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Afsal Shanavas

Riyadh,01

Summary

Vibrant Regional Sales Representative skilled in brand awareness and public relations. Proactive and dedicated with 6+ years of sales experience. Develops and implements creative promotional plans to reach target customers and promote products. Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and multitasking skills. Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages

Work History

Regional Sales Representative

Al-Andalus Paper Conversia
Riyadh
07.2018 - Current
  • Created sales objectives, prepared quotas and designed effective sales plans to drive business goals.
  • Managed over 100+ customers
  • Increased Sales by over 10%
  • Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
  • Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
  • Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions, and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
  • Established new customer accounts through perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service.

Sales Coordinator

Al-Andalus Paper Conversia
Riyadh
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • Handled over 100+ customer inquiries by staying up-to-date on market and industry trends and finding unique solutions to issues.
  • Provided effective recommendations to increase customer satisfaction and marketing effectiveness to secure long-term accounts.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Prioritized daily workflows, inbound calls, quotes and sales-related inquiries.

Procurement Executive

Fast Forward LTD
Dubai
04.2013 - 06.2015
  • Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Maintained over 50+ customers

Telecommunications Sales Representative

Etisalat
Dubai
01.2012 - 04.2013
  • Helped customers navigate choices between services with support for questions such as terms, pricing, and availability.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
  • Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns, and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.
  • Connected customers with services based on individual needs and vendor capabilities.
  • Increased sales by 10-15%

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Swiss Management University, Switzerland
01.2016 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Our Own High School, United Arab Emirates
01.2000 - 03.2012

Skills

Business Development

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Timeline

Regional Sales Representative - Al-Andalus Paper Conversia
07.2018 - Current
Sales Coordinator - Al-Andalus Paper Conversia
01.2017 - 07.2018
Swiss Management University - BBA, Business Administration
01.2016 - 07.2018
Procurement Executive - Fast Forward LTD
04.2013 - 06.2015
Telecommunications Sales Representative - Etisalat
01.2012 - 04.2013
Our Own High School - High School Diploma,
01.2000 - 03.2012
Afsal Shanavas