ZAKIR AHMED
Jeddah
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Operations Manager with a proven track record of 10 years in driving sales growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering high-performance teams. Expertise in strategic planning, sales strategy development, and operational improvement. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and achieving aggressive sales targets. Adept at analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities for business expansion. Effective communicator and problem solver, committed to delivering exceptional results in sales and operations management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Tecno Mobile
04.2020 - Current
- Orchestrated operations in the West region, achieving remarkable 40% sales growth year-over-year
- Collaborated effectively with distributor sales teams to achieve 100% target attainment, significantly impacting overall sales across Saudi Arabia
- Successfully promoted and accelerated sales of high-end models, bolstering revenue and market share in the region
- Negotiated and secured key partnerships with top customers and distributors, enhancing brand visibility and market penetration
- Implemented strategic initiatives in stock management and distribution, optimizing supply chain efficiency and reducing lead times
- Conducted comprehensive market analyses and competitor assessments, informing data-driven strategies that led to increased market demand and competitive positioning
- Designed and executed tailored training programs for internal teams and distributors, enhancing product knowledge and sales proficiency
- Achieved top-ranking sales in Saudi Arabia for four consecutive months, demonstrating consistent leadership in team management and sales strategy execution
- Effectively led and coached sales team, fostering a high-performance culture that exceeded targets and strengthened brand presence in the region
- Managed stock allocation, trained staff on sales techniques and customer service best practices, contributing to 30% increase in regional sales.
Sales supervisor
Western Digital & SanDisk
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Checked shop merchandise regularly to verify proper display, oversee replenishment activities and enforce planogram requirements.
- Collected customer and market feedback and reported information to company leadership.
- Maintained regular contact and strong relationships with existing customers by providing comprehensive support.
- Monitored daily sales operations and served as informational and procedural resource to team members.
- Promoted exceptional customer service by engaging clients on sales floor, building positive rapport, answering product queries and handling complaints.
- Monitored sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets.
Sales executive
Philips
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
- Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
- Generated new leads and opportunities to maximize revenue.
- Organized displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
- Demonstrated product usage and features to customers.
- Improve over all region sales by 15%
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Virtual University
03.2011 - 04.2014
MBA - Strategic Management And Leadership
York ST Jhon
London 04.2001 -
Skills
Leadership skills
Market and competitive analysis
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Operational support
Risk Management
Supply chain management
Sales management
Training and development
Sales performance analysis
Strategical thinking
Retail marketing
Languages
English
Arabic
urd
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Tecno Mobile
04.2020 - Current
Sales supervisor
Western Digital & SanDisk
07.2017 - 07.2020
Sales executive
Philips
03.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Virtual University
03.2011 - 04.2014
MBA - Strategic Management And Leadership
York ST Jhon
04.2001 -
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