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Nasser Kabbarah

Nasser Kabbarah

Dubai

Summary

Possessing more than 30 years of global sales and marketing experience, currently looking for an executive role to drive the company’s development and guide it toward mid and long-term success to become a leading global player. As an experienced Business development and operational leader able to create a business plan for growth, allocate the necessary resources to 1) grow existing products and 2) create an operational plan for new product launches. Visionary in embracing the existing vision and operation to success. Strong business mindset in structuring objectives and strategies to see the “big picture” in a variety of settings. Experienced in: Developing high-quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives. Specifically, overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure producing the desired results are consistent with the overall strategy and mission. Leading and motivating teams to advance people engagement, and developing a high-performing managerial team. Being keen to clarify and motivate high-quality investing decisions to advance the business. Reviewing financial and non-financial KPIs to recommend solutions or improvements and implementing them to ensure company growth. Building trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and acting as a point of contact to clarify market trends and long-term decisions. Maintaining a deep knowledge of the markets and industry globally. Possesses: Proven experience in Business Development and customer acquisition in addition to other managerial positions. Experience in developing profitable growth strategies and implementing ambitious visions. Successful experience in a global environment. Successful track record in medical device strategy and plans. An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills. Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. Excellent English communication and public speaking skills. P&L Management with a focus on exponential growth.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Cluster Manager Cardiovascular Middle East, Africa and Pakistan

TERUMO CORPORATION
03.2014 - Current
  • Report directly to VP/President of the Business unit
  • Manage directly 8 sales associates covering an area extended from Pakistan to Morocco
  • Optimized Channel management to align with Regional Office and BU goals and objectives
  • Managed P & L without compromising on service competitiveness in a very dynamic and demanding market
  • An overachiever in Sales and OP YOY
  • Set marketing initiatives by country and by business potentials and opportunities
  • Guide the BU on marketing initiatives specific to the geography to support Growth
  • Work upstream to improve product offering and market growth
  • Build the team from within and change the culture from Passive sales to Active sales techniques
  • Worked closely with global marketing on market dynamics and competitive strategies and helped to correct market data regarding the market size globally for better planning and proper strategies
  • Conduct Business ethically and in compliance with Eucomed, Advamed, and Mecomed rules and regulations
  • Acumen with legal matters related to distribution contracts and terminations
  • Good knowledge of logistics and customer service management to improve service and sales.

Area Sales Manager Middle East, Gulf, South and South West Asia (Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Rhythm Management)

SORIN GROUP ITALIA, S.R.L (Branch)
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Reporting directly to Intercontinental VP and responsible for developing the South and South West Asia for all Sorin Group products, working with distributors in the area and develop marketing strategies for all products
  • Establish and maintain strong and firm relationship with customers and distributors
  • Effective channels management to ensure plans and strategies and adapting to the changes in the market and end-users behaviors
  • Select new distributors, launch new products
  • Achieve assigned sales targets, as well as company objectives for the allocated sales area
  • Close deals and manage direct tenders floating in the area and new geography
  • Choose, train and monitor our distributors in various countries of the sales region
  • Report and forecast sales activities
  • Train extensively within sales area to build up and maintain customer relationship
  • Work closely with KOL to support current, short times and future objectives
  • Involved in the evaluation of the current and future trends and the market environment affecting product performance and market potentials
  • Manage new prices to improve on EBIT - successfully implanted in last three years.

Sales Manager Intercontinental Area (Easter Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, ME)

SORIN GROUP ITALIA, S.R.L (Branch)
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Reporting directly to the VP of the Intercontinental Area, responsible to support Sales in nearly 93 countries, working with area manager and distributors and develop marketing strategies for the item in the product portfolio in the region
  • Develop effective marketing / sales initiatives
  • Support Area directors and sales manager and work as a link between sales and the Business Unit
  • Collect market intelligence and hold routine update and solutions
  • Directly involved with channels to ensure plans and strategies are adapting to the new change in the market trend and end-users behaviors
  • Involved in the evaluation of the and future trends in Cardiac Pacing and the market environment affecting product performance and market potentials
  • Execute exit strategies in non-profitable areas.

Area Sales Manager (Cardiac Rhythm Management, CRM)

SORIN GROUP ITALIA, S.R.L (Branch)
07.2007 - 01.2010
  • Reporting directly to VP Middle East and Turkey and responsible for developing the Middle East and Turkey in the CRM business, working with distributors in the area and develop marketing strategies for the item in the product portfolio in the region
  • Develop an effective marketing plan and operational plan for the various product lines
  • Downstream product manager for various CRM products to meet agreed EBIT and market share objectives
  • Directly involved with channels to ensure plans and strategies are adapting to the new change in the market trend and end-users behaviors
  • Work closely with KOL to support current, short times and future objectives
  • Involved in the evaluation of the current and future trends in Cardiac Pacing and the market environment affecting product performance and market potentials.

