Atef Abu Salim, Sales Manager

Atef Abu Salim

Sales Manager

jumaa Al Majed

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce and Economy, Damascus University Aug 2004
Experience
18 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 0 Months

Sales Manager at jumaa Al Majed
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since February 2018

• Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees
• Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures
• Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
• Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements
• Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers
• Develop a schedule of holiday activities and promotions throughout the year strategically designed to bring in more revenue
• Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent
• Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control
• Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales
• Deal with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development
• Ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
• Respond to customer complaints and comments
• Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
• Initiate changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market

Store Sales Supervisor at Al Futtaim Trading Enterprises Dodge & Jeep
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2016 to February 2018

• Manage retail staff, including cashiers and
people working on the floor.
• Meet financial objectives by preparing an
annual budget; scheduling expenditures;
analyzing variances; Initiating corrective actions.
• Formulate pricing policies, ensure pricing is
correct. and work on store displays.
• Attend trade shows to identify new products
and services.
• Coach, counsel, recruit, train, and discipline
employees.
• Evaluate on-the-job performance.
• Identify current and future trends that appeal
to
consumers.
• Ensure merchandise is clean and ready to be
displayed.
• Approve contracts with vendors.
• Maintain inventory and ensure items are in
stock.
• Keep up with fluctuating supply and demand.
• Analyze operating and financial statements for
profitability ratios.
• Ensure promotions are accurate and
merchandised to the company’s standards.
• Utilize information technology to record sales
figures, for data analysis and forward planning.
• Ensure standards for quality, customer service
and health and safety are met.
• Monitor local competitors.
• Ensure hours of operation are in compliance
with local laws.
• Maintain store's cleanliness and health and
safety measures.
• Organize and distribute staff schedules.
• Preside over staff meetings.
• Help retail sales staff achieve sales targets.
• Manage different departments within the store.
• Handle customer questions, complaints, and
issues.

Senior Sales Executive at Al Futtaim Motors
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2014 to October 2016

• Selling both new and used cars as well as finance and related product
• Selling and promoting Finance, Insurance products and Paint Protection
• Demonstrating vehicles to customers, including taking them for drives
• Reporting to the vehicle Sales Manager on activities, reviews and analyses
• Meeting customers face to face and holding sales discussions with them
• Writing up sales contracts
• Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
• Negotiating the terms of a sales agreement and closing sales
• Following-up in-bound telephone enquiries, walk in prospects and emails enquiries
• Arranging appointments via Internet Leads
• Preparing car purchase packages
• Cold calling up qualified sales prospects
• Delivering vehicles to customers
• Liaising with the showroom body shop to ensure that vehicle repairs are carried out quickly

Store Manager at Al Futtaim
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2006 to May 2014

• Display a positive attitude while working under
different pressures environment
• Training and giving product knowledge to staff
• Managing a retail outlet
• Achieve and maintain the company sales
standard
• Achieve and exceed the allocated sales targets
• Conducting meeting and train stuff
• Control of the store expenses
• Handling all customer related queries and
complaints
• Plan store schedules on monthly basis
• Check and control the grooming standards of
the sales staff always
• Ensure the success in passing all auditing
reports
• Responsible for the maintenance of the store
• Coach and support all team members
• Plan and report quarterly leave requirements of
the team
• Follow the business guide lines on VM
• Achieve and exceed the monthly target
assigned by RSM
• Master all routine transaction on retail pro and
SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce and Economy, Damascus University Aug 2004
  • at Bachelor Degree
  • September 2004

Bachelor of Commerce and Economy

Specialties & Skills

Control M
Master Control
Sales Skills Training
SAP Netweaver
Visual Merchandising
Customer service with sales techniques and behavioural
Computer
Adminstration
Training
Effective Communication Skills

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker
Hebrew
Expert

Training and Certifications

Sales Process Training FIAT – CHRYSLER AUTOMBILES (Training)
Training Institute:
Al Futtaim Automotive Academy
Date Attended:
August 2017
Duration:
30 hours
Al Futtaim Motors way in Vehicle Sales – Induction (Training)
Training Institute:
Al Futtaim Automotive Academy
Date Attended:
September 2015
Duration:
115 hours
Store Operations (Training)
Training Institute:
Al Futtaim Training Center
Date Attended:
August 2012
Duration:
24 hours