Youssef Elbehri

About Youssef Elbehri

My name is Youssef, a people’s and mission-led professional navigating the exciting intersection of sustainability and consumer goods. With a track record in business development and corporate partnerships, I am committed to making a positive impact through enabling responsible business. I\'ve cultivated thriving relationships with top-tier Fortune 500 clients in the fashion, food, cosmetic, and CPG and electronics sectors. I bring extensive business development expertise covering the entire sales cycle – from generating leads and sealing the deal to ensuring customer success. Certified in corporate sustainability (SEA), my journey includes founding and managing a successful fashion brand, reflecting my unwavering dedication to personal and professional growth. My curiosity for entrepreneurship and sustainability, inspired the launch of my podcast,\'Growing Green Ventures\', where I talk all things business, personal development, and sustainability with impact entrepreneurs. You can listen to the podcast here: with diverse international experience and multilingual proficiency, I\'ve successfully closed over $1.2M of new business activity for organizations ranging from startups to established companies. My adaptability and tactical acumen have consistently delivered tangible results. Key Highlights:• Strategic Account Maestro: Proven success in strategic account management and partnership development.• Relationship Alchemist: Ability to cultivate key client relationships, drive revenue, and boost growth.• Negotiation Virtuoso: Strong negotiation skills focused on fostering long-term, mutually beneficial collaborations, getting new business conversations over the finish line.• Trendspotter & Innovator: Expert at identifying market trends and driving innovative partnership strategies, ensuring clients are kept ahead of the (regulatory, consumer demand, ESG) curve.My journey involves exceeding revenue and growth targets by cultivating and managing strategic partnerships, both new and old. I have a knack for establishing high-value relationships with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and potential partners to drive business objectives throughout my career. I believe in win-win solutions, and negotiating complex partnership agreements that maximize value for all parties involved. Whether navigating international partnerships or seamlessly collaborating across departments, I leverage cross-functional teams to implement and optimize strategic partnerships.

Experience

1. Senior Business Development Manager

   Sphera

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• American Overseas School of Rome

  High School Degree, Advanced Placement

• CEFAM Centre d'Études Franco-Américain de Management

  Business Administration and Management, General

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor of Science for Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Art History (Minor)

Skills

• Social Networking
• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Higher Education
• Teamwork