Business Developmemt Manager
cpi financial fz llc
Total years of experience :23 years, 2 Months
I work as an Business Development Manager and I handle 3 magazines targeting the High Networth Individuals and SME audience.
I have 8 years of experience in Print Media and would like to put my experience in your esteemed organiation.
have a good knowledge of the various players in the market and I believe that I am equipped to assess the various competitors for each of your clients products.
I have the right blend of experience and exposure to perform to perfection in this role. I am a hard working team player, with excellent communication skills & possess the drive to excel in all that I do.
FORBES MIDDLE EAST MAGAZINE
Sr. Account Manger
June 2010 to May 2011
Job Profile: * Key player in re-launching the magazine
* Actively involved in the pre and post launch marketing activities
* Actively involved in strategizing and implementing special reports within the magazine to increase revenue
* Handle Oman and Kuwait markets alongside the UAE market
* Servicing direct clients and major advertising agencies to promote the magazine
INTEGRATED ADVERTISING SERVICES
Area Sales Manager
November 2006 to May 2010, Dubai - UAE
Job Profile: * Handle various International magazines i.e. Condenast Traveller, Ritz Carlton, Nikkie Business, Vogue, Tatler, Vanity Fair, GQ among others.
* Handle International TV channels like Bloomberg and Neo Cricket.
* Actively involved in the inflight magazines for various airlines.
* Specialised in sourcing relevant and ideal clients for all the magazines.
* Serviced all the major advertising agencies to promote the magazine and the ambient media
GULF NEWS (AL NISR PUBLISHING)
Account Executive
June 2004 to October 2006, Dubai - UAE
Job Profile: * Specialised in sourcing and servicing direct clients for 3 high-profile magazines; Inside Out, Aquarius and Entertainment Plus
* Liaising with the client to follow up on business prospects
* Liaising with mid-sized agencies to promote the magazine to their clients
* Involved in creation of artwork for the client advertisements
* Planning S&M clients media plan for the 3 magazine
* Involved in the re-launch of Aquarius magazine (Aquarius went from A5 size health magazine to an A4 size lifestyle magazine)
* Assisted in page planning, positioning of advertisements within the magazines
BROADNET CONVERGENCE
Process Manager
Jan 2003 to April 2004, Bangalore- India
Job Profile: • Handled the pre sales for staff augmentation.
• Responsible for the technical interviews for call center executives.
• Present on the panel of interviewers alongside the client company during the interview process.
SATHYAM INFOWAY
Team Leader - Operations
Feb 2000 to Dec 2002, Chennai - India
Job Profile: * Handled customer queries with advanced help desk programs like CRM, TALISMA.
* Supported the customer by rectifying errors and followed up the client account status.
* Handled a 10 member team in the capacity of Group Leader-Online function.
* Handled VIP customer calls in the capacity of SME \[Subject matter expert\]
B.A. Economics [Madras Christian College - Madras University]