Personable Strategic Account Manager with proven success at building and maintaining long-term and profitable business relationships. Coordinates support, service and management resources and fulfills account performance requirements and customer expectations. Understands company products and services intimately and guides customers in applying ideal solutions to meet specific needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Strategic Account Manager
Intalio
Dubai
04.2023 - Current
Served as primary point of contact for all account-related matters, building trust with key decision-makers.
Conducted quarterly business reviews to assess progress towards goals and identify areas for improvement.
Delivered increase in overall revenue by successfully upselling products/services in line with customers'' evolving requirements.
Enhanced client relationships by consistently delivering strategic insights and tailored solutions.
Expanded company's presence within existing accounts through effective networking and relationship-building efforts.
Negotiated contract renewals, securing long-term commitments from major clients.
Managed portfolio of key accounts, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
Generated pipeline to close revenue and attain quota.
Suggested solutions and innovative ideas to meet client needs.
Senior Account Manager
Gulf Business Machine
Doha
12.2018 - 11.2022
Provided customers with world-class digital solutions tailored to their unique needs in well-known Qatari market
Managing multiple clients in health sector to achieve sales target
Elevated account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions
Organized client feedback and introduced streamlined process of replying to and rectifying complaints
Dealing with multiple technology vendors such as: IBM, HPE, Microsoft, Cisco, PaloAlto, Axis, Pelco.
Sales Manager
Intalio
Doha
01.2018 - 11.2019
Managed Intalio's Portfolio to optimize sales pitches and closed over 3 new sales within 6 months
Led successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
Managed sales force of three Account Managers for 8 Million $ annual revenue-producing organization
Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals
Prepared and finalized sales contracts with high-value customers successfully increasing yearly business by 20%.
Account Manager
EBLA Computer Consultancy
Doha
01.2014 - 12.2017
Managed Microsoft EA with Government of Qatar $50+ M Annually
Managed IBM FileNet ELA with Government of Qatar $15+ M Annually
Managed book of business worth $20 M across 100+ accounts
Maintained weekly sales tracking and leadership reports to support operational enhancement and implement corrective actions
Calculated sales commission for sales team of 3 representatives
Educated clients on new Microsoft Products and updated account information to maintain high standards of client service
Visited customer locations to determine needs, set up contracts and provide training
Serviced accounts on regular basis to propose new products or services and maximize revenue
Working Closely with IBM & Microsoft Account mangers to achieve their sales targets.
Project Manager
EBLA Computer Consultancy
Doha
02.2013 - 12.2014
Created full-fledged implementation plans, accounting for ROI, cost-benefit and other analyses
Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications
Performed detailed assessments of risks to determine constraints and develop mitigation strategies
Developed long-term business strategy by using customer feedback to identify necessary process improvements
Aligned with staff members to develop, identify and achieve assigned goals and initiatives
Reduced risks by reviewing permits process to comply with regulations.
Project Coordinator
EBLA Computer Consultancy
Doha
01.2012 - 01.2013
Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed
Coordinated presentations for customers and project members detailing project scope, progress and results, keeping all entities well-informed of milestones and goals
Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments
Collaborated with project owners and team members to set ambitious but achievable goals
Communicated with technical team members to keep project on schedule.
Systems Engineer
EBLA Computer Consultancy
Doha
08.2010 - 12.2011
Participated in all phases of system development life cycle, from requirements analysis through system implementation
Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients
Provided outstanding help-desk service and support to customers
Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for Field Engineers
Communicated status updates to affected parties when issues arose
Managed and monitored all installed systems for highest level of availability
Diagnosed issues with ECM systems and quickly repaired flaws to maintain functionality.
Technical Project Manager
Unitech
Damascus
01.2009 - 06.2010
Design and implement infrastructure for surveillance system at (Tartus Seaport, Syria)
Leading team of 5 engineers to install passive and active components
Daily interaction with client's project team to deliver project milestones
Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems
Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on-task and achieve schedule targets.