Samir Zahar, Group Marketing & Leasing Manager

Samir Zahar

Group Marketing & Leasing Manager

Dana Mall

Location
Kuwait - Ar Rumaythiyah
Education
Diploma, International Business Management
Experience
23 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :23 years, 4 Months

Group Marketing & Leasing Manager at Dana Mall
  • Bahrain
  • November 2004 to March 2016

Research - Conducting research on new market communities for budgeting and operations purposes.

Sales and Prospect Management -Establish a relationship, identify prospect needs, sell around individual needs, close the prospect and turn them into a resident & collaborates with all my sales team members to achieve company strategic goals and provide exceptional customer service to all business partners.

Marketing Planning - The execution of the annual group marketing plan, responsible for conducting leasing activities. Assist in branding the overall property through cutting-edge marketing campaigns and promotional events.

Lease Management - Responsible for achieving occupancy goals of the property through managing various initiatives, campaigns, programs and events.

Social Media - Use social media tools to increase exposure, gain brand awareness and create client loyalty.

General Manager at ITE Group
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • December 2002 to October 2004

Manage and control a team of nine representatives headed by a Supervisor and over looked by a Brand Manager
Market nine different brands at the market place
Obtaining full authorization to be in charge of marketing for four different companies all at once.
Maintaining a steady market for a almost a year
Strategically expand the business of ITEMSS across the market
Constructing marketing S.W.O.T analysis for given company
Constructing tactical and promotional approaches at the market
Establishing sales forecast for given FMCG brand
Training staff on negotiation skills and time management

Regional Events & Promotion Manager at Power Horse
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • February 2002 to December 2002

Expand PH product awareness and its core values
Lead, manage and control promotional activities all over the region
Strategically expand PH point of sales material across the region
Restructure sales force team to insure proper area coverage
Conduct market research in each country (unexploited market)
Establish sales projections based on market feed back.
Maintaining a steady market for a full year

Senior Merchandiser at Philip Morris
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • January 1995 to February 2002

Implement PM merchandising guidelines
Expand PM Universe in a qualitative manner
Prevent competitive penetration of PM Universe
Report efficiently and concisely on market issues
Ensure the proper management of retail rental budgets
Lead, control, and coordinate promotion team activities during promotion work
Strategically expand PM point of sale material at retail outlets and local audience meeting points
Present quarterly reviews of market structure, area needs, achievements, and objectives to upper management

Location Manager at Kuwait Dynamics Limited
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • February 1994 to January 1995

Manage 300 employees from deferent position (subcontracting company)
Ensuring the proper coordination with Mother Company and the contacting party
Plan budget needs for employee benefits
Project budget requirements for upcoming year (profitability chart)
Report to upper management on employee status

Fleet Operation Supervisor at M.K.F
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • December 1992 to January 1994

Supervision of service trafficking for hired vehicles
Evaluation of Replacement vehicles for VIP clients
Coordinating with garage for scheduled repairs
Handling over 4 major companies all at once with a fleet over 1000 cars
Report to upper management on employee status

Education

Diploma, International Business Management
  • at Pitman University
  • April 1989

The management of business operations for an organization that conducts business in more than one country. International management requires knowledge and skills above and beyond normal business expertise, such as familiarity with the business regulations of the nations in which the organization operates, understanding of local customs and laws, and the capability to conduct transactions that may involve multiple currencies.

Specialties & Skills

Oracle Identity Manager
Oracle Enterprise Manager
Rational Portfolio Manager
Solaris Volume Manager
Veritas Volume Manager
Communication Skills
BUDGETS
ESTABLISHING SALES
MARKETING
Merchandising Skills
PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
SALES FORECAST
TIME MANAGEMENT
Interpersonal skills
Public Relations
Event Management
Mall Management
Organizational and planning skills

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Organization ship/Role
  • Member
  • October 2013