Shafat Ahmed
About Shafat Ahmed
Shafat Ahmed is a seasoned sales professional with over 14 years of experience in channel sales and distribution. He currently serves as the Manager Sales at GupShup and has held various managerial roles in notable companies, including Hello!! Biryani Hai.. and Tata Communications.
Current Role at GupShup
Shafat Ahmed serves as the Manager Sales at GupShup, a position he has held since 2011. With over 13 years of experience in this role, he operates in the Lucknow Area, India. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and managing client relationships to drive business growth.
Professional Experience
Shafat Ahmed has accumulated over 14 years of experience in channel sales and distribution. Prior to his current role at GupShup, he worked at Hello!! Biryani Hai.. as Business Operations Manager for 7 years, starting in 2017. His previous positions include Channel Sales Manager at Tata Communications from 2008 to 2011 and Territory Sales Manager at Reliance Communications from 2006 to 2008. He also served as City Manager at Airtel Payments Bank for 9 months in 2020-2021.
Education and Qualifications
Shafat Ahmed holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from The ICFAI University, Dehradun, which he completed from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Business/Commerce from the University of Lucknow, studying from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and business operations.
Skills and Competencies
Shafat Ahmed possesses strong skills in communication, interpersonal relations, team management, and relationship management. His ability to learn and grow within an organization has contributed to his success in various sales roles throughout his career.