Rizvi Riaz

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Regional Head of SMB @ Platformance.io
Dubai, AE
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
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About Rizvi Riaz

Self motivated and experienced Director with demonstrated and proven track record of successfully managing teams and excelling benchmark revenues in digital media and branded content. Top skills include client retention and business development. Responsible for growing Direct client and Agency business. Well versed with Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social media, Digital Strategy, Business Planning. Mentored new businesses via digital pro-bono consultation, expert at forecasting and analyzing data. Massive appetite for creative sales solutions, selling engaging and relatable content, accuracy in mapping revenue with solid command over written and spoken English. LinkedIn influencer and mental wellness adviser. Coaches new talent to become incredible speakers, presenters, communicators.

Rizvi Riaz's Current Company Details
Platformance.io

Platformance.Io

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Regional Head of SMB
Dubai, AE
Website:
platformance.io
Employees:
70
Rizvi Riaz Work Experience Details
  • Platformance.Io
    Regional Head Of Smb
    Platformance.Io
    Dubai, Ae
  • Platformance.Io
    Regional Director
    Platformance.Io Sep 2023 - Present
    Platformance; one of the leading performance marketing platforms in the region which operates on a "cost per outcome model" for both app & web commerce businesses in the region.Enabling global advertisers & agencies with a platform to perform with guaranteed return on investment. As the industry embraces platformization of marketing and increasingly becoming lower-funnel focused, the call for "more for less" has grown louder than ever before. We are a next-generation media and ad-tech solutions platform connecting brands to consumers in a pay-per-outcome model.Since launch, we have onboarded 145+ performance, consideration and upper funnel advertisers, across multiple industries including Banking, Finance, Automotive and Q-Commerce which are our fastest growing and revenue generating industries. One of the catalysts of our exponential growth is our unique platform, which acts as an aggregator of multiple exchanges and DSPs with dynamic audience segmentation, dynamic contextual signals, & dynamic bidding tactics at the heart of our DNA providing incremental growth in your sales.
  • Tbd Media Group
    Managing Director
    Tbd Media Group Dec 2022 - Sep 2023
    London, London, Gb
    TBD Media Group is one of the leading Video Documentary producers focused specifically on B2B storytelling. We create award-winning documentaries and films, telling global stories on a global level.Responsible for B2B and B2C revenue streams and company operations in MENA APAC. Provide strategic advice and guidance to the stake holders and the CEO and keep them aware of developments within the media and marketing industry to ensure that the appropriate policies are developed to meet the company's mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant regulations.Working with client teams across the network to build a profitable, growing, industry-leading and award-winning business. Visibly and actively engendering an entrepreneurial, sales-driven culture, focused on generating growth opportunities from clients and prospects, and providing unique growth and development opportunities for current and future talent.Responsible for oversight of industry group business, including staff deployment and utilization, staff coaching and nurturing, revenue generation, expense control, income projections and activities related to executing the annual business plan and to meeting profit and growth objectives.Generating visibility for the organization in the marketplace to reach key prospects, influencers, and top talent. Staying current with new developments in the industry and innovative executions relevant to clients’ business, and to develop agency POVs that inspire actionable strategies. Providing visionary leadership and drive the strategy of the industry group. Partner with and lead senior-level talent.Growing and retaining talent through timely, effective, and consistent use of performance management, succession planning, coaching, talent management tools. Directed the activities of three business entities and all functions of the organization. Developed corporate strategies and managed projects/productivity to assure achievement of objectives within budget.
  • Boopin
    Commercial Director
    Boopin Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
    Dubai, Du, Ae
