Ahmed Awad
About Ahmed Awad
Ahmed Awad serves as the Vice President of Sales Development at Planful, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in sales and customer success, having held various leadership roles across multiple companies in Canada and the United States.
Work at Planful
Ahmed Awad serves as the Vice President of Sales Development at Planful since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in overseeing the Sales Development Representative (SDR) team. Under his leadership, the team achieved a record-breaking month for pipeline creation and qualification in March 2022. He has also led initiatives to separate Inbound and Outbound SDRs, which resulted in a significant increase in pipeline creation. In 2021, he achieved 125% of the target for outbound pipeline creation. His contributions have been pivotal in expanding the SDR team to over 50 members by 2023.
Current Involvement at Pavilion
Since 2021, Ahmed Awad has been an Executive Member at Pavilion. This role allows him to engage with a network of professionals and contribute to discussions on sales development and leadership. His participation in Pavilion complements his work at Planful, providing additional insights and strategies that enhance his professional capabilities.
Previous Experience in Sales and Customer Success
Ahmed Awad has a diverse background in sales and customer success. He worked at Viv Technologies in various roles, including Team Lead for Customer Success & Inside Sales, Sales Manager, and Senior Account Executive, from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Manager of Business Development at Prophix Software from 2019 to 2020, and as Global Director of Sales Development at SysAid Technologies Ltd. for a brief period in 2020. His experience spans multiple aspects of sales and customer relationship management.
Educational Background
Ahmed Awad studied at Sheridan College, where he earned an Advanced Diploma in Banking and Wealth Management from 2009 to 2012. This educational foundation has contributed to his understanding of financial services and sales strategies, which he has applied throughout his career in various sales and management roles.