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michael iskander, Sales Manager - Export Markets

michael iskander

Sales Manager - Export Markets·Hesse Lignal

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 9 months

Sales Manager - Export Markets

January 2015 - Present

Hesse Lignal

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2015 - Present

1. Manage the international sales and the international technical team
2. Ensure the sales targets are met
3. Maximize both present and long term sales and gross profit
4. Provide timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin corresponding to the company rules
5. Supervise the proper creation of customer reports by each sales person
6. Also review the reports for trends that indicate where additional assistance might be needed
7. Assist Account Executives at commercial deals
8. Prepare action plans for individuals as well as team for effective search of sales leads and prospects
9. Develop international markets (KSA, Oman, Lebanon, Qatar and Egypt)
10. Coordinate and organize marketing activities within the annual budget such as exhibitions and advertisement to target customers as efficient as possible

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Sales

Senior Sales Engineer

February 2011 - January 2015

Caparol L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2011 - January 2015

1. Manage direct accounts, support them technically, and generate new business.
2. Provide product recommendations promptly in response to client enquiries.
3. Ensure the sales targets are met through proper planning, regular follow up and timely reporting.
4. Ensure sales volume by building long term customers relationship.
5. Management of the various aspects of technical specifications.
6. Visit architects, interior designers and consultants in order to get the products specified and approved for all major projects.
7. Develop new contacts with relevant key consultants, contractors, local authorities and specialist applicator.
8. Manage the local sales team.
9. Support the export sales team technically within the GCC area.
10. Introducing new products and solutions to existing and new customers and demonstrate the unique selling proposal through technical validation.
11. Assist with marketing materials (i.e. brochures, packaging, company profile and guidelines)

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Sales

site engineer

October 2008 - January 2011

orascom construction industries

Cairo, Egypt

October 2008 - January 2011

1- Responsible to the Construction Manager for his section of the works being done as per safety and quality standards.
2- Implement safe working practices as per the Company’s Health and Safety procedures.
3- Liaise with the concerned Foreman to ensure that all labor, materials and equipment are available when required.
4- Ensure that work procedures and Method Statement for all work activities are prepared and followed during work execution
5- Prepare Request for Inspection (RFI) and liaise with QA/QC Engineer and Consultant for the inspection schedule.
6- Review plant, labor and material allocations
7- Set work program and targets for each phase based on the project plan
8- Follow up subcontractors performance bond and tender bonds

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

site engineer

May 2008 - September 2008

Tadmur Trading and Contracting

Doha, Qatar

May 2008 - September 2008

1- Responsible to the Construction Manager for his section of the works being done as per safety and quality standards.
2- Implement safe working practices as per the Company’s Health and Safety procedures.
3- Liaise with the concerned Foreman to ensure that all labor, materials and equipment are available when required.
4- Ensure that work is constructed as per approved drawing and specifications.
5- Prepare Request for Inspection (RFI) and liaise with QA/QC Engineer and Consultant for the inspection schedule.
6- Raise Request for Information (RFI) for any clarifications needed on the approved drawings.
7- Review contract documents for subcontractors and advise the Construction Manager on technical matters affecting construction and time costs.
8- Assist in preparing Method Statements and procedures related to the Construction process.
9- Participate in project meetings and discussions with the Client representative as required.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

site engineer

September 2007 - April 2008

Orascom Construction Industries

Damietta, Egypt

September 2007 - April 2008

1- Responsible for the Quality and Production for bored piles.
2- Notify the QA/QC Engineer and Client’s representative when work is progressed for their joint inspection.
3- Encourage, promote and maintain safe site working practices.
4- Prepares and submit updated work program everyday to the Project Manager.
5- Checks the allocation of manpower and productivity.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

Ain Shams University

May 2007

May 2007

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 72%

GPA (percentage): 72%

Skills

Technical Sales
Expert
Technical Sales
Expert
Technical Presales
Expert
Technical Presales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Product Specification
Expert
Product Specification
Expert
Requirements Specification
Expert
Requirements Specification
Expert
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, BNC Network, CRM, Negotiation Skills, Sales Skills
Expert
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, BNC Network, CRM, Negotiation Skills, Sales Skills
Expert
Technical Sales
Expert
Technical Sales
Expert
Technical Presales
Expert
Technical Presales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Product Specification
Expert
Product Specification
Expert
Requirements Specification
Expert
Requirements Specification
Expert

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Negotiation Skills
Aug 2014
Sales Skills - Module 1
Apr 2014

Training
Thermal Insulation Techniques
Caparol L.L.C.
May 2011
Wood Coatings Techniques
Hesse Lignal
Mar 2015
1. Discussed the importance of leadership and its impact on organizations
ISLC, AUC
Apr 2006

Hobbies

  • Reading