    Synergist connecting all Marketing partners, Creative Agencies, Public Relations and Influencer marketing team. Owning the influencer engagement roadmap, collaborating with the various internal stakeholders in implementation and in driving work plans. Schedule content review meetings, casting meetings and recap meeting check-points ensuring all key partners are in attendanceManage casting vetting process with partners internally and externally. Track record of persistence and meeting aggressive sales and marketing goals. Leveraging relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with their strategies or objectives for achieving business successCreate and grow online and offline programs to attract, engage and convert influencers. Build, deliver and track strategic account plan; forecast, track, report key information, performance indicatorsDevelops strong, high level, contact network within the account including C and E level executives. Develop the account strategy and business plan in partnership with clientsApplied knowledge of business and its constituent workflows to conceive and position value-added solutions to promote sales and revenue growth. Drive strategic engagement and growing commercial relationships with three of our Big 4 clients; increase new sales and revenue at each account in accordance with targets. Leverage strong regional relationships with each client to drive growth outside of the UAE. Responsible for the entire enterprise relationship with our globally managed accounts; responsible for management and growth of revenue and deliver of service into the accountWork with Regional Account Managers and Global Regional Directors to develop region specific strategies for managed care accounts. Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback and inspiration to build a high performing and engaged cultureSet overall account goals and objectives, and lead development and provide oversight of account metrics and business performance
  • Gulf News
    Head Of Sales - Native & Branded Content
    Gulf News Aug 2018 - Apr 2022
    Dubai, Ae
    Digital Sales Lead for Branded & Native Content for the regions premier and best selling English news publisher Brand. Gulf News is a daily English language newspaper published from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. First launched in 1978, and is currently distributed throughout the UAE and also in other Persian Gulf Countries. Its online edition was launched in 1996. The flagship news website generates more than 200 million page views a month with 3.3 million organic followers on Social media
  • Gulf News
    Head Of Sales - Getthat.Com
    Gulf News Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
    Dubai, Ae
    Digital Sales lead for Getthat.com the premier marketplace website by Gulf News- Regions leading English publisher brand.Find, Sell & Buy in the UAE - The new everything website from the GN Media Brand.
  • Gulf News
    Senior Group Account Manager - Digital Media
    Gulf News Apr 2011 - Jul 2016
    Dubai, Ae
    Responsible for driving integrated advertising, packaging, pricing and branded partnership sales including responsive devices digital sales for Gulf News.com Consult with major Fortune 500 corporations and media agencies to create and justify advertising budgets on a regional and local levelCreate unique and integrated marketing and advertising opportunities for companies and media buying conglomerates to achieve their marketing objectivesDevelop solid relationships with key decision-makers at major corporations and agencies across the fields of Luxury, Auto, Technology, Finance, Government, Insurance, Entertainment, Retail, Hospitality, Ecommerce, Travel, Sports and Leisure.Key partnerships have included clients such as: Starcom Mediavest, OMD, PHD, Zenith Media, Performics, Zenith Optimedia, BPN, Gmasco, MCN Group, Universal Media Group, Mediacom, Mindshare, Carat Aegis Dentsu, Havas Media Worldwide, Undertone, EMEA and Publicitas International.Providing motivation and direction to the team responsible for double digit revenue growth to the main stream flagship website Gulf News.com since 2008.Benchmark achievement on Annual sponsorships and Sales/Marketing advertising solutions for emerging digital products.Liaising with portal manager, product development manager, digital marketing and analytical team to ensure emerging and new products have sustained performance.Creating opportunities for new businesses through Native, Programmatic, DMP, filtered Audiences, Layered data, Video improvisation.Packaging Digital media with social media which incudes Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Print platforms to increase revenue yield. Consulting with digital performance engaging, monitoring and enhancing agencies such as Sizmek- Mediamind, DFA Double click & Omnia.Recommending new and innovative streams of business development for the GN digital media marketplace.Responsible for client and advertising agency relationships across all markets.
  • Gulf News
    Group Account Manager - Digital Media
    Gulf News Sep 2008 - Apr 2011
    Dubai, Ae
  • Vodacom Tanzania Plc
    General Manager
    Vodacom Tanzania Plc Mar 2008 - Aug 2008
    Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Tz
