ABDUL NUMAN
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Professional with significant experience in cutting tools application support and sales, focusing on business development and machining processes including turning, milling, hole making, and threading. Demonstrated technical expertise through successful product demonstrations and strong customer relationships, leading to effective sales strategies. Proven track record in training development and team leadership, resulting in improved team performance. Committed to advancing technical skills and fostering innovative solutions in the machining industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Regional Manager - CNC Cutting Tools
Addamegh Group
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Lead and manage the sales and technical application team for YG-1 CNC cutting tools across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with regional business goals and global brand strategies.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market share, increase product penetration, and meet/exceed revenue targets across all industrial sectors.
- Provide expert-level technical support and tooling solutions to customers, including tool selection, machining optimization, and cost reduction strategies, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborate with YG-1 global teams for training, product development feedback, and marketing initiatives to ensure alignment with local market needs.
- Conduct market analysis and competitor benchmarking to stay ahead of trends and guide pricing, promotion, and product strategy.
- strategies.
Senior Sales and Application Engineer - CNC Tools
Yanama Trading Company
Dammam, Eastern Province
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Manage and grow sales of cutting tools in the Eastern Region, focusing on Riyadh and Jubail industrial sectors.
- Conduct regular customer visits to understand machining needs and propose Korloy solutions accordingly.
- Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Provide technical support to customers on tool selection, application, and optimization for turning, milling, drilling, and grooving.
- Conduct time studies, cost-benefit analysis, and productivity improvement projects for key clients.
- Troubleshoot machining problems and recommend suitable cutting tool solutions.
- Maintain strategic relationships with major industrial clients in sectors such as oil & gas, petrochemical, automotive, and aerospace.
Sales and Application Engineer
Cominix India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Handled and nurtured key Japanese accounts across Bangalore, ensuring strong business relationships, timely support, and consistent growth in sales and customer satisfaction.
- Actively promoted premium Japanese cutting tool brands such as ASAHI, YAMAWA, TUNGALOY, and others by providing in-depth product knowledge and demonstrating their value in various machining applications.
- Delivered on-site technical support to clients, including tool selection, process optimization, cycle time reduction, and troubleshooting to improve productivity and tool performance.
- Coordinated with internal teams and Japanese principals to ensure smooth execution of customer projects, including pilot trials, testing, and mass production support.
- Played a pivotal role in expanding Cominix India’s with Japanese clients by building trust and delivering consistent technical value.
Application Engineerr
Spectra Tools
Bengaluru, India
11.2014 - 09.2018
- Provided technical support and application engineering for precision cutting tools, specifically PCD and carbide tools, tailored for high-performance machining applications.
- Acted as a key technical liaison between customers and the MAPAL product development team, ensuring optimal tooling solutions and process efficiency.
- Designed and developed specialized MAPAL tools including, BTR Reamers, PCD Blades and PCD Tools, Tripenning Tools, Guide Pad Tools.
- Conducted machining trials and tool validation on customer components to evaluate tool performance and recommend optimal cutting parameters.
- Diagnosed and resolved performance issues related to tool wear, chatter, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.
- Supported the sales team with technical presentations, tooling cost justification, and project proposals.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ghousia College of Engineering
06.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
- Cutting Tools Application Support and Sales
- Business Development
- Machining Process – Turning/Milling/Hole Making/Threading
- Technical Demonstration and Trials
- Training Development & Team Building and Leadership
- Customer relations
- Sales pitching
- Product and service demonstration
Languages
English
Japanese
Urdu
Personal Information
Languages
6,3,6
Certification
BEST CUTTING TOOL DISTRIBUTION AWARD – WIDIA
Timeline
Regional Manager - CNC Cutting Tools
Addamegh Group
12.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Sales and Application Engineer - CNC Tools
Yanama Trading Company
09.2021 - 09.2023
Sales and Application Engineer
Cominix India Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2021
Application Engineerr
Spectra Tools
11.2014 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ghousia College of Engineering
06.2010 - 05.2014
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