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Miguel Barreira Cid

Miguel Barreira Cid

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in partnership development, business growth, and brand collaborations across the phygital art and fashion industry. Adept at curating high-profile exhibitions, leading and coaching teams, and delivering exceptional luxury retail experiences. Recognized for driving sales performance, enhancing brand visibility, and building long-term stakeholder relationships through strategic business development and innovative partnership initiatives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Bussiness Developer

ftNFT
Dubai, UAE
07.2025 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive market research, yielding insights into competitor strategies.
  • Negotiated favourable contract terms with suppliers, enhancing profit margins.
  • Identified potential partners to expand market reach and facilitate collaborations.
  • Searched for B2B sales opportunities to drive partnership growth.
  • Responsible for managing all contracts related to partnerships in coordination with the Legal Department.
  • Selected potential artists for portfolio inclusion and organised exhibitions.

Retail Store Manager

ftNFT Art Gallery
Dubai Mall
12.2022 - 07.2025
  • Spearheaded launch of ftNFT's inaugural phygital store, leading a team of sales associates.
  • Drove sales through outstanding customer service and extensive knowledge of NFT market.
  • Motivated and inspired sales associates to achieve targets and enhance customer experience.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that promoted creativity and innovation.
  • Developed strategies to boost foot traffic, sales, and brand awareness in new mall location.
  • Collaborated with design team to create visual displays that effectively showcased products.
  • Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with operations to maintain stock adequacy.
  • Analysed customer feedback to inform business decisions and improve overall experience.

Retail Store Manager

Majid Al Futtaim (LEGO)
Mall of Emirates, UAE
07.2019 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with LEGO GROUP to ensure sustainable brand growth in UAE.
  • Achieved revenue increase in 2020 compared to 2019 despite challenges.
  • Boosted conversion rate by 18% during first six months.
  • Monitored weekly stock levels against sales performance for optimal replenishment.
  • Facilitated weekly staff meetings to discuss results and strategize future actions.
  • Compiled profit and loss reports to assess financial performance.
  • Developed and proposed marketing strategies to enhance overall results.

Retail Store Manager

Majid Al Futtaim (THAT Store Concept)
Mall of Emirates, UAE
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: One of the biggest concepts around UAE fashion market.
  • Opening a POP-UP from THAT Concept store in Mall of Emirates; One of the biggest concepts around UAE fashion market, and I had the opportunity to set up the store, and build the concept since the beginning with all the departments;
  • Great revenue in the first 6 months and a great feedback from all the guests who step in the store;
  • Manage staff of 12 sales associates;
  • Team building. Coach and develop each staff skills to fit into the store concept, and company culture;
  • All the monthly targets were achieved between 100% and 150% in 6 months.
  • One of the biggest concepts around UAE fashion market.

Retail Store Manager

Sacoor Brothers
Lisbon and Dubai, Portugal and UAE
12.2012 - 12.2018
  • Supervised 10 employees to optimise all store operations.
  • Achieved 11% sales increase within one month through client-focused strategies.
  • Boosted monthly sales by 10% through targeted marketing initiatives.
  • Consistently received positive customer feedback, maintaining NPS scores above 80%.
  • Promoted to store manager within six months of initial employment as sales representative.
  • Completed profit and loss performance reports to evaluate financial health.
  • Monitored weekly stock levels against sales performance to maintain optimal inventory.
  • Proposed effective marketing and promotional actions for enhanced store results.

Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer

Healthy Living Centers
Lisbon, Portugal
02.2008 - 11.2011
  • Developed exceptional customer service skills to retain personal clients.
  • Ensured clients achieved health and fitness goals through tailored training programmes.
  • Fostered a supportive environment for clients to enhance motivation and commitment.

Education

Physical and Sports Education

Lusofona University of Portugal
Portugal

Skills

  • Partnership development and negotiation
  • Brand onboarding and relationship management
  • Strategic business development
  • Event coordination and exhibition management
  • Luxury retail client servicing
  • Visual merchandising and display management
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Contract management and compliance

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Kaizen Methodology: Do more with less, and continuous improvement are the two bullet points of this methodology.
  • New Generation Program: Part of the 'New Generation' of Managers of Majid Al Futtaim company.
  • Best NPS Score Award 2021: Exceeding the customer's expectations, recognized with best NPS score across all brands on Majid Al Futtaim Company in 2021.

Languages

Portuguese
English
Spanish

Custom

It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

Bussiness Developer

ftNFT
07.2025 - Current

Retail Store Manager

ftNFT Art Gallery
12.2022 - 07.2025

Retail Store Manager

Majid Al Futtaim (THAT Store Concept)
01.2020 - 12.2020

Retail Store Manager

Majid Al Futtaim (LEGO)
07.2019 - 12.2023

Retail Store Manager

Sacoor Brothers
12.2012 - 12.2018

Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer

Healthy Living Centers
02.2008 - 11.2011

Physical and Sports Education

Lusofona University of Portugal

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