Keith Walker Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Vamp is an award-winning influencer marketing platform. We connect global brands like Nike, GAP, and Volkswagen to a vetted community of creators to drive brand awareness, consumer engagement, and purchase consideration through social platforms.• Spearheaded business development initiatives across the MENA region, driving the adoption of our SaaS technology products in the digital influencer marketing industry, resulting in over AED 9M in sales revenue over 24 months by cultivating… Show more Vamp is an award-winning influencer marketing platform. We connect global brands like Nike, GAP, and Volkswagen to a vetted community of creators to drive brand awareness, consumer engagement, and purchase consideration through social platforms.• Spearheaded business development initiatives across the MENA region, driving the adoption of our SaaS technology products in the digital influencer marketing industry, resulting in over AED 9M in sales revenue over 24 months by cultivating strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including Head of Marketing and Brand Managers.• Achieved remarkable net profit margins to date by leading a team of Campaign Managers and Talent Managers, ensuring the seamless delivery of large-scale retainer projects and surpassing client expectations.• Secured major SaaS retainer deals through meticulous strategic proposal development, procurement submissions, and rigorous commercial negotiations, significantly enhancing brand visibility and client base with notable clients such as Dubai Economy & Tourism, Pernod Ricard, and NEOM Tourism. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Oversaw strategic sales initiatives with Dubai's premier beer on-trade accounts, achieving a promotion in Q1 of 2020. Led a dynamic team of 6x Territory Account Managers and 1x Merchandiser, enhancing brand visibility and profitability.• Orchestrated collaborative efforts with clients and internal stakeholders, including brand managers and trade marketing, to launch world-class activations, directly contributing to an annual portfolio revenue exceeding AED 40M and year-over-year… Show more • Oversaw strategic sales initiatives with Dubai's premier beer on-trade accounts, achieving a promotion in Q1 of 2020. Led a dynamic team of 6x Territory Account Managers and 1x Merchandiser, enhancing brand visibility and profitability.• Orchestrated collaborative efforts with clients and internal stakeholders, including brand managers and trade marketing, to launch world-class activations, directly contributing to an annual portfolio revenue exceeding AED 40M and year-over-year growth.• Pioneered the creation and implementation of the first-ever Merchandiser role in 2021, leveraging Heineken's gap analysis to generate an incremental AED 400k in revenue, and executed a rapid strategy pivot at the onset of the Covid pandemic, safeguarding over AED 5M in potential write-offs and securing incremental net profit. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• 2019 Account Manager of the Year• 2018 Account Manager of the Year (Runner Up)• 2018 Sales Climber Award• 2018 Q3 Account Manager of the Quarter

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Orchestrated the management of 25 premium hotel accounts, driving an annual turnover of AED35M, and consistently surpassed revenue KPIs by a minimum of +7% each quarter, demonstrating exceptional strategic sales acumen and market penetration.• Negotiated and secured preferred supplier status with elite hotel groups including Ritz Carlton, Hyatt,Four Seasons, and Radisson, through strategic contract negotiations and exemplary relationship management, enhancing brand visibility and market… Show more • Orchestrated the management of 25 premium hotel accounts, driving an annual turnover of AED35M, and consistently surpassed revenue KPIs by a minimum of +7% each quarter, demonstrating exceptional strategic sales acumen and market penetration.• Negotiated and secured preferred supplier status with elite hotel groups including Ritz Carlton, Hyatt,Four Seasons, and Radisson, through strategic contract negotiations and exemplary relationship management, enhancing brand visibility and market share.• Employed a hands-on approach to client service, personally delivering emergency seafood orders and managing payment collections, which significantly boosted customer satisfaction and loyalty through personalized and responsive service. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Initiated strategic business development and marketing for Wild Orange in the UAE, achieving the first sale within a month and signing 18 new accounts, demonstrating rapid market penetration and brand establishment.• Formulated and executed comprehensive marketing strategies across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras al Khaimah, and Fujairah, enhancing brand visibility and consumer engagement, as evidenced by a significant increase in trial and consumption rates.• Leveraged deep understanding of… Show more • Initiated strategic business development and marketing for Wild Orange in the UAE, achieving the first sale within a month and signing 18 new accounts, demonstrating rapid market penetration and brand establishment.• Formulated and executed comprehensive marketing strategies across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras al Khaimah, and Fujairah, enhancing brand visibility and consumer engagement, as evidenced by a significant increase in trial and consumption rates.• Leveraged deep understanding of local market dynamics and consumer behavior to implement tailored marketing activations, resulting in expanded brand presence and revenue growth in the competitive MENA region. Show less

Westover Air Force Base - Chicopee, Massachusetts

• Engineered critical avionics solutions for Lockheed Martin's U-2 Dragon Lady and C-5 Galaxy, securing an interim Top Secret government clearance and safeguarding billions in assets through meticulous troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems.• Spearheaded a rapid response team during deployment, diagnosing and rectifying a critical tail down lock switch malfunction on the U2, which restored full mission capability, saving over 40+ man hours and reducing costs by over USD 500k.•… Show more • Engineered critical avionics solutions for Lockheed Martin's U-2 Dragon Lady and C-5 Galaxy, securing an interim Top Secret government clearance and safeguarding billions in assets through meticulous troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems.• Spearheaded a rapid response team during deployment, diagnosing and rectifying a critical tail down lock switch malfunction on the U2, which restored full mission capability, saving over 40+ man hours and reducing costs by over USD 500k.• Championed professional development, leading six Airmen First Class to success in level 5 upgrade training, achieving a 100% pass rate and enhancing team proficiency and operational readiness. Show less

Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, California

Master Of International Business

Shanghai, China & Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Bachelor Of Science, Double Major In Global Business & Information Systems

Boston, Massachusetts

Associate Of Science, Aerospace - Electrical Engineering

Sacramento, California