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CHRISTIAN DEFFO

CHRISTIAN DEFFO

DUBAI,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with three years of expertise in client handling, relationship building, and sales negotiation. Demonstrates strong market and product knowledge, coupled with excellent communication skills in both French and English. Adept at problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and leveraging digital tools to achieve targets efficiently. Skilled in time management, teamwork, collaboration, and proficient in using Salesforce CRM to optimise sales processes. Committed to driving business growth through strategic planning and exceptional customer engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Real Estate Sales executives

Al Hamra Real Estate Developments
Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
02.2025 - Current
  • Delivered professional sales presentations, creatively communicating product quality and market comparisons to prospective clients.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing customer queries and handling customer complaints.
  • Communicated with potential and existing customers in-person, over telephone and via webchat.
  • Provide expert guidance to client on property purchase, sales, and investment leading to a 25% increase in client satisfaction.
  • Offered bespot advise on property valued based on current market estimates
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis to inform client about pricing and strategies of investment opportunities.
  • Monitored property market trends to accurately anticipate and meet client demand.

Relationship manager

MIRA DEVELOPMENTS
Dubai, UAE
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted in-depth presentation, site tours, and project briefings for new and ongoing developments, highlighting key features, amenities, and return on investment potential.
  • Have deep knowledge of all ongoing and upcoming projects, including floor plan, pricing, amenities, handover timeline and ROI.
  • Conduct presentations, vitual or on-site tours, and explain investment benefits.
  • Build relationships strong enough to drive repeat business snd client referrals, which are critical in real estate.
  • Stay updated on market trends, competitor projects, pricing shifts, and legal updates to advise clients accurately.
  • Act as the main point of contact to resolve client issues, respond to queries, and coordinate with internal departments ( Legal, finance, handover)
  • Use CRM tools to track leads, manage follow-ups, and ensure timely client communication.
  • Provide briefings, product knowledge for brokers ( local and international), building lasting relationships to create interest in Mira Developemnt projects.
  • Identify potential buyers and build long-term relationships through trust, follow-up, and client focused communication.

Business development manager

Colife Vacation homes
Dubai, UAE
04.2023 - 11.2023

. Identify and developed new business and opportunities in the short-term rental and vacation home segment across key areas in Dubai.

. Build strategic partnerships with properties owners, land lords, and real estate agencies to expand the company's inventory of furnished rental units.

. Negotiated and close exclusive management agreements with high- value property inventors and individual landlord.

. Participated in property viewings and client meetings to explain rental yield, occupancy performance, ROI potential.

. Managed and natured a pipeline of leads from inquiry to onboarding, ensuring timely follow-up and professional engagement.

. Contribute to monthly revenue growth by consistenly achieving and exceeding unit acquisation and operational standards.

Real estate consultant

New Heights Real Estate
Dubai, UAE
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Advised clients on investing in off plan properties across Dubai's major upcoming developments, including payment plan, projects timelines, and capital appreciation.
  • Conducted presentations and consultations to educate clients on the benefits, and process of off-plan purchases.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all developers and their project offerings, launches, and availability.
  • Assist client with unit selection, Expression of Interest, reservation forms, and coordination of sales and SPA.
  • Follow-up with leads generated from digital campaigns, property portals, and events, converting prospects into qualified buyers.
  • Worked closely with Developer sales teams to secure allocations and stay informed on project updates and availability.
  • Manage Client portfolios and offered invesment strategies tailored to rental income, short-term flipping, and long-term capital growth.

Education

Diploma - General Science

GBHS BAFOUSSAM
Cameroon
09.2009 - 08.2011

Developer's Relationsh Managers certificate - Relastionship management ans sales technics

MIRA ACADEMY
UAE
01.2024 - 01.2024

Skills

    Client handling and relationship building

    Sales and negotiation

    Market and product knowledge

    Excellent Communication skill ( FRENH & ENGLISH) and presentation

    Problem solving and emotional intelligence

    Digital and tech proficiency

    Target oriented and time management

    Team work and collaboration

    Sales force CRM


Languages

English
Fluent
French
Native

Timeline

Real Estate Sales executives

Al Hamra Real Estate Developments
02.2025 - Current

Relationship manager

MIRA DEVELOPMENTS
02.2024 - 12.2024

Developer's Relationsh Managers certificate - Relastionship management ans sales technics

MIRA ACADEMY
01.2024 - 01.2024

Business development manager

Colife Vacation homes
04.2023 - 11.2023

Real estate consultant

New Heights Real Estate
03.2022 - 01.2023

Diploma - General Science

GBHS BAFOUSSAM
09.2009 - 08.2011
CHRISTIAN DEFFO