Waqas Ghaffar
About Waqas Ghaffar
Waqas Ghaffar is a Business Development Executive for EMEA, based in Slough, United Kingdom, with over 14 years of experience. He has achieved notable revenue growth and consistently exceeded sales targets in the Middle East and Africa region.
Work at Travelport
Waqas Ghaffar has served as a Business Development Executive for EMEA at Travelport since 2010. In this role, he has been instrumental in driving revenue growth, achieving 110% revenue growth in the Middle East and Africa region over a two-year period. He has consistently exceeded sales targets, with an average target of $1 million, achieving 105% of this target. His efforts have contributed to a 92% contract renewal rate in the region. Ghaffar has also demonstrated a 10% year-over-year growth in the sales pipeline and has engaged in global conference calls to address client issues and develop marketing proposals.
Education and Expertise
Waqas Ghaffar holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Information Technology from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. Prior to this, he completed an AVCE in Information Technology at Amersham and Wycombe College from 2002 to 2005. His foundational education began at Great Marlow School, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in business development and sales.
Background
Before joining Travelport, Waqas Ghaffar worked briefly in 2010 as Salesforce CRM Support and Lead Generation in Slough, United Kingdom. This initial experience in lead generation provided him with insights into customer relationship management and sales processes. His career in business development has been marked by a proactive approach to generating leads through cold calling, marketing leads, and networking at events. Ghaffar has also conducted product demonstrations via webinars and promoted partner marketing products at trade shows and client meetings.
Achievements
Waqas Ghaffar has achieved notable success in his role as a Business Development Executive. He has maintained a high contract renewal rate of 92% in the Middle East and Africa region, indicating strong client relationships and satisfaction. His ability to self-generate leads and consistently exceed sales targets has contributed to his reputation in the industry. Ghaffar's participation in global conference calls with key decision-makers has further enhanced his understanding of client needs and market trends.