Hosni Kanzari
@hosnikanzari
Senior international business development leader driving B2B growth across borders.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior international sales and business development professional with 20+ years of experience across Europe, North America, MENA, and Africa. I build cross-border partnerships and deliver B2B growth through consultative selling, pipeline management, and strong account relationships.
I’ve proven results across industries including promotional products, pharmaceutical intelligence, and industrial trading. Highlights include signing 3,000+ customers for EDF Energy, generating $190,000 in identified pipeline potential, and developing 136+ B2B contacts through BNI networking—along with multiple performance recognitions and rapid promotion to senior level.
In my current role as an Independent Sales Manager for Promo4Brands (USA), I represent a promotional products distributor remotely, managing the full sales cycle across multiple Pennsylvania BNI chapters. I conduct weekly 1-to-1 meetings, generate RFQs, close deals, and provide training materials, sales processes, and consistent weekly pipeline updates and monthly strategy reviews to leadership.
Before that, I led market penetration and account growth as an Export Account Manager and Account Manager in Tunisia, the UK, and Ireland—preparing quotes, negotiating contracts, and aligning with procurement and logistics to ensure fulfillment. Earlier roles as a Senior International Business Development Executive and Business Development Director strengthened my ability to engage executive stakeholders, run international conference-style meetings, recruit and train teams, and expand global channels.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Sales Manager
Promo4Brands
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Represented a US promotional products distributor and managed the full sales cycle across multiple Pennsylvania BNI chapters. Built a 136+ B2B contact pipeline with $190,000 in identified annual potential and created sales training materials used by the company.
Export Account Manager
Hydrola
Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 (11 months)
Developed and executed market penetration strategies for international hydraulic and pneumatic component clients while managing an existing portfolio. Prepared quotes, negotiated contracts, collaborated with procurement and logistics for fulfillment, and supported revenue growth.
Account Manager
GB/IE National Pen / Goldstar Europe
Feb 2020 - Feb 2024 (4 years)
Managed B2B accounts across Great Britain and Ireland for a personalized marketing solutions provider. Delivered tailored consultative solutions to businesses of all sizes and consistently met sales targets through relationship building.
Global Business Development Director
PalmaExport Ltd
Jan 2017 - Feb 2020 (3 years 1 month)
Drove cross-border purchase and acquisition of fresh fruits and vegetables for global clients. Built long-term supplier and distributor relationships, expanded into key international markets, and managed international trade negotiations.
Market Intelligence Specialist
CEEOR / Kantar Health
Sep 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Led the development of company presence in France and Switzerland and sold syndicated pharmaceutical data offerings to new clients, exceeding sales targets. Managed contract renewals, delivered client training and customized presentations, and built relationships with marketing decision-makers.
Senior Business Development Exec
NextLevel Pharma
Sep 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years)
Engaged senior executives across pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device markets and was promoted to senior level within two years. Organized issue-focused conferences and executive meetings and recruited, trained, and motivated team members while consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Sales and Marketing Executive
Electronic Workplace / Poly-Tel Services
Jan 2009 - Sep 2012 (3 years 8 months)
Conducted outbound sales, data management, and appointment setting for US and European clients for online IT solutions. Delivered online demonstrations, negotiated deals, and managed the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
Franchise Manager
Subway Ltd
Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years)
Managed daily franchise operations including staff scheduling, payroll, and stock control. Recruited, inducted, and trained employees, maintained gross profit margins, reduced labor costs, and built training programs to improve performance and brand standards.
Field Sales Advisor
EDF Energy
Jan 2003 - Jan 2006 (3 years)
Sold energy services as a field sales advisor and signed over 3,000 customers in three years. Earned top-performer recognition, including Best Team of the Year awards for 2004–05 and 2005, while consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
City of Bristol College
First Certificate in English / IELTS, English (IELTS)
2001 - 2002
Earned a first certificate in English / IELTS at City of Bristol College from 2001 to 2002.
University of Economics and Management, Sfax
First Degree in Economics and Management, Economics and Management
1997 - 2001
Completed a first degree in Economics and Management at the University of Economics and Management in Sfax from 1997 to 2001.
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