BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - Sales, PROMOTIONS AND LOGISTICS
The UPS Store by United Parcel Service
Total years of experience :25 years, 11 Months
Recognized as top 5 sales generator in Ontario, Canada, increasing sales level by 35% in 2012 / 2013 solely
Build a one stop shop for all business to business sales needs including promotions, events and production
Developed and implemented tactical project planning, budget management, pricing plans, including clientele promotion programs, press events, trade show activities
Negotiated contracts and special deals and maintained relationships with both current and new customers and selected vendors
Established and maintained effective working relationships with local and municipal government officials contractors and media outlets
Identified, developed, and evaluated marketing strategy, with successful tracking record
Created broad database of private & government sector in Qatar, utilized by sales team and led to sales increase
Prepared marketing plans to reach the highest rates of performance, led increase operating rate thru the year
Participated in setting quality guidelines and standards for expo industry in regulatory body QIEC
Managed successful portfolio of special events and exhibition sales planning from initiation to close up such as Jewelry and watch, auto Show, Oil and Gas and consumer products that gained public success
Planned, organized Annual Calendar of events: location selection, floor plans, exhibitions, shows, roadshows, media, clients and sales events ¬and evaluated events suitability for Qatar and set approval process
Achieved highest gross rates in Qatar's expo industry consequently from 2003/2005
Led an action team of + 200 people in the building up operations, as well as building and preparation of an exhibition Hall up to 100, 000 Sqm2 (40 events/year)
Planned and organized events theme and exhibit space layout development for trade show booths
Coordinated with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scoop, format of events and shows
Established and monitored budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and sales programs
Integrated knowledge regarding the Events Halls, as well as maps and floor plans including all facilities and technical specifications relating to the Status of exhibitions & events
BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE, WITH A MAJOR IN ECONOMICS