Nidal Chidiac

MANAGING PARTNER Oct. 11 - Present

Solec Energy Solutions, Beirut - Lebanon
• Directing, overseeing, and coordinating departmental and business activities related to providing new,
sustainable, and unique services and solutions (mainly Lighting, in addition to Solar and Renewable Energies)
• Continuously outsourcing new products by attending several international exhibitions and by extensive net
research while ensuring best trading and financing terms with the suppliers
• Developing, implementing, and managing appropriate sales and marketing plans and schemes in coordination with the remaining partners
• Seeking and establishing financial support and schemes with several local banks for operational and projects
financing purposes


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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED)


• Identifying potential and viable partners, as well as new markets, for the continuous growth of the company and for increasing the business portfolio
• Leading a team of engineers and designers throughout the entire process of projects, from the design stage up to the sales pitch and closing of the deals
• Preparing presentations and ensuring that our products and solutions are well accepted in several government
agencies, as well as local consultants, contractors, and architects.
• Establishing a strong and dedicated team by headhunting the right candidates for the needed positions whether administrative or technical ones
• Acting is a board member and assisting with laying out the necessary strategies in addition to business and action plans

OPERATION & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Manager Oct. 10 - Aug. 11

Moonlight Architectural Solutions (MAS), Beirut - Lebanon; Abu Dhabi - UAE; Doha - Qatar

• Responsible for building up sales and technical teams, staff recruitment, training, and development to the very
highest level of service, mainly for Lebanon and Abu Dhabi
• Managing employees' performance by creating productivity measuring schemes, motivation tools, and performance reviews
• Develop and implement appropriate sales and marketing plans and programs in coordination with the General
Manager
• Establishing and implementing departmental policies, objectives, and procedures, in addition to ensuring and monitoring that the already established ones are respected
• Directing, channeling, and ensuring effective and timely communication requests of clients such as after sales and projects related issues
• Reviewing financial statements, sales and projects related reports, and determining areas that require improving
and/or cost reduction
• Assisting the Managing Director in implementing short and long terms range objectives, business and action
plans

BRANCH & PROJECTS DIVISION MANAGER Sept. 08 - Sept. 10

Sakr Lighting Systems, Beirut - Lebanon
As Branch Manager,
• Responsible for P&L, budgetary controls, sales and marketing, staff recruitment, training, and development to the very highest level of service.
• Maximized income and profits by implementing advertising and marketing campaigns whilst promoting a new and innovative range of products and services.
• Provide overall management to the branch and manage daily operations including purchasing, sales, and delivery
• Develop and expand customers' relationships through individual calling efforts
• Support the sales team on the counter or in the showroom when need be
• Plan, coach, and supervise the staff's productivity in all areas
• Analyze, control, and approve expenditures and cash management of the branch


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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED)


• Apply the company's credit policy to all of the customers and ensure the collection ratio per customer is within this policy
• Draft and implement new incentive and marketing schemes to maximize sales revenues and profits
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the staff and advise them on ways to improve their productivity

As Projects Division Manager,
• Responsible for establishing and expanding the Lighting and Electrical Projects department. Identifying new
business opportunities including new lighting and home automation brands and products through extensive
internet researching and attending several international lighting and electrical exhibitions and fairs. Establishing and maintaining contacts with several international lighting and electrical companies.
• Responsible for all commercial aspects of new projects and contracts including initial negotiations and tendering
• Contributing to strategy formulation and forward planning
• Follow up through periodical trainings and personal contacts with ABB, GE and Philips companies and representatives on latest products releases within the lighting and electrical industries, and transferring the
acquired knowledge to relevant parties
• Follow up, coach, and supervise a small team of engineers, sales executives, and technicians
• Make contact and meet with clients concerning new projects and oversee all technical stages from conception,
design, purchasing, installation, up to delivery
• Prepare offers and quotations, as well as complete technical files for different projects in the areas of
Indoor/Outdoor lighting, Home Automation, and several Low Current systems (Intercoms, Fire & Intrusion
Detection, CCTV, etc )
• Meet with various consultants and contractors, promote company's products and help enlisting them.


EARLY CAREER SUMMARY

• Operations Manager (Elevators) Builtec Corporation s.a.l. (Beirut, Lebanon) - Fujitec/MP Sept. 04 - Apr. 07

• Project Manager (Elevators) Kay Systems s.a.l. (Beirut, Lebanon) - KONE Aug. 02 - Aug. 04

• New Installations Supervisor Schindler Elevators Lebanon s.a.l. (Beirut, Lebanon) Oct. 99 - Jun. 02

• Electrical/Electronic Engineer Beydoun Fire & Security s.a.l. (Beirut, Lebanon) Oct. 97 - Sept. 99

• INTEGRATOR ACCESS CONTROL 1997


PROJECTS

A list of projects is available upon request