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Sleiman Abdul Rida, Regional Sales Director – Middle East & North Africa

Sleiman Abdul Rida

Regional Sales Director – Middle East & North Africa·OSN

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Business Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 11 months

Regional Sales Director – Middle East & North Africa

January 2023 - Present

OSN

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2023 - Present

Provide Executive leadership for OSNs commercial operationsacross 17 countries, with accountability for regionalgrowth, sales
strategy and commercial execution.
• Manage a revenue of USD40-42 million annual commercial portfolio.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting and performance governance for regional operations.
• Expanded strategic partnerships and commercial ecosystemsto unlock new revenue streams and accelerate regional
growth.
• Drive commercial transformation, Customer experience improvements and operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute regional growth initiatives.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Sales

Sales Director – GCC

September 2016 - December 2022

OSN

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2016 - December 2022

Led commercial growth across GCC markets while building high performing teams and strengthening strategic partnerships.
• Accelerated revenue through business development and commercial planning.
• Negotiated profitable commercial agreements with partners and key accounts.
• Built a culture of accountability, coaching and performance excellence.
• Supported regional expansion and commercial profitability.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Sales

Senior Sales Manager – Direct Sales (UAE)

March 2013 - August 2016

OSN

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2013 - August 2016

• Consistently exceeded sales targets by building disciplined performance management processes.
• Led area sales managers while improving productivity and execution quality.
• Strengthened KPI governance and coaching culture.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Sales

Sales Manager – Direct Sales (KSA)

September 2011 - February 2013

OSN

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2011 - February 2013

• Led a large-scale sales operation of 65 sales advisors and 7 sales leaders, driving strong revenue performance across the
region.
• Introduced innovative sales and promotional strategies, increasing market penetration and customer acquisition.
• Achieved the highest internal promotion rate and lowest employee turnover, strengthening leadership bench and workforce
stability.
• Monitored weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance metrics, ensuring alignment with growth targets and operational
objectives.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Sales

Sales Manager – Direct Sales (KSA)

August 2009 - August 2011

OSN

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 2009 - August 2011

• Managed and developed a direct sales force of 60 representatives and 6 team leaders, delivering consistent target
attainment.
• Executed structured recruitment, onboarding, and training programs, accelerating time-to-productivity for new hires.
• Led high-impact sales events, roadshows, and trade activations, driving subscriber acquisition and brand visibility.
• Evaluated sales performance and implemented improvement plans, strengthening execution discipline and results.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Sales

Sales Manager – Direct Sales (Bahrain)

October 2007 - July 2009

Showtime

Manama, Bahrain

October 2007 - July 2009

• Launched and scaled the Bahrain direct sales operation from inception, establishing operational foundations and sales
infrastructure.
• Built and managed a team of 15 sales advisors, generating approximately 750 subscribers per month at peak performance.
• Designed training, onboarding, and performance management frameworks, ensuring consistent execution and
accountability.
• Tracked and optimized sales performance against weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets, supporting sustained growth.

Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Sales

Direct Sales Manager – KSA

August 2004 - September 2007

Showtime

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

August 2004 - September 2007

• Managed regional direct sales operations, assigning monthly targets to 35 sales representatives across the Eastern Province.
• Consistently met and exceeded sales targets through disciplined execution, territory planning, and performance
management.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and support teams, enabling seamless sales execution.
• Identified skill gaps and supported targeted training initiatives, improving sales capability and results.

Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Sales

Education

New York Global University

January 2010

January 2010

Bachelor's degree, Business Management

United States

Skills

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Channel Management
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Team Leadership
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Multi channel Distribution
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Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

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