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Mazen Abdul Hadi

Mazen Abdul Hadi

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Dynamic sales and business development professional with extensive expertise in customer relationship management, market research and analysis, and negotiation and deal closing. Proven track record in B2B sales and account management, demonstrating leadership and team management skills. Proficient in ERP systems, business automation tools, and customer retention tactics. Adaptable to market changes with a focus on driving business growth and achieving strategic goals.

Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Western Region BDM

Food Choice Trading Company
Jeddah, KSA
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisting in pricing decisions based on target profits and target costing, identifying variable and fixed costs VOH and FOH of the company products as well as breakeven point, Margin of safety.
  • Supervising Purchase and Sales department by linking our customer demands and communicating it to our suppliers in favor of increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Sourcing High end brands from Europe, USA and Canada and closing deals of multiple shipments with high revenue outcome and fast-moving sales.
  • Led Sales team and developed strategic plans to increase market share and achieve sales target.
  • Designed and Implemented sales & marketing strategies that resulted in significant revenue growth.
  • Developed & maintained strong relationship with Key Account customers and acquiring new potential customers.
  • Negotiated contracts & Agreements with clients and suppliers to secure favorable commercial Deals.
  • Setting and revising credit terms in days & amounts for customers where most of them was either provided unfair credit facilities or over exaggerated limits.
  • Tutoring sales team on how to deal with new and existing customers to deliver message to their customers about our strict credit policies and maintaining up-to-date credit agreement and trading licenses and providing advises and investigation about choosing right customers and avoid bad ones.

General Manager

Hi Foods General Trading LLC
Dubai
01.2015 - 07.2024
  • Implemented marketing initiatives for greater brand visibility.
  • Spearheaded training programmes, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
  • Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.

Senior Financial Controller

Saudi Oger Company
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Foreign Purchasing Private Label

Food Choice Company
01.2007 - 01.2008

To lead the strategy of launching/relaunching a new Private label product and submit it for approval through the agreed upon process/committee

Appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes and leading the required change.

Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to source products

Monitor product performance and implement improvement strategies

Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Senior Financial Controller

Saudi Oger Company
01.2004 - 01.2007

Tracking, reporting, and analysing budget variances
Reviewing the company's financial statements to ensure they are accurate
Preparing accurate financial statements including month-end reports for management, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Recommending changes in policies or procedures that will improve financial performance
Forecasting future financial performance

Education

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Financial planning, Analysis, Control, and Decision support

Institute of Management Accountants
USA
05.2012 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Beirut Arab University
Lebanon
09.2000 - 06.2004

Skills

  • Sales and business development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Market research and analysis
  • Negotiation and deal closing
  • B2B sales and account management
  • Leadership and team management
  • Knowledge of erp systems
  • Adaptability to market changes
  • Business automation tools proficiency
  • Customer retention tactics

Languages

English
Arabic

Custom

  • Certificate in Certified management accounting (Morgan International)
  • Certificate in Microsoft office tools

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 07/07/80
  • Nationality: Lebanese
  • Marital status: Married

Affiliations

  • Traveling, Music, Hiking, Teaching a group fitness class

Timeline

Western Region BDM

Food Choice Trading Company
08.2024 - Current

General Manager

Hi Foods General Trading LLC
01.2015 - 07.2024

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Financial planning, Analysis, Control, and Decision support

Institute of Management Accountants
05.2012 - 04.2015

Senior Financial Controller

Saudi Oger Company
01.2008 - 01.2014

Foreign Purchasing Private Label

Food Choice Company
01.2007 - 01.2008

Senior Financial Controller

Saudi Oger Company
01.2004 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Beirut Arab University
09.2000 - 06.2004
Mazen Abdul Hadi