Experience

Dar al Saqi

• Lebanon
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Executive

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Developed and maintained strong collaborative relationships with authors and illustrators to ensure a full mutual understanding of agreement objectives.Created in-depth manuscript reports presented to the team utilising clear communication and interpretation skills. Developed and coordinated high-level correspondence and requests for information for authors and the company regarding agreement matters and updates.Liaised between authors, illustrators, and publishing company on all project details and delivery times.

• Marketing And Public Relations Manager

  • May 2012 - Aug 2017

  Managed various aspects of operations in local and international book fairs:- Beirut International Book Fair - Lebanon- Sharjah International Book Fair – United Arab Emirates- Abu Dhabi International Book Fair – United Arab EmiratesDeveloped lasting relationships with book fair organisers retaining high-value business.Built and maintained productive media relationships, maximising press coverage for book launches and events.Guided teams in planning, implementation, and execution of live interviews with authors.Captured new customers by optimising business strategies and launching books to diversify offerings.Managed the books that should be submitted to local and International Awards

• Sales Executive

  • May 2009 - May 2012

  Penetrated new markets and retail channels through strategic planning, competitive analysis, product concepts, packaging, pricing, advertising, collateral, promotions, trade shows, and communications.Planned, organised, and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of all work orders and purchase orders.Managed relationships with customers through consultative sales techniques to attain individual sales goals.



Virgin Megastore Lebanon

• Lebanon
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Sales Executive

  • Dec 2007 - Nov 2008

  Managing and training a team of employees, while defining priorities in daily tasks and ensure the adequate distribution of these tasks among team members. Oversee the work of the team, assisting and supervising as needed to guarantee high levels of customer satisfaction and schedule department staff timetables Ensure permanent availability of core range products in-store, an adequate display in each sector and, monitor product replenishment Attend to customers’ queries regarding products, orders and, exchange rules