Sales Director

ARKI Group Design LLC

August 2015 to April 2017

? Overseeing and managing sales managers for Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches.
? Developing and executing strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base.
? Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
? Devising and implementing the company?s sales strategy.
? Developing new business contacts and maintain relationships with:
? Major local and international accounts.
? Educational sector, Hospitality, Healthcare, and commercial.
? Regular meetings, vis

Director ( Sales& Business development)

Dezine Trading -KI Dealership - Kuwait

August 2012 to July 2015

? Managed, supervised and worked with the Sales, Account Management, Design and Operations, teams for furniture and flooring divisions.
? Developed strategy, tactics, sales plans and profit targets.
? Motivated and energized the staff to make proactive decisions in all their communications with clients.
? Implemented a sales training and orientation program to educate new hires as our company grows.
? Forecast future sales and forming sales plans.
? Represented the business at conferences, and

Executive Manager

Artline - Steelcase Dealership

February 2010 to July 2012

? Set up and developed a new dealership ?Steelcase International Kuwait based organization,
? Recruited and managed a team of well motivated sales reps, account managers and project engineers
? Responsible for the P&L
? Implemented sales strategies across the company and monitored effectiveness.
? Kept a close eye on the sales activities of competitors and utilized ideas where appropriate.
? Ensured the organization has an effective sales training program.
? Seeking out major clients and formi

Regional Manager

Steelcase international - Dubai Office

April 2005 to January 2010

? Managed Distribution Channel Development, all sales, marketing and support activities in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Jordan.
? Selected, recommended and set up new dealerships - Managed existing distribution - Developed sales opportunities
? Directly involved in developing relationships with A&D communities and all major projects in the territories.
? Worked closely with colleagues on cross-territory opportunities and other internal teams on marketing materials and cause studies

Bachelor's degree

September 1988 to June 1992

Career Goals

To join a challenging company and team

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies