Bilal Ahmed
About Bilal Ahmed
Bilal Ahmed is a Regional Account Director at Liquibase, specializing in technology startups and scale-ups. With over 15 years of experience in sales and business development, he has a strong background in client acquisition and new business development across various sectors.
Work at Mirantis
Bilal Ahmed has been serving as the Regional Account Director at Mirantis since 2019. In this role, he focuses on managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include engaging with customers to identify their needs and providing tailored solutions. His experience in the technology sector, particularly in cloud and database solutions, supports his effectiveness in this position.
Current Role at Liquibase
Since 2023, Bilal Ahmed has taken on the role of Regional Account Director at Liquibase, a technology startup and scale-up based in London. In this capacity, he utilizes his strong communication skills to engage with customers, identify opportunities, and extract requirements for solution design. His focus on customer engagement is aimed at fostering growth and expanding the company's market presence.
Background in Sales and Business Development
Bilal Ahmed has a comprehensive background in sales and business development, with over 15 years of experience in early start-up environments. His career includes positions at various organizations, where he emphasized client acquisition and sales in sectors such as Cloud, SaaS, Database, and Storage. His roles have often involved pioneering efforts in market penetration for both start-ups and multinational companies.
Education and Expertise
Bilal Ahmed studied at the University of the Arts, London, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Marketing and Advertising from 2002 to 2005. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for tactical sales planning, recruiting channel partners, and executing effective sales campaigns. His expertise also includes NoSQL, database software, and caching, which enhance his capabilities in sales and business development.
Previous Work Experience
Bilal Ahmed has held various positions throughout his career, including Regional Sales Director at StorageOS from 2017 to 2018, Senior Sales Advisor at Vodafone from 2002 to 2006, and EMEA Account Manager at Zmags from 2009 to 2011. He also worked at Logica as a Business Development Manager from 2006 to 2009 and at IBM Cloudant as a Sales and Business Development professional from 2014 to 2017. His diverse experience across these roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the sales landscape.