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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Head of Amazon for Middle East, Turkey and AfricaCountry Manager - TurkeyPrivate Label Business Liaison - EMEA.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Marketing, Product Management and Accounting departments regarding product needs, lead times and credit issues
• Acquire information specifically on market conditions pertaining to product portfolio to assist with the creation of proposals, pricing and marketing program implementation related to assigned accounts
• Execute Quarterly Strategic plans and monthly Tactical Plans. Provide up to date communication on assigned accounts to key stakeholders
• Manage programmes and Allowances within budget. Ensure P&A spend on promotions provides a return using tools such as Microsoft BI and SalesForce.
• Responsible for analytics, forecasting, promotional plan submissions, ranging decisions for assigned accounts

Adelaide, Australia

• Flaretech import IT, AV (Audio Video), Networking, Mobile Accessories from Hong Kong, China and sell them directly to Australia through eBay, Amazon and some Vodafone stores. My role includes:
• Market research is a continuous task as the IT market is very fast paced and being up to date on products is the key to thrive
• Purchasing and Commercial decisions include finding appropriate products which comply with Australian standards, negotiating pricing ( product and delivery) and setting RSP (Retail Selling Price) to attain a.
• Contract negotiations with suppliers in China and Hong Kong focusing on market exclusivity, payment terms and service/replacements in case of product defects
• Creating highly optimized listings which ensure maximum visibility of the product to a targeted consumer base
• Liaising with eBay and Amazon to take care of customer issues and ensuring the account is in good standing to maintain Top Rated and Premium seller status

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Belkin International is an American manufacturer of consumer electronics that specializes in connectivity devices. I was responsible for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. Reporting to the Sales Director, I was.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Marketing, Product Management and Accounting departments regarding product needs, lead times and credit issues
• Acquire information specifically on market conditions pertaining to product portfolio to assist with the creation of proposals, pricing and marketing program implementation related to assigned accounts
• Execute Quarterly Strategic plans and monthly Tactical Plans. Provide up to date communication on assigned accounts to key stakeholders
• Manage programmes and Allowances within budget. Ensure P&A spend on promotions provides a return using tools such as Microsoft BI and SalesForce.
• Responsible for analytics, forecasting, promotional plan submissions, ranging decisions for assigned accounts

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Representing the following brands in Key Retail and Wholesale channels:Warner Bros, Ubisoft, SEGA, Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts.
• Support the Regional Sales Manager and Chief Operating Officer in negotiating contracts for assigned accounts and developing the most effective approach and business plan is in place for each customer, by building.
• Develop a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company goals and revenue targets.
• Identify gaps in business plans and work practices and identify innovative plans and the execution of those plans to fill the gaps.
• Review and identify on a continuous basis resource requirements for business expansion and territory.
• Identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Linksys is an American company selling data networking hardware products mainly to home users and small businesses. As the Technical Sales Consultant I reported to the Regional Sales Manager and my role involved:
• Providing technical assistance for Linksys products and dealing with clients to promote the products
• Documenting strategies and procedures to help pre-sales and technical representatives in closing deals with clients
• Training sales staff to identify the needs of the clients and the products available which could help the client with their requirement
• Conducting client needs analysis to define and develop potential areas of improvement in current business processes and establish new processes if necessary
• Liaising with retailers and suppliers to ensure a proper procedure is in place to maintain supply and demand as per market trends using project management methodologies while keeping costs and time in check

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• We provided services such as website development, SEO optimisation and Pay Per Click strategy for various clients. As a sole trader my role involved:
• Research and identify potential web sites for web links
• Evaluate relevance to the company and recommend tactical links
• Communicate effectively with target web managers of potential link web sites to identify motivating factors that will gain their agreement to establish web links
• Gain commitment and action to link to target web sites
• Review and recommend tactical action to maintain web links and relationships