Shakeeb Anwer Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As a passionate leader in the automotive industry, I've dedicated myself to revolutionizing the way we connect and engage with the international trade of vehicles.With a vision to transform the vehicle sourcing experience, I established SourceVehicle.com to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers in the ever-evolving automotive marketplace. Our platform is designed to empower individuals, dealerships, and businesses to discover their perfect vehicles efficiently and seamlessly.Continuously driving innovation, adding value for buyers and sellers. Leveraging diverse experience in automotive retail, fleet and exports to provide a unique perspective, positioning SourceVehicle.com at the forefront of technology and customer-focused solutions."I bring a profound grasp of market trends, unwavering pursuit of excellence, and a sincere dedication to forging meaningful bonds. SourceVehicle.com isn't solely changing vehicle sourcing; it's crafting a community rooted in trust, transparency, and unmatched convenience."Come aboard as we transform the auto industry, connection by connection. Whether you're an industry pro, savvy buyer, or eager seller, SourceVehicle.com redefines your vehicle experience.Let's connect and explore the limitless possibilities that SourceVehicle.com brings to the world of international automotive trade.Looking forward to connecting with fellow enthusiasts, industry leaders, and individuals who share a passion for driving positive change.Please visit www.sourcevehicle.com and share the platform with those automobile matters.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tasked with To relaunch Citroën brand in the UAE market. To hire Sales and Operations team and train them to deliver in line with brand’s CI & SOPs. To set up sales and marketing operations across UAE with HQ based in Dubai. To engage with Principals for Product & Production Planning and Marketing & Brand Building activities.

Dubai, United

2nd StintCurrent Responsibilities: To re-establish fleet department and reclaim the lost ground with all major fleet customers including RACs and Government entities. To re-align the product planning and production cycle to plug gaps between stock availability vis-à-vis order placements. To re-gain exports base diminished gradually for reasons ranging from payment transfers to lack of follow-up and stock non-availability to competition from other gulf countries.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Achievements: Resumed dialogue/communication with the principals and got them on-board to support Citroen Brand in the local market. Invigorated the energy and motivation level of staff and infused confidence in the brand and achieved greater activity level along with higher customer conversion ratio.  Negotiated & secured financial support of AED 1.7 million from Citroen (France) to help clear ageing stock of over 650 days and cleared all stock of 2014, 2015 model years. Resolved a long standing issue and brought-in financial support for demo vehicles promised initially by Citroen, France. Recommenced advertising and marketing activities through online platforms in cash-less deals to create brand awareness and scale-up sales performance. Streamlined production planning to achieve variant uniformity and eliminated products not in sync with local market.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1st StintKey Achievements: Turned the negative growth trend continuing for over 4 years to a sharp growth trajectory achieving over 38% average annual growth in 2013, 2014 & 2015 each. Streamlined vehicle movement & stockyard processes to smoothen-up operations and achieved 60% higher efficiency in TAT for vehicle delivery. Implemented a new post-sales documentation regime resulting to save over 100,000 A4 sheets annually along with saving time & other valuable resources. Revived the energy and motivation level of staff and infused confidence in the brand (Suzuki) and achieved higher activity level to generate sales. Turned consistent non-performers into star performers through guidance, counselling, listening as part of a project to apply learning of Management Development Program. Successfully established Fleet Sales Department adding a new sales vertical for Suzuki cars and secured deals with reputed & major RACs, Trading and Government companies.Key Responsibilities: Visit branches to ensure effective implementation of Sales Promotion activities, adherence to policies & procedures & showroom display etc. Develop strategies to achieve individual as well as collective sales targets and motivate associates to optimize sales performance. Analyze and recommend process enhancement, streamline documentation & enhance profitability through cost control and augment productivity. Product planning and forecasting in line with sales/market requirements and production allocation & constraints.

Abu Dhabi Region, United Arab Emirates

Role & Achievement: List companies to source credit cards, personal loans and other asset products. Acquire new employers for payroll & manage old relationships to generate sales volumes. Booked over 50 companies in 1 year for cross sell both asset & liability products. Reporting to Head of Sales, Abu Dhabi Region, perform regular review, track KPIs etc.  Lead a team of 8 Relationship Managers & 16 Officers for business acquisition & execution. Responsible for sales activities, customer relation management & maximize revenue. Recognize potential new & old customers to achieve & accelerate sales growth. Identify new businesses opening & arrange promotional programs & add new customers. Assess current trends in market, track competitors & suggest for product improvement.

Dubai, Area Of Operation - Middle East & Africa

Key Responsibilities:Establishing / developing distribution channel and creating a network of authorised and exclusive Bridgestone Dealers.Devising strategies for the implementation of channel development program for the region.Tracking the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the key markets of the region.Organising consumer surveys in the region to understand the brand awareness, competition and consumer behaviour. Analysing survey results and prepared strategy to implement innovative marketing activities to counter competition.Handling the company owned Tyre Service Centre as a separate cost and profit centre.Preparing annual budgets for capital expenditures & marketing activities at TSC and pan-region marketing budgets.

Dubai & Northern Emirates

Key Assignments Handled:Sr. Executive – Fleet / Corporate (NISSAN, Ajman & Northern Emirates) Oct’07–Jul’09Executive – Fleet / Corporate Sales (RENAULT, Dubai) Apr’06–Sep’07Notable Attainments:Served Ajman Emirate in the capacity of Territory In-charge.Established relationships with car rental companies to generate regular business.Independently and effectively handled fleet requirements of commercial / passenger vehicles of key corporate accounts and car rental companies.Nurtured re-export business of all 3 automotive brands of AW Rostamani Group in the MENA region and CIS countries.Imparted training to new recruits in fleet sales and assisted them in conversion of enquiries into business.Initiated and executed break-through deals for NISSAN, Infiniti & Renault with real estate, car rental & trading companies and re-exporters.Received appreciation by top management for strategic breakthrough deals for RENAULT in 2006 & NISSAN in 2008.

Dubai & Sharjah, Uae And Muscat, Oman

Growth PathBranch In-charge (Dynatrade Automotive LLC, UAE) Oct’02 - Mar’05Sales Executive (Saud Bahwan Automotive, Oman) Mar’02 - Oct’02Notable Attainments:Mentored & trained teams for handling corporate / showroom sales. Provided consummate fleet solutions to corporate houses, rent-a-car / trading / petroleum companies, govt. organisations, ministries, banks, individual clients.Successfully developed overseas dealer base & built lasting relationships to generate export business prospects.Liaised with finance company officials to devise attractive schemes and ensuring timely release of payments for approved deals. Conducted pre & post sales audits of the branch.Instrumental in the start-up and development of new branch at Dubai in 2004.Won the Chairman’s Excellence Award for best performance for the year 2004.Distinction of over achieving the pre-set revenue targets every month.Core Member of Sales Team, involved in launching pre-owned vehicle operations in Sharjah in 2002.Implemented a comprehensive operation plan based on demand and vehicle movement right from sourcing till delivery to ensure the stock availability of fast moving vehicles.

New Delhi, India

Notable Attainments:Handled sales & marketing of “Touchstone” products via. Direct & indirect advertising techniques in corporate sector.Monitored dealers’ operations involving appointment of new dealers and expansion of existing network to maximise sales in northern part.Catered to major clients including private companies, institutional clients, government accounts and NGOs.Established the distribution network in North India.