Shima Meymand Kermany, Sales Manager

Shima Meymand Kermany

Sales Manager

Sobha Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree,
Experience
9 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 2 Months

Sales Manager at Sobha Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2013 to January 2016

The company is a multinational, multiproduct group with developments and investments in U.A.E., Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei and India.

Meeting Sales Goals, Negotiation, Selling to Customer Needs, Motivation for Sales, Sales Planning, Building Relationships, Managing Processes, Market Knowledge, Developing Budgets
Key Responsibilities:
•Business Planning, Sales and Marketing, Business Development, Customer Service
•Market Research, Competitor Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Business Consulting
•Contractual Negotiations, Target Setting and Achievement, Management and Reporting
•Leadership, Team Building, Motivation, Communication, Ability to work under pressure
•Analytical Ability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Time Management

Exhibitions Attended:
• Cityscape 2014, Dubai, UAE
• Cityscape 2013, Dubai, UAE

Sales Executive: at Mapto Media Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2011 to February 2013

The Google certified company is providing the social media marketing products and service in Middle East and Europe.

• Involved in the day to day management of clients. • Participation in team building and sales training events. • Retain accounts through the development of strong relationships with key decision makers and a successful track record in new business development within the small and medium enterprises.

Events Attended:
• BNI, Middle East, UAE • Google, Middle East, UAE

Marketing & Sales Executive at KTCL Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2009 to July 2012

The company is a stockist and exclusive agent for 2 manufacturers dealing in piping material for the O&G industry.
Exhibitions Attended:
• Apr '09: 14th International Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Exhibition, Iran
• Apr '10: 15th International Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Exhibition, Iran

Marketing Assistant at Abed Khosh Trading Co. Atlas Trading Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2005 to May 2007

The company is a well known and successful importer and exporter of food products.

Worked in Iran during the initial summer at Atlas Trading company, before moving to Abed Khosh Trading, the Dubai based partner for the same company.


Key Responsibilities:
• Supported in drafting marketing master plan and conceptualized strategies to identify/capture target consumer base while having a firm eye on objectives based on extensive research of market trends.
• Oversaw market studies to identify competitors and develop strategies to counteract potential business threats, thus enhancing the sale of products.
• Assisted the senior management in developing and coordinating marketing activities with focus on specific client segments.
• Played a pivotal role in aiding the conceptualization of key brand positioning exercises and establishing a strong customer support infrastructure for the company.

Freelance Experience:
• Produced a marketing presentation for Intertech, a software firm and presented the same to the Marketing Intelligence Manager. The project detailed on developing a Customer Reference Forum on the website, thus allowing clients to access the relevant information on the basis of thier inquiry.

Education

Master's degree,
  • at University of Wollongong
  • May 2014
Bachelor's degree, B.Sc. in Marketing - Business Administration
  • at Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST)
  • August 2008

Graduation Project: • Project submitted to the panel involving comparison of Pistachio market in Iran & US - it was based on Atlas Trading Co. (Abed Khosh Trading Co.) Academic Activities: • Held office as Deputy and second to the President for the University Cultural Club. Mentored new students, initiated discussions with members during club meetings and participated in cultural affairs.

Specialties & Skills

Marketing Research
Marketing Strategy
Computer Skills - MS Office Applications & Internet Usage
Interpersonal, Negotiation, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving & Working Under Pressure
Sales & Marketing Strategies, Business Development, Customer Account Management
Sourcing, Market Research & Competitor Analysis, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiations
Market Analysis, Product Management, Clientele Development, Management Reporting
Excellent Communication, Team Building, Analytical & Behavioural, Team Building Skills

Languages

English
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Arabic
Beginner
Persian
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