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Adam Whitehead, Senior Business Development Manager

Adam Whitehead

Senior Business Development Manager·Nirvana Mice - part of NG9 Holdings

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Electrronic Servicing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 7 months

Senior Business Development Manager

January 2025 - Present

Nirvana Mice - part of NG9 Holdings

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

January 2025 - Present

Senior Business Development Manager at Nirvana Mice, driving strategic growth in eco-mobility. Redesigned Abu Dhabi's EVIS summit and launched Eco-mobility Global to meet evolving industry demands, while forging key partnerships with government and industry leaders across the region.

Company industry:
Events Management

Business Development Manager

January 2017 - January 2025

Informa Markets

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2017 - January 2025


Transformed the Saudi Maritime & Logistics
Congress exhibition into a $3 million event
through strategic partnerships and alliances,
achieving over 150% of sales target in 2023 and
160% in 2024.

Consistently outperformed sales targets by
proactively sourcing leads, managing pipelines,
and cultivating new business opportunities.

Orchestrated the Middle East Awards programme,
enhancing brand engagement and commercial
viability.

Built strong relationships with industry
and government sectors, driving sustained
growth and aligning with Vision 2030.

Administered high-volume portfolios using
Salesforce for accurate forecasting and budget
oversight.

Secured new clients and bolstered profitability by
nurturing robust client relationships and
increasing brand loyalty.

Assessed market dynamics to refine sales tactics,
maintaining a competitive edge. Growth Triumph
Doubled revenue from Qatar through focused
business development initiatives.
Developed prospect lists leveraging strategic marketing data and CRM
tools, including BNC CRM.

Identified new business opportunities, propelling expansion into previously
untapped markets.

Scrutinised sales reports to identify trends and adjust strategies
accordingly, generating comprehensive reports and market analyses.

Attended industry trade shows, elevating market presence and facilitating
lead generation.
Native

Company industry:
Accounting

Area Manager

January 2014 - January 2017

Industry Networks (BNC)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - January 2017


Executed focused marketing strategies across print, online, and
conferences, aligning with client objectives in the GCC/MENA region.

Improved sales performance by 13% through conducting targeted team
training sessions to enhance product knowledge.

Managed crisis efficiently to mitigate risks and prevent potential damage.

Company industry:
Management Consulting

Territory Sales Manager

November 2013 - January 2014

MEED Middle East Business Intelligence

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2013 - January 2014


Increased revenue by 20% by managing strategic accounts and expanding in
Qatar and UAE.

Created cross-selling opportunities by offering integrated solutions
encompassing, print, and digital advertising solutions.

Fostered positive relationships with key accounts, securing repeat business and
enhancing customer loyalty.

Augmented market share through effective sales planning and execution.

Reported sales activities and performance metrics regularly to senior
management, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Achieved targets while managing resources and reducing costs without
compromising service quality.
Managed a portfolio of 400 accounts, generating over USD 1 million sold digital nurturing strong client for retention

Identified new business opportunities, contributing to increased revenue
growth

Company industry:
Marketing

Senior Sales Manager

January 2012 - October 2013

ITP Publishing

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2012 - October 2013

I was the sales manager for Oil & Gas Magazine, and had one team memeber and called all companies with the OIL and Gas Market and attended event and had an OIL & GAS Awards which we sold the sponsorship for every year

Company industry:
Publishing

Development Manager

January 2011 - January 2012

The Digital Property Group (TDPG)

London, United Kingdom Remote

January 2011 - January 2012

Selling online adverts and online services in estate agents across london, Ii was awared to best new comer to the best newcomer for the best and recorded some of the highest new business revenues.

Company industry:
Real Estate

New Business Consultant

January 2009 - January 2011

Trader Media Group

London, United Kingdom Remote

January 2009 - January 2011

Business Development Manager
selling wide range of online products to Car dealerships, Motorcyle dealerships, and commerical dealerships

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Business Consultant

January 2005 - January 2007

Yellow Pages

London, United Kingdom Remote

January 2005 - January 2007

Sold printed and online adverts, to Business acorss london, is one of the biggest printed directories in the the world for trade services

Company industry:
Advertising

Education

Maidstone Itec

April 1990

April 1990

Diploma, Electrronic Servicing

United Kingdom

distinstion electronics servicing 224

Vinters

January 1988

January 1988

High school or equivalent, Agricultural And Environmental Sciences

United Kingdom

Hobbies and interests

Skiing, Metal detecting

I was selected for the british ski team, I was also featured on BBC news and many other local UAE website news pages for finding a mens lost wedding ring in the Sea which he had been wearing for 52 years, and I came to help seeing call for help on face book.