Faizal Manzar

Background

About Faizal Manzar

As a Business Development Manager at Inventya Ltd, I help SMEs scale up through innovation and support, by providing them with access to funding, market research, and strategic partnerships. I have successfully secured multiple grants and contracts for our clients, ranging from £50k to £500k, and increased our customer retention rate by 35% in the last year.I have a strong background in management consulting, having worked as a Senior Consultant at PwC India and a Management Consultant at Mahindra & Mahindra, where I led and delivered complex projects in acquisition and procurement, strategy development, and operational improvement. I have also worked as a Program Manager at the Ministry of Rural Development in India, where I coordinated and monitored the implementation of a skill development scheme for rural youth across 15 states. I hold an MBA degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from Birla Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from Kanpur University. I have also earned a certification in Hospitality from the Service sector Industry. I am proficient in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Relation Management, and Team Management, and I am fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu. I am passionate about creating value for SMEs and enabling them to grow and innovate. I enjoy working with diverse and dynamic teams, and I am always eager to learn new skills and explore new opportunities. My goal is to leverage my experience and expertise to make a positive impact on the SME sector and the society at large.