Yahya Kabbara, Regional Partnership Director - Demand - Business Launcher

Yahya Kabbara

Regional Partnership Director - Demand - Business Launcher

Equativ (Formerly known as DynAdmic SAS after merging with Smart Adserver)

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Finance and Banking
Experience
11 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 9 Months

Regional Partnership Director - Demand - Business Launcher at Equativ (Formerly known as DynAdmic SAS after merging with Smart Adserver)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2020

Business Launcher in GCC
My role encompasses creating the footprint and Business Development for DynAdmic in the Middle East
Established Relationships across the Big Six Media agencies - Publicis, WPP (groupM), IPG (MCN Holding), Omnicom & Havas
Secured deals and agreements with Tier 1 and Tier 2 Agencies
Established relationships with relevant teams and heads from the advertiser's side
Liaise with the different components and teams within DynAdmic to get the job done
Media Buying and technology targeting technology & Consultancy
Consultancy to some advertisers on their marketing planning and focus

Regional Director - Demand Partnerships - MENAT & India at Equativ (Formerly, Smart Ad server, Dynadmic, LiquidM)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2022
Relationship Manager - Enterprise at Bayt.com
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2018 to December 2019

In charge of acquiring large scale enterprises for Bayt via prospecting activities, such as cold calling, networking, events and conferences
Proven track record in developing long term relationships with senior management in new business accounts
Ability to cross-sell and up-sell into the accounts I have acquired
Track record of successful hand-over of acquired accounts upon completion of new business engagements timelines to ensure high retention rates

Products and Services handled:
- Talentera - end to end Applicant Tracking System. Modular based product can be implemented on SaaS or on premise local Servers
- Afterhire - on/off -boarding system
- Evalufy - Video Assessment tool
- vFairs - virtual fairs platform
- Scanshake/CV Kiosk - smart CV capture tools and information exchange, ideal for fairs and events
- Online Database and Job Posting services - Job Seeker database access with a series of filters which recruiters can use to find top talent

Sales Executive - Business Development at Aramex
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2017 to September 2018

Major Achievements:

Achieving all my targets in a short window of time
Signing one of the highest numbers of new clients each month
Signing deals for couple of years down the line to ensure revenue recurrence
Finding solutions for prospect clients
High customer recognition and satisfaction rates
High client retention rate
Ability to tackle customers working with competition and turning them into my clients

Core Function:

Account management, Identifying opportunities, Enhancing Customer loyalty, Cold Calling, Field prospecting

Inside Sales Representative at National Oilwell Varco ltd
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2014 to July 2017

Major Achievements:

Managed 20% of all Middle East & Africa inquiries(500M USD)
Numerous client testimonials for outstanding customer service
Exceeding monthly targets on a regular basis
Provide in-depth industry expertise pertaining to international customers
Support the engineering teams in finding solutions within NOV scope of tools
Certified First Aid member
Active member of the HSEQ Committee


Core Function:

Order Management, Customer Service, Liaison between MFG and other parts within NOV, Account Management, New Business Development

Sales Consultant at Al-Tayer Group, Al-Tayer Insigna Luxury Retail
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2013 to August 2014

Major Achievements:

Team leader in Armani Harvey Nichols, MOE
Best Customer Service team in Harvey Nichols
Highest Team Sales in Retail awarded to Harvey Nichols in 2013
Fashion Consultation to multi-national/high profile clientele


Core Function:

Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products, Billing, Stock Control, Ad-hoc Administration, Manage Customer Complaints

Audit Intern at Deloitte & Touche, Lebanon
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2012 to October 2012

Deloitte & Touche, Lebanon Aug. 2012- Current \nAudit Intern \n• Develop an understanding of the Deloitte & Touche audit approach, methodology & tools \n• Perform analytical review of audit documents \n• Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control \n• Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor \n• Prepare financial statement reports and documentation supporting Deloitte & Touche's audit opinions

Intern at Ghannam Group SAL
  • Lebanon - Tripoli
  • September 2011 to November 2011

Ghannam Group SAL, Lebanon Sept. 2011- Nov 2011
Intern
Responsibilities included the following: • Financial Audit • Management Consulting Services
• Tax Services • Accounting Services/ Bookkeeping

Intern at First National Bank, Lebanon
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2011 to August 2011

First National Bank, Lebanon July 2011 - August 2011
Intern
Worked in each of the following Bank's Internal Audit Departments:
• Branches Audit department • IT Audit department
• Corporate Audit department • Operations Audit department

Education

Bachelor's degree, Finance and Banking
  • at Lebanese University
  • September 2012

Public University in Lebanon. Entrance exam for all students, only 30-40%. Graduated amongst the top 5 in my class. Final Project -Thesis Study- is a must for all students. I chose the following Problematic: "Feasability Study of a Green Village in Lebanon"

High school or equivalent, Economics and Sociology
  • at International School
  • January 2009

BACCII, Economics and Sociology, International School- Elkoura, 2009

Specialties & Skills

Auditing
Customer Service
Financial Accounting
Financial Operations
BOOKKEEPING
DOCUMENTATION
FINANCIAL AUDIT
INTERNAL AUDIT
IT AUDIT
OPERATIONS
Customer Service
Presenting
ACCOUNTING
Marketing Plans
Creativity
Business intelligence
team player
software implementation
sales strategy
Problem Solver
Business Development
Account Management
Client Relationship
Talent Acquisition
HR Solutions
Media Planning
Budget Allocation
Digital Marketing
Programmatic Buying

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Basketball
    Organizer at Ball Above All for the past 4 years Organizer at Ball Above All - SoleDXB Classic for the past 3 years Played in University Team as well as High school basketball. Won the Regional Division at High School Level Played with U18 team at Al Moutahed, a D1 level team in the Lebanese League