Sajjid Mahmood
London
Summary
Commercially focused and results-driven business professional with over 30 years of leadership experience across real estate, education, and automotive sectors. Strong expertise in operations management, revenue growth, cost control, financial oversight, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage full business functions including budgeting, recruitment, performance monitoring, and process improvement. Multilingual and highly adaptable across international markets.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Consultant
Remax
Portimao
06.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end transaction processes ensuring operational efficiency
- Coordinate legal, financial, and client stakeholders
- Utilise CRM systems for pipeline tracking and performance monitoring
- Develop client acquisition and retention strategies
- Support pricing, negotiation, and contract completion processes
- Real estate agency in Portugal.
Commercial Consultant
Engel & Völkers
Portimao
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed full lifecycle of high-value property transactions
- Conducted market and financial analysis to support pricing strategy
- Negotiated contracts and ensured regulatory compliance
- Closed 7 properties in first year with total value exceeding €4 million
- Maintained strong international client relationships
- Real estate agency in Portugal.
- Facilitated negotiations between buyers and sellers, ensuring optimal terms and satisfactory outcomes for all parties.
Founder & Managing Director
Academia Britannia
Zaragoza
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Founded and scaled multi-site education business to €700,000+ annual turnover
- Increased revenue by 200% and reduced operational costs by 30%
- Managed 20+ staff across three locations
- Held full P&L responsibility including budgeting, payroll, and forecasting
- Implemented operational improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability
- Secured corporate training contracts and expanded service offering
- Education business in Spain.
- Developed and implemented strategic educational programmes to enhance student learning experiences.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and community organisations to promote academic engagement.
- Oversaw financial management and resource allocation to support institutional growth and sustainability.
- Directed recruitment and training of staff to ensure high-quality educational delivery and support services.
- Evaluated academic performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning standards.
- Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment strategies, to optimize resources and profitability.
Founder & Managing Director
Heathrow Japanese Spares
01.1993 - 01.2007
- Built automotive import/export operation from startup to £700,000 turnover
- Managed logistics, procurement, supplier negotiations, and inventory control
- Led team of 12 employees across sales, operations, and administration
- Oversaw financial management, compliance, and customer service operations
- Automotive import/export operation in the UK.
Accounts & Administration Roles
Drake & Skull | BAA Plc
Heathrow Airport
01.1986 - 01.1992
- Financial administration, invoicing, reporting, and data management
- Budget support and operational administration
- Customer service and stakeholder communication
- Company operating at Heathrow Airport.
- Managed administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and tracking project progress.
- Monitored and reconciled accounts to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures promptly.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Coordinated accounting operations, including invoicing, payment processing, and financial reporting.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Business -
University of Wales
TEFL & Business English Certification -
HNC Business & Finance -
BTEC National Certificate in Business & Finance -
Cambridge Speaking Examiner - YLE, KEY, PET, FCE
Skills
- Operations & Business Management
- P&L Responsibility
- Revenue Growth & Business Development
- Cost Reduction & Efficiency Optimisation
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- KPI Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- CRM & Workflow Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office (Advanced – Excel reporting, budgeting, performance tracking, PowerPoint presentations, Outlook)
- CRM systems (Remax & Engel & Völkers proprietary platforms)
- Sales pipeline & workflow management
- Operational reporting & documentation
- Budget monitoring & cost control tracking
- Client engagement
- Contract negotiation
- Business development
- Data analysis
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Decision making under pressure
Languages
English (native)
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Upper Intermediate
B2
Urdu
Upper Intermediate
B2
Custom Section
- Built and scaled two businesses generating £700,000+ / €700,000+ annual turnover
- Increased revenue by 200% while reducing operational costs by 30%
- Managed multi-site operations with teams of 20+ employees
- Secured a €50,000 corporate contract through strategic negotiation
- Delivered €4 million in completed property transactions within first year (7 sales)
- Grew startup from £1,000 capital to £700,000 turnover within three years
- Held full P&L responsibility across multiple business ventures
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
http://linkedin.com/in/saj-mahmood
Timeline
Commercial Consultant
Remax
06.2025 - Current
Commercial Consultant
Engel & Völkers
10.2023 - 06.2025
Founder & Managing Director
Academia Britannia
08.2007 - 05.2022
Founder & Managing Director
Heathrow Japanese Spares
01.1993 - 01.2007
Accounts & Administration Roles
Drake & Skull | BAA Plc
01.1986 - 01.1992
Postgraduate Certificate in Business -
University of Wales