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Abed Ali Shaik, General Manager

Abed Ali Shaik

General Manager·Family Business Baraka Corporation

Canada

Master's degree, Organizational Leadership

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 11 months

General Manager

January 2025 - Present

Family Business Baraka Corporation

Calgary, Canada Hybrid

January 2025 - Present

• Spearheading the management of a family-owned franchise, driving strategic growth initiatives.
• Overseeing daily operations to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Recruiting and mentoring a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Managing financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, and procurement, to optimize resource allocation.
• Identifying and mitigating risks to ensure sustainable business performance and compliance.
• Implementing performance metrics that resulted in improved operational efficiency and increased profitability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with regional market trends and demands.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Regional Manager

December 2022 - October 2024

The Brick Ltd.

Calgary, Canada

December 2022 - October 2024

• Developed and implemented strategic sales plans across the region, driving significant revenue growth at the category level.



• Motivated and guided sales teams to consistently exceed store-level targets, enhancing overall performance metrics.



• Partnered with marketing and merchandising teams to design and execute impactful promotional strategies, boosting customer engagement.



• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures across all store locations, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.



• Actively participated in inventory planning and product assortment initiatives, optimizing stock levels and reducing operational risks, contributing to overall business efficiency.

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Operations Manager

August 2019 - October 2022

Ashley Furnitures

Ontario, Canada

August 2019 - October 2022

• Spearheading daily sales operations to drive revenue growth while consistently exceeding customer service benchmarks.

• Strategically recruiting, training, and mentoring retail staff, enhancing team performance through comprehensive product training initiatives.

• Optimizing inventory management and supply chain logistics to ensure seamless stock availability and minimize costs.

• Achieving and surpassing sales targets by developing and executing innovative sales strategies aligned with market trends.

• Designing and implementing store layouts that elevate the customer experience and streamline operational efficiency, resulting in increased foot traffic and sales conversions.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Regional Project Sales Manager

January 2015 - January 2018

Almaktaba Trading Co. Ltd.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2015 - January 2018

• Spearheaded the management and supervision of all daily business operations across the country, ensuring seamless execution and efficiency.

• Conducted in-depth analysis of market trends to identify new business opportunities, successfully building strong relationships with potential customers.

• Monitored and reported on financial performance, consistently achieving and exceeding targets for profit and revenue.

• Strategically sourced and partnered with key suppliers to enhance core product offerings in alignment with market demands.

• Cultivated and maintained relationships with influential consultants and contractors, driving company growth and expanding market presence.

• Coordinated cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Company industry:
Fit-Out & Joinery

Project Sales Executive

October 2008 - December 2014

Alshaya Enterprises

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2008 - December 2014

• Spearheading the identification of new contract furniture projects while nurturing key accounts in corporate offices, banks, schools, and universities.

• Consistently achieving and surpassing sales targets through strategic lead generation and conversion.

• Cultivating robust relationships with major contractors, architects, and project consultants to enhance collaboration and drive sales growth.

• Analyzing project specifications meticulously to align solutions with client needs, ensuring all technical requirements are met for successful project execution.

• Leveraging market insights to develop innovative sales strategies that position the company as a leader in the contract furniture sector.

• Demonstrating strong leadership capabilities to transition into senior management roles, focusing on regional expansion and operational excellence.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Education

Harvard Business School

January 2023

January 2023

Master's degree, Organizational Leadership

United States

Western Governors University

January 2023

January 2023

Master's degree, Master of business Administration

United States

CMJ University

March 2012

March 2012

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

India

Skills

Branding
Expert
Branding
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
B2B Sales
Expert
B2B Sales
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Word Of Mouth Marketing
Expert
Word Of Mouth Marketing
Expert
EXCEL
Expert
EXCEL
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Expert
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
OFFICE 2003
Expert
OFFICE 2003
Expert
PHOTOSHOP
Intermediate
PHOTOSHOP
Intermediate
POWERPOINT
Intermediate
POWERPOINT
Intermediate
Branding
Expert
Branding
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
B2B Sales
Expert
B2B Sales
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Word Of Mouth Marketing
Expert
Word Of Mouth Marketing
Expert
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
SALES PLANNING
Intermediate
SALES PLANNING
Intermediate
WEB PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate
WEB PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker
Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Traveling, fitness, exploring new cultures, and continuous learning in business and leadership.