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Yao XiaoYX

Yao Xiao

BusinessStrategy & Sales Growth Consultant (HEC)

€200/day
Paris, FR
0-2 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Yao

HEC Paris MBA candidate with 9 years of experience in sales leadership, high-net-worth client management, and business development across international banking and real estate.

I help businesses and professionals improve commercial performance through practical, data-driven sales and growth strategies.

My experience includes managing premium client portfolios, leading sales teams, and driving revenue growth in competitive markets. I combine hands-on operational experience with strategic thinking developed through my MBA at HEC Paris.

I can support clients with:
• Sales strategy and performance improvement
• Business development and client acquisition
• Go-to-market strategy and market entry analysis
• Customer segmentation and high-value client management
• Sales process optimization and funnel design

I focus on clear, actionable recommendations that can be implemented quickly to generate measurable results.
  • Chinese

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Japanese

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • LINHU REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.,
    Sales Director/ Sales Department
    September 2019 - July 2023 (3 years and 10 months)
    Chuzhou, AH, China
    • • Established comprehensive regulations and procedures for the sales department, restructured and retrained the team, transforming a previously disorganized department into a highly efficient and cohesive unit. Streamlined the property purchasing and handover processes, significantly enhancing the customer experience.
    • • Conducted in-depth market research by visiting competitor properties, gaining valuable insights that allowed for a thorough assessment of our own project's strengths and areas for improvement.
    • • Formed strategic partnerships with bank executives and real estate brokerage firms to expand property developments to new client bases, while also leading pre-launch promotional activities, including outdoor advertising campaigns and the design of marketing collateral.
    • • Led the sales department, contract drafting and execution, securing pre-sale permits, overseeing client negotiations, and the management of daily operations.
    • • Worked closely with the CEO on developing company-wide sales strategies and business growth initiatives.
  • HANG SENG BANK CO., LTD.,
    Relationship Manager
    September 2018 - June 2019 (9 months)
    Shanghai, China
    • • Managed a portfolio of high-net-worth clients base with total funds of approximately 90 million RMB(12 million euros), providing wealth management, risk analysis, and insurance advice.
    • • Built a valuable network of high-net-worth clients and deepened insights into international banking products.
    • • Assisted clients with setting up accounts in Hong Kong, facilitating cross-border financial services.
  • CITIBANK CO.,
    Citi Gold Associate
    August 2017 - August 2018 (1 year)
    • • Sourced and developed new clients while negotiating partnerships with institutions to enhance service offerings.
    • • Provided high-touch support for Citi Gold clients, assisting branch relationship managers in opening accounts for clients.

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Education

  • Master of Business Administration
    HEC PARIS
    2027
    Master of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts
    Harbin University of Science and Technology
    2012
    Bachelor of Arts

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