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Mohamed Zahir Zainulabdeen

Mohamed Zahir Zainulabdeen

IT Professional
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Seasoned Sales Director bringing 3 years' executive-level experience in IT sales solutions. Talented leader with proven strengths in change management, high-performing team leadership and key business development. Demonstrated proficiency with market trend analysis, sales forecasting and profit-generating strategies. Motivated Sales Director offering 3 years of progressive advancements within IT. Team-minded in collaborating with management to strategies and improve sales approaches.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Director

Future Generation Technology
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key organisations and professionals to support future business growth objectives.
  • Improved profitability, developing pipeline using multiple sales channels and penetration strategies.
  • Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
  • Monitored and analysed market trends and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for segment expansion.
  • Effectively handled daily customer meetings, sales calls and account management tasks, improving sales team efficiency.

Sales Engineer

Bonyan IT Solution
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Assisted clients to select products or services best suited to needs.
  • Handled multiple enquiries whilst maintaining outstanding customer service.
  • Communicated technical feedback from field to upstream product management teams for product enhancements.
  • Collaborated closely with technical support team for seamless transition from pre-sales to post-sales.
  • Participated in trade shows, exhibitions and seminars to promote solutions.
  • Cultivated and sustained strong relationships with stakeholders, customers and partners to enhance collaboration.
  • Delivered high-level demonstrations of product range to showcase capabilities and functionalities.

Sales Manager

AL MAKTABA Co Ltd
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2013 - 08.2019
  • Monitored sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets.
  • Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations and up-sold services.
  • Created and directed sales team training and development programmes.
  • Achieved exceptional client satisfaction feedback and ratings.
  • Planned and developed strategies to increase sales territory positioning, exceeding company targets.
  • Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
  • Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.
  • Set highest personal performance standards for self.
  • Carried out sales visits to current and prospective customers.
  • Generated company growth through market expansion and sales.

Department Head - HHH

Carrefour MAF
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2004 - 01.2010

Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques.
  • Championed adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
  • Evaluated sales trends and identified growth areas to increase profits.
  • Set daily priorities and communicated targets, motivating teams to achieve them.

After Sales IT Service Manager

CompuMe
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.1999 - 07.2004
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Acted as point of contact for high-level queries and represented team at senior leadership meetings.

Service Centre Manager IT

Al Majid Technology Co,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.1990 - 10.1999
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
  • Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
  • Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Computer Science

Stafford Higher Education
Srilanka
01.1982 - 01.1983

Higher National Diploma - Computer Programming

Institute of Technological Studies
Srilanka
02.1983 - 12.1984

High School Diploma - GCE O/L

S Thomas College
Srilanka
01.1970 - 12.1981

Skills

  • Key performance indicator tracking
  • Sales strategies
  • Advertising and promotions
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Lead development
  • Service promotions
  • Customer service
  • Report writing skills
  • Salesforce
  • Customer relations
  • Complex negotiations
  • Sales goal attainment
  • Business development

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Sales Director

Future Generation Technology
10.2022 - Current

Sales Engineer

Bonyan IT Solution
09.2019 - 09.2022

Sales Manager

AL MAKTABA Co Ltd
02.2013 - 08.2019

Department Head - HHH

Carrefour MAF
08.2004 - 01.2010

After Sales IT Service Manager

CompuMe
11.1999 - 07.2004

Service Centre Manager IT

Al Majid Technology Co,
01.1990 - 10.1999

Higher National Diploma - Computer Programming

Institute of Technological Studies
02.1983 - 12.1984

Higher National Diploma - Computer Science

Stafford Higher Education
01.1982 - 01.1983

High School Diploma - GCE O/L

S Thomas College
01.1970 - 12.1981
Mohamed Zahir ZainulabdeenIT Professional