Tarek Abouhana, GENERAL MANAGER

Tarek Abouhana

GENERAL MANAGER

FAST FIX

Location
Canada - Ontario
Education
Bachelor's degree, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH MAJOR IN MARKETING
Experience
34 years, 6 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :34 years, 6 months

GENERAL MANAGER at FAST FIX
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since September 2010

• Responsibility included all functions - Sales, Service & Parts, P&L responsibility.
• Oversee Regional Managers of the above-mentioned functions.
• Prepared annual budgets, set targets and delivered on strategies.
• Monitored and managed KPI’s.
• Maintained management contact with regional customers.
• Experience in the Middle East market & GCC.
• Specialties (Vehicles Machining Heavy Industry Heavy Equipment Automotive).
• Working closely with company executives to identify new business opportunities.
• Routine participation in the sales process.
• Sales & Marketing, Budgeting, Sales forecast, Order forecast, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Event management, Territory sales consultation, Training of staff, Business Development and Negotiation skills.

GENERAL SALES MANAGER at Mitsubishi Motors & Mitsubishi FUSO(Truck and Bus)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • November 2005 to August 2010

• Hire, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all new & used- Heavy Equipment or Commercial Vehicles industries sales managers.
• Prepared and administer annual operating forecast and budget for vehicle sales departments.
• Comply with Japan Head Office policies, and local regulations that affect vehicle sales.
• Assisted individual salespersons in setting aggressive yet realistic monthly goals and objectives and provide them with the support to meet these goals.
• Ensure proper follow up of all potential buyers by developing, implementing, and monitoring a prospecting and sales control system.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a follow-up system for used-vehicle purchasers.
• Assisted in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions.
• Strong leadership through the motivation of staff & establishing of excellent customer relations.

Senior Sales Manager at Mitsubishi Motors Doha qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2002 to October 2005

Maintain vehicle inventory.
Monitor customers' likes and dislikes, and dealership sales history.
Conduct local market analyses.
Conduct daily and weekly sales and sales training meetings.
Establish and enforce product-knowledge standards.
Oversee the efforts of salespeople to enhance the image and customer satisfaction ratings of the dealership.
Advertising efforts, including special sales and promotions.
Plan and control the display of used vehicles.
Establish and control wholesaling activities.
Establish delivery procedures and ensure that customer satisfaction is met.
Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the area.

Sales Supervisor at Mitsubishi Motors
  • Qatar - Doha
  • February 2000 to January 2002

Supervising the sales team.

Sales Executive at QATAR AUTOMOBILES COMPANY
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 1989 to January 2000

FROM May.1989 TO JAN 2000 QATAR AUTOMOBILES COMPANY Doha - Qatar Sales Executive

Education

Bachelor's degree, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH MAJOR IN MARKETING
  • at CONCORDIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
  • February 2003
High school or equivalent,
  • at BIN TYMIYAH HIGH SCHOOL
  • June 1989

Specialties & Skills

Dealer Management
Cost Control
Profit Improvement
Budget Forecast
Development Planning
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SALES & MARKETING,Sales Target Execution,TRAINING,Customer Satisfaction, Service & Follow up
Budgeting, (Sales, & Order Forecast),planning, Strategic Pricing
• Well knowledge in the Qatari & G CC Market
• Team Management & Collaborations
• Client Relationship Development,Information Research
• Public Speaking & Presentations
Contractual & Corporate Negotiations, Export / Import Negotiations
Team Building, Leadership, Negotiation, Logistics, Analytical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

NEW MODEL COURSE (Training)
Training Institute:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS -QATAR
Date Attended:
February 2001
TEAM LEADER (Training)
Training Institute:
NASSER BIN KHALED
Date Attended:
November 2008
GREAT EFFORT AND GOOD PERFORMANCE (Training)
Training Institute:
QATAR AUTOMOBILES COMPANY
Date Attended:
December 2001
Time management and organization of meetings (Training)
Training Institute:
INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Date Attended:
May 2005
NEW MODEL COURSE (Training)
Training Institute:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS - QATAR
Date Attended:
October 2000
STRENUOUS EFFORTS (Training)
Training Institute:
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK & BUS CORPORATION - JAPAN
Date Attended:
March 2010
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS & SERVICE POINTS (Training)
Training Institute:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS - DUBAI
Date Attended:
May 1998
LEADERSHIP SKILLS (Training)
Training Institute:
INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Date Attended:
November 2005
MARKETING & SALES (Training)
Training Institute:
MARZBANI&COMPANY
Date Attended:
March 2000
PLANNING TOOLS SEMINAR (Training)
Training Institute:
ERNST & YOUNG
Date Attended:
October 2002
GENERAL MANAGERS CERTIFICATE FOR EXCELLENCE OF PERFORMANCE (Training)
Training Institute:
QATAR AUTOMOBILES COMPANY
Date Attended:
September 2010
STRATEGIC OF MARKETING COMPARATIVE (Training)
Training Institute:
ICTC( INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING &TRAINING CENTER)
Date Attended:
December 2004

Hobbies

  • Swimming , Sports and Reading