Tariq Azar, Senior Account Manager

Tariq Azar

Senior Account Manager

Beta IT

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Experience
19 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 10 Months

Senior Account Manager at Beta IT
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since February 2020
Senior Account Manager at Abdullah Fouad
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2019 to February 2020
Industry Sales Manager at MIS
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2014 to March 2018

• Managed a sales team of 3 Account Managers, assessing with applying sales action plans to ensure that sales goals are met and exceeded, and ensured optimal productivity by supervising and motivating the team.
• Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
• Built relationships with customers to establish long-term business growth.
• Resolved all vendor and account problems in an efficient manner while exceeding sales quotas.
• Collaborated with account managers during customer transactions to offer exceptional service.

Business Development Manager at Secureway
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2013 to June 2014

• Developed new business by networking with valuable customers.
• Ensured that client inquiries were handled professionally and efficiently.
• Devised effective marketing, sales and other promotional initiatives.
• Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
• Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
• Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.

Industry Sales Manager, Unified Communications at FVC
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2011 to November 2012

• Managed a portfolio of Government accounts for Polycom products.
• Contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders.
• Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements.
• Created proposals for new and repeat customer business transactions.

Senior Account Manager at MDS
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2009 to September 2011

• Delivered sales presentations and pitches to clients.
• Worked with customers to develop strategic business and account plans.
• Cultivated productive relationships with customers and consulted closely to uncover needs and match to available solutions.
• Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches.

Senior Sales Specialist, Account Manager at Jeraisy Computer and Communication Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2004 to April 2009

Sales Account Manager in the Utility Sector for a number of selected accounts such as: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Saline Water Conversion Corporation, Supreme Commission for Tourism and others plus some private customers.

Job included all required sales activities, following up customers requirements within a wide range of products and services and strengthen relationships between the company and customers.

Sales Account Manager at Premier IT
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2003 to September 2004

Sales Account Manager for two products:
1. ACCPAC ERP Software.
2. Citrix Connectivity Software.

Job included all required Pre-sales and Sales activities plus following up with vendors regarding the partnership issues and following up orders.

Purchasing Engineer at Alfanar IT
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2002 to April 2003

Responsible of all activities concerning the purchasing of all items for the company's business and projects.

Job also included negotiation with suppliers, following up dealerships, looking for different vendors, assuring on time delivery and following up payments.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • September 2001
High school or equivalent, High School
  • at Khaleel al Salem Secondary School
  • June 1996

Specialties & Skills

Production
Negotiation
Unified Communications
Operating Systems
MS Office
PC Assembling, troubleshooting and maintenance
Networking skills
Sales Skills
Citrix Certified Sales Proffessional
Cisco Sales Expert (CSE)
Microsoft Sales Professional
Oracle Sales Champion
Hp Commercial Sales Essentials
Cisco LMS Certificate
EMC Sales Trainings
EMC Sales Track
Hp Enterprise Storage Solution Sales Specialist
Cisco Security Slaes
Hp Business Class Storage Solutions Sales Specialist

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Jordan Engineers Association (JEA)
  • Regular Member
  • October 2001

Training and Certifications

HPE IT Business Conversations (Training)
Training Institute:
HPE
Date Attended:
January 2017
Building IT Strategy within Organization's Strategy (Training)
Training Institute:
JEA
Date Attended:
December 2016
PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Saudi Human Resources Development
Date Attended:
May 2012

Hobbies

  • Hunting, Swimming