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Ahmad Haj Yousef, MBA, Growth & Business Development Manager

Ahmad Haj Yousef, MBA

Growth & Business Development Manager·Abou Naja Intellectual Property

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 4 months

Growth & Business Development Manager

April 2023 - Present

Abou Naja Intellectual Property

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2023 - Present

· Lead strategic business development initiatives to drive revenue growth, client acquisition, and market expansion across corporate and institutional segments.

· Own the end-to-end sales cycle, including lead generation, client qualification, consultative selling, proposal development, negotiations, and deal closure.

· Manage and expand a portfolio of high-value key accounts, strengthening long-term relationships and increasing repeat business and cross-selling opportunities.

· Identify and pursue new market opportunities, service expansions, and strategic partnerships at local and international levels to enhance market positioning.

· Develop and deliver client presentations, commercial proposals, and tailored solutions aligned with client objectives and regulatory requirements.

· Collaborate closely with legal, operations, and marketing teams to ensure seamless service delivery, contract execution, and client satisfaction.

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Management

Senior Key accounts management/Marketing

May 2016 - March 2023

Abu Ghazaleh Intellectual Property

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2016 - March 2023

· Served as the primary point of contact for corporate and institutional clients, managing end-to-end account
relationships.

· Drove business development initiatives that increased annual account revenue by 25% through identifying new opportunities, upselling services, and expanding existing client portfolios.

· Conducted market research to identify target sectors, client needs, and competitive positioning, supporting a 20% increase in qualified leads year-over-year.

· Developed customized proposals, presentations, and service solutions aligned with client objectives.

· Negotiated contracts and service agreements to maximize revenue while maintaining long-term partnerships.

· Collaborated with internal legal, marketing, and operations teams to ensure effective service delivery.

· Built and maintained long-term relationships, reducing client attrition by approximately 15% through proactive engagement and account management.

· Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to generate leads.

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Sales

Business Development Support Representative

April 2011 - April 2016

Extron Electronics

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2011 - April 2016

· Supported regional business development and sales activities across AV and technology solutions.

· Prospected new business leads through cold calling, email outreach, trade shows, and partner engagement, contributing to a 30% increase in qualified sales leads

· Identified decision-makers and qualified opportunities within target accounts and markets.

· Prepared RFIs and RFPs, supporting negotiations and deal closures.
· Coordinated with sales, marketing, and technical teams to deliver tailored solutions to clients.

· Strengthened partner and client relationships through consistent follow-ups and value-driven engagement.

· Maintained accurate CRM records to track pipeline progress and client interactions.

· Contributed to increased product awareness and customer retention through solution-based selling.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Sales

Customer Service Manager

February 2009 - March 2011

Seattle Information Technology

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

February 2009 - March 2011

• Drove customer engagement by effectively promoting loyalty program offers and initiatives.
• Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, enhancing satisfaction and retention rates.
• Enhanced team performance by recruiting, selecting, and coaching top talent in customer service.
• Oversaw daily operations within the customer service department, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Led successful marketing campaigns and promotional installations, providing training to participants and the customer service team to maximize impact.
• Leveraged insights from customer interactions to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic business development initiatives.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

American University in the Emirates.

March 2015

March 2015

Master's degree, MBA

United Arab Emirates

Applied Science University.

August 2008

August 2008

Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems (M.I.S)

Jordan

Skills

Marketing
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
AV
Expert
AV
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Reports
Expert
Reports
Expert
MANAGED ACCOUNTS
MANAGED ACCOUNTS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
SALES
SALES
MARKETING
MARKETING
GROWTH STRATEGIES
GROWTH STRATEGIES
DIGITAL MARKETING
DIGITAL MARKETING
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
Client Relationships
Expert
Client Relationships
Expert
System Analysis
Expert
System Analysis
Expert
Key Accounts Management
Expert
Key Accounts Management
Expert
Sales Objection Handling Techniques
Expert
Sales Objection Handling Techniques
Expert
Communications
Expert
Communications
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Market Research
Expert
SEM, SEO, Display Ads and Omni channel strategies
Intermediate
SEM, SEO, Display Ads and Omni channel strategies
Intermediate
AV
Expert
AV
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ICDL
Nov 2008
AV Associate program
Jun 2011
AV Integration
Mar 2015
XTP System Engineer
Jun 2015
Mastering Digital Marketing SEM, SEO, Social Media and Beyond
Dec 2022

Training
Project management professional PMP
Sites Power
Sep 2010