Akhtar Syed
About Akhtar Syed
Akhtar Syed is the Manager of Area Sales at TELUS in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, with over 15 years of experience in sales leadership across multiple industries.
Current Role at TELUS
Akhtar Syed is currently serving as Manager of Area Sales at TELUS in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. In this role, he focuses on building valued and profitable customer relationships while delivering top-ranking individual and team sales performance. His responsibilities include strategic sales planning, market analysis, and fostering a culture of trust and open communication within the sales team.
Professional Experience with ADT Security Services Canada
Akhtar Syed has a long-standing history with ADT Security Services Canada. He currently holds the position of Sales Manager at ADT Security Services Canada, based in Mississauga, Ontario. Previously, he worked as a Sales Professional with the same company from 2009 to 2017. In both roles, he developed and drove effective marketing and trade programs to support sales initiatives, boosting sales volume through sales contests and team recognition.
Previous Positions in Sales Management
Before his tenure at ADT Security Services Canada and TELUS, Akhtar Syed served as the Regional Sales Manager at Macter International (Pvt) Ltd. and Brookes Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd. He worked from 2006 to 2007 in Karachi, Pakistan, at Macter International and from 2004 to 2005 at Brookes Pharmaceutical Laboratories. During this period, he specialized in devising strategic sales plans, identifying market potentials, and driving growth in specific markets.
Educational Background
Akhtar Syed pursued his higher education at the University of Toronto, where he completed various specialized courses. He earned a Certificate in Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication in 2016, a Course in Professional Sales Management in 2015, and a Short Course in Business Analysis in 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Marketing from Humber College in 2010. His diverse educational background supports his extensive experience in sales leadership.
Sales Leadership Expertise
With over 15 years of experience in sales leadership across key industries such as Electronic Security, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, and FMCG, Akhtar Syed excels in developing a talented sales force through hands-on leadership. He emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and engagement within his team. Akhtar is known for strategically designing sales plans, identifying market gaps, and fostering a culture of self-motivation and ownership among team members.