Business Development Manager

Candidate is a sales and business development professional with over 4 years of experience across diverse industries, including design, advertising, logistics, event management, and e-commerce. Demonstrates strong skills in strategic partnership building, product development, and market expansion, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and forging alliances with industry leaders. Experienced in managing complex sales cycles from lead generation to deal closure, optimizing production costs, and repositioning products to achieve positive sales outcomes. Skilled in logistics coordination, event management, and negotiation, with hands-on knowledge of modern sales methodologies such as AIDA, FAB, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Adept at leveraging data-informed and human-centric approaches to business development, with expertise in affiliate marketing and e-commerce platforms. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, delivering results in fast-paced and high-stakes environments.

Armenian State University of Economics / Bachelor's Degree in Finance

2016 - 2019

Partnerships Manager

Industry: Education

Dec 2024 – Present

• Forging 15+ strategic alliances within the first 2 months, including with leading industry players.

• Driving project success through cross-sector collaborations.

• Focusing on professional orientation initiatives for youth.

• Guiding young individuals in identifying and pursuing career paths.

• Providing companies with access to employment-ready talent for internships and job opportunities.

Business Development Representative

Industry: Education

Oct 2023 – Present

• Spearheading product creation tailored to market needs, resulting in a 10–20% revenue increase.

• Conducting deep market research to inform product development.

• Collaborating with 3+ product partners to deliver market-ready products.

• Forging strategic partnerships with 4+ well-established resellers.

• Expanding market reach and driving sales growth through partnership initiatives.

Business Development Representative

Industry: Robotics Engineering

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024

• Identified opportunities in the video game industry for game testing and bug fixing services.

• Built a connection base and fostered relationships with key industry players.

• Developed partnerships aimed at long-term revenue growth.

• Gained valuable industry insights to position the company as a trusted service provider.

International Event Coordinator

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Apr 2023 – Aug 2023

• Managed all aspects of a highly detail-oriented role, including catering, model hiring, booth construction, and more.

• Worked with 5+ potential partners for each specific service.

• Coordinated logistics for product transfers to event locations.

• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills to ensure seamless participation in global events with 1000+ attendees.

• Found creative solutions to overcome operational and logistical challenges.

• Managed event participation in Brazil and the Netherlands, covering everything from booth construction to corporate parties and staff hiring.

Freight Broker, Sales Agent

Industry: Transportation

Feb 2021 – Jan 2023

• Secured 40+ long-term logistics partnerships, driving an increase in freight volume.

• Handled a high volume of short-term collaborations averaging $6,000–$10,000 each.

• Delivered tailored solutions for large-scale logistics needs.

• Managed complex port logistics projects, coordinating specialized equipment and drivers.

• Navigated industry-related challenges, including waiting times and on-time deliveries.

• Managed extensive documentation for each operation, from agreements to payments and other necessary paperwork.

Sales Assistant

Industry: Undisclosed

Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

• Boosted sales through strategic in-store product placement and consultancy, turning visitors into customers and increasing brand recall.

• Converted 10+ B2B visitors into partners by providing consultancy and applying sales techniques.

• Helped partners obtain what they needed for their projects, expanding their order base.

• Expanded client network and increased order frequency.