Navas Arakal, Business Development Manager

Navas Arakal

Business Development Manager

Ensure Technologies

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business And Marketing
Experience
16 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 2 Months

Business Development Manager at Ensure Technologies
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since March 2017

Duties and Responsibilities
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to expand the company's client base in the home automation market.
• Conducting market research to understand customer needs, preferences, and industry trends.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with potential clients, including homeowners, real estate developers, and property management companies.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to create and implement effective marketing strategies to promote the company's home automation products and services.
• Developing and delivering sales presentations to prospective clients, showcasing the benefits and features of the company's offerings.
• Negotiating contracts and pricing agreements with clients.
• Providing excellent customer service and support to existing clients to foster long-term relationships.
• Keeping abreast of technological advancements and innovations in the home automation industry.
• Monitoring and analyzing sales performance and market feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Participating in industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to increase the company's visibility and generate leads.

Business Development Manager at Al Safa Polyclinic
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2015 to October 2016

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying new business opportunities and potential partnerships for the polyclinic.
• Conducting market research and analysis to understand the healthcare industry trends and competition.
• Developing and implementing business strategies to attract new patients and expand the polyclinic's customer base.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with referring physicians, healthcare professionals, and potential corporate clients.
• Promoting the polyclinic's services and specialties through various marketing channels and events.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns.
• Participating in networking events and industry conferences to enhance brand visibility.
• Analyzing patient feedback and suggesting improvements to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Negotiating contracts and agreements with potential partners and clients.
• Providing regular reports and updates to management regarding business development activities and progress.

Relationship Manager at Uturn Tax Refund LLC
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2011 to April 2014

Duties and Responsibilities
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, which may include businesses, retailers, and international travelers.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, addressing their queries, concerns, and providing timely support.
• Assisting clients with the VAT refund process, ensuring they meet all required documentation and compliance standards.
• Educating clients about VAT refund regulations and eligibility criteria for claiming refunds.
• Identifying potential new clients and business opportunities to expand the company's client base.
• Collaborating with internal teams, such as sales, operations, and finance, to ensure smooth and efficient VAT refund processing.
• Handling any escalations or issues that clients may encounter during the refund process.
• Providing regular updates and reports to clients regarding their refund status.
• Staying up-to-date with changes in VAT regulations and industry trends.
• Contributing to the development of marketing strategies to attract and retain clients.

Field Supervisor at Vodafone - Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • September 2009 to December 2010

Duties and Responsibilities
• Make awareness campaign about the use of money transfer through the mobile device.
• Train the customers to use the new facility.
• Support the staffs about the new product and make sure the customers are satisfied with the existing system.
• Conduct some comparison studies about the features and disadvantages of the product through various surveys
• Inform all the feedbacks to the reputed authorities
• Organizing Cash out Event to promote the Cash Outlets, so that the customers get awareness about VMT and help them to know what the role of Cash Outlets is.
• Assigning Payroll customers, who mean the salary, will come through VMT account every month.

Direct Sales Executive at Doha Bank
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2006 to July 2009

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying potential customers and generating leads for various banking products and services.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients.
• Meeting sales targets for different financial products, such as loans, credit cards, savings accounts, and investment options.
• Providing personalized financial advice and guidance to customers based on their needs and financial goals.
• Conducting sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Assisting customers with the application process for banking products and ensuring smooth onboarding.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest market trends, financial regulations, and product knowledge.
• Collaborating with other bank departments to ensure seamless service delivery to customers.
• Participating in sales training programs to enhance selling skills and product knowledge.
• Maintaining accurate sales records and reports for performance evaluation.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business And Marketing
  • at Bangalore University
  • May 2006

Specialties & Skills

Market Research
Market Analysis
Marketing
Projections
Profitability
HOME AUTOMATION
MARKETING STRATEGIES
AUTOMATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATIONS
SECURITY SYSTEMS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
REAL ESTATE

Languages

English
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate