Agharazi Babayev, Member of the Board of Directors / Business Development and relationship management, Marketing, SEO

Agharazi Babayev

Member of the Board of Directors / Business Development and relationship management, Marketing, SEO

NAR Estate

Location
Türkiye
Education
Diploma, International Certified Expert in Microfinance
Experience
20 years, 7 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :20 years, 7 months

Member of the Board of Directors / Business Development and relationship management, Marketing, SEO at NAR Estate
  • Türkiye - Antalya
  • My current job since March 2015

1. Relationship management with cross-border investors, partner acquisition and lead generation
2. Development and management of marketing plan
3. Management of search engine optimization and digital analytics / content management
4. Organization of international presentations
5. Public speaker and presenter on behalf of the company

Regional Manager, Eastern Europe & Central Asia at MIX (Microfinance Information Exchange)
  • United States
  • January 2014 to July 2015

• Expanded partner relationships with key associations/networks, financial service providers and other stakeholders throughout the region
• Managed relationships and negotiations with the Central Banks of Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Russia to build Financial Inclusion Mapping
• Lead development and sales of geospatial Financial Inclusion Map for Azerbaijan
• Managed and implemented analysis of financial, operational and social performance data in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
• Managed monthly, quarterly, annual data collection and data validation process for over 200 organizations
• Successfully delivered timely regional microfinance reports to the clients
• Timely delivered trend analysis in selected priority microfinance markets to the clients
• Lead budgeting, sales planning and product development for regional operations

Lead Analyst / Acting Regional Manager, Eastern Europe & Central Asia at MIX (Microfinance Information Exchange)
  • Azerbaijan
  • March 2011 to December 2013

1. Management and implementation of analysis of financial, operational and social performance data in Eastern Europe and Central Asian microfinance market. Responsible for regional microfinance reports
2. Managing data collection and data validation process
3. Managing relationships with partner associations/networks, microfinance institutions, downscaling banks, credit unions and other service providers throughout the region
4. Trend analysis in selected priority microfinance markets
5. Promote values and ideas of MIX in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Marketing & Product Development Manager / Channel Sales at Vision Fund AzerCredit
  • Azerbaijan
  • February 2007 to March 2011

• Contributed to organization’s rapid growth with fivefold increase in assets and tripled outreach
• Developed and Implemented Household Loan sales channels for MSME clients
• Developed and implemented new interest rate calculation matrix to secure higher client retention rate
• Modified pricing, collateral, loan maturity and grace period components to increase sales
• Implemented new village council product delivery methodology for new client acquisition
• Developed and implemented Family Loan Product and developed a strong third party sales channel
• Initiated micro-insurance product development for cross-selling and added revenue
• Developed and successfully implemented marketing & sales plans
• Managed over ten market researches to support product development and sales mechanisms
• Managed poverty measurement tool development - unique in the industry to enhance fundraising
• Lead organization to become one of the high-end examples in SPM (Social Performance Management) globally. Helped secure number of international SPM awards.

Freelance Independent Consultant at Vision Fund International
  • United States
  • November 2009 to December 2010

Missions:

1. Refinement of product delivery methodology/Revision of targeting mechanisms/Market Researches for Vision Fund AgroInvest in Montenegro

2. Consulted in development of Poverty Measurement Tool for Vision Fund Credo in Georgia

Project Coordinator / Part-Time at EBRD, IAD and MFC
  • Azerbaijan
  • September 2009 to April 2010

Coordinated the joint project of EBRD, IAD and MFC on Financial Inclusion and Access to Financial Services for Remittance Recipients in Azerbaijan

Trainer / Consultant at Microfinance Center (MFC) for Central & Eastern Europe and New Independent States
  • Poland
  • November 2008 to December 2009

Trainings delivered:

1. “Customer Service Strategy for MFIs” in Warsaw, Poland

2. “Impact Assessment and Market Research” in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Marketing and business development manager / International Relations Manager at HRG Azerbaijan (Hogg Robinson Group), former BTI (Business Travel International)
  • Azerbaijan
  • July 2005 to November 2006

• Initiated number of new distribution channels and customer satisfaction mechanisms
• Developed marketing and sales plan for B2B sales
• Represented company on international events and managed accounts with largest corporate clients

Education

Diploma, International Certified Expert in Microfinance
  • at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
  • February 2012

International Certified Expert in Microfinance

Bachelor's degree, Management & International Economic Relations
  • at Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
  • July 2007
Diploma, Economics / Business Administration
  • at University of Houston
  • May 2005

May, 2005 Alumnus of Undergraduate Exchange program (UGRAD) sponsored by US Department of State and administered by IREX (International Research & Exchange board)

Specialties & Skills

Partner Relationship Management
Customer Relationship Management
Financial Sector
Marketing Strategy
Product Development
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
Market Research
Communication
Management
Analysis
Marketing
Product Development
Leadership
Business Strategy
Relationship Management
Microfinance
Salesforce
Public Speaking
Banking and SME
Sharepoint
Financial Services

Languages

Azerbaijani
Expert
Russian
Expert
English
Expert
Turkish
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

"Performance Management" (Training)
Training Institute:
VF AzerCredit
Date Attended:
October 2010
Social Performance Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Microfinance Center (MFC)
Date Attended:
May 2008
Proposal Writing (Training)
Training Institute:
IREX (International Research and Exchange Board), US Department of State and George Mason University
Date Attended:
September 2006
Client Driven – The newest Strategy of Winning (Training)
Training Institute:
Igor Mann & Successful Strategies
Date Attended:
June 2008
FOREX Market, Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis, Trading Strategies. (Training)
Training Institute:
Teletrade DJ International Consulting
Date Attended:
September 2003
Time Management (Training)
Training Institute:
US Azerbaiajan Education Center
Date Attended:
July 2006
Public Speaking (Training)
Training Institute:
IREX & US educated Azerbaijan alumni association
Date Attended:
August 2006
Competitive Intelligence (Training)
Training Institute:
Express Group Service
Date Attended:
June 2008
Social Marketing (Training)
Training Institute:
IREX (International Research and Exchange Board), US Department of State and George Mason University
Date Attended:
December 2005
Creation & Maintenance of Project Budgets (Training)
Training Institute:
IREX (International Research and Exchange Board)
Date Attended:
February 2006
Product Development & Product Costing (Training)
Training Institute:
Microfinance Center (MFC) & Perfect Point Partners (PPP)
Date Attended:
December 2007
Marketing Knowledge (how Marketing creates profit?) (Training)
Training Institute:
Azerbaijan Retailer's Association
Date Attended:
May 2007
Specifics of Microleasing operations (Training)
Training Institute:
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Date Attended:
February 2009