Ali Abilov
Baku,BA
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur with extensive experience in sales strategy development and logistics management. As Owner and CEO of Volga Distribution Group, I successfully established key partnerships and negotiated contracts, driving significant growth. Proven ability in customer relationship management and supplier negotiation, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in competitive markets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner and CEO
Volga Distribution Group
Voronezh, Russia
04.2021 - 09.2025
- Founded and managed a trading company focused on product sales and distribution.
- Oversaw end-to-end logistics operations, from supplier coordination to store delivery
- Established partnerships with local retailers and wholesalers.
- Negotiated contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with clients and vendors.
- Supervised the transportation process to guarantee accurate and punctual deliveries.
- Ensured compliance with customs, transport, and trade regulations in Russia.
Co-Founder
World Spare Parts-WSP LLC
Baku
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Founded and developed the company from concept to operational stage
- Managed supplier relationships, procurement, and inventory of truck and heavy machinery spare parts
- Negotiated with local and international vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency
- Built B2C and B2B client relationships with transport, logistics, and construction firms
- Oversaw daily operations including sales, logistics, and after-sales service.
- Hired, trained, and supervised sales and warehouse staff
Sales Representative
Cahan Holding
Baku
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Timely implementation of sales
- Control over financial issues in sales, elimination of revealed financial problems
- Discovering new customers Close contact with customers
- Implementation of merchandising and trade standards
- Inception of sales and presentation of new SKU to points of sale in trade
- Work with key customers and points of sale
- Achieve merchandising standards
Sales Representative
Saba MMC
Baku
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Timely implementation of sales
- Discovering new customers
- Close contract with customers
- Work with key customers and points of sale
- Implementation of merchandising and trade standards
- Inception of sales and presentation of new SKU to points of sale in trade.
Education
Medium Special - Customs Expertise
Baku State College of Social Economics
Baku 09.2009 - 10.2013
Skills
- Sales strategy development
- Consultative sales
- Sales planning
- Trade compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Logistics management
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- Territory and account management
Languages
Azerbaijani
Native
Native
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
Driving and automotive engineering interest
Timeline
Owner and CEO
Volga Distribution Group
04.2021 - 09.2025
Co-Founder
World Spare Parts-WSP LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
Sales Representative
Cahan Holding
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Representative
Saba MMC
01.2010 - 01.2014
Medium Special - Customs Expertise
Baku State College of Social Economics
09.2009 - 10.2013