Sarah Asif

•Established an Eastern fashion retail brand focused on targeting a niche market. •Relationship building with both suppliers and customers •Procurement and Logistics Management •E-commerce Management, product marketing and sales •Market Research and Tracking growth patterns.

•Identifying potential B2B clients in the Company’s selected markets. •Utilising various channels, including LinkedIn, email, Instagram, and cold calling, to reach out to prospects to set up a tasting or other sampling of Piohni’s matcha. •Maintaining a database of client interactions and provide regular updates on outreach efforts and sales progress. •Setting up a structure in the CRM, to streamline the sales pipeline ensuring a seamless process. •Supporting follow-ups and communication with prospective clients and the development of proposals for the different client demographics. •Invoicing and negotiating with clients •Liaising with the director in 1:1 meetings to strategise and refine approaches for business development and expansion.

•Designing and planning of retail products aimed to broaden customer base and collect funds for the creation of new wells and water sources in African countries. •Sourcing, negotiating, relationship building and contract agreement with suppliers and logistics providers •Stakeholder management, project management - setting and reaching deadlines and targets within scope, time and budget boundaries, cross- functional team collaboration across different departments such as Marketing and Web.

Part-time position at a subdivision, Skanova Mobili, which provides B2B turnkey solutions for construction projects within the residential sector and hotel industry. In this role I was responsible for : •identifying leads and marketing the company´s solutions •corresponding with clients and potential customers to understand their needs •collaborating with and creating a strong supplier network for the company •B2B E-commerce dropshipping managment

Majors: International Consumer Trends, Brands, and Innovation This program has enabled me to develop a profound understanding of the skills that a marketer needs to excel in today's complex business environment. It has provided in-depth knowledge about sustainability-driven innovation, marketing and branding as well as provided valuable insights into consumer culture and behavior and how it impacts organizational strategy.

Graduated with honors and was awarded with recognition of the top 5 highest performing students in class. This program equipped me with extensive knowledge over a diverse range of subjects related to international business, that provided a holistic view and enabled me to better understand the complex global business environment.