Zayed Ahmed, S. Manager

Zayed Ahmed

S. Manager

Plenum Management Consultants LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Experience
13 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 11 Months

S. Manager at Plenum Management Consultants LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2010 to January 2014

Senior Manager
Managing the Real Estate portfolio, including commercial, residential and retail components.
Consultant in-charge of Real Estate investments:
Develop & manage operations of new retail concepts
Oversaw the inception and execution of CIPRIANI restaurant, Yotto restaurant, Allure restaurant and Yacht Club at YAS Marina

Responsibilities include:
-coordinating with architects, designers, project engineers, outlet operators and master developer
-Analysis and evaluation of current and future potential assets, budget forecasting, management plans, and monthly reports
-Manage and service high net-worth clients
- Negotiation of contracts, implementation of business policies

Manager - Retail at Union Properties PJSC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2008 to January 2010

Team Lead for Retail management Portfolio,

Uptown Mirdiff & Green Community mall
-Managed existing retail tenants
-Developed the Retail strategy
-Prepared budget reports & set quarterly/annual targets for leasing team
-Identified appropriate tenant mix to achieve optimal retail experience and maximize revenue
-Negotiated and renegotiated lease agreements, maintenance and service contracts
-Liaised with Facilities Management and Marketing teams to develop and maintain mall operations plan events
-Coordinated with relevant government authorities

MotorCity Retail Strip
-Identified and implemented the Retail strategy
-Prepared the tenant mix based on optimal use and revenue generation
-Developed and maintained key retail client relationships
-Liaised with projects and facilities teams to develop the fit-out manuals and handover procedures and documentation

Manager - Commercial Real Estate at Unioin Properties PJSC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2005 to January 2008

Responsible for all commercial property sales

- Conducted AED 650 million worth of commercial sales
-Conducted Market Research projects and thorough analysis
-Forecasted Management plans
-Formulated Sales strategies
-Planned, coordinated and lead sales workshops and events
-Prepared budget and sales reports
-After-sales client servicing - including handover and construction progress

Business Development Manager at Montréal Flower Exchange
  • Canada
  • January 1999 to January 2004

Wholesale floral distributor in the Montréal area, with hundreds of satisfied clients throughout Québec and Eastern Ontario.

Primary duties included:
-Launched the B2B internet venture where a growth of sales from $600, 000 to $3.5 million was observed during a two year period
-Supervised and managed a team of four
-Managed the financial operations of the company
-Maintained and developed business relationships
-Developed, implemented and strictly monitored business policies
-Operated with local and international suppliers from USA, Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands
-Catered to various clientele such as Air Canada, Lablaw's, Price COSTCO, Wal-Mart and Sobey's

Education

Bachelor's degree, Economics
  • at Carleton University
  • November 2004

Bachelors of Arts - Economics

Specialties & Skills

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CLIENTS
CONTRACTS
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
MILLION
OF SALES
OPERATIONS
SALES FROM

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
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