Samer Akkari, Sales Executive

Samer Akkari

Sales Executive

Atwi group

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, Advertising/Marketing
Experience
16 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 11 Months

Sales Executive at Atwi group
  • Lebanon
  • September 2016 to November 2019

Lebanese adhesive & marketing co (Lamco) - Lebanon
● Identified and generated leads through networking, cold-calling and
marketing, converting them into key accounts.
● Managed the sales cycle from inception to execution.
● Managed high-profile corporate accounts.
● Organized events and product presentations related to national conferences
and conventions.
● Coordinated and led service review meetings to ensure customer satisfaction.
● Conducted bid analysis and dealt execution, ensuring to buy, sell and
renegotiate/renew contracts at best prices.
● Spearheaded successful branding initiatives, sales strategies and public
relations approaches to underpin and enhance marketing campaign
deployment.
● Key role in developing the team: conducting appraisals, one-to-ones, training
and mentoring.

  • July 2006 to April 2015

Marble and granite wholesaler - Global Marble & Granite Offshore S.A.L - Riyadh-KSA
● launched new Marble/Granite products into foreign markets.
● set target markets and market strategies.
● Planned sales and forecasting.
● Set target sales for different markets.
● Daily cash handling including foreign payments.
● Created integrated strategies to develop and expand export sales.
● Identified and reviewed clients’ marketing requirements in order to create
tailored solutions.
● Constructed and presented presentations/proposals to clients based on their
marketing objectives.
● Expanded client base by setting up meetings and telephoning marketing
decision-makers.
● Generated and targeted leads in specialist market/industries.

Sales And Marketing Manager
  • October 2004 to July 2006

Yamama Granite & Marble co - Riyadh-KSA
● Sourced leads and cold-called to promote the products, and regularly
called/visited both new and existing customers to discuss requirements,
negotiate terms and maximise business opportunities.
● Built and retained long-term friendships/relationships with customers.
● Used and monitored Salesforce, accurately inputting data and ensuring
applications were up to date executing stock and warehouse check
processes, and order documentation.
● Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions
to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Sales Representative
  • January 2002 to January 2003

Black Box Control (automation systems) -Lebanon

● Presented, promoted and sold products/services using solid arguments to
existing and prospective customers.
● Established, developed and maintained positive business and customer
relationships.
● Reached out to customer leads through cold calling.
● Expedited the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize
satisfaction.
● Achieved agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
● Coordinated sales effort with team members and other departments.
● Supplied management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests,
competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
● Continuously improved through feedback.

Sales Representative
  • January 2000 to January 2002

Jablotron fire & intrusion Alarms -Lebanon

● Sold products and services using solid arguments to prospective customers.
● Performed cost-benefit analyses of existing and potential customers.
● Maintained positive business relationships to ensure future sales.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Advertising/Marketing
  • at Notre Dame University
  • January 1996

Specialties & Skills

Hardwork
Persuasion
Customer Service
Leadership
Teamwork
COLD CALLING
MARKETING
MEETING FACILITATION
PRESENTATION SKILLS
CASH HANDLING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
PROPOSAL WRITING
SALES FORECASTING
BRAND MANAGEMENT

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Asana together certified pro (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020
Fundamentals of digital marketing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020

Hobbies

  • Foreign Language Learning
  • Traveling
  • Photography