
Steven Dsouza
@stevendsouza
Sales and business development professional at Empire Centrum, leading closure teams and growing referral sales.
What I'm looking for
At Empire Centrum, I led the closure team and managed client retention, loyalty and referral sales across industrial and residential projects. I also handled referral closures and collections, and supervised post-sales support for existing clients.
At Ahuja Construction, I led the closure team for the Galaxy affordable-housing category and managed corporate sales, referral closures and post-sales operations. I also served as Unit Head for six months, achieving 100% of target and generating the organization’s highest referral sales.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DGM – Sales & Retention
Empire Centrum
Mar 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Led the closure team and managed client retention, loyalty and referral sales across industrial and residential projects. Handled referral closures and collections, supervised post-sales support, and managed project MIS and inventory.
Closure Head & Assistant Sales Manager
Ahuja Construction
Sep 2013 - Feb 2023 (9 years 5 months)
Led the closure team for the Galaxy affordable-housing category and supervised sourcing through IPCs and channel partners. Managed corporate sales, referral closures, collections, post-sales operations, site administration, MIS and inventory.
Assistant Sales Manager
Vijay Group
Oct 2011 - Aug 2013 (1 year 10 months)
Managed direct sales, telecalling, corporate sales and broker-channel activities. Trained new team members, planned lead-generation activities, and handled deal closures and collections.
Assistant Manager – Corporate Sales
Eiffel Developers
Aug 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted corporate activities, exhibitions and roadshows for lead generation and brand promotion. Worked across second homes, bungalows, row houses and NA plots; managed site visits and project presentations.
In-team Communication Coach & Senior Agent Specialist
Convergys India Pvt. Ltd.
May 2006 - May 2010 (4 years)
Coached agents on communication, customer understanding and service quality, including new agents joining the production floor.
Store Manager
Baskin & Robbins
Jul 2004 - Mar 2006 (1 year 8 months)
Managed customer requirements and special orders, merchandising, shelf-filling and promotional activities. Maintained high customer-service standards through product knowledge and clear communication of offers.
Site Supervisor
Yash Interiors
Jun 2003 - May 2004 (11 months)
Supervised site activities and assisted with interior-design work.
Architectural Draughtsman
Anil Doshi & Architects
Oct 2002 - May 2003 (7 months)
Worked on architectural drafting assignments.
Casual Steward
Centaur Hotel
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 (1 year 11 months)
Supported hospitality service operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mumbai University
H.S.C., General Studies
Completed H.S.C. from Mumbai University in March 2002.
Fatima High School
S.S.C., General Studies
Completed S.S.C. from Fatima High School in March 1999.
Diploma in Interior Designing
Diploma, Interior Designing
Diploma in Interior Designing.
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