Support Economic and Commercial Relations: Assist the head of the post in establishing and maintaining economic and commercial contacts between the countries under the jurisdiction of the Dubai office and Belgium.Identify Business Opportunities: Gather and analyze information on potential business opportunities in the region.Promote Walloon Economic Interests: Actively support the promotion of Walloon economic interests within the countries under the Dubai post's… Show more Support Economic and Commercial Relations: Assist the head of the post in establishing and maintaining economic and commercial contacts between the countries under the jurisdiction of the Dubai office and Belgium.Identify Business Opportunities: Gather and analyze information on potential business opportunities in the region.Promote Walloon Economic Interests: Actively support the promotion of Walloon economic interests within the countries under the Dubai post's jurisdiction.Organize Economic and Commercial Activities: Contribute to the planning and execution of all economic and commercial activities organized by or involving Belgian companies, such as trade missions, fairs, seminars, business meetings, and visits from business delegations.Manage Commercial Database: Oversee the maintenance and updating of the commercial database to ensure accurate and current information is available.Handle Information Requests: Process and follow up on information requests from Belgian companies as well as from companies in the countries under the Dubai office's jurisdiction.Conduct Market Research: Assist in the preparation and execution of sector-specific or product-specific market studies.Facilitate Meetings: Participate in the organization and coordination of business meetings and work sessions.Simplified Accounting: Maintain simplified accounting records to ensure accurate financial management.Administrative Management: Ensure the smooth daily operation of the office, including handling correspondence, managing appointments, maintaining filing systems, answering phone calls, and welcoming and assisting visitors.Translation and Interpretation: Provide translation and interpretation services as needed to support business activities.Report Preparation: Prepare necessary elements for the drafting of reports and activity summaries, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation. Show less

Distinguished track record in aligning economic insights with business growth, leveraging extensive experience as an Economic and Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Embassy. Proven success in identifying opportunities, fostering client relationships, and facilitating strategic connections between U.S. companies and global partners.• Market Analysis: Conducted comprehensive market analyses, evaluated economic factors, and identified lucrative business opportunities for U.S. companies… Show more Distinguished track record in aligning economic insights with business growth, leveraging extensive experience as an Economic and Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Embassy. Proven success in identifying opportunities, fostering client relationships, and facilitating strategic connections between U.S. companies and global partners.• Market Analysis: Conducted comprehensive market analyses, evaluated economic factors, and identified lucrative business opportunities for U.S. companies seeking entry into the Tunisian market.• Market Entry Support: Executed market research and competitive analyses, offering innovative approaches for U.S. businesses venturing into new markets, ensuring informed decision-making.• Reporting Expertise: Drafted impactful economic reports, providing valuable insights to U.S. companies and stakeholders.• Client Relationship Management: Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with American companies across diverse sectors, fostering trust and collaboration.• Strategic Matchmaking: Facilitated successful connections, assisting over 150 U.S. companies in finding potential local partners, customers, and resellers, enhancing their market presence.• Event Management: Orchestrated 50+ in-person and virtual business events, collaborating with entrepreneurs, businesses, and government institutions to create platforms for networking and collaboration. Contributed to the organization of the Prosper Africa Conference in Tunis (2019), a U.S. Government initiative aimed at boosting trade and investment between the United States, Africa, and Tunisia.• Trade Show Facilitation: Arranged and oversaw the participation of U.S. companies at regional trade shows and facilitated delegations of Tunisian businesspeople to major international events and trade exhibitions in the U.S. and Europe, including the SelectUSA Summit, CES Las Vegas, and JEC Paris Show less

Drove the establishment of the marketing strategy for Tunisia's inaugural cruise port, translating vision into tangible business development outcomes. Successfully crafted and executed annual marketing plans and budgets, delivering comprehensive reports to top management.• Market Entry Strategy: Pioneered the market entry strategy for Tunisia's first cruise port, orchestrating a comprehensive marketing approach to position the port as a key player in the global cruise… Show more Drove the establishment of the marketing strategy for Tunisia's inaugural cruise port, translating vision into tangible business development outcomes. Successfully crafted and executed annual marketing plans and budgets, delivering comprehensive reports to top management.• Market Entry Strategy: Pioneered the market entry strategy for Tunisia's first cruise port, orchestrating a comprehensive marketing approach to position the port as a key player in the global cruise industry.• Strategic Planning: Spearheaded the development and implementation of annual marketing plans, aligning initiatives with business development objectives to drive sustainable growth.• Event Management: Conceptualized and executed diverse events within the cruise port, catering to cruise passengers and enhancing the port's appeal. Events included summer activities, culinary fests, handicraft fairs, thematic entertainment shows, classic music performances, and collaborations with renowned artists.• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitated guided tours for local officials and international visitors, including European celebrities, showcasing the facility and providing insights into the cruise activities, fostering key relationships.• International Presence: From 2010 to 2018, orchestrated the Tunisian cruise industry's presence in major international cruise trade shows, including those in France, Germany, Spain, and the U.S., contributing significantly to global visibility and business development.• Communication Events: Organized impactful communication events targeting international journalists, cruise line executives, and foreign cruise port managers. Effectively promoted the cruise terminal and positioned Tunisia as a compelling cruise destination on the global stage. Show less

Proven success in elevating brand presence and driving revenue growth as a Brand Manager, with a focus on cosmetics and premium fragrance brands in the Tunisian market. Adept at adapting international marketing strategies, fostering reseller relationships, and managing diverse teams.• Brand Promotion: Spearheaded the promotion and distribution of a premium cosmetic and fragrance brand in Tunisia, establishing a strong market presence and driving brand awareness.• Market… Show more Proven success in elevating brand presence and driving revenue growth as a Brand Manager, with a focus on cosmetics and premium fragrance brands in the Tunisian market. Adept at adapting international marketing strategies, fostering reseller relationships, and managing diverse teams.• Brand Promotion: Spearheaded the promotion and distribution of a premium cosmetic and fragrance brand in Tunisia, establishing a strong market presence and driving brand awareness.• Market Localization: Successfully adapted and implemented international marketing plans to the local market, demonstrating strategic acumen in aligning brand messaging with regional preferences.• Budget Management: Set up and managed marketing budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and cost-effective implementation of promotional activities.• Marketing Plan Oversight: Monitored and executed the marketing action plan, collaborating with external service providers and overseeing all marketing activities to ensure alignment with brand objectives.• Reseller Relationship Management: Cultivated and managed relationships with resellers, optimizing distribution channels and ensuring brand visibility in key retail outlets.• Sales Management: Established and monitored sales objectives, tracked sales performance, managed product stocks, and initiated strategic product purchases to meet market demand.• Team Leadership: Successfully managed and supervised a sales force team of ten sales promoters, providing direction through weekly planning, setting sales objectives, and overseeing sample stock.• Event Coordination: Orchestrated a variety of events, including product launches, corporate events, external venue launch receptions, training sessions for resellers, private sales for VIPs, and sponsored public events like Tennis Tunis Open, French National Day Reception, and Carthage Film Festival. Show less