Nadir A. Shahid
Business Manager
Profile
A highly accomplished Business Manager with over 36 years of progressive experience in the agribusiness sector, specializing in driving revenue growth, optimizing processes, and expanding market share. Proven leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams, executing strategic business plans, and fostering key relationships across diverse market conditions.
Work
Aggrio Pakistan Private Limited
|Business Manager Punjab
Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
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Summary
Led comprehensive business operations and strategic initiatives across Punjab, driving market expansion and cultivating high-performing teams within the agribusiness sector.
Highlights
Developed and executed strategic business plans that aligned with company vision, effectively motivating teams to achieve ambitious objectives and market penetration.
Orchestrated the successful launch of new products, from initial roadmap development to comprehensive go-to-market strategies, driving market adoption and revenue growth.
Standardized and implemented robust employee training programs, leading to improved worker knowledge and a measurable increase in customer satisfaction and team productivity.
Cultivated strong, positive relationships with key customers and vendors, optimizing supply chain efficiency and fostering collaborative partnerships.
Delivered advanced technical training to staff and dealers, enhancing product knowledge and optimizing high-performance management (HPM) practices.
Bravo Crop Sciences
|Business Manager North
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Summary
Managed regional business operations, focusing on revenue generation, market penetration, and team development within the agricultural sector.
Highlights
Generated new business connections and revenue streams by optimizing Franchisee networking strategies, leading to significant market expansion.
Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify product demands and customer trends, enabling the acquisition of new customers and retention of existing ones for sustainable profitability.
Standardized employee training programs, improving worker knowledge and successfully inducted over 10 million in value/sales through new Franchisees across each territory, significantly expanding market reach and revenue.
Managed end-to-end hiring, recruitment, and training initiatives, significantly enhancing employee motivation and overall team performance.
Panstar (Pvt.) Limited
|Marketing Manager
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Summary
Orchestrated marketing strategies and sales operations for pesticides and fertilizers, overseeing team development and market research initiatives.
Highlights
Managed comprehensive sales and procurement operations for pesticides and fertilizers, optimizing inventory and distribution channels to meet market demands.
Led the hiring and training of sales teams, enhancing their product knowledge and sales effectiveness, which contributed to increased market penetration.
Conducted extensive market research to inform policy formulation and execution, identifying new opportunities and competitive strategies that drove business growth.
Provided targeted on-the-job coaching to sales personnel, directly improving individual performance and team productivity.
Pan Pacific (Pvt.) Ltd
|Sales Manager Punjab
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Summary
Progressed through multiple sales leadership roles, including Sales Manager for Punjab and North regions, driving sales and managing key projects in the agricultural sector.
Highlights
Spearheaded the hiring and training of sales teams across multiple regions, fostering skill development and improving sales performance.
Managed the full sales and purchase cycle for pesticides, ensuring optimal product availability and market distribution.
Successfully managed the PPSP Project, overseeing all phases from planning to execution and achieving project objectives.
United Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
|Area Manager
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Summary
Managed area operations, focusing on product marketing, customer development, and field officer supervision for agricultural products.
Highlights
Drove the marketing and development of new agricultural products by identifying and engaging potential customers, expanding market reach.
Provided comprehensive training and direct supervision to Field Officers, enhancing their effectiveness in market engagement and product promotion.
Organized and led product trials and farmer meetings, gathering crucial feedback and fostering strong community relationships and product adoption.
Successfully motivated sales teams during challenging crises, maintaining morale and performance under adverse market conditions.
Ciba Geigy Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
|Technical Sales Officer
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Summary
Executed technical sales initiatives, provided farm advisory services, and conducted market research for pesticide products.
Highlights
Contributed to the marketing and sales of pesticides, achieving sales targets and expanding product distribution.
Provided essential farm advisory services to cultivators, offering technical guidance and enhancing crop management practices.
Conducted market research and trials for new products, gathering data to support product development and market entry strategies.
Optimized the utilization of Field Officers in field activities, ensuring efficient resource deployment and effective market coverage.
Education
University of Agriculture - Faisalabad
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M.Sc (Hons)
Agronomy
University of Agriculture - Faisalabad
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B.Sc (Hons)
Agriculture