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Nawaf Abdulrahman Al-Sunaid

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

I am a passionate and results-driven professional with expertise in partnerships, business development, and strategic planning. I thrive in dynamic environments, combining strategic thinking with problem-solving to drive meaningful and measurable outcomes. My experience spans building and managing cross-sector partnerships, leading strategic initiatives, and identifying growth opportunities that align with organizational priorities. I value collaboration, proactive stakeholder engagement, and long-term impact. With a strong work ethic and a focus on long-term value creation, I bring energy, ambition, and purpose to every challenge I take on.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

VRO-Partnerships and Business Support Specialist

Aseer Development Authority
Abha, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - Current
  • Identify, attract, and engage potential private sector partners aligned with Aseer Development Authority development goals and Vision 2030.
  • Initiate and formalize new partnerships through MoUs, agreements, and strategic frameworks.
  • Define clear objectives, KPIs, and timelines for each partnership.
  • Ensure alignment of partnerships with the Authority’s strategic priorities across sectors such as tourism, Investment, infrastructure, and Environment
  • Act as a point of contact between the Authority and private sector partners.
  • Organize regular coordination meetings, workshops, and business engagement events.
  • Define project scopes, timelines, deliverables, and responsibilities based on partnership terms.
  • Translate partnership agreements into actionable projects in coordination with relevant departments and stakeholders
  • Lead coordination efforts for the execution of partnership-based projects, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners.

Business Development Consultant

The Palladium Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with the Saudi Exports Development Authority on operating assessments and advisory projects to support top-tier companies and SMEs in Saudi Arabia for their exports activities.
  • Provided strategic guidance and conducted operating assessments to enhance market presence and growth potential in target markets.
  • Developed weekly and monthly assessment reports, offering valuable insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Implemented international best practices and reshaped assessment targets to accurately measure export readiness.
  • Created customized export plans for multiple companies across various industries, identifying market opportunities and guiding clients in expanding exports.
  • Acted as a strategic account manager, developing tailored export plans and market studies for key clients.
  • Established and nurtured relationships with top management in the Service, Industrial, and Trade sectors to understand client requirements.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of client/exporters across key areas: products and services, market research, sales and marketing channels, financing sources, and exporting commitment.
  • Coordinated meetings with exporters, including senior management and business owners, following approved work methods, and preparing accurate meeting minutes.
  • Collaborated with the Palladium management team and project members to meet deliverables and achieve project objectives.
  • Conducted on-site evaluation reports within Saudi Arabia, maintaining alignment with the objectives and standards of the Saudi Exports Development Authority throughout the project.

Founding team - Logistics and Care Operation Lead

Retailo Technologies
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Oversee the hiring and training of Retailo's Care team.
  • Define and implement standards/procedures for ensuring optimal customer experience.
  • Conduct surveys to gather information on customer opinion of Delivered goods and services.
  • Utilize different mediums to reach out to customers in order to help resolve issues and provide quick response to inquiries.
  • Guide team in effective client issues resolution and handle any escalations.
  • Liaise with the Sales, Ops and Commercial teams to ensure high quality services.
  • Establish communication mediums through which customers can readily contact Retailo and vice versa.
  • Monitor the activities of Care team to ensure compliance with acceptable standards of customer service.
  • Continually review and evolve the collection of processes Retailo uses to track, oversee and organize every interaction between the customer and Retailo throughout the lifecycle.
  • Develop listening points in the customer journey, define segmentation of customer base and varying strategies, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Founding team - Logistics Team Leader

Retailo Technologies
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: FMCG
  • I was one of the first members to join the company in Saudi Arabia and now the company counted as the fastest growing company in the MENAP.
  • Ensure all orders are executed through available resources in a cost efficient manner.
  • Coordinate deliveries with customers to avoid double handling or shipment rejection.
  • Manage workload of the team to ensure the most effective utilization of resources to deliver daily orders on time.
  • Ensure all vans depart to market as per assigned timelines to deliver timely stock to customers for maximum supply execution.
  • Keep in touch with the Sales/Care Team for daily volume execution to gain maximum business results.
  • Ensure recovery of cash by adhering to collection SOPs.
  • Deposit cash directly to the bank to maximize free cash flows.
  • Guide supply team to ensure all collections (cash/cheques) will be verified before depositing to bank/branch in order to avoid fake notes and wrong cheques.
  • FMCG

Logistics Team Leader (Riyadh – Central Region)

NOON - PIF Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: E-commerce marketplace
  • Warehouse planning & Products Distribution to ensure efficiency in both operations and capacity.
  • Organize transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from point of origin to delivery, orchestrating transportation movements, and arranging for services as necessary.
  • Support customer service and delivery activities by coordinating and directing team staffing for shipping, receiving, and storage of goods.
  • Dealing with vendors, manpower suppliers, freelancers and hiring delivery associates to facilitate operations.
  • Set clear team goals, objectives and KPIS.
  • Delegate tasks and set project priorities.
  • Overseas day-to-day team’s operation & Performance.
  • Perform regular team evaluation by receiving weekly reports.
  • E-commerce marketplace

Education

B.A. - Supply Chian & Transportation Management

California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
10.2013 - 03.2018

Diploma of Business Management -

Institute of Technology (INTECH)
Brisbane , Australia
11.2009 - 11.2010

English Program

Queensland University of Technology
01.2009 - 12.2009

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • High adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Effective communicator
  • Logistics
  • Execution
  • MS office proficiency
  • ERP-SAP Application
  • Team Player
  • Building strategic partnerships
  • Partnerships management
  • business development
  • Strategy Planning

Languages

Arabic
English

Custom

  • William G. Donohoo, Harvard MBA Lecturer, 909.537.5731, 909.537.7177
  • Jay Varzandeh, Ph.D. Lecturer, 909.537.5723

Certification

McKinsey & Company - Take a Step Forward Program
December 2022
Enrolled in the esteemed McKinsey Take a Step Forward program, a transformative six-month online learning experience. Developed essential leadership, business, and digital skills applicable across diverse industries. Gained practical knowledge for the future of work, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to continuous growth.


Lawrence Technological University
Issued Nov 2015. No Expiration Date
Supply Chain Management
and a commitment to continuous growth. Equipped with a robust foundation in
leadership, business acumen, and digital.


California State University-San Bernardino
December 2022
Certificate in ERP-SAP Application & Business Process Integration and
Supply Chain Management.


Misk Launchpad By Misk Foundation
October 2022 — Jan 2023
Misk Launchpad is a prestigious 4-month entrepreneurship program initiated
by the Misk Foundation. It empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with
comprehensive training, mentorship, and resources to launch successful
startups. The program covers go- to-market strategies, entrepreneurship
essentials, and guidance on securing investment and funding from venture
capitals. Participants benefit from an intensive curriculum, experienced
mentors, networking events, and access to a vibrant alumni network. Misk
Launchpad fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, driving innovation and

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

VRO-Partnerships and Business Support Specialist

Aseer Development Authority
01.2024 - Current

Business Development Consultant

The Palladium Group
11.2022 - 05.2023

Founding team - Logistics and Care Operation Lead

Retailo Technologies
06.2021 - 01.2022

Founding team - Logistics Team Leader

Retailo Technologies
03.2021 - 06.2021

Logistics Team Leader (Riyadh – Central Region)

NOON - PIF Company
07.2020 - 03.2021

B.A. - Supply Chian & Transportation Management

California State University San Bernardino
10.2013 - 03.2018

Diploma of Business Management -

Institute of Technology (INTECH)
11.2009 - 11.2010

English Program

Queensland University of Technology
01.2009 - 12.2009

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