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Omar Ahmed

Omar Ahmed

Operations - Sales & Marketing - Business Development
1523, 3628, 736,A'Ali, Kingdom Of Bahrain

Summary

Experienced Business Executive proficient in managing Mechanical, Retail & Service operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimize resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams.

Overview

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3
Languages
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Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operation

Karsaz Marines & Industrial Services
Hidd Industrial Area, Kingdom of Bahrain
07.2017 - 10.2020
  • Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and preventing waste.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Generated and developed leads, using Business Development technique, networking and AMC system to acquire new clients.
  • Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
  • Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of Equipment Rental facility.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.

Regional Branch Manager

Alaa for Industry (AFI)
Jubail, Eastern - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assessed budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
  • Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
  • Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, which resulted in 35% increase in annual sales.
  • Expanded territory by effectively negotiating beneficial deals for principle product sales, distribution and service.
  • Developed and delivered polished sales presentations in order to highlight product and service quality.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Led team of 125 staff.
  • Generated dramatic improvements across entire sales cycle, including prospecting, conversion and contract negotiation.
  • Wrote reports detailing branch activities.
  • Created marketing materials.
  • Held sales coaching sessions.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.

Business Development Manager

Kingdom Group
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
06.2011 - 07.2015
  • Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
  • Compiled product, market and customer data to forecast accurate sales and profit projections.
  • Identified distributor challenges related to corporate service offerings in order to formulate potential solutions.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and trade association meetings.
  • Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
  • Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.

Assistant Director of Sales

Al Rai Logistica Co (Mabanee)
Shuwaikh Industrial Area, State of Kuwait
04.2010 - 07.2011
  • Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Handled daily customer service aspects, including maintaining positive and ongoing relationships with external customers and freight partners.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.

Business Development Manager

Alaa For Industry (AFI)
Shuwaikh Industrial Area, State of Kuwait
04.2004 - 03.2010
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
  • Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
  • Identified distributor challenges related to corporate service offerings in order to formulate potential solutions.
  • Devised SWOT analysis to create and execute business plan supporting achievement of established quotas.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
  • Scheduled promotional activities in accordance with available inventory and staff resources.
  • Devised effective marketing, sales and other promotional initiatives.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly Marketing reports to support executive decision making.
  • Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
  • Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer data.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

University Of Punjab
Rawalpindi - Pakistan
05.1999 - 04.2003

I. Com - Economics And Accounting

ISCP
Kuwait
05.1997 - 04.1999

High School - Science, Mathematics, Language

ISCP
Kuwait
04.1995 - 04.1997

Skills

    Business operations proficiency

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 200 staff members.
  • Exceeded monthly quota 14 times.
  • Project Development - Collaborated with team of 85 in the development of Bottom Loading Arm Refurbishment.
  • Awarded “Employee of the Month” in 2007, 2008 & 2012.
  • Documentation - Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures.
  • Business Development - Initiated two key partnerships which resulted in 240% revenue growth.
  • Brought in 68 new giant customers.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Completed the Piping Project at Alba Port Line 5 on time and BD 275,000 under budget.
  • Designed and launched the Equipment Hiring Project, resulting in a 20% increase in market share for the company.
  • Increased company revenue by KD 6 M by negotiating Supply & Installation of Hydraulic Wetkit

Certification

Presentation Skills Training - NY- USA

Work Availability

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Interests

Table Tennis

History

Movies

Quote

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Timeline

Director of Operation

Karsaz Marines & Industrial Services
07.2017 - 10.2020

Regional Branch Manager

Alaa for Industry (AFI)
08.2015 - 06.2017

Small Business Accounting, LMCA

03-2012

Business Development Manager

Kingdom Group
06.2011 - 07.2015

Assistant Director of Sales

Al Rai Logistica Co (Mabanee)
04.2010 - 07.2011

Lifting & Pulling Engineering Basics, AFI

08-2007

Hydraulics Transportation System Training

09-2006

CSP - Certified Sales Professional

05-2006

Qualified BAAN User, AFI

08-2004

Business Development Manager

Alaa For Industry (AFI)
04.2004 - 03.2010

CAP - Certified Administrative Professional

03-2004

Presentation Skills Training - NY- USA

07-2000

BBA - Business Administration And Management

University Of Punjab
05.1999 - 04.2003

I. Com - Economics And Accounting

ISCP
05.1997 - 04.1999

High School - Science, Mathematics, Language

ISCP
04.1995 - 04.1997
Omar AhmedOperations - Sales & Marketing - Business Development