Sales Consultant
The First Group
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :17 years, 2 أشهر
The First Group are a British Owned property developer 25 years of global developments and over $4 billion worth of projects. \n \n- Responsible for consulting clients on the Investment we offer them; then finding a property that will match their portfolio. \n- Source for potential investors and establish/maintain a good work relationship \n- Build awareness and knowledge of the property market in UAE (and other) and study factors influencing property market.
Leading Edge was a distributor of outdoor sports equipment in the Middle East. I participated in the formation and start up of the company as well as set up the Accounting System and Business Plan. Other responsibilities include: \n \n- Responsible for the logistics of import/export of products. \n- Selling motion through retail channel and direct to client. \n- Responsible for logistics, marketing and sales of all the events which Leading Edge organized. (Kayak Fishing Competitions) \n- Attending trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences to promote brands. \n- Implement strategic plans to maximise brand potential. \n- Ensuring profit targets are achieved, margins maintained & expenses controlled. \n- Effectively managing, coaching, motivating and developing the sales teams. \n- Monitoring and analysing a brand and competitors performance to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. \n- Profit & Loss Responsibility
Promote the company brand to key buyers, ensuring their knowledge is current and appropriate. \n Generating new business both in face to face meetings and cold calling. \n Writing up concise, value-based sales proposals. \n Replying to all customer enquiries in a timely and accurate manner. \n Writing up sales reports, activity reports and revenue forecasts. \n Completing all documentation and administrative records, fully and accurately. \n Developing and maintaining a database of all contacts. \n Developing Marketing Literature \n Managing Sales Pipeline and Closing \n Actively involved in the online activities and events. \n Negotiated terms of agreements and closed sales.
2010 - Partnered with eLan Entertainment Services to manage the South African Day and bring the Rugby Legends to Dubai. (UAE) \nPartner \n• Secured Sponsorship \n• Managed the ticket sales, ticket creation and government approvals of tickets. \n• Managed the Web Site design and production. \n• Assisted in the planning and layout of the event. \n• Facilities management. \n• Assisted in the marketing activities with management of all online activities. \n• Made sure we had all the relevant government authorisations for events. \n• Assisted in the procurement of sound, lighting and the stands. \n• Managed the teams of volunteers. \n• Managed the Golf Day and Gala Dinner.
2007-2008: Darlington Rugby Football Club (UK)
Player
2006-2007: Wheatley Hills Rugby Football Club (UK)
Player
Bachelor of Accounting Science
2004 - 2005 Sharks Academy Sports Science
2002 - 2003: Dubai College A-Levels (Physical Education, Biology and History)
Colstons Collegiate School AS-Levels
1998 - 2001: Dubai College GCSE's