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Ahmad Kassab, Sales Manager

Ahmad Kassab

Sales Manager·Dicotech Qatar WLL

Qatar

Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 4 months

Sales Manager

February 2019 - Present

Dicotech Qatar WLL

Doha, Qatar

February 2019 - Present

• Develops a sales strategy in consultation with General Manager.
• Forecasts and develops annual sales targets
from the chosen customer segments.
• Monitors market pricing and ensures that own pricing is competitive.
• Identify and coverts emerging trends and business opportunities into revenue or sales prospects.
• Develops prospective customer pipeline.
• Maintains sales volume, service mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
• Ensures timely collection of receivables from credit sales to the clients.
• Prepares and implements credit policies for respective customer segments.
• Prepare contract summary document.
• Prepare cash flow analysis before signing the contract.
• Maintains a minimum/standard lead response time to customers to establish reliability, credibility & availability.
• Reviews & ensures project completion on time and within budget to achieve project-wise and overall gross margin.
• Strengthens Dicotech brand recognition for market penetration.
• Resolves clients’ complaints and disputes arising in any of the contracts. Advises if legal action is required.
• Helps the Company to register/pre-qualify for contractors, consultants, and Government projects.
• Upgrades self-professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Creates data, documentation, and decisions repository for future decision-making.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Business Development Manager

October 2017 - February 2019

Arab Builders Trading & Contracting

Doha, Qatar

October 2017 - February 2019

• Research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities and target markets. Identify key prospects, industry trends, and emerging markets to stay ahead of the competition.
• Develop comprehensive sales strategies and action plans to penetrate new markets, attract new customers, and increase sales revenue. Collaborate with the sales team to ensure the effective execution of strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, strategic partners, and key stakeholders. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand the company's network and enhance its reputation.
• Prepare and present compelling proposals, business plans, and presentations to potential clients. Customize solutions to meet client needs and address their challenges effectively.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with clients and partners, ensuring win-win agreements. Manage contract negotiations, review legal documents, and coordinate with legal and finance teams to finalize agreements.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify new business opportunities and make informed business decisions. Stay updated on market dynamics and recommend adjustments to the business development strategy as needed.
• Plan and coordinate the company's participation in trade shows, conferences, and industry events. Create engaging booth designs, promotional materials, and presentations to attract and engage attendees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Commercial, Estimation, and operations, to ensure a cohesive approach to business development. Leverage internal resources and expertise to maximize sales opportunities.
• Track sales metrics, analyze business development activities, and provide regular reports to management. Assess the effectiveness of strategies, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective measures.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Business Development Manager

June 2015 - June 2017

Al Bandary International Group

Doha, Qatar

June 2015 - June 2017

• Identify potential clients, market segments, and emerging trends in the construction industry. Stay updated on industry news, competitor activities, and regulatory changes that may impact business opportunities.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to drive revenue growth and increase market share. Identify target markets, establish sales objectives, and create action plans to achieve business goals.
• Generate leads through various channels, including networking, referrals, industry events, online platforms, and strategic partnerships. Qualify leads, nurture relationships, and convert opportunities into successful projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients. Understand client needs, preferences, and pain points to deliver customized solutions and exceed their expectations. Regularly engage with clients to ensure customer satisfaction and identify additional business opportunities.
• Prepare and submit compelling proposals, bids, and tender responses to secure construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop competitive pricing strategies, project plans, and contractual agreements. Negotiate contract terms and conditions to maximize profitability and mitigate risks.
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to expand the company's network and enhance its reputation. Identify and establish strategic partnerships with contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders to leverage mutual opportunities.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities. Analyze market data and customer insights to identify gaps, potential areas for expansion, and competitive advantages. Use this information to refine business development strategies and make informed business decisions.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including project management, estimating, and engineering, to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction. Provide market insights and feedback to help improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Track business development activities, project pipelines, and sales metrics. Prepare regular reports and presentations to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, market trends, and business opportunities. Evaluate the effectiveness of business development strategies and recommend improvements.
• Plan and coordinate the company's involvement in trade shows, conferences, and industry events. Create engaging booth designs, promotional materials, and presentations to attract and engage attendees.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Senior Marketing Specialist