    Responsible for setting up and running call center operations for Vodacom otherwise know as Vodafone Brand in other parts of the world which is the leading telecom network provider in Tanzania. Vodacom Tanzania Limited is Tanzania's leading cellular network company. Vodacom Tanzania has over 12.4 million customers and is the largest wireless telecommunications network in Tanzania.
  • Tech Mahindra
    Assitant Manager - Quality
    Tech Mahindra May 2005 - Mar 2008
    Pune, Maharashtra, In
    Managed call center operations and quality cell with the help of large teams for technical support needed by customers in Americas for both internet and billing products. Tech Mahindra Limited is an Indian multinational subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, providing information technology services and business process outsourcing to companies in various vertical and horizontal markets.
  • New York Life Insurance Company
    Sales Manager
    New York Life Insurance Company Jan 2005 - May 2005
    New York, New York, Us
    Driving sales volumes through selling life insurance policies to individuals, corporates and organizations. Max New York Life as it is known in India was part of New York Life Insurance in the United States of America. New York Life Insurance Company (NYLIC) is the third-largest life insurance and the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States.
  • Aol
    Lead - Special Projects
    Aol Jul 2004 - Dec 2004
    New York, Ny, Us
    Reporting to the managing director and the directors at various levels in the organization with projects that could optimally reduce overhead costs, manpower costs, effective business operations costs.
  • Aol
    Team Leader - Technical Support
    Aol Aug 2002 - Jul 2004
    New York, Ny, Us
    Heading operations with the support of a large call centre team focused on technical help for customers from Americas using AOL Internet products. From installation, connectivity, seamless usage, billing and fraud protection of the products. AOL is an American web portal and online service provider based in New York City. It is a brand marketed by Verizon Media. The service traces its history to an online service known as PlayNET, which hosted multi-player games for the Commodore 64.
  • Taj Hotels
    Senior Captain
    Taj Hotels May 2001 - Jul 2002
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, In
    Assisting and working closely with the restaurant manager in order to run daily food and beverage operations which included service, quality and customer satisfaction of running both speciality restaurants and multi cuisine restaurants across the Taj West End, titled ‘leading hotels of the world’ under the leadership of Tata Group or companies. Taj Hotels is a chain of luxury hotels and a subsidiary of the Indian Hotels Company Limited(IHCL)headquartered at Mumbai. Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, in 1903, the company is a part of the Tata Group, one of India's largest business conglomerates.
  • Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts
    Captain
    Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts May 2000 - May 2001
    Th
    Assisting and working closely with the Banquet manager and a massive banquet team in order to run the entirety of Banquet operations which included service, quality and customer satisfaction to host and engage corporate conferences and events, weddings, brand product launches, award ceremonies, corporate annual and seasonal events from fashion, sports and entertainment industry. Le Méridien is an upper-upscale, design-focused international hotel brand with a European perspective, Formerly headquartered in France and the United Kingdom. Early on known as Starwood Group or Hotel’s the chain now belongs to Marriott International.

Rizvi Riaz Skills

Digital Media Digital Marketing Advertising Online Advertising Media Planning Marketing Strategy Online Marketing Team Management Digital Strategy Marketing Communications Marketing Management Integrated Marketing Creative Direction Social Media Marketing Business Development Market Research Direct Marketing Strategic Planning Seo Email Marketing Sales Mobile Marketing Media Buying New Business Development Key Performance Indicators Key Account Development New Media Social Media Strategy Account Management Business Strategy Business Intelligence Business Analysis Business Planning Strategic Communications Goal Driven Leader Key Account Management Mobile Advertising E Commerce Behavioral Targeting Interpersonal Leadership Business Communications International Market Analysis Gamification Mobile Applications Foreign Languages

Rizvi Riaz Education Details

  • Bangalore University
    Bangalore University
    Bachelor'S Degree In Hotel And Hospitality Management
  • Frankfinn Airhostess Training Institute
    Frankfinn Airhostess Training Institute
    Hospitality Administration/Management

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Rizvi Riaz's current role is Regional Head of SMB.

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Rizvi Riaz attended Bangalore University, Frankfinn Airhostess Training Institute.

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