Stuart Wilson

I am currently employed by this German based company which holds the reputation as being the largest textile editor in the world. JAB set up their subsidiary in Dubai in 2008, and employed me take charge of the surrounding GCC countries by either appointing and managing Distributors or managing the countries from our base in Dubai through multiple distribution. In addition to the above I was responsible for discovering and managing our largest worldwide account (who is also based in the UAE) catering to their day-to-day requirements. Duties would include frequent travel to my territories’ visiting new and existing clients, reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis directly to the German VP, analyzing and strategizing the market to develop new business within my territories. Sales territories include: Dubai, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan.

Castellano Beltrame December 07 - April 09
Position Export Sales Manager (Middle East)
Responsibilities I was previously employed by this South African manufacturer of trimmings and hardware and I manage the whole of the Middle East from my base in
Dubai, UAE.My role was to visit existing and potential clients who are either
Stockists for the retail furnishing trade or wholesalers, interior designers,
Consultants and Specifiers in order to promote the top end range of products
that are manufactured at the plant in South Africa. Sales territories: Saudi
Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Bahrain, Lebanon and Cyprus.

Maison D'Art May 06 - December 07
Position Sales Manager (Middle East)
Responsibilities From my base in Dubai I managed all of the sales within the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Being the Middle East Distributors for Designers Guild, Duralee, Ralph Lauren, Highland Court, Medici, William Yeoward & Jasper Conran, I was responsible for the marketing and selling of these products throughout my area.

Marriot Dalmahoy February 03 - May 06
Position Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Responsibilities I started my role in the Marriott hotel group as an F&B associate and was promoted to Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager. I was responsible for the day to day running of functions and events in my department, managing the staff rota, weekly pay sheet forecasts, and training new members of my team.

Highland Interiors August 00 - February 03
Position Sales Assistant (South Africa)
Responsibilities I started my working career at highland interiors working as a sales assistant, my duties included dealing with walk in customers, promoting the textiles, floor coverings and upholstery fabric, stock taking, supervising installations and assisting the management in the day to day running of the business