Gufran Ahmed
@gufranahmed
I build GCC enterprise revenue pipelines, win new accounts, and lead commercial teams.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I've built enterprise revenue and new-business pipelines across India, Qatar, and the UAE, engaging CEOs, CXOs, CTOs, IT leaders, and procurement teams on technology solutions.
At TechClub Inc, I lead operations and client acquisition across US and Indian IT recruitment and bench sales. I've contributed to 100+ candidate placements while mentoring recruiters, lead-generation executives, SEO specialists, cold callers, and business development staff.
Previously, I led growth at SimTek, Quadrant Systems, WiziQ, Global Technology Solutions, and Xeratek, with recorded sales contributions of approximately $22.8M. I bring hands-on experience in go-to-market strategy, enterprise solution sales, Microsoft Azure, managed services, unified communications, partner growth, and revenue leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Head / Business Development Leader
TechClub Inc
Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Lead business operations across US and Indian IT recruitment and bench sales, driving business development and client acquisition. Mentored a cross-functional team and contributed to 100+ candidate placements.
Business Manager / Partner
SimTek
Sep 2018 - Mar 2024 (5 years 6 months)
Led business growth, client development, and operational initiatives with responsibility for revenue generation and strategic account relationships. Developed sales strategies and presented Quarterly Business Reviews.
Senior Business Development Manager
Quadrant Systems
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (11 months)
Managed business development, enterprise prospecting, client relationships, and solution positioning. Built sales pipeline through new-account hunting, proposals, and stakeholder engagement.
Senior Business Development Manager
WiziQ
Feb 2017 - Oct 2017 (8 months)
Drove business development and client acquisition activities, including prospecting, solution presentation, and relationship management.
Business Development Manager
Global Technology Solutions
Feb 2016 - Jan 2017 (11 months)
Managed business development activities in the Qatar market, building relationships and identifying technology and services opportunities. Developed proposals and supported client acquisition.
Team Leader – Sales
Xeratek
Feb 2010 - Jan 2016 (5 years 11 months)
Led sales activities in the UAE and managed a high-performing sales team focused on revenue growth and customer acquisition. Recruited, developed, and retained sales talent.
Associate
Dell International Services
Sep 2005 - Jan 2010 (4 years 4 months)
Built foundational experience in enterprise technology, customer engagement, solution selling, and business operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Osmania University
Bachelor of Commerce, Computers
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Computers from Osmania University in 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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