Azaam Fashir
Dehiwela
Summary
Resourceful and adaptable Director with 21 years of experience in sales and financial oversight, scheduling, bidding, protocol development and process improvements. Team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, customer relationship management, time management, conflict resolution and cost reduction. Customer-focused in managing accounts and maintaining strong business relationships. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfill therole with theexceptional organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director
PatPatGo
Colombo
05.2020 - Current
- Strategised long-term business needs, driving customer feedback to deliver ongoing process improvements.
- Defined scope for wide range of projects.
- Provided market insights, developing trends and methods to board of directors.
- Oversaw performance of executives and provided guidance for improvement.
Director
Colombo Institute of Studies (Pvt) Ltd
Rajagiriya
02.2019 - Current
- Created clear company mission and vision statements, improving staff focus and motivation.
- Defined scope for wide range of projects.
- Supported marketing strategy and advertising initiatives that built brand awareness and reputation.
- Oversaw performance of executives and provided guidance for improvement.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss announcements and developments.
Director of Sales & Marketing
Saudi International Travel Company
08.2007 - 01.2020
- Oversaw marketing strategy outputs to ensure consistent digital growth.
- Collaborated with management to review and approve profitable, beneficial customer contract terms.
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
- Maintained contact with customers throughout sales and pre-delivery process.
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
- Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Analysed industry and competitor trends to enhance sales strategy.
- Consistently exceeded sales targets through consultative selling.
- Developed successful sales strategies to facilitate sales targets.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Delivered professional sales presentations, creatively communicating product quality and market comparisons to prospective clients.
- Generated new leads and opportunities to maximize revenue.
- Established and maintained positive, profitable client relationships through superb communication.
- Effectively handled daily customer meetings, sales calls, and account management tasks, improving sales team efficiency.
MICE Travel Consultant
Fursan Travels & Tourism
03.2007 - 06.2007
Administrative Assistant
Salman Al Duhaim Contracting Company
09.2001 - 03.2003
Education
A-Levels - Commerce
St. Sylvester's College
Kandy 02.1997 - 08.2000
Diploma - undefined
International Air Ticketing Academy
Skills
Travel Trade Participation
- Arab Travel Market in Dubai
- World Travel Market in London
- Swiss Travel Market in Zermat
Interests
Director of Sales & Marketing
Accomplished travel professional who implemented travel internet booking engine for an airline.
Organized and implemented logistics for National Football Team of Saudi Arabia for FIFA World Cup.
Successful in managing the travel and operations including M.I.C.E. of high net worth clientele and
corporates. INTERESTS
, Twitter Cricket
Achievements/Tasks
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Timeline
Director
PatPatGo
05.2020 - Current
Director
Colombo Institute of Studies (Pvt) Ltd
02.2019 - Current
Director of Sales & Marketing
Saudi International Travel Company
08.2007 - 01.2020
MICE Travel Consultant
Fursan Travels & Tourism
03.2007 - 06.2007
Administrative Assistant
Salman Al Duhaim Contracting Company
09.2001 - 03.2003
A-Levels - Commerce
St. Sylvester's College
02.1997 - 08.2000
Diploma - undefined
International Air Ticketing Academy
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