Business Unit Manager

QUEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Reported directly to the CEO and was responsible for developing and implementing the company’s marketing initiatives, product improvement and managing professionals that included four full-time Engineers and three full-time Sales personnel
  • Increased Quest Technologies Sales to $3.5M and generated repeat business from 95% of current accounts
  • Set the company’s strategic business plan and objectives and oversaw execution
  • Worked with clients to resolve issues related to products and services
  • Routinely monitored the market and coordinated with other departments to align marketing efforts
  • Acted as a Project Manager, consistently updated clients on the product development cycle and progress
  • Supported and guided Marketing/Sales team and worked closely with Engineers to develop new features and functions
  • Participated in the filtering process between market needs and the product
  • Handled direct reporting to CEO (Marketing Audit with solutions, and produce needed tactics)
  • Received, analyzed and responded to RFPs
  • Supervised product releases and QC/QA; ran day-by-day operations
  • Wrote and consummated contracts; created and supervised training and education
  • Prepared/selected and managed trade shows and exhibitions; supervised marketing communications and publications.

Marketing Manager/Area Manager

MEDPRO SAL/ ZOLL MEDICAL
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Reported directly to the Vice President of the company and to the Regional Manager for ZOLL; Developed and implemented marketing tactics bringing MedPro sales to break point
  • Effectively launched new products and gained significant market share; set pricing and initiated marketing tactics; trained and supervised sales team on new products and techniques
  • Forecasted and boosted MedPro sales
  • Led the ZOLL sales operation in the Levant area and assisted in selecting distributors
  • Provided sales and technical support.

Product Manager/ Business Development

MEDTRONIC CORP. Regional Operation
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • reported directly to the Business Director in Europe and responsible for developing markets for Dynamic Cardiomyoplasty Therapy using the Medtronic Transform device, and carried other products’ annual sales to $2.7 million
  • Increased dynamic cardiomyoplasty sales threefold to a level of $1M, increased the market share of Vitatron - a cardiac pacemaker product - to exceed $1.7M, also assisted in marketing the Atakr RF Power Generator and electrophysiology catheters
  • Improved awareness of the product through direct marketing initiatives, as well as improved relationships with existing customers successfully generating repeat business
  • Directly reported to VP on Market issues and sales forecasts
  • Recruited new distributors and advised new distributors in the Mediterranean/Gulf region
  • Created and implemented strategies to develop business and expand market size across multiple countries, including sponsoring local events
  • Worked directly with local Key Opinion Leaders (KOL), supporting local sales efforts and initiating strategic alliances with key healthcare centers
  • Organized regional training for distributors, as well as provided technical and marketing expertise to support international sales
  • Prepared, selected and managed Regional Trade Shows and exhibitions
  • Supported surgical device implants.

Clinical Supervisor

CARDIO DATA SERVICES
01.1990 - 01.1994
  • Reported directly to the Branch Manager and supervised twelve full-time Holter Analysts and Delivery personnel
  • Supervised and Maintained Holter Monitor Service and trained new personnel regarding the specific procedures and methods of the Holter operation
  • Performed necessary quality control functions, including analysis, and discussed cardio data with physicians as required.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Medical School

Facultée Libre De Medicine De Lille
Lille - France

Master of Art - Business Administration

Framingham State College, School of Management
Framingham, MA
12.2003

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Biomedical Engineering

Boston University, School of Engineering
Boston, MA
01.1990

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Product Launches
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Training and Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Project Planning
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Budget Management and Cost Control
  • Business Planning and Development
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Revenue Forecasting

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Achieved 45% market share from zero in 5 years by focusing on the product attributes, capitalize on network and relationship and focus on training and education

Certification

  • Wharton's Strategic thinking & Leadership program – Dubai, March, 2016
  • Leadership Development Program at Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC, Dec 2015
  • Registered Holter Analyst (Arrhythmia Recognition, ST segment, Late Potentials, QT)
  • Various Certificate Sorin Group
  • Various Certificate Medtronic CRM and EP

Awards

  • Terumo Sales Awards FY14, FY16, FY19, FY20, FY21, FY22, FY23
  • Star Awards Nomination in the last 2 years
  • Awarded the Best Achiever for 2010 in Oxygenator Sales in Intercontinental Region
  • Awarded the Best Achiever for 2010 in ICD Sales in the Intercontinental Region

Languages

Arabic
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Cluster Manager Cardiovascular Middle East, Africa and Pakistan

TERUMO CORPORATION
03.2014 - Current

Area Sales Manager Middle East, Gulf, South and South West Asia (Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Rhythm Management)

SORIN GROUP ITALIA, S.R.L (Branch)
01.2010 - 01.2014

Sales Manager Intercontinental Area (Easter Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, ME)

SORIN GROUP ITALIA, S.R.L (Branch)
01.2010 - 01.2011

Area Sales Manager (Cardiac Rhythm Management, CRM)

SORIN GROUP ITALIA, S.R.L (Branch)
07.2007 - 01.2010

Business Unit Manager

QUEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
01.1999 - 01.2006

Marketing Manager/Area Manager

MEDPRO SAL/ ZOLL MEDICAL
01.1998 - 01.1999

Product Manager/ Business Development

MEDTRONIC CORP. Regional Operation
01.1995 - 01.1997

Clinical Supervisor

CARDIO DATA SERVICES
01.1990 - 01.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Medical School

Facultée Libre De Medicine De Lille

Master of Art - Business Administration

Framingham State College, School of Management

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Biomedical Engineering

Boston University, School of Engineering

Work Availability

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Interests

Hiking

Swiming

Climbing

Hunting

Traveling

Cooking

Bowling

Software

MS Office

PowerBI

Salesforce

Quote

In business, you're the Chief Salesman.Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
Barbara Corcoran
Nasser Kabbarah