Akhtar Syed 🇨🇦
About Akhtar Syed 🇨🇦
Akhtar Syed is a Manager of Area Sales at TELUS and ADT by Telus Security Services Canada, with over 15 years of sales experience and a background in diverse industries.
Current Position at TELUS
Akhtar Syed currently works at TELUS as the Manager of Area Sales in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. In this role, he oversees sales operations, ensuring strategic sales activities are effectively carried out to meet team targets. Akhtar collaborates closely with both marketing and operations teams to ensure timely closure of sales and installations, developing future strategies to maintain competitive market growth.
Experience at ADT by TELUS Security Services Canada
Akhtar Syed is currently serving as a Sales Manager at ADT by TELUS Security Services Canada, located at 2815 Matheson Blvd E, Mississauga. He previously worked at ADT Security Services Canada as a Sales Professional from 2009 to 2017. During this tenure, Akhtar honed his sales skills and gained extensive industry knowledge that significantly contributed to his prowess in sales management.
Previous Roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Before entering the telecommunications and security services industry, Akhtar Syed worked in the pharmaceutical sector. He served as a Regional Sales Manager at Macter International (Pvt) Ltd in Karachi, Pakistan, from 2006 to 2007, and at Brookes Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd. from 2004 to 2005. These roles allowed him to develop crucial sales strategies and build a solid foundation in sales management.
Educational Background and Certificates
Akhtar Syed has pursued multiple courses and certifications to enhance his professional skills. He studied Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication at the University of Toronto, achieving a certificate in 2016. In 2015, he completed a course in Professional Sales Management, and in 2014, he took a short course in Business Analysis, both at the University of Toronto. Additionally, he acquired a certificate in Marketing from Humber College in 2010.
Sales Expertise and Team Leadership
With over 15 years of front-line sales experience and more than 8 years in middle management, Akhtar Syed has developed exceptional expertise across diverse industries including FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Fire & Electronic Security Services, and Telecommunications. He has successfully identified emerging markets, developed lead generation tools, and implemented sales contests that boosted sales volume. Akhtar focuses on building, developing, and retaining a strong, diverse team oriented towards high-profit margins.