Faeza Afzal (M.Innov)

Finance MBA Candidate '27 at KAIST in Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

About

Creative leader and innovator dedicated to education with international upbringing & perspective. Well-networked in corporate language training, online learning, higher education recruitment & marketing in UK, Canada & MENA, Specialised in sales leadership, product innovation, cross-cultural communication, CRM, edtech and student engagement.

Experience

  • The London School of English (Full-time · 8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Commercial Director
      Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Led strategic sales direction to grow company's visibility and portfolio in the corporate English training and professional development space - Managed and coached ELT-experienced sales & administration team - Set sales targets, performance goals, and strategic direction at Board level - Strategic sales consulting in bespoke corporate English, intercultural training and e-learning solutions available in-centre in London and virtual delivery

    • Head Of Sales
      Nov 2019 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      - Managed ELT-experienced sales team - Monitored targets and performance, provided pitch & proposal support, and coaching - Nurtured own portfolio of strategic partners and clients in UK, MENA, Japan and Germany

    • Head of CRM & Business Development
      Sep 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Expanded sales portfolio and strengthened strategic partner relations in UK and Middle East - Project managed implementation of sales CRM functionality including technical integration and internal training

  • Director of Marketing and Board Member at SIETAR UK
    Mar 2018 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Increased awareness and recognition for SIETAR UK through our marketing initiatives and identified marketing opportunities for members and strategic partners.

  • Sponsorship & Exhibition Executive at QS Quacquarelli Symonds
    Jun 2015 - Apr 2016 · 11 mos

    - Secured sponsorship & exhibitors for Wharton-QS Stars Reimagine Education conferences - Interviewed 20 thought leaders about the future of edtech in higher education at 2015 conference - Screened applications for 2015 awards competition to provide shortlist for official judging

  • EDge Interactive (Greater Toronto Area, Canada)
    • Director, Regional Sales & Business Development
      Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Managed team of 4, nurtured sales portfolio (Canada & UK), set targets & designed marketing collateral - Strategic sales consulting for online recruitment solutions, CRM tools & student lifecycle management - Boosted own sales by 30-40% YOY as top performer. Increased company revenue by 10-15% with individual and team sales. - Successfully launched and diversified business into UK market. Built strategic partnerships within industry to increase network and business exposure. - Presenter & speaker at industry conferences and recruitment fairs (CBIE, Brainstorm SEMM, Recruit in Canada, Education & Careers Fair, Student Life Expo)

    • Online Media Consultant
      Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Developed and grew sales portfolio of higher education institutions across western Canada and internationally (US, UK, Europe, Caribbean) - Strategic sales consulting for online marketing and recruitment solutions - Keynote speaker to students at national higher education fair, careers events and secondary schools

  • Business Consultant at Meltwater Group
    Aug 2010 - Feb 2011 · 7 mos

    B2B sales consulting of online media monitoring software.