Hisham Bakhsh

Lead & execute the commercial and technical strategies that drive revenue for the organization and build profitable portfolios
• Prepare and present proposals with complete technical and commercial evaluations to generate Request For Proposals
• Create, consolidate, and present detailed reports for executive management quarterly on strategy and progress of projects
• Analyze and review market dynamics and enterprise-wide objectives, financial metrics, & critical aspects related to projects
• Manage all the outsourcing of third-party and vendor services with lower rates which minimize our direct overhead cost
• Collaborate with various departments while monitoring the progress of projects, budget, and ensuring deadlines met
• Drive and develop relationships with the internal stakeholders to maintain operational excellence and progress within
production, creative and finance
• Mentor and coach team members by providing ongoing leadership and direction in assisting them with their projects
• Incorporate a customer-centric culture at the heart of all our methodologies to retain and build long-term partnerships
• Customize product solutions and experience to increase client satisfaction building long-term trusting relationships
• Lead tactical negotiations with vendors to ensure a win-win situation and to secure favorable pricing and quality terms
Achievements:
→ Successfully sourced new leads, projects & clients during Covid by becoming a registered accredited vendor for companies
such as ARAMCO, NEOM, Qiddiya Project, DGDA, & RCU resulting in generating new business for the company
→ Successfully established and identified new business and investment developments that resulted in growing, strengthening,
and increasing the attractiveness for the Blink Experience
Promotion

Provided critical insight into the development of trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, stakeholders, and sponsors
• Prepared reports & tracked the status of projects in order to communicate the progress to internal & external stakeholders
• Collaborated with sales teams to generate & drive new & existing business to create opportunities & increase sales revenue
• Developed a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders, vendors, and senior executives
Achievements:
→ Successfully led the entire planning and execution for the Dakar Car Rally for 2 consecutive years resulting in having
received a recommendation letter from the client which led to my promotion as

Lead and monitor all activities in the showroom ensuring the inventory has been correctly forecasted for each month
• Mentored & guided sales team and encouraged autonomy to lead teams to drive the performance of KPI’s and sales targets
• Maintained teamwork in a customer-focused sales environment throughout the sales, delivery, and follow-up process
• Prepared and administered an annual operating budget for the new vehicle and pre-owned sales department
• Led professional follow-ups of potential buyers by enhancing the image and customer satisfaction ratings of the dealership
• Monitored and reviewed inventory daily to ensure the proper mix of grounded stock for maximum turnover efficiency
• Launched and created various marketing events, advertising campaigns, and promotions to create awareness and sales
Achievements:
→ Instilled hard work and dedication in generating new business and driving sales targets resulting in a yearly increase of 30%
→ Selected as one of the few to attend the Ferrari & Maserati Academy training in Italy due to my dedication to the company
→ Successfully collaborated with the sales team and brainstormed on ideas to drive sales in our pre-owned car showroom,
which resulted in generating sales of 2-3 cars monthly after a 6-month period of zero sales in the department
→ Acknowledged as the most professional Branch for Ferrari out of the 3 Branches in Saudi, resulting in gaining excellent
rapport amongst clients and receiving a letter of appreciation from the Managing Director
Lateral move within companies
Samaco - Porsche

Initiated and organized various test-drive events & launched marketing campaigns that developed the corporate identity
• Coached, mentored, and trained two Sales representatives to increase their skills and confidence levels to sell products
• Created monthly & yearly inventory forecasts to avoid low stock levels and to ensure the dealership maintained their quota
• Managed & oversaw the inventory for the showroom & the dealership & ordered new vehicles based on consumer demand
• Planned and led related events geared to attract new and existing business to build and support the growth of the company
• Maintained & updated customer information attained from calls and prospects accurately by generating up to date reports
• Monitored customer complaints and provided credible solutions for them to secure customer satisfaction and retention
• Gained new strategic client relationships within a selected group of accounts to generate more sales leads to build a pipeline
Achievements:
→ Instilled dedication and commitment in the execution of my work ethic that resulted in being awarded Best Salesman
→ Successfully maintained an average of over 90% with each Customer Satisfaction Index Evaluation Survey conducted
Promotion

Coordinated and scheduled test drives and demonstrated various features and options on all vehicles in the inventory
• Conducted tactical negotiations with clients to ensure a win-win situation and to secure favorable pricing and quality terms
• Expanded the client base through positive, professional relationships, which have then led to repeat business and referrals
• Empowered customers with product knowledge and presentations, earning customer satisfaction and securing business
• Created and maintained a solid referral clientele base by delivering exceptional customer service, which increased sales
Achievements:
→ Successfully completed the Porsche Global Certified System with merit resulting in my promotion to