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Syed Saad Salim, Business Consultant

Syed Saad Salim

Business Consultant·Dale Carnegie Training

United States

Master's degree, Marketing / General Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 8 months

Business Consultant

February 2016 - March 2017

Dale Carnegie Training

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2016 - March 2017

One year contract:
• Consultancy at all management levels for Pre & Post workshop Assessments
• Identifying key accounts for revenue generation
• Dale Carnegie IMAP process approach for analyzing training needs, offering solutions
and filling the gaps
• B2B sales, local and international marketing including Qatar, Bahrain
• Handling large corporate accounts
• Exclusive Consultant and Representative to offer Dale Carnegie Training Solutions in Pakistan

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Marketing Consultant

January 2016 - March 2016

MECAT Training & Consulting

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2016 - March 2016

(Jan 2016 - 3 months Renewable Short Term Assignment for Setting up the Company in Dubai)
Business Development Manager / Training Consultant

• Seek approval from Government and Non-Government Organizations to ensure smooth operations of the Institute
• Hiring of Sales & Marketing Team and train them on the product
• Developing Marketing Strategies, client database management, training for the team, etc.
• Preparation, Designing, Execution of Marketing Plan with digital marketing vendors

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Marketing Manager

February 2015 - December 2015

MNR Talent And Skill Development Institute

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2015 - December 2015

(Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 - Short Term Contract) Marketing Manager / Training Consultant

•Established a new training company in Dubai spread over 6000 sq.ft, focusing GCC, MENA Region, building relationships and dealing with Government and Non-Government Organizations to ensure smooth operations of the Institute
• Assisting Director of Education in formation of Secondary School, Approvals from Education Ministry, Leasing of Land and approvals from various legal departments
• To form alliances with Individuals and top educational bodies from across the world for
Specialized courses such as Islamic Banking, Management Development Programs, Coaching, Testing Centers, etc.
• Business Planning, Developing Strategies, Revenue Generation, formation of new team, client database management, training for the team, etc.
• Preparation, Designing, Execution of Marketing Plan with digital marketing vendors
• B2B sales, local and international marketing, setting targets / rewards for the team
• Extensive travelling for business development and marketing
• Conducting surveys, pilot programs and pre-training needs analysis for various small and
large scale businesses
• Consultancy at all management levels for Pre & Post workshop Assessments

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Lead Consultant / Head of Business Development

September 2013 - February 2015

Learning Minds Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2013 - February 2015

•Responsible for creating leads for corporate trainings and customized contracts which entail making proposals and presentations for various prospective clients.
•Responsible for International / Foreign alliances with training & Development bodies, Consultants
•Responsible for business development in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Middle East
•Consultancy at all levels for Pre & Post Assessment
•Co-facilitate training workshops, pre-workshop interview sessions on personal effectiveness and leadership.
•Design training solutions, leadership development roadmaps for various organizations.
•Conducted surveys, pilot programs and pre-training needs analysis for various small and large scale businesses.
•Work to establish International Alliances for the group
•Responsible & accountable for the profitability, growth and direction of the business unit

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Sales

Lead Consultant

September 2011 - September 2013

FranklinCovey

Karachi, Pakistan

September 2011 - September 2013

•Head / Manage team of consultants and overall operations of Karachi office and responsible for Sales & Business Development in Sindh and Quetta
•360* profiling and Training Needs Analysis for various organizations on effectiveness and leadership
•Solution design & Content Development for trainings
•Client relationship management
•Project management
•Conducting analysis
•Interviewing client’s employees, management team and other stakeholders
•Running focus groups and co-facilitating workshops
•Preparing training / business proposals / agreements
•Ensuring the client receives the assistance needed to implement the recommendations / solutions

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Sales

Sales & Business Development Head

June 2008 - November 2009

Emy Property Development

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2008 - November 2009

•Head / Managing sales operations / targets and customer services dept. for real estate in Dubai & London (engaged in leasing, managing properties for investors / companies)

