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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As General Manager, I am responsible for the expansion into new markets, fostering relationships with clients, business performance, and project management initiatives across the Middle East.Key Responsibilities: ➢ Develop expansion strategies into new markets. ➢ Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. ➢ Formulate precise and tailored performance specifications for tender issuance. ➢ Lead project management and commissioning initiatives. ➢ Manage multicultural installation teams. ➢ Coordinate technical and operational activities on-site. ➢ Collaborate with other contractors and suppliers. ➢ Maintain close liaison with headquarters and distributors. ➢ Oversee financial reporting and board communications. Key Accomplishments: ➢ Expansion into untapped markets: Transformed from a 100% green startup in April 2023 into a thriving business with an AED 20m quote bank and sales year-to-date exceeding 126% of the budget. ➢ High profile projects within budget and on time: Edgnex Data Centre, Riyadh, Ooredoo Data Centre, Muscat, Equinix Data Centre, Abu Dhabi, Pure Data Centre, Abu Dhabi, Ireland, London, Madrid, PureGym Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai, Jump Trade HQ, Singapore.➢ Global success: PureGym and Pure Data Centre secured as global accounts. ➢ Project completion against tight timelines: Completed Edgnex Data Centre and Ooredoo Data Centre from purchase order to installation on budget and within 12 and 10-week project windows, respectively.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As Regional Sales Manager, I led the UAE sales team and GCC distributors, focusing on complex projects while maintaining close communication with the European Head Office and Factory to ensure timely project delivery. Key Responsibilities: ➢ Led UAE Sales team and GCC Distributors for complex projects. ➢ Maintained close liaison with European Head Office and Factory for timely project delivery. ➢ Provided ongoing technical support and advice to meet Contractor's requirements. ➢ Advised potential clients on technical merits and correct product application. ➢ Checked quotations for accuracy before submission. ➢ Provided information on competitors and market trends to sales team. ➢ Collaborated with Managing Director to complete monthly reports. ➢ Worked with Global subsidiary Sales Leaders to achieve company vision. Key Accomplishments: ➢ “Most Prestigious Project of the Year”: Awarded “Most Prestigious Project of the Year” 2019 for delivering Address Sky Views on time, and within budget. ➢ “Largest Valued Project of the Year”: Awarded 2020 for delivering Lusail Boulevard, Doha on time, and within budget. ➢ High profile projects within budget and on time: Address Sky Views, Dubai, Address Fountain Views, Dubai, Emirates Towers, Refurbishment project, Dubai, Lusail Boulevard, Doha, Oman Convention Centre, Muscat, McLaren HQ, Bahrain (Within 8-week programme) ➢ Sky Views Revolving Doors: Installed 6 bespoke revolving doors, the largest in UAE at 4.5m dia x 6.0m high, within budget and on time. ➢ Address Fountain Views: Delivered a custom-designed project on budget and schedule. ➢ Emirates Towers: Completed a bespoke refurbishment project within tight deadlines and budget. ➢ Lusail Boulevard: Designed, manufactured, supplied, and Installed 39 doors on time, within budget and a 16-week programme.

London, United Kingdom

As Specification Manager, my role was focused on driving specification value and providing technical support to architects and consultants.Key Responsibilities: ➢ Provided comprehensive technical support and advice to architects and consultants. ➢ Supported the UK Sales Team with project information, tender issue dates, and tendering contractors. ➢ Advised potential clients on the technical merits and correct application of products. ➢ Organised and maintained a library of competitor's literature. ➢ Created artistic impression visual presentation material. ➢ Conducted company presentations to architects and clients. ➢ Demonstrated installed products to architects and clients. ➢ Met and exceeded all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). ➢ Maintained and updated project details with the sales team. Key Accomplishments: ➢ "Specification Manager of the Year": Awarded "Specification Manager of the Year" in 2013 for achieving the highest value of specifications to budget performance and demonstrating excellence in driving specification value.

London, United Kingdom

As Sales Manager, I played a pivotal role in driving sales growth and providing technical expertise to clients.Key Responsibilities: ➢ Provided comprehensive technical support and advice to meet contractor’s requirements. ➢ Advised potential clients on the technical merits and correct application of products. ➢ Obtained and acted on information regarding competitors and market trends. ➢ Represented the company as an ambassador, maintaining high standards. ➢ Negotiated with suppliers to obtain the best value for non-standard price list items. ➢ Met and exceeded all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). ➢ Maintained and updated project details on the CRM system. ➢ Ensured the Commercial Department received full details relating to specified orders. Key Accomplishments: ➢ "UK Sales Manager of the Year": Achieved highest sales to budget performance, earning "UK Sales Manager of the Year" award in 2007, 2008, and 2010. ➢ High profile projects within budget and on time: Global Switch Data Centre, London, BP HQ, London, Goldman Sachs HQ, London, Morgan Stanly HQ, London, Barclays Bank HQ, London, Deutsche Bank HQ, London.

Maidstone

Sittingbourne

Canterbury

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech) - Hnc, Construction Management

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech) - Ond, Building Construction

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