Yousef Harkous

• AREA SALES MANAGER| SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT CO.
• Key Deliverables:
• Served as a regional sales strategist for the organization and handled business development for decorative, automotive, industrial, protective and marine coating products.
• Performed a crucial role in tracking market dynamics and drawing inputs to realign tactics/strategies to counter competition & identify critical accounts to secure profitable business for the products in new markets strategically
• Developed new and augmented existing business along with securing new business opportunities as deemed appropriate
• Elevated the business growth by building and mentoring the sales network through recognizing & scrutinizing new prospects.
• Actively involved in the planning and roll-out of highly synchronized marketing campaigns to boost the sales revenues of various product categories. Maintained and sustained business relations, oversaw large-scale project implementation and assisted in distinctive aspects of facility management, service delivery, etc.

• Led the entire process of setting up, maintaining, and running BIY Shops as per market needs.
• Successfully managed end-to-end accountability towards developing the structure for all BIY Shops and continuous process improvements to achieve operational excellence.
• Led the overall activities & functions of team members towards the accomplishment of sales goals & augmentation of sales volume; assessed project business opportunities and catered to an extensive portfolio of enterprise customers.

• Dexterously provided impactful service to an extensive portfolio of HNI clients, providing them with consultancy regarding investment and financial planning. Developed and implemented sales initiatives to increase HSBC's client base concerning mutual funds, structured equity, and non-equity investment products.
• Served as a status advisor and handled various aspects related to transactional, credit facility & liability requirements of HNI clients.
• Established new initiatives, developing business through market strategic communication plan, & market research within relevant markets. Ensured adequate market reach and capitalized on emerging market opportunities.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING OFFICER | Dubai Financial Center, UAE| Aug 2004 - Oct 2006