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AHMED FARID

AHMED FARID

ABU DHABI

Summary

Dynamic sales and banking professional with proven expertise in business development, team leadership, and customer relationship management. Experienced in driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and delivering tailored banking solutions to corporate and high-net-worth clients. Aspiring to lead Employee Banking and Priority Banking functions by combining strategic vision with execution excellence to achieve business growth and superior customer experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Emirates Islamic Bank
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
06.2024 - Current
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to develop strategic approaches for improving sales and operational performance.
  • Led meetings with key stakeholders to refine policies and procedures supporting organization-wide performance improvement.
  • Conducted market scanning and competitor analysis to identify potential business opportunities.
  • Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by leveraging extensive product knowledge and effective selling techniques.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Recruited and managed team of 50 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.

Branch Manager

Emirates Islamic Bank
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates
06.2016 - 06.2024
  • Managing the branch operations, and establish pathways to accomplishing goals.
  • Successfully coordinate with internal / external departments for smooth financial operations.
  • Identify and implement measures relating to processing tasks, turnaround and staffing /cost levels in order to improve productivity of the section.
  • Propose procedural improvements based on periodic reviews in order to enhance service delivery promote Ci initiatives and implement approved suggestions to continuously improve levels of sales and service.
  • Direct control of sales and services of the branch, communicating strategic goals, coordinating with sales and operational standards by motivating branch team.
  • Effectively dealing with customer complaints, monitoring reasons for customer dissatisfaction and achieving continuous improvement in the customer experience.

Assistant Branch Manager

Emirates Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Evaluating employee performance and providing feedback and coaching, as needed.
  • Developing and implementing sales plans.
  • Conducting regular sales and operations meetings.
  • Mitigate financial discrepancies, accurately executing budget control and fixing operational documentation.
  • Organizing marketing activities and events for the branch.
  • Interacting with customers on a regular basis to ensure satisfaction and gain useful feedback.
  • Assessing market conditions and identifying opportunities.

Branch Sales & Service Manager

Emirates Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Administered and ensured compliance to all sales practices for the branch and performing various training sessions for the same.
  • Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency.
  • Identifying appropriate sales staff and establish an efficient work procedure and prepare required work schedule and analyze all cancellation requests for customers.
  • Preparing all marketing reports and evaluating all procedures and recommend improvements to sales department and ensure compliance to all company policy.

Team Leader Payroll & Business Development

Emirates Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
02.2013 - 01.2014

•. Led and supervised a team to achieve monthly and annual business targets.
• Managed payroll operations ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Developed new business opportunities through client acquisition and strategic partnerships.
• Coordinated closely with policy, operations, and finance teams to improve workflow efficiency.
• Monitored team performance, provided coaching, and improved productivity and retention.
• Handled key corporate and high-value client accounts.
• Prepared performance reports and presented results to senior management.

Team Leader

Emirates NBD
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
07.2011 - 01.2013

• Led and managed a personal loans sales team to consistently achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly targets.
• Drove new business acquisition through direct sales channels, referrals, and strategic partnerships.
• Coordinated with credit, operations, and risk teams to ensure smooth processing and timely disbursement of loans.
• Ensured full compliance with bank policies, Central Bank regulations, and internal credit guidelines.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Six Sigma: Finance

EIBFS
Abu Dhabi, UAE, UAE
01.2016

Graduate Certificate - Finance system: Finance

ENBD
Abu Dhabi, UAE, UAE
01.2016

Graduate Certificate - AML: Finance

EIBFS
Abu Dhabi, UAE, UAE
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Future Academy
Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
01.2007

Certificate - C++ & Visual Basic: Computer Science

University of Future Academy
Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
01.2007

Skills

  • Time management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Sales leadership
  • Competitive analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development and planning
  • Deal closing
  • Analytical thinking
  • Territory expansion

Additional Information

  • Professional & personal achievements:
  • TOP Regional sales Manager Q2 - 2025
  • GEM Award Best Regional Sales Manager - 2025
  • GEM Award Best Regional Sales Manager - 2024
  • GEM Award Top UAE Branches -2022
  • Top Branch Manager quarter 2 and 4 - 2019
  • Top Branch quarter 1 and 2 - 2019
  • Top Branch quarter 3 - 2018
  • Top Branch quarter 2 and 3 - 2017
  • The Best sales achiever - 2014 (Certificate from the EI CEO)
  • In the TOP 3 sales achiever every quarter in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015
  • TOP UAE sales Performer - 2012

LANGUAGES

Arabic: First Language
English: C1 Advanced

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Emirates Islamic Bank
06.2024 - Current

Branch Manager

Emirates Islamic Bank
06.2016 - 06.2024

Assistant Branch Manager

Emirates Islamic Bank
07.2014 - 06.2016

Branch Sales & Service Manager

Emirates Islamic Bank
01.2014 - 06.2014

Team Leader Payroll & Business Development

Emirates Islamic Bank
02.2013 - 01.2014

Team Leader

Emirates NBD
07.2011 - 01.2013

Graduate Certificate - Finance system: Finance

ENBD

Graduate Certificate - AML: Finance

EIBFS

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Future Academy

Certificate - C++ & Visual Basic: Computer Science

University of Future Academy

Graduate Certificate - Six Sigma: Finance

EIBFS
AHMED FARID