Mahmoud Itani, Business Development Manager

Mahmoud Itani

Business Development Manager

Gulf Craft

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Strategic Planning
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Business Development Manager at Gulf Craft
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2021

• Generate new strategic plans (short and long term) to introduce new brands into the market
• Manage partnerships with government entities regionally and internationally
• Work with company department heads to create and expand their business plans to increase revenue
• Develop new business opportunities and implement strategic plans to leverage on market demand and improve sales
• Market research to open new markets and list potential business partners
• Introduce joint ventures, government and private tenders
• Leveraging connections and contacts to generate new business models

Marketing and Communications Manager at Gulf Craft
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2012 to April 2021

• Lead and implement an integrated and aligned marketing and communications strategy
• Manage a multi-million AED regional and international marketing and communications budget
• Provide in-depth analysis reports on expenses, business performance, competitive analysis, and emerging industry trends to optimize marketing budget and strategy
• Deliver over 60 international shows and private events in Australia, Singapore, Dubai, London, and Florida

Classic Car Trader at Freelance
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • November 2011 to March 2012

• Purchase and restore classic cars no longer in production
• Replace broken parts with original parts imported specifically for the car
• Fully restored a classic VW Beetle and currently undergoing a full restoration of a classic Mini Cooper and a Lexus LX470

Education

Master's degree, Strategic Planning
  • at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
  • January 2016

Bachelor's degree, Political Science, International Affairs
  • at Lebanese American University
  • January 2011

Political Science, International Affairs, Diplomatic Services, International Economy

Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Event Organizer
Public Relations
Organizational Performance
Self driven
ADOBE PREMIERE
BRAND MANAGEMENT
BUDGETING
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
DELIVERY

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Project Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Marine Boat License (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013

Hobbies

  • Investments
  • Automotive
  • Photography