School
HSC (High Secondary School), General
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).
Unknown College or University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Unknown Institute
Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
Completed a Diploma in Business Management.
Unknown Institute
Diploma in Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Completed a Diploma in Computer Applications.
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Software and tools used professionally
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