•In this capacity was responsible for liaising partnerships with different international / Governmental Organizations, suppliers, contractors, consultants for project development

•Preparation of Selling, Buying of long and short term selling / leasing contracts / agreements

•Liaison with Banks regarding Guarantee Account, defaults and finance for Clients

•Handling / Managing and responsible for Events / Exhibitions, (Dubai, London)

•Direct scheduling and implementation of sales activities (e.g. product launches, promotions)

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Sales

Relationship Manager

August 2005 - June 2008

Damac Properties LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2005 - June 2008

••To maintain an exclusive portfolio of clients from individuals (multinationals) to companies and manage a substantial range of property

•Investment Proposals to clients, sales contracts with individual and corporate agents

•Responsible & accountable for the profitability, growth and direction of the team

•Training for team on customer service / relationship to achieve and sustain their targets

•Liaison between buying and special offers

•To work closely with all relevant departments and to ensure best communications and sharing of intelligence is upheld to provide best services to Customer

•Presentations and trainings in-house and to corporate clients / agents

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Sales

Marketing Communication Executive

October 2003 - June 2005

London Academy of Professional Studies

United Kingdom

October 2003 - June 2005

••Develop & implement marketing/strategic plan, this encompasses business, key fund raising, priorities and time lines

•To build strong relationship with consultants, closing of Business Deals with Local and International Consultants and Agents

•To lead & manage special projects regarding International Seminars, Events etc

•To develop marketing and PR campaigns including budget projections and implement strategies including management of activities within budget requirements
•Assisting students / clients with special requests and problems

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

Irish Management Institute

June 2005

June 2005

Master's degree, Marketing / General Management

Ireland

GPA (point): 3.4 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.4 out of 4

MBA from Irish Management Institute, By Majors In: Marketing, as well as strong hand in other areas of Business Management. Worked as Project Leader in a Market Research project, Analysis of Customer Care Departments, Strategic Business Units. Lead a team of 6 during analysis of different case studies on Market Research & Developing Business Strategies.

Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultant (ICECC)

March 2003

March 2003

Bachelor's degree, E-Commerce & Information Systems

United States

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Bachelors: Bsc(Hons) In E-Commerce & Information Systems. from Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultant (ICECC) USA A course which is a detail education of E-Commerce and Business Analysis, Financial Analysis and how to Accelerate the Business by using E-Commerce Techniques. Projects on Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other E-Commerce based Software Developments.

Skills

Sales Contracts
Expert
Sales Contracts
Expert
Organizational Development
Expert
Organizational Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Cross Training
Expert
Cross Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Marketing Campaigns, Strategies
Expert
Marketing Campaigns, Strategies
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Windows XP, MS Office, System Analysis & Design Techniques
Expert
Windows XP, MS Office, System Analysis & Design Techniques
Expert
Training & Organizational Development
Expert
Training & Organizational Development
Expert
Training Customer/Tele Services
Expert
Training Customer/Tele Services
Expert
ERP Systems, Voice over IP / Video Conferencing.
Intermediate
ERP Systems, Voice over IP / Video Conferencing.
Intermediate
Account Management
Expert
Account Management
Expert
Experience in opening and managing new start up business and business development.
Expert
Experience in opening and managing new start up business and business development.
Expert
Extensive Knowledge of UAE Laws and regulations in starting up a business and banking operations.
Expert
Extensive Knowledge of UAE Laws and regulations in starting up a business and banking operations.
Expert
Sales Trainer
Expert
Sales Trainer
Expert
Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Cross Training
Expert
Cross Training
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Organizational Development
Expert
Organizational Development
Expert
Sales Contracts
Expert
Sales Contracts
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Property Consultant
Aug 2008

Training
Talent Development
Centre of Executive Education
May 2014
Leading at the Speed of Trust
FranklinCovey
Mar 2012
Intensive Coaching
Results Coaching System
Nov 2012
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
FranklinCovey
Jan 2012

Hobbies

  • Snooker
  • Reading
  • Swimming