Elkhan Salimzada
Baku
Summary
As a seasoned professional with expertise spanning Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations Management, I offer a unique blend of skills and over a decade-long track record of success. Recognized as a T-shaped professional, I excel in various functions while maintaining a broad understanding of business operations. Renowned for strong problem-solving and a results-driven approach, I consistently deliver impactful solutions for organizational growth. Whether leading large teams or working independently, my confident management style ensures alignment and goal achievement. With a proven ability to make informed decisions and optimize processes, I am well-equipped for senior roles requiring strategic thinking, operational excellence, and leadership capability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Sales and Marketing
The Club LLC
Baku
01.2022 - Current
- Lead and oversee the sales and marketing department, driving revenue growth and expanding market reach
- Optimize sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
- Oversee planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Support front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.
- Conduct regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
- Grew engagement, interaction and reputation through multi-platform campaigns for outstanding levels of client satisfaction.
Operations Manager
The Club LLC
Baku
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed an operations team of 80 employees.
- Supervised daily operations, acting as point of contact for any queries or obstacles.
- Led and coached team leaders to meet performance targets and deliver operational excellence.
- Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Organized financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Tracked and reported on KPIs, investigating variances and developing solutions to address bottlenecks or constraints.
- Cultivated continuous improvement environment, routinely identifying and addressing training needs to drive staff development.
IFRS Reporting Specialist
PASHA Construction LLC
Baku
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Conducted month-end and year-end close process
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
- Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Harnessed data visualization to drive insights through management reporting.
Finance Specialist
PASHA Construction LLC
Baku
02.2011 - 07.2015
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Performed periodic expense variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual amounts.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
Human Resources Associate
PASHA Construction LLC
Baku
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Updated HR databases (new hires, separations, vacation and sick leaves)
- Completed termination paperwork and exit interviews.
- Implemented improved onboarding and orientation procedures to help new hires acclimate to company culture.
- Scheduled training sessions and on-the-job learning initiatives to help new hires gain job-specific training.
- Coordinated reference and background checks for compliance with right-to-work guidelines.
- Documented and maintained digital files of employees to standardise process.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration -
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Baku, Azerbaijan 09.2008 - 06.2012
Intensive Professional Development Program -
Year UP
Los Angeles, USA 09.2022 - 11.2022
Skills
- High-value project management
- Problem solving skills
- Business administration
- Strategic thinking
- Data collection and analysis
- Employee management
- Business development
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- KPI management
- Financial leadership
- Continual process improvement
- Project budgeting
- Policy development
Websites
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Google Project Management Certificate, Coursera
Languages
English - fluent
Fluent
Turkish - Elementary
Intermediate
Russian - fluent
Fluent
Azeri - fluent
Fluent
German - Beginner
Elementary
Volunteering
- Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Support in organization of charity events in Germany
- Experience Exchange Program in Romania (Bucharest)
- Demir Bank, Bank Intern
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Playing musical instruments (piano, guitar)
- Reading
- Watching movies
- Fine dining
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intensive Professional Development Program -
Year UP
09.2022 - 11.2022
Head of Sales and Marketing
The Club LLC
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
The Club LLC
01.2017 - 01.2022
IFRS Reporting Specialist
PASHA Construction LLC
02.2015 - 04.2017
Finance Specialist
PASHA Construction LLC
02.2011 - 07.2015
Human Resources Associate
PASHA Construction LLC
02.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor's in Business Administration -
Azerbaijan State Economic University
09.2008 - 06.2012