Ibrahim Abbas Sheikh
Showroom Sales & Manager
Dubai
Summary
Sales-driven Showroom Manager talented at building exceeding customer expectations and leading effective sales teams. Smart and enthusiastic and always willing to go the extra mile to make the sale.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Showroom Manager
Alpha Prime Building Materials Trading LLC
Dubai
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided prompt, courteous service to every individual entering showroom.
- Supervised inventory and placed orders to replenish low running supplies.
- Kept showroom expenses appropriate and reasonable to drive operational efficiency.
- Set goals for showroom employees and provided support and motivation to help each achieve true potential.
- Generated personal sales to meet or exceed established sales goals.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Small Business Owner
Al Aqmar Trading
Lahore
02.2018 - 04.2022
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Sales Exectuive
Taleb Building Materials Trading LLC
Dubai
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
Counter Sales Executive
Danube Building Materials Fzco
Dubai
03.2009 - 05.2013
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
Sales Executive
Esquire Building Materials LLC
Dubai
03.2005 - 11.2008
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Education
Not Completed - Foreign Languages & Economics
Karazin National University
Ukraine 09.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor Of Commerce -
University of Karachi
Karachi 02.1998 - 03.2000
Skills
Client Relationships
Showroom setup
Business administration
Staff Management
Sales and marketing
Good Telephone Etiquette
Excellent Communication
Negotiation
Organization
Organization and Time Management
Cash register operation
Sales presentations
Sales processes
Sales Reporting
Direct sales
Extensive personal network
Coaching and mentoring
Database Management
Timeline
Showroom Manager
Alpha Prime Building Materials Trading LLC
07.2022 - 01.2023
Not Completed - Foreign Languages & Economics
Karazin National University
09.2021 - 08.2024
Small Business Owner
Al Aqmar Trading
02.2018 - 04.2022
Sales Exectuive
Taleb Building Materials Trading LLC
01.2014 - 08.2017
Counter Sales Executive
Danube Building Materials Fzco
03.2009 - 05.2013
Sales Executive
Esquire Building Materials LLC
03.2005 - 11.2008
Bachelor Of Commerce -
University of Karachi
02.1998 - 03.2000