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Walid Abdelhady

Walid Abdelhady

Summary

Smart and strategic thinker full of good marketing ideas. Real life experienced academic capability and necessary personal skills to succeed in a competitive environment and to sell high value solutions in a consultative manner. Results-oriented individual who has a comprehensive understanding and recognition of wider impact of any actions and decisions. As a sociable person can hit the ground running, fit easily into any company and work closely with existing employees. Currently looking for an opportunity to take my career to the next level, and would like to find a suitable position with a company that rewards loyalty, hard work and achievement. Having an in-depth knowledge of computer systems and software relevant to sales and business development. Developing negotiating strategies for price conscious customers. Experience in a client facing environment. Possessing a positive ‘can do' attitude, with a strong focus on getting results. Entrepreneurial spirit Persuasive & articulate Relationship development Influencing skills Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking and meticulous sales professional with over 16 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multitasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, vendor relations and territory development. Effective at identifying customer needs to deliver solutions. Tactical team builder and energetic strategic planner seeking to leverage an effective background into Business Development Manager role with dynamic organization. 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. Experienced business development professional with a strong background in developing successful new business strategies to maximize selling opportunities. Proven success in preparing and delivering winning client proposals and business presentations to C-level executives. Organized and driven individuals committed to exceeding revenue targets by maximizing sales opportunities with new and existing clients. Demonstrates exceptional client management and negotiation skills to influence key decision-making and develop lucrative business strategies. Detail-orientated and analytically minded individuals with work experience in business development. Excels in fast-paced environments with challenging deadlines. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish connections and trust with stakeholders. Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with a results-driven approach.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Regional Sales Manager

SMIXIN
09.2024 - 11.2025
  • 1. Sales Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and implement regional sales strategies aligned with overall company goals.
  • Set quarterly and annual sales targets for the region.
  • Identify market opportunities, customer trends, and competitive insights.
  • Create and manage regional sales forecasts and budgets.
  • 2. Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and motivate a regional sales team to achieve targets.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous training.
  • Build recruitment profiles and participate in hiring new team members.
  • Set clear KPIs and ensure accountability across the team.
  • 3. Customer Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic accounts.
  • Oversee customer onboarding, contract negotiation, and long-term retention.
  • Resolve escalated customer issues effectively and promptly.
  • Support field visits with sales representatives to strengthen client engagement.
  • 4. Business Development
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the region.
  • Expand existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling, and strategic proposals.
  • Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events.
  • 5. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track regional sales performance daily, weekly, and monthly.
  • Prepare detailed sales reports, pipeline updates, and market insights for senior management.
  • Analyze sales metrics to optimize pricing, product positioning, and sales tactics.
  • 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with marketing, product, finance, and operations teams.
  • Provide real-time market feedback to support product development and innovation.
  • Coordinate with the supply chain to ensure product availability and timely delivery.
  • 7. Territory & Account Planning
  • Define territory assignments and ensure balanced workload distribution.
  • Develop account plans and growth strategies for top regional clients.
  • Manage channel partners, distributors, and reseller networks.
  • 8. Compliance & Process Management
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, CRM usage, and reporting standards.
  • Oversee contract compliance, credit limits, and payment collections.
  • Maintain professional representation of the company in all interactions.

Business Development Manager

Duravit
08.2012 - 05.2023
  • Having overall responsibility for achieving weekly KPIs in client management, sales and pipeline activity
  • Also in charge of implementing changes to help the company reach its full potential, and of increasing businesses market
  • Duties
  • Conducting professional presentations of new proposals
  • Anticipating market trends so that the company keeps and enhances its competitive advantage
  • Actively marketing and promoting the business through a variety of platforms
  • Presenting convincing business and financial arguments to customers
  • Responding quickly and efficiently to all sales enquiries
  • Working closely with the company’s operations and marketing teams
  • Reviewing business plans against actual results and then trying to determine reasons for any deviations
  • Negotiating and closing commercial agreements with third parties
  • Business development attributes
  • Researching target markets
  • Attracting new customers
  • Enhancing relationships -
  • Reducing costs -
  • Identifying opportunities
  • Rapport building
  • Closing deals
  • Brand ambassador -
  • Sales strategies- Market assessment
  • Attended prominent industry trade shows, exhibitions and events.
  • Launched new product lines with strong retail and marketing strategy.
  • Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.

Technical consultant

Geberit Saudi Arabia Jeddah
08.2007 - 08.2012
  • Executed and implemented solutions on time and within budget constraints while ensuring high levels of service throughout process.
  • Offered technical helpdesk support to customers on printers, PCs and laptops and mobile devices.
  • Interacted with client and interdepartmental staff to acquire client requirements and transform them into turnkey solutions.
  • Reported incidents, risks and hazards by following set procedures.

Al-Mussali trading Co
01.2004 - 07.2007
  • Responsible for ensuring that strategy and commercial aims Of the company are totally aligned with its goals operational requirements
  • Duties
  • Winning major client accounts

Skills

  • Possessing the financial acume3n and commercial flair needed to understand diverse
  • Market and identify potential opportunities and new clients
  • Ensuring that projects are financially viable
  • Ability to react quickly to emergency situation or new customer requirements
  • Identifying the specific needs of customers, then creating bespoke solutions for them
  • Writing accurate reports through the detailed analysis of data
  • Sharing knowledge and expertise in a highly professional manner
  • Can quickly collate and prioritise data from different sources
  • Academic qualifications
  • Bachelor of Industrial Relation
  • Computer Skills
  • Very good command & previous experience in working with ‘
  • MS Windows operating system", “MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)", and ‘MS outlook & internet applications"
  • PERSONAL SKILLS
  • Ability to investigate and seek out alternative solutions to problems
  • Training and mentoring
  • Warm and cold calling
  • Campaign management
  • Cost management
  • Networking ability
  • Salesforce
  • Sales leadership
  • Open and clear communicator
  • Performance goals
  • Revenue development
  • Marketing expertise
  • Relationship management
  • Forward planning Driving performance
  • Implementing plans Spotting business opportunities
  • Market intelligence Proficient communicator
  • Customer Focus

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

SMIXIN
09.2024 - 11.2025

Business Development Manager

Duravit
08.2012 - 05.2023

Technical consultant

Geberit Saudi Arabia Jeddah
08.2007 - 08.2012

Al-Mussali trading Co
01.2004 - 07.2007
Walid Abdelhady