Experience

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  Afrah Tobacco and Cigarettes Factory

  • Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Al Hamra FZ RAKEZ

  • International Sales Manager

    • May 2020 - Present
    • Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Al Hamra FZ RAKEZ

    • New Product development, listing and placement (POP).• Planned & implemented multi-channel & multi-faceted brand, commercial, marketing & sales strategies in markets/regions.• Assigning sales target and motivating the front line sales team to exploit business opportunities to achieve monthly/Yearly budgets and targets.• Appointed & Led distributors/partners in Russia, Armenia, Morocco, GCC, UAE, India, Paraguay, Senegal, Djibouti, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Kuwait, Spain & Germany, including adherence to product specification as per regulations, with defined price structures.• Ensure that the sales force are properly equipped, trained, and motivated to achieve their target• Commended for defining & implementing the company vision & growth strategy.• Attending events and exhibitions : Inter-Tabac, WT Expo (Dubai), TabExpo, Hookah Expo, Gulf food.

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  UBH General Trading

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Business Development Manager

    • Sep 2019 - May 2020
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    • Build a full-scale sales operation from the ground up; duties include establishing database systems, recruitment of senior regional sales managers, as well as developing sales and marketing strategies• Implement strategic goals for company; serve as project manager, leading a team of creative and technical staff• Strategic with senior management to market new products into traditional retail channels of distribution in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FCMG) market.• Successfully expand the marketing reach of older products into emerging digital and online platforms• Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions and conferences

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  Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Branch Manager

    • Dec 2017 - Jul 2019
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    • Plan targets and KPIs with management and communicate to sales office• Track targets and report the progress to employees and management• Track of cash flow and ensure reporting to Financial Controller• Prepare budgets and expenses reports to management• Engage in customer feedback surveys and ensure capturing of information and store data in the system• Support store for incoming new collection and arrange previous collection for returning

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  Imperial Tobacco EU

  • Ukraine

  • Regional Sales Manager

    • Feb 2014 - Oct 2017
    • Ukraine

    • Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans, vision and communicate them to subordinates.• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.• Monitor employee productivity, provide constructive feedback and coaching.• Prepare and submit performance reports.• Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  • Ukraine

  • Sales Representative

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
    • Ukraine

    • Conduct market research to identify market whitespace and evaluate customer needs.• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media.• Setup meetings with potential clients and listen to their needs and concerns.• Prepare and deliver presentations on products or services.• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data.• Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations.