Faiq Khan

Sales Operations Manager | Marketing Operations Manager | Top Rated Plus Upwork Specialist | Outbound Strategy Specialist

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland8.5k followers
iDealsex-MarketScaleex-Upwork

I specialize in sales operations, outbound strategy, and marketing automation, helping B2B companies scale sales pipelines, optimize CRM workflows, and drive high-impact lead generation.

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As a Sales Operations Manager at MarketScale, I lead outbound efforts, manage high-value prospecting through io, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and oversee a team responsible for generating $2M+ in new sales per quarter. My strategies have boosted appointment show-up rates from 47% to 74% while leveraging io and Salesloft to reach Fortune 500 decision-makers. Previously, as Head of Event Sales at The HR Congress, I built an outbound system from scratch, scaled email automation to 50,000+ outbound emails monthly, and achieved a 5X ROI through LinkedIn and email marketing. Key strengths: • Sales Operations & Lead Generation – Driving revenue growth through data-driven prospecting. • CRM & Automation – Optimizing workflows in Salesforce, HubSpot, io, and ZoomInfo Engage. • Email & LinkedIn Marketing – Crafting personalized campaigns that increase engagement and conversions. • Team Leadership & Sales Enablement – Managing high-performing teams to exceed targets. I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, continuously refining strategies to improve conversion rates, outbound effectiveness, and pipeline acceleration. Let’s connect! 📩 Open to networking and collaboration.

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  1. Job: iDeals — Marketing Operations Manager · 2026-05 – present · 3 mo
  2. Job: Arratech — Sales Operations Manager · 2025-12 – present · 8 mo
  3. Job: Mainstay Digital — Sales Operations Manager · 2025-12 – present · 8 mo
  4. Job: MarketScale — Sales Operations Manager · 2024-08 – 2026-06 · 1y 10mo — • Led outbound sales efforts targeting B2B proprietary manufacturers and software solution providers. • Identified and engaged high-value prospects using Apollo.io, ZoomInfo Sales OS, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. • Managed a team of 10 appointment setters and 2 lead generators, driving $2M+ in new sales in one quarter. • Increased appointment show-up rates from 47% to 74% through structured outreach and follow-ups. • Built and managed LinkedIn automation workflows, reaching Fortune 500 marketing leaders via Expandi.io. • Implemented and optimized CRM workflows in Salesforce, HubSpot, Apollo.io, and ZoomInfo Engage. • Designed and executed personalized email and LinkedIn campaigns, boosting…
  5. Job: Upwork — Business Development Manager · 2025-02 – 2026-05 · 1y 3mo — • Second hire on the go-to-market team at Outra. Helped stand up the entire BDR function for a newly launched lead-gen startup on Upwork, shaping daily workflows, product growth, and success metrics from the ground up. • Built ICP-specific lead lists and ran full-cycle outreach (prospecting → qualification → handoff) for B2B SMBs across SaaS and services. • Fastest “first-five” delivery on record. Secured 5 qualified meetings in the first 15 days for a pilot customer, converting their free trial into a paid engagement and setting a new internal benchmark. • Built an AI-powered outbound engine. Utilized Apollo.io, Clay, Smartlead, MillionVerifier to enrich data, rotate inboxes, and launch mu…
  6. Job: The HR Congress — Head of Event Sales · 2024-01 – 2025-02 · 1y 1mo — • As a head of event sales, managing a sales team handling end-to-end sales process for VIPs, Paid, and Group Inquiries. • Created from scratch the complete Outbound System for HR Congress • Managed 15 domains and 60+ email addresses for the outbound campaign. • Technical setups include SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX records, custom tracking domains of email accounts, and email warmups. • Shifted from Manual Outreach to Automated Email Marketing, where we managed to create a system that can send 50000 outbound emails per month • Created and managed email marketing campaigns such as email copywriting and list building and email verification and then managed them on WoodPecker and Instantly.io. • Creat…
  7. Job: JadenX — GTM Engineer · 2024-03 – 2024-09 · 6 mo — • As a GTM Engineer, I managed outbound sales, achieving 120% quota and 110+ meetings. • Automated LinkedIn outreach, doubling revenue in six months. • Conducted cold calls and nurtured enterprise leads to meetings. • Built and executed outbound campaigns using HubSpot, Apollo, and Instantly. Utilized Reoon, Clay, and Apollo for lead sourcing and enrichment. • Organized webinars to engage, educate, and convert AI prospects. Developed strong knowledge of Enterprise Generative AI solutions. • Maintained CRM accuracy and optimized lead tracking processes.
  8. Job: Omni HR — Fractional Outreach Manager (Link Building) · 2023-04 – 2024-04 · 1y — • Boosted website visibility and search rankings through strategic backlink building. • Cultivated partnerships for guest posts, content sharing, and link exchanges, enhancing web presence. • Increased Domain Rating from 23 to 38 by optimizing backlinks and acquiring high-quality links. • Utilized Ahrefs for website analysis, leading to a 65% rise in leads and a 35% conversion rate. • Drove organic traffic growth, achieving over 90K monthly visitors from 5K through continuous SEO optimization and link-building strategies.
  9. Job: Solvo — Fractional Sales Development Representative · 2022-09 – 2024-03 · 1y 6mo — • Expanded client base across the US, Canada, UK, and Asia with strategic Email and LinkedIn outreach. • Led marketing campaigns, webinars, F2F events, and workshops, driving engagement and participation. • Used tools such as ZoomInfo Sales OS & Engage, Apollo, Crunchbase, Seamless, Hunter, and Hubspot • Crafted targeted email copies and engaged leads, focusing on specific ICPs for events. • Ensured high attendance and interest in events, boosting marketing initiative success. • Spearheaded campaigns, fostering relationships with high-end clients and driving Solvo's growth. • Developed and implemented strategies, enhancing email deliverability, meeting bookings, and lead generation. • Drove…
  10. Job: Homesearch — HubSpot Consultant · 2023-11 – 2024-02 · 3 mo — • Enhanced customer management efficiency by 30%, increasing customer engagement by 20%. • Boosted decision-making efficiency by 40% with tailored HubSpot dashboards and reporting. • Automated key workflows, increasing process efficiency by 35% and reducing manual tasks by 20%. • Led training that improved team proficiency by 50%, enhancing platform utilization. • Improved ticket resolution by 45% and customer satisfaction by 25% in the HubSpot service module. • Enhanced CRM data accuracy by 60% through extensive data clean-up and management in HubSpot. • Fostered a 30% increase in interdepartmental efficiency using HubSpot as a collaborative platform.
  11. School: Lahore University of Management Sciences — Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Science · 2018 – 2022

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ApolloHubSpotSalesforceZoomInfoSales Navigatoroutbound systemautomationGo-to-Market StrategySales OperationsTeam ManagementMarketing AutomationLead GenerationProduct DevelopmentOutbound SalesCold CallingQuality AssuranceEmail MarketingLinkedIn MarketingSales & MarketingAnalytical SkillsSales Development RepresentativeBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

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