WAFA ALAHMAD
Sales Director in ARKI Group Design LLC
Job Experience
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
Education
Bachelor's degree
Interior designSeptember 1988 to June 1992
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual / Native
English
Advanced
IT skills
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Career Goals
To join a challenging company and team
Industries of interest
Areas of interest
Availability to travel and work outside the city
Yes