Farida Raslan, Business Development Consultant

Farida Raslan

Business Development Consultant

Euromonitor International

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, International Economics
Experience
10 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 8 Months

Business Development Consultant at Euromonitor International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since November 2015

Euromonitor International is the world leader in strategy research for consumer markets. From
socio-economic context to intimate details on the smallest products or markets, Euromonitor
offers unmatched detail and unbiased content for every region, country, category and channel
making its products essential for companies worldwide.

• Responsible for targeting new FMCG companies in the UAE, Kuwait and Turkey.
• Responsible for analyzing quantitative and qualitative market feedback to inform adjustments that ensure on, or above, target performance.
• Responsible for account management to ensure optimal client-side satisfaction and optimal usage of data.

Enterprise Relationship Manager at Bayt.com
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2015 to November 2015

• Liaised with enterprise key clients, developed trusted ties and secured new ones.
• Achieved 2015 Q1 Top Performer Award.
• Created budgets and performance targets to trigger growth year-on-year sales volume.
• Participated in training new recruits to fortify understanding of the company’s products/services; worked in conjunction with internal departments for efficient routing of administrative documents to accelerate closing of deals.
• Conducted industry analysis to identify opportunities; researched competitor’s business policies, products and innovation programs to lead enhancement in Bayt.com’s strategies, brand quality, awareness and market share growth.

SME Relationship Manager at Bayt.com
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2014 to December 2014

• Business development and intensive marketing of Bayt.com services to established and potential clients by promoting salary reports to key buyers, ensuring that their knowledge is current and appropriate.
• Responsible for securing, managing and developing existing key accounts.
• Liaising with existing and perspective clients to develop long term trusted ties and secure additional revenue streams.
• Providing strategic counsel to clients including the optimal methods to hire quality candidates in a cost effective manner.
• Forecasting and preparing plans to execute and achieve goals and profits.

Student Officer at Georgetown University
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2011 to June 2011

• Assisted in coordinating paper-flow and other duties during peak application season
• Helped plan and participate in school visits, fairs, and other events
• Assisted in maintenance and data entry of database of school contacts
• Performed research to obtain information on various schools, educational systems

Education

Bachelor's degree, International Economics
  • at Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service
  • May 2013

Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service Bachelor of Science in Foreign Services, May 2013 Major - International Economics.

High school or equivalent, AP High School
  • at American School of Doha
  • June 2009

American School of Doha, High School Diploma

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Business Development
Market Research
Quantitative Research
MULTITASKER
MICROSOFT WORD
POWERPOINT
PUBLIC RELATIONS

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
French
Intermediate