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Jeffy Thomas

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Seasoned Sales Manager with 18 years of experience in Sales, Technical Services, and Business Development in the UAE. Holder of a Mechanical Engineering degree and a Master's in Engineering Management. Proven track record in driving business growth, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence. Skilled in brand building, start-ups, investor relations, strategic negotiations, and international business development. Strong leadership, team-building, and communication abilities with a keen insight into business opportunities and regional economic trends. Known for enhancing profitability, reducing costs, and optimizing shareholder value.

Work History

Sales Manager

Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services (UAE)
  • Leadership and P&L Ownership: Led the Oil & Gas and Marine sector with P&L responsibility for an annual portfolio exceeding USD 22 million.
  • Tender and Contract Management: Managed end-to-end ownership of multimillion-dollar tenders, proposals, lead negotiations, and contract management.
  • Go-to-Market Strategies: Developed and implemented go-to-market strategies for products and solutions.
  • Sales and Pipeline Management: Oversaw sales and pipeline management for the division, with an annual sales target of USD 6 million.
  • Strategic Achievements:Recognized as the best performer in the region multiple times over the past 4 years.
    Achieved the highest individual sales volume (USD 15 million) in the last fiscal year.
    Spearheaded a market strategy that increased market share in strategic segments (e.g., marine) from 22% to 48%.
    Represented the firm in global summits and other key events as handpicked by management.

Partnerships and JV Management

  • International Partnerships: Developed and managed key international partnerships across multiple sectors (oil and gas, marine, power).
  • Aftermarket Contracts: Led aftermarket contracts with multinational corporations across the region.
  • Acquisitions and Integration: Conducted due diligence for key acquisitions and led the seamless post-merger integration of acquired entities.
  • Strategic Achievements:Established three key partnerships (each more than USD 2 million), resulting in a 5% increase in revenue and market share for the group.
    Led the acquisition of a UK-based marine MNC's service arm and the formation of a new joint venture with a US-based MNC for UAE operations.
    Successfully integrated the UK-based marine MNC post-merger into the organization.

Transformation Programs

  • Solution Design: Oversaw solution design for large transformational projects across various sectors.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders globally to drive optimal outcomes.
  • Project Delivery: Delivered large transformation programs for strategic customers, ensuring the realization of strategic benefits.
  • Strategic Achievements:Delivered projects worth USD 10 million in the last fiscal year, significantly enhancing profit margins from 10% to 18%.
    Reduced overall implementation costs by 8% through key initiatives such as procurement transformation, sourcing model changes, and shared services matrix optimization.

Business Development Engineer

Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services (UAE)
  • Established a strong link between Business Development, Strategic Planning, and Business Excellence
  • Embedded a culture of Continuous Improvement and Process Orientation
  • Linked process-related information to the internal perspective of the Balanced Scorecard
  • Conducted business requirements analysis, proposal development, and presentations for current and new business opportunities
  • Formulated Growth & Entry Strategies and facilitated the development of Marketing Strategies
  • Developed a 5-year marketing plan
  • Identified and mitigated risks through comprehensive Risk Identification, mapping, and developing Risk Mitigation Plans
  • Enhanced competitiveness through Cost and Process Optimization
  • Launched Business Process Governance for supporting BI

Application Engineer

Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services (UAE)
  • Carried out Vibration Analysis services for a range of organizations including Dubai Mall Project, Abu Dhabi National Paper Mill, Al Tajir Glass Factory, and major oil companies
  • Provided Technical presentations, seminars, and training on vibration analysis and techniques
  • Developed business by meeting potential clients and securing service vibration contracts

Procurement Engineer

Kochi Refineries Ltd (India)
  • Participated in establishing the adequate Contracting Strategy for all phases of Projects
  • Prepared Tender Strategies to achieve the best value for Company expenditure
  • Ensured Company Policies regarding HSE, QA/QC, and applicable Laws were adhered to in Tender documents
  • Liaised with all internal stakeholders to secure necessary approvals
  • Proficient in SAP for creating purchase orders, purchase requisitions, bill processing, and inventory management

Education

Masters in Engineering Management -

University of Wollongong
Dubai, UAE

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India

Skills

Business Development (Growth And Retention –B2B)

Contract Negotiations

P&L Management

Large Project Management

Mergers And Post-Merger Integration

Lead Strategic Planning

Languages

English
Malayalam
Hindi

Personal Information

  • Year of Birth: 1982
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Sales Manager

Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services (UAE)

Business Development Engineer

Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services (UAE)

Application Engineer

Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services (UAE)

Procurement Engineer

Kochi Refineries Ltd (India)

Masters in Engineering Management -

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -

Mahatma Gandhi University
Jeffy Thomas