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Dawood Hussain

Dawood Hussain

Dubai

Summary

Accomplished B2B Sales/Business development professional with 10+ years experience in Sales and Marketing in Construction materials (Joinery, metals renovation fit-outs) and Facilities Management sector.

Vast knowledge of strategic planning,business development processes & Operations, currently looking for a Business Development/Sales role in the Construction fit-outs, Property & Facility Management / Industrial sales.

Previous work experience in Australia, UAE and Canada.

Strong techno-commercial educational background from Canada & Australia in Mechanical,HVAC, Building Services with an MBA in International Business.

Lifelong learner, adaptable, value creator currently studying online Diploma in Marketing from Seneca Polytechnic, Canada.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Manager

Ghuzlan International Group
Abu Dhabi
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
  • Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
  • Created presentations to attract new business opportunities.
  • Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
  • Conducted research on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
  • Drafted proposals for prospects in response to their requests for information.
  • Researched target markets to understand the needs of current and potential customers.
  • Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
  • Developed short-term and long-term vision and strategy to achieve targeted sales objectives.

Assistant Facility Manager

First Capital REIT
Toronto
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated overall facilities operations to achieve efficient building operations through project goals, KPS's, specifications and contractual requirements at Yorkville Village Mall, Toronto in dealing with contractors and work.
  • Managed system work orders by distributing assignments and closing out completed work after walk-throughs.
  • Scheduled contractors by supervising daily operations, developing work schedules and assigning maintenance tasks.
  • Directed emergency response to serious building issues to contain problems, control damages and develop corrective plans.
  • Performed repairs and scheduled maintenance of company equipment and systems.

Sales Manager

Ghuzlan Emirates
Abu Dhabi
09.2014 - 10.2018

.Developed Sales strategy and objectives and achieved on target sales over AED 20,000,000 annually for Joinery, Fit-out, renovation & metals division through consultative sales, ongoing support, and engagement.

· Collaborated with Architects, Contractors and interior designers for technical meetings, Request for Proposal (RFP), material submission, approvals and finalization of commercial contracts including payments.

· Supported and liaised with internal Estimation Department in the cost & bidding process.

· Coordinated with internal business units, drafted commercial contracts, negotiated payment terms, signed contract, and followed up on payments.

Business Development Manager

Crown House Group
UAE
08.2010 - 09.2013

Crown House is a supplier of High-end luxury office furniture and fit-out renovation solutions in the Middle East

· Developed and maintained sales territory of key accounts achieving AED 3 Million+ annually, targeting Interior designers, Architects, Project planners and niche clients including Banks, Hospitals & Government institutions.

· Estimated interior construction renovation, luxury office furniture based on Specifications, RFP & RFQ.

· Managed and coordinated tender process, including tender preparation, bid submission, specification of materials, evaluation, and contract management for major Fit-out projects.

· Prepared and reviewed supplier Commercial Agreements, Sub-Contract Agreements, pricing issues, discrepancies, and claims.

· Coordinated with installation teams for delivery, installation at client site

Sales and Marketing Manager

Elidiar Furniture & Interiors
Abu Dhabi
08.2009 - 08.2010
  • Developed marketing campaigns in creating awareness, developed pipeline and qualified and generated leads.
  • Directed branding, sales enablement and PR strategies to support implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies.
  • Supported B2B clients including Interior designers, Architects, Contractors, Consultants, Hotels , Cafes Residential, other commercial offices and other high-end villa projects.
  • Organize and assist clients during showroom sales, billing, invoicing.
  • Assisted in quotation/tender preparation, official offer letter preparation, furnishing selection for outdoor projects and quotation submission
  • Attended meetings, Exhibitions and playing a proactive role in promoting brand during external marketing events.
  • Preparation and submission of weekly sales report.

Supply Chain Coordinator

DHL Express
Sydney
11.2006 - 03.2009

· Coordinated with internal departments relating to shipment delays, wrong bagging, scanning and resolved issues for efficient shipment movement

· Investigated and collaborated with international DHL facilities on shipment compliance procedures

· Overseen shipment release, scanning, caging, loading and dispatch procedures.

Education

Marketing - Business Marketing

Seneca Polytechnic
Toronto
12.2024

Building Environmental Systems: Architecture - Project and Facility Management - Facility Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
12.2021

Master of Business Administration - International Business Management

Federation University, Australia
Sydney
03.2009

Graduate Diploma - HVAC & Natural Gas technology

Stanford College Toronto
Toronto
03.2020

Skills

  • Strong background in Sales, Operations & General management
  • Territory & Account Management
  • B2B/B2C Business Development
  • Lead Generation & client retention
  • Accounting Budgeting & Expenditures
  • Sales Presentation & Projections
  • Contracts Management
  • Project Collaboration
  • Bid management (RFP/RFQ) -Revisions and submissions
  • Oracle JD Edwards - Facilities Management
  • Building Engines - Facilities Management
  • Ventures Onsite - Middle East Construction Projects
  • MS Office suite
  • Google Digital Marketing certification & sales Management tools
  • AutoCAD suite
  • Blueprint reading

Certification

  • LinkedIn Sales Management Foundations
  • LinkedIn Business Development Foundations
  • Coursera Online Marketing Foundations
  • Construction Management Foundations
  • Licensed Gas Technician 2, TSSA Authority, Canada (ID 000361238)

Accomplishments

  • Developed key accounts from scratch between 2014 to 2018 generating sales revenue from 0 to $ 20 M from high-rise Middle East Construction Developers (EMAAR, DAMAC, WASL, AZIZI Investments, International Capital Trading, WASL Properties, DEWA and other corporate.
  • Closed largest sales order with WASL Properties for 18 Residential buildings $ 5.5 M, in 2018.
  • Reduced facilities downtime 22% and improvised equipment efficiencies up from 62 to 80% on building systems at Yorkville Mall, Toronto.

Personal Information

Nationality: India & Canada

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Ghuzlan International Group
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Facility Manager

First Capital REIT
12.2020 - 03.2021

Sales Manager

Ghuzlan Emirates
09.2014 - 10.2018

Business Development Manager

Crown House Group
08.2010 - 09.2013

Sales and Marketing Manager

Elidiar Furniture & Interiors
08.2009 - 08.2010

Supply Chain Coordinator

DHL Express
11.2006 - 03.2009

Marketing - Business Marketing

Seneca Polytechnic

Building Environmental Systems: Architecture - Project and Facility Management - Facility Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Master of Business Administration - International Business Management

Federation University, Australia

Graduate Diploma - HVAC & Natural Gas technology

Stanford College Toronto
  • LinkedIn Sales Management Foundations
  • LinkedIn Business Development Foundations
  • Coursera Online Marketing Foundations
  • Construction Management Foundations
  • Licensed Gas Technician 2, TSSA Authority, Canada (ID 000361238)
Dawood Hussain