Ramiz Tamazanov
Business Development Executive
Prague
Summary
Professional Business Development Executive with international experience in client strategy, commercial operations, and cross-regional stakeholder management. Currently driving business development initiatives at Aon in the reinsurance industry, focusing on high-value clients across EMEA. Skilled in leading strategic discussions, coordinating RFPs, and supporting C-level decision-making within complex B2B environments. Formerly Cluster Head & Senior Sales Ops Expert at SAP, managing ERP Cloud solution deals across EMEA and DACH with proven success in team leadership, sales enablement, and client engagement. Experienced in both corporate and technical environments, including commercial sales at Cisco and project delivery at Halliburton Oil & Gas. Known for a sharp business mindset, multicultural fluency, and a leadership style that blends strategic insight with client empathy. Fluent in English and Russian, based in Prague, open to regional leadership roles with travel and high-level client exposure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Business Development Executive
Aon Consulting
10.2024 - Current
- Manage and support regional client relationships across EMEA region within the reinsurance division.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Delivered presentations at industry conferences, raising company profile and attracting potential clients.
- Support the development and execution of RFP responses, renewal strategies, and steering group calls, ensuring alignment with client expectations and market cycles.
- Created compelling proposals that demonstrated the unique value of our products/services while addressing client needs and expectations.
Senior Global Sales Ops Specialist & Cluster Head
SAP
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders within the cluster, fostering strong relationships with AEs and Project Managers addressing any issues or concerns in a timely manner.
- Leading and managing a team within the cluster, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to support their professional development and enhance their performance.
- Close collaboration with Account Managers, Vendors, Cloud Architects and Commercial Finance to support the sales process to facilitate deal closure.
- Developed training materials, communication assets, knowledge repositories, and SOPs for team’s daily tasks.
- Created and presented engaging presentations tailored for diverse audiences, including business line partners and cross-functional stakeholders.
Finance Ops Team Lead
SAP
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed a team of 7 individuals to meet and achieve KPI goals and developed 2 new team leaders.
- Automated Standard Operational Procedures by contributing to process improvement reducing the number of customer inquiries by 40%.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, resulting in a 25% decrease in churn rate, validated by internal audit.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Led staff meetings to monitor tasks, develop success metrics and communicate changing priorities.
Deal / Account Manager
Cisco
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with external customers, inventory specialists and Sales ops for accurate order processing, leading to a 15% improvement in order accuracy.
- Managed customers from pre-sales to after-sales support.
- Managed portfolio of 34 accounts totaling $ 3.6m in sales.
- Consulted with clients after sales and contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
- Built client relationships by acting as liaison between customer service and sales teams.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support, and customer engagement strategies.
Technical Account Manager
Halliburton Eurasia
12.2012 - 05.2018
- Spearheaded the supply and execution of Completion Equipment in the Caspian East Area, overseeing 5+ projects annually.
- Negotiations with customers by building good relationships and providing support, information, and guidance; researching and proposing solutions.
- Successfully presented company products and services to customers, resulting in a remarkable 25% increase in sales revenue within one year.
- Provided technical and operational expertise to external customer and staying current in knowledge of new products and services.
- Coordinated over 3 projects per year across entire Caspian region area.
Education
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
State Oil And Industry University
06.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
- Strategic Business Development
- Client Management
- RFP & Tender Coordination
- Commercial Strategy & Go-to-Market Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement & C-Level Communication
- Relationship Building & Key Account Growth
- CRM & Pipeline Management (Salesforce, MS Dynamics)
- Project Management & Execution
- International Market Understanding (EMEA, MENA, APAC)
Trainings And Projects
- Program for Sales Engineers, Texas, USA, 01/01/13
- Technical Sales I, Spring, TX, USA, 12/09/15 - 11/10/15
- Technical Sales II, Montrose, Scotland, 10/02/14 - 02/22/14, TOP 5 of the class
- Customer Success, Montrose, Scotland, 09/05/15 - 05/24/15, TOP 3 of the class
- International Project Experience, Managed and executed three projects in Surabaya, Indonesia, gaining valuable industry insights and experience., 10/09/14 - 02/11/14
Timeline
Business Development Executive
Aon Consulting
10.2024 - Current
Senior Global Sales Ops Specialist & Cluster Head
SAP
05.2023 - 10.2024
Finance Ops Team Lead
SAP
05.2021 - 05.2023
Deal / Account Manager
Cisco
07.2019 - 05.2021
Technical Account Manager
Halliburton Eurasia
12.2012 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
State Oil And Industry University
06.2011 - 05.2015
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