كريم أبو حجلة, International Business Development Manager

كريم أبو حجلة

International Business Development Manager

Avidbots Corp.

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
التعليم
بكالوريوس, Business Administration
الخبرات
20 years, 4 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :20 years, 4 أشهر

International Business Development Manager في Avidbots Corp.
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ مارس 2022

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
+ Modified and customized the International Reseller Agreement for the GCC market, appointed new channel partners and enhanced networks.
+ Amended contract clauses to have the Channel Partner shoulder more responsibilities resulting in saving 60% new market entry costs.
+ Spearheaded new market entry initiatives across Saudi and Qatar, increased the customer base and grew our partners from 1 to 4.
+ Led projects such as NEOM, King Khalid International Airport & Aramco.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Driving revenue growth and developing strategic partnerships.
+ Playing a crucial role in shaping the sales and channel strategy, appointing channel partners.
+ Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, markets, and customer segments in AI cleaning and robotics.
+ Analyzing sales data and market trends to refine strategies and maximize sales opportunities.

Regional Business Development Manager في The Morganti Group - United Arab Emirates
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • مارس 2021 إلى مارس 2022

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
+ Instrumental in leading the scoping and opening up potential in the Egyptian market. Led the initiative from locating and signing a JV with a local developer as well as managing the business operations.
+ Achieved an overall business revenue of AED 5 million in a short span.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Managed a team of 3, retained key focus on business development, to achieve sales and gross profit.
+ Secured new MEP/ Civil and building maintenance contracts.
+ Contributed to job costing, tenders, and commercial documentation.
+ Oversaw the activities of FM Strategy & Business Development Department.

Area Business Development Manager في Dussmann Gulf
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • مارس 2020 إلى مارس 2021

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
+ Established the Disinfection Division and clocked AED 3 million in sales in 6 months. Saved 50% costs.
+ Awarded by the management for exemplary revenue despite challenging markets in the pandemic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Managed a team of 3 and all aspects of the division. Built relationships across key accounts.
+ Planned and implemented overall strategy involving major accounts within the product range.

Marketing And Business Development Manager في PMI Realty
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • نوفمبر 2017 إلى فبراير 2020

+ Grew revenue by 30%. Closed multiple deals amounting to AED 10 million in total.
+ Registered cost savings to the tune of AED 200, 000 a year in terms of rent, marketing, and hiring costs.

Sales & Business Development Manager في Rentokil
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • مايو 2010 إلى أكتوبر 2017

DESIGNATION CHRONOLOGY
+ May '13 - Oct '17: Business Development & Sales Manager
+ May '10 - Apr '13: Senior Key Account Manager

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
+ Increased revenue by 20%, AED 2 million in new business. Managed 30% of the company portfolio.
+ Key deals closed include Emirates Aluminum for AED 1 million, Emirates Palace for AED 500, 000, Ferrari World for AED 500, 000, Etihad Towers for AED 300, 000, Rotana Hotels for AED 300, 000.
+ Revamped the sales process and reduced lead qualification time by 50%.

Key Account Executive في Standard Chartered Bank
  • الأردن - عمان
  • نوفمبر 2008 إلى أبريل 2010

+ Successfully cultivated and maintained key client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty.
+ Collaborated seamlessly with internal teams, to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet client needs.
+ Earned recognition for over achieving targets.

Marketing And Business Development Manager في Musa'ab INC
  • الولايات المتحدة - مينيسوتا
  • يناير 2004 إلى نوفمبر 2008

+ Established 3 new tobacco shops resulting in 4 chain shops in total (Royal Tobacco, Coon-Rapids Tobacco, Andover Tobacco, Uptown Tobacco).
+ Successfully managed all aspects of the stores resulting in average revenue of USD 3.5 million annually.
+ Inked master contracts with tobacco manufacturers resulting in a 10% rebate.
+ Built the largest walk-in cigar humidor in the state of Minnesota (45 square meter).
+ Introduced new tobacco accessories sold at (100% to 600%) margins resulting in 18% increase in profit.
+ Handled master contracts with industry giants such as Phillip Morris, RJ Reynolds, and Santa Fe Natural.

الخلفية التعليمية

بكالوريوس, Business Administration
  • في UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
  • أغسطس 2007
الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها, General Science
  • في MODERN AMERICAN SCHOOLS
  • نوفمبر 2001

Specialties & Skills

Market Research
New Business Development
Contract Negotiations
Key Account Management
Microsoft Office Applications
BUDGETING
BUSINESS PLANS
CLOSING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
GOVERNMENT
MARKET PLANNING
NEGOTIATION
REAL ESTATE

اللغات

العربية
متمرّس
الانجليزية
متمرّس