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Safder  Abbas, Executive Sales Officer

Safder Abbas

Executive Sales Officer·Grewal Immigration Services Ltd

Canada

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Computer Science

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 3 months

Executive Sales Officer

November 2023 - Present

Grewal Immigration Services Ltd

Edmonton, Canada

November 2023 - Present

Conducted market research to identify labor market trends and foreign worker demand.
Built and maintained relationships with employers interested in hiring foreign workers.
Developed marketing strategies to promote LMIA services, including attending industry events and utilizing online platforms.
Provided training and information to employers regarding LMIA process, compliance, & application procedures.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery for LMIA clients.

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Commercial Insurance Producer

July 2019 - September 2023

HUB International Insurance Brokers

Edmonton, Canada

July 2019 - September 2023

Built & managed a personal book of commercial business valued over $14.5M, generating $1.7M annually in commissions.
Increased market share and revenue through strategic marketing and new sales opportunities.
Qualified for the "Sharp" designation for five consecutive years, based on achieving over $185, 000 in new sales commissions & 90% existing book retention annually.
Supervised a team of skilled professionals to maintain and grow the business portfolio.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Commercial Insurance Producer

November 2018 - July 2019

Berk Bilgen Insurance Ltd

Edmonton, Canada

November 2018 - July 2019

Customized insurance programs for clients, focusing on specific risk types.
Actively sought new sales opportunities and developed competitive marketing approaches.
Assessed client needs and selected appropriate insurers to underwrite policies.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Office Manager & Commercial Insurance Producer

August 2008 - October 2018

Izmirli & Associates Insurance Services Ltd And Reliant Insurance Inc.

Edmonton, Canada

August 2008 - October 2018

Managed day-to-day operations, bank accounts, and financial management of the office.
Promoted policy sales and maintained communication with underwriters and clients.
Developed marketing strategies to grow market share and fast-tracked client policy processing.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Personal Insurance Sales Agent

April 2008 - August 2008

Alpine Insurance & Financial Inc.

Edmonton, Canada

April 2008 - August 2008

Built and maintained client relationships, providing personalized insurance solutions.
Developed new policy quotes and guided clients through the sales process.
Generated new business and cross-sold existing customers to exceed sales goals.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Personal Lines Insurance Broker

April 2004 - August 2008

W.S.G. Insurance Services/Johnson Inc.

Edmonton, Canada

April 2004 - August 2008

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Personal Lines Insurance Broker

June 2003 - July 2004

A-Plus Insurance Services

Calgary, Canada

June 2003 - July 2004

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Cell Phone Store Manager - 3 Location

January 2002 - December 2002

Cellular Planet

Milwaukie, United States

January 2002 - December 2002

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Management

Gas Station Manager - 5 Locations

January 2002 - December 2002

Citgo Gas Station

Milwaukie, United States

January 2002 - December 2002

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Photo Lab Technician

September 2000 - December 2001

One Hour Photo

New York, United States

September 2000 - December 2001

Company industry:
Photography
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Education

DJ Science College of Karachi

March 2000

March 2000

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Computer Science

Pakistan

Skills

Customer Focus
Expert
Customer Focus
Expert
Driving
Expert
Driving
Expert
Office Work
Expert
Office Work
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Insurance
Expert
Insurance
Expert
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Expert
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Expert
STRATEGIC MARKETING
Expert
STRATEGIC MARKETING
Expert
SERVICE DELIVERY
Intermediate
SERVICE DELIVERY
Intermediate
RESEARCH
Intermediate
RESEARCH
Intermediate
SALES PROCESS
Expert
SALES PROCESS
Expert
IMAGE QUALITY
Intermediate
IMAGE QUALITY
Intermediate
INDICATORS
Intermediate
INDICATORS
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
Dedicated Team Player
Expert
Dedicated Team Player
Expert
Honesty
Expert
Honesty
Expert
Loyalty
Expert
Loyalty
Expert
Customer Outreach
Expert
Customer Outreach
Expert
Reliable & Dependable
Expert
Reliable & Dependable
Expert
Excellent Multi-Tasker
Expert
Excellent Multi-Tasker
Expert
Excellent Time Managing
Expert
Excellent Time Managing
Expert
Superb Sales Professional
Expert
Superb Sales Professional
Expert
Detail Orianted
Expert
Detail Orianted
Expert
Strong Communication Skills
Expert
Strong Communication Skills
Expert
Approachable
Expert
Approachable
Expert
INSURANCE POLICIES
Expert
INSURANCE POLICIES
Expert

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
General Insurance - Level 3
Dec 2017
General Insurance - Level 2
Jun 2006
General Insurance - Level 1
Oct 2003

Hobbies

  • Outdoor