Houssam Alturk, Vice President - Investment placement & Business Development

Houssam Alturk

Vice President - Investment placement & Business Development

Sidra Capital

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, International Hospitality Management
Experience
24 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :24 years, 5 Months

Vice President - Investment placement & Business Development at Sidra Capital
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since May 2017
Deputy Director, External Relations at Ports Development Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2013 to May 2017

Lead the integration between King Abdullah Port and all required governmental and corporate entities

Business Development Manager at Jazan Economic City
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2010 to April 2013

 Led the development strategies and business plan related to hospitality and lifestyle (Hospitality, leisure and retail) sectors
 Developed the business case and execution plan for the first hospitality cluster at the city through specialized hospitality consultants
 Managed the development and financial feasibility study for the city’s first 1200 workers accommodation camp project.
 Initiate various business partnership opportunities and investments promotion with private and public sector
 Identify, assess, validate and recommend business opportunities within the hospitality and lifestyle sectors that contribute to the overall city development objectives
 Define the road map and rollout plan for the education and health care services along with public and private entities
 Steer the city safety and security development plan, from initiation stage to operation with the support of safety and security leading consultants

Assistant Director of Sales at Damac Properties
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2007 to June 2010

 Set the sales tactical plan and execution based on corporate marketing strategy
 Manage the sales operation and sales force to exceed projected sales targets
 Manage and develop strategic relations with high net wealth clients and investors through marketing activities such direct sales calls, special networking events, seasonal events, roadshows, etc.
 Identify and monitor new and existing competitors’ products and define strategies to mitigate their impact on sales progress
 Identify, assess and recommend expansion business opportunities that contribute to the company strategic growth within KSA market
 Initiate and assess various business partnership opportunities with industry leaders
 Plan, organize and implement new products launches events across KSA

Assit. Director Of Sales & Marketing at The Westin Jeddah Hotel & Suites
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2006 to July 2007

 Set and managed the annual sales budgets and annual objectives for the different sales centers of the hotel (Rooms, Banquets, Food & Beverage Outlets, Etc.)
 Plan and manage year round hotel marketing plan and PR activities that introduce the hotel to new markets
 Manage international cross selling program activities as part of Starwood global Hotels sales network.
 Manage the growth strategy for all Starwood loyalty program (Personal and Corporate programs)
 Lead Six Sigma implantation project from initiation to execution and appointed as a Green Belt SIX SIGMA project leader.

Senior Sales Manager at The Westin Jeddah Hotel
  • Saudi Arabia
  • May 2001 to December 2005

Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telemarketing, out side sales calls and written communication.

Banquet Supervisor at Le Jeddah Meridien Hotel
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • December 1999 to May 2001

Oversee the operations of the conference and banqueting department to ensure high level of guests' satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor's degree, International Hospitality Management
  • at American University of Culture & Education (AUCE)
  • June 2003
Diploma, International Hospitality Management
  • at C&E College/ American Hotel & Motel Association
  • September 1998
High school or equivalent, Science
  • at Manarat Aseer High School
  • July 1995

Graduated from high school with an average of 92% (Excellent), Manarat Asir in one of the best private schools in KSA.

Specialties & Skills

Real Estate Development
Hospitality Development
Sales Management
Business Development
upselling
Team leader
Listener
Presentable
Word-Excel
Negotiation
Six Sigma

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Finance for non-financial real estate professionals (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2012
Valid Until:
April 2012