Abdelkader Chaabani

Salaam Properties Management
Salaam Properties is a real estate and property management company, managing a tower of 120 units mainly rented as offices. The property management consists of 30 villas in the highest regarded location in Djibouti and two commercial areas with 25 units. Reviewed and updated lease agreement, reviewed pricing, developed communication with tenants, implemented policy and procedures for rent collection and aging payment, increased the collection and taken actions for non-payment. Trained employees on commercial especially in market analysis, tenant prospections, tenants Mix and introduced contracting process (lease proposal, lease agreement, and advance payment) and fit-out process. Increased 100% occupancy in the offices, reviewed the spaces/units on the commercial areas and readjusted the surfaces for better commercialization and potential tenants needs and requests.

Salaam Hotel Management
Launched two Serviced apartments and pre-opening activities for (100 Appts + 48 Appts) in Djibouti: concept definition, market study and analysis, recruitment for all positions, staff training, budget preparation (ROI & Operation). Replanned the structure and the zooning for the buildings and common areas to comply with a serviced hotel apartments requirement.

• Managed business development, sales, and customer service activities for Sudan and neighboring regions.
• Achieved revenue and profit targets while ensuring service delivery aligned with company KPIs.
• Retained existing clients and acquired new business accounts to drive growth and meet key customer expectations.

• Spearheaded company restructuring and project development based on market analysis and owner objectives.
• Developed project budgets and leasing prices, liaised with stakeholders, and facilitated project planning and execution.
• Conducted feasibility studies for a 5-star hotel project and secured a MoU with an international hotel chain.

• Provided consulting services and designed programs for operational and strategic development in Hospitality, Tourism, and Retail sectors.
• Led recruitment efforts and provided coaching/training for employees at all levels.
• Defined company missions, goals, and objectives, enhancing organizational communication and employee motivation.
• Promoted sales, marketing, and customer service activities to drive business growth.

Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh, KSA Feb 2011 - Oct 2013

• Led HR functions including recruitment, performance management, and HRIS implementation.
• Developed HR policies and procedures, employee handbooks, and recognition programs.
• Conducted management training and talent management initiatives to support business objectives.

• Covered for GM during his leave and supervising the hotels daily operational activities with all departments.
• Revamped the HR department and introduced best practices into all HR functions as per company rules, Corporate HR Manual and brand standards, maximized usage of HRIS, salary analysis and adjusting salary grade structure to reflect industry standards and attract talents: locals and expat.
• Developed and monitored Human Resources Development Annual business plan: L&D, performance review (PDRs, PDPs) and employees recognition, with succession planning and organisation reviews
• Created Management and Team Member Handbooks that supported business objectives and initiatives.
• Implemented a competency-based talent management process to link the selection, performance management and development of candidates for appropriate competencies and KPIs

• Managed HR services, recruitment, and employee relations.

• Implemented quality standards processes and promoted quality awareness in vocational training.
• Audited practices, reviewed policies, and conducted recruitment and assessments for students.

Various hotels & resorts across Tunisia Management of new hotels openings and setting up operations and administration activities
• In the pre-opening phase set up of the hotel opening includes all administrative process with government entities for hotel registration, authorizations, and approval for the opening.
• Fully in charge of HR department, employee life cycles, administration, recruitment, payroll, disciplinary etc
• Established the annual staff budget in accordance with forecast to support the hotel business plans.
• Identify training needs with head departments, planning and implementation of training programs.
• Reviewing salary and benefits structure in accordance with legislation and the hotel budgets