Aftab Hussain
Sales Development Representative (Strategic Pivot into Saas Sales) @Akamai Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Sales Development Representative (Strategic Pivot into Saas Sales) @Akamai Technologies
London, GB
After serving as a Senior Renewals Manager, I made a strategic pivot into an SDR role at Akamai to build frontline expertise in prospecting, pipeline growth, and SaaS sales.This combination allows me to connect the dots between customer retention and new acquisition — driving revenue not just by winning new business, but by building lasting customer relationships that ensure long-term growth.
EDUCATION
University of London
BA (Hons), Business Studies with Marketing
University of West London
BTEC National Diploma, Business Studies
University of London
HND, Business Studies and Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT AFTAB HUSSAIN
A high-performing Senior Renewal Sales Executive with 10+ years of experience in SaaS renewals, enterprise account management, and strategic sales across EMEA. I’ve built my career by exceeding targets, driving customer retention, and maximizing recurring revenue — consistently outperforming quotas (130%+), earning top accolades like President’s Club, and being named EMEA Sales Professional of the Year.I thrive in fast-paced, metrics-driven environments and excel at identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities, streamlining sales cycles, and delivering value through every stage of the customer lifecycle. With a deep understanding of Salesforce, CRM best practices, and collaborative team leadership, I bring both precision and passion to every engagement.Currently seeking to expand impact within growth-focused tech organizations that value performance, innovation, and strong customer relationships.
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