Mariya Khalid
@mariyakhalid
Resilient leader focused on sales and stakeholder management.
What I'm looking for
I am a resilient leader with nearly a decade of cross-industry success in both public and privately held enterprises. My experience in the early-stage startup ecosystem has equipped me with the skills to instigate transformative change and navigate complex global challenges. I am passionate about driving business expansion and building high-performance teams that consistently exceed targets.
In my current role as Manager of SMB Expansion Sales at Motive, I provide strategic direction to a diverse sales team, focusing on stakeholder management and market penetration. My leadership has led to significant revenue growth, including a remarkable 337% increase through targeted outreach initiatives. I thrive in environments that prioritize employee retention and development, fostering a culture of success and innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager SMB Expansion Sales
Motive
Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)
Provided strategic direction and leadership to a varied sales team managing a cutting-edge Salesforce Reports & Dashboards led global future-ready infrastructure aiming a heightened turnover and market penetration on a wider scale, pursuant with the company's vision. Spearheaded a strategic pilot centered around a targeted outreach aimed at the existing customer pool from Dec-Mar '22 ultimately cu
Head of Sales
Innowi Inc
Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 (3 months)
Provided strategic direction and leadership to a varied sales team managing a cutting-edge Salesforce Reports & Dashboards led global future-ready infrastructure aiming a heightened turnover and market penetration on a wider scale, pursuant with the company's vision. Created matrix reports on salesforce to monitor performance and profitability to further devise revenue strategies reflecting an int
SMB Expansion Sales Associate Manager
Motive
Jun 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Undertook the leadership of a hybrid sales team as a people's manager underscoring an uplifting ecosystem aimed at building high-performance teams marked by a healthy work-life equilibrium prioritizing employee retention, progression and forward-thinking apprenticeship through a uniformed conduct leading to persistently surpassing targets going leaps and bounds above the ordinary. Extended leaders
SMB Expansion Sales Account Executive L-V
Motive
Jul 2020 - Jun 2021 (11 months)
Drove wins through cross-selling of premium higher-end versions of SaaS and Fintech-based product within existing users. Conducted consultative advisory sales through maintaining rapport and demos, and managed renewal negotiations to generate product upgrades leveraging contract term extensions.
SMB Outbound Sales Account Executive L-III
Motive
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Demonstrated Motive solutions to fleet managers and owner operators, analyzing business pain points to offer best-fit spend solutions by correlating these insights. Incorporated sales tools and technologies such as Pathlight, CPQ, and Jira and Salesforce implementation for higher operational efficiency and stronger pipeline control.
Assistant Manager Corporate Sales - North
Avari Group of Hotels
Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 (6 months)
Sustained corporate associations to secure business for domestic properties as well as Avari Dubai. Managed key accounts including GIZ, UN, USAid, KSA Embassy, US Embassy, The World Bank, Nadra Pakistan and Ericsson.
Client Relations Manager
Maaksons Engineering Corp Ltd (IBECHS Joint Venture MLRealty
Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 (10 months)
Entrusted as the first member of the ML Realty project team for the collaborative initiative of the Intelligence Bureau and Gulberg Greens centered on leveraging credentials in project scale up, overseeing agile implementations, solution architecture and strategic planning for luxury living. Collaborated closely with in-house architects and company clientele, facilitating them with a CRM vantage p
Brand Ambassador for Samsung Note Series
JBnJaws Productions
Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 (3 months)
Managed a seasonal project at Kuch Khaas - Centre for Arts, Culture & Dialogue focused on below-the-line marketing showcasing the product aiming to create brand launch visibility and broadcast strategic alliances, media sales. Represented Nokia at events including Mobilink Indigo Golf Tournament 2013, Microsoft Convention 2013 as well as NOKIA Sales Conference 2014 by interacting with stakeholders
Brand Ambassador for Nokia Lumia Series
Marksman Consulting
Sep 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 3 months)
Represented Nokia at events including Mobilink Indigo Golf Tournament 2013, Microsoft Convention 2013 as well as NOKIA Sales Conference 2014 by interacting with stakeholders from Alcatel-Lucent, Microsoft and Nokia for extended market footprint ensuring an impact statement.
Sales Associate
Telebridge Communications
Jul 2011 - Dec 2011 (5 months)
Handled UK-based insurance injury claims on accidents on behalf of solicitors.
Credits Intern
Askari Bank Ltd
Aug 2008 - Sep 2008 (1 month)
Tasked with reviewing weekly financial reports for creating database backups. This experience provided a strong foundation in mortgage lease, auto-finance credit card processes, financial analysis and how the structure works.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
Business Education Program, Global Women Entrepreneurs
2023 - 2023
Completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program, focusing on global women entrepreneurs. This program provided comprehensive business education.
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Associate, Information Security
2023 - 2023
Specialized in information security leadership and operations. This program focused on continuing professional education in the field of cybersecurity.
Wharton Online, University of Pennsylvania
Specialization, AI for Business
2023 - 2023
Completed a 4-course applied learning program in AI for Business. The curriculum covered AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists, AI Applications in People Management, and AI Strategy and Governance.
Gomal University, D.I. Khan
Master of Arts, English Literature
2020 - 2022
Pursued a Master of Arts degree with a focus on English Literature. The program provided advanced study in literary analysis and theory.
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Bachelor of Arts, English, Sociology, Education, Political Science
2015 - 2017
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English, Sociology, Education, and Political Science. This interdisciplinary program provided a broad understanding of humanities and social sciences.
FBISE Islamabad
Higher Secondary School Certificate, General Studies
2008 - 2010
Obtained a Higher Secondary School Certificate from FBISE Islamabad. This certificate marks the completion of secondary education.
FBISE Islamabad
Secondary School Certificate, General Studies
2004 - 2006
Received a Secondary School Certificate from FBISE Islamabad. This certificate signifies the completion of basic secondary education.
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