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BusinessDevelopmentManager

Yahya Aroud

Khobar

Summary

Dynamic business professional with an MBA Degree and BE in Chemical Engineering, having over 17 years of extensive experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemicals, and Environmental Services in KSA and GCC markets. I possess strong communication and interpersonal skills which have helped me succeed in various roles within my fields of expertise. I have cultivated a solid skill set that merges extensive technical knowledge with strategic business insight, which equips me as a flexible professional who can effectively tackle complex challenges while providing value to clients and organizations alike.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Saudi Environmental Works Co.
04.2017 - Current

SEW is a leading environmental services company in Saudi Arabia. I have been playing this role with them since April 2017, where:

• within 3 years I drove at least 5% expansion in market share through the development & execution of growth strategies,
• Negotiated and finalized plenty of sales contracts, leading to strengthened business relationships and an increase of 30% in revenue in 3 years.
• Boosted customer acquisition through the discovery of untapped markets, leading to substantial business expansion such as governmental sectors.
• Secured partnerships, increasing market reach, leading to new customer acquisition.
• Identified and addressed client objectives, resulting in an increase in customer retention and satisfaction.

Area Sales Manager

REDA Chemicals
01.2015 - 08.2016

REDA Chemicals is a leading distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemicals in the region of the Middle East and North Africa

  • Streamlined many new chemicals products registrations, reducing approval time, while increasing product launch speed and market competitiveness
  • Within 3 years I drove at least 5% expansion in market share through the development & execution of growth strategies
  • Negotiated and finalized plenty of sales contracts, leading to strengthened business relationships and an increase of 30% in revenue in 3 years
  • Boosted customer acquisition through the discovery of untapped markets, leading to substantial business expansion such as governmental sectors
  • Secured partnerships, increasing market reach, leading to new customer acquisition
  • Identified and addressed client objectives, resulting in an increase in customer retention and satisfaction
  • Leveraged strong relationships with technology providers such as Johnson Matthey Catalysts, Innospec, Norit to source high-quality products, leading to improved customer satisfaction & repeat business

Sales Engineer

REDA Chemicals
01.2011 - 12.2014

• Develop strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders, which can lead to repeat business and referrals
• Identified customer needs and provided customized chemical solutions, leading to 10% revenue increase annually and enhanced business profitability.
• Successfully negotiate contracts that result in favorable terms for both the company and clients, enhancing profitability.

Technical Support Engineer

REDA Chemicals
01.2010 - 12.2010

• Determine the effectiveness of various demulsifiers in separating water from crude oil, which is crucial for optimizing production processes.

• Carry out a successful field trial resulting in increasing the market share by 3%

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, and helping to maintain the integrity of oil production and refining operations, and minimize environmental impacts by reducing waste and improving the overall efficiency of oil recovery processes.

MWD Engineer (Drilling & Measurements)

Schlumberger Middle East
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Building, programming & managing high-tech tools required for gathering real-time measurements of the wellbore’s inclination and azimuth to ensure accurate drilling direction.
  • Encode and transmit data from downhole sensors to the surface using telemetry systems, allowing for immediate analysis and decision-making.
  • Lead a team on-site, coordinating efforts with other personnel involved in drilling operations to ensure smooth execution of measurement tasks.
  • Optimizing the directional drilling process by following the drilling plan, through data analysis, resulting in improved operational performance and minimized risks
  • Generate logs that provide information about the geological formations encountered during drilling, which is crucial for evaluating reservoir potential.

Education

MBA - International Management

Geneva Business School
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
07.2019

Chemical Engineering

Al Baath University
Homs, Syria
07.2007

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Engineering
  • Budgeting
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Presentation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Negotiation
  • Profit & Loss
  • Influencing Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • CRM
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plain)
  • SAP
  • QMS
  • Internal Auditing

Projects

  • Hazardous Waste Disposal from National Grid SA, 12/01/23, 12/31/25, Saudi Electricity Company


  • Drilling Fluids Transfer, 10/01/22, 10/31/25, Schlumberger


  • Hazardous Waste Management, 01/01/22, 06/30/25, Maaden MWSPC (Saudi Arabian Mining Co.)


  • Incineration of Reclamation Chemicals, 11/01/19, 09/30/21, Saudi Aramco


  • Managing and Disposal of Lithium Batteries, 01/01/21, 03/31/21, Halliburton


  • Oily Sludge Treatment, 01/01/18, 01/31/21, SASREF (Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery)


  • Crude Oil/ Sludge handling Bottom Tanks, 11/01/19, 03/31/20, Saudi Aramco, Safaniyah


  • Supply of Mercury Removal Catalyst, 01/01/11, 05/31/16, Saudi Aramco, Khursanyah / Berri / Hawiah Gas Plants


  • Supply of Hydrogen Plant Catalysts, 01/01/11, 05/31/16, Saudi Aramco, Ras Tanura, Luberef Jeddah & Yanbu Refinery


  • Supply, installation & demo of Stability Analyzers, 01/01/11, 05/31/16, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Electricity, KFUPM and KAU


  • Carry Out Demulsifier campaign, 02/01/16, 04/30/16, Tatweer Petroleum Bahrain


  • Supply and service of Drag Reducing Agent, 01/01/11, 01/31/13, Saudi Aramco, Ras Tanura Refinery

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Saudi Environmental Works Co.
04.2017 - Current

Area Sales Manager

REDA Chemicals
01.2015 - 08.2016

Sales Engineer

REDA Chemicals
01.2011 - 12.2014

Technical Support Engineer

REDA Chemicals
01.2010 - 12.2010

MWD Engineer (Drilling & Measurements)

Schlumberger Middle East
01.2008 - 01.2010

MBA - International Management

Geneva Business School

Chemical Engineering

Al Baath University
Yahya Aroud