November 2010 - May 2015

Isam Kabbani Trading East

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2010 - May 2015

• Research, develop, and implement a Brand and Communication strategy, standards and practices company-wide that elicit the behavior, emotion, and recognition objectives of the company.
• Conduct market research to identify target markets, customer preferences, and emerging trends in the construction industry. Monitor competitor activities and industry developments to stay ahead of the competition and identify new opportunities to the support the sales team.
• Market the company's products and list them in the government and private consultant vendor list.
• Development of key messages for all audiences to communicate our core brand identity.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop lead-generation strategies, campaigns, and supporting materials. Track and evaluate the lead quality and conversion rates to optimize marketing efforts
• Work closely with the Web Manager to ensure messaging is consistent with overall marketing and communication objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external, to ensure proper messaging of company beliefs and service offerings.
• Assists with the development, writing, and communication of Marketing plans, promotional recaps, creative briefs, project recommendations, and presentations.
• Design, negotiate, and buy advertising in local media.
• Monitoring projects in Design/Tender Stages in United Arab Emirates/GCC/Middle East.
• Conducting material testing according to project requirements.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

sheridan college institute of technology and advanced learning

April 2010

April 2010

Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Canada

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA 3.0 over all Silver honors first-place finish as the overall best-performing company in your athletic footwear industry. (Ahmad Kassab, V.P of Marketing)

Skills

Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
External Relationships
Expert
External Relationships
Expert
Excellent time management
Expert
Excellent time management
Expert
People Skills
Expert
People Skills
Expert
Social Media Marketing
Expert
Social Media Marketing
Expert
Windows xp/vista/ 7/ server
Expert
Windows xp/vista/ 7/ server
Expert
Writing/ report Writing
Expert
Writing/ report Writing
Expert
MS Word
Expert
MS Word
Expert
Linux
Intermediate
Linux
Intermediate
E-mail Marketing
Expert
E-mail Marketing
Expert
Social Media Marketing
Expert
Social Media Marketing
Expert
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Social Media
Expert
Social Media
Expert
Microsoft Exchange
Expert
Microsoft Exchange
Expert
Internal Aduit
Intermediate
Internal Aduit
Intermediate
Presentations
Expert
Presentations
Expert
Public Relations
Expert
Public Relations
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Social Media Marketing
Expert
Social Media Marketing
Expert
Marketing Strategy
Expert
Marketing Strategy
Expert
Marketing Research
Expert
Marketing Research
Expert
Wholesale Sales
Expert
Wholesale Sales
Expert
Sales Tax
Intermediate
Sales Tax
Intermediate
key account management
Expert
key account management
Expert
merchandising
Intermediate
merchandising
Intermediate
negotiation
Expert
negotiation
Expert
order
Expert
order
Expert
materials
Expert
materials
Expert
market research
Expert
market research
Expert
purchasing
Expert
purchasing
Expert
marketing management
Expert
marketing management
Expert
operation
Expert
operation
Expert
Sales Manager
Expert
Sales Manager
Expert
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
Retail
Intermediate
Retail
Intermediate
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Marketing Mix
Expert
Marketing Mix
Expert
Marketing Communications
Expert
Marketing Communications
Expert
Logistics
Intermediate
Logistics
Intermediate
Sales Coordination
Expert
Sales Coordination
Expert
Procurement
Intermediate
Procurement
Intermediate
People Management
Expert
People Management
Expert
Market Development
Expert
Market Development
Expert
Mobile
Expert
Mobile
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
External Relationships
Expert
External Relationships
Expert
Excellent time management
Expert
Excellent time management
Expert
People Skills
Expert
People Skills
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Expert

Hobbies and interests

water sport
Basketball
soccer
American football
photography