Shafaque Shaikh
Shafaque Shaikh

International Partnerships & Sales Manager

Open to offers · Member since 20 Oct 2026
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Hybrid / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a strategic sales and business development professional with more than six years of experience growing revenue across SaaS, IT, cybersecurity, engineering, energy, logistics, and other B2B industries.

I specialize in global sales, lead generation, partnership development, go-to-market strategy, and full-cycle account management across EMEA, APAC, and North America.

I have a strong record of securing enterprise meetings, closing complex multi-stakeholder deals, and managing accounts ranging from four-figure to seven-figure opportunities.

My approach combines data-driven prospecting, multichannel outreach, sales operations, and CRM discipline to build predictable pipelines and exceed revenue targets.

I have generated sponsorship, SaaS, and business development revenue through cold outreach, strategic partnerships, and account expansion while working with organizations such as IBM, Thales, Bolt, AVON, and Siemens.

I am currently based in Budapest and am open to remote opportunities or relocation within the European Union.

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Career history

International Partnerships & Sales Manager GBD Zrt.

Generate international partnership and sales revenue for MillionVerifier and SAASFirst across EMEA, APAC, and North America. Generated more than $300,000 in revenue and signed enterprise clients including Bolt, Couchsurfing, Smartlead, and AVON.

Designed the sales and partnership strategy for SAASFirst, helping grow its customer base from zero to more than 60 customers. Currently developing an AI Sales Accelerator agent using Claude and AI automation tools to automate sales activities.

Sponsorship Sales Executive Cnetwork Kft.

Generated £250,000 in annual sponsorship revenue through cold outreach. Secured high-value sponsorship deals and managed strategic accounts including IBM, Thales, Atos, and Zimperium.

Closed B2B contracts for invitation-only industry events across IT, cybersecurity, GRC, and MedTech sectors in EMEA and North America.

Head of Lead Generation Operations 8leads.io

Developed and executed email marketing campaigns that generated more than 30 qualified leads per month. Secured meetings with senior decision-makers at global organizations including AXA, BMW, and FedEx through multichannel outreach.

Centralized global email marketing operations, producing approximately $36,000 in annual savings while improving the consistency of lead generation activities across EMEA and APAC.

Business Development Manager No Limits Selling

Led outbound sales for the United States and Canadian real estate markets. Generated meetings and deals with brokerages including Corcoran, RE/MAX, Long & Foster, Keller Williams, Compass, eXp, and Century 21.

Implemented a CRM from the ground up to improve deal tracking, pipeline visibility, and forecasting accuracy. Increased engagement through coordinated email, LinkedIn, and phone outreach.

Customer Success SadaPay

Managed high-volume customer inquiries at a fintech startup while maintaining a customer satisfaction score above 90%. Resolved sensitive financial escalations and compliance-related inquiries with careful attention to regulatory standards.

Served as the primary customer contact for digital banking support and education, helping customers understand product features and increasing product adoption.

Business Development Manager Industra

Generated CAD 1.8 million in revenue by managing full sales cycles across EPC, ports and terminals, pulp and paper, oil and gas, design-build, and transportation sectors.

Increased qualified lead volume by approximately 17% using ZoomInfo, Salesforce Sales Cloud, and Power BI. Secured senior-level meetings with target accounts including CN Rail, CPKC, Suncor, BC Hydro, Siemens, Neptune Bulk Terminals, Pembina Pipeline, and Kelt.

Rider Lifecycle Lead Delivery Hero

Led end-to-end logistics and fleet operations across Sindh, Pakistan, managing a network of more than 500 courier partners. Ran large-scale rider recruitment and onboarding campaigns to meet monthly partner targets.

Analyzed real-time delivery data and operational KPIs to identify bottlenecks. Implemented process changes that improved delivery efficiency and rider retention.

Education

Learning history

University of Buckingham

MSc, International Strategic Management

Focused on international business strategy, leadership, organizational development, market analysis, business transformation, and strategic planning. Completed real-world case studies involving global SaaS startups and corporate growth strategies.

SZABIST

BSc, Computer Science

Studied software development, database management, networking, and system architecture. Published a research paper on Emergency Alert Automation in INDJST in 2017 and developed programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills through projects and research.

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