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SAAD ELABDINY

SAAD ELABDINY

Business Development Manager
Dubai

Summary

Results-driven professional with over 7 years of experience in business development, technical onboarding, and client training. Specializing in streamlining e-commerce and SaaS solutions across the MENA region. Bringing a unique hybrid skill set that bridges commercial strategy with hands-on technical execution—ensuring smooth onboarding, POS integration, and long-term client success. Experience leading cross-functional projects supporting growth with tech-driven companies like Delivery Hero (Instashop) and Careem. Currently managing client onboarding and integrations across platforms like UrbanPiper, coordinating upstream and downstream flows to connect POS systems with food aggregators such as Talabat, HungerStation, Jahez, Careem, Mrsool, Keeta, and The Chefz.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Technical Onboarding Manager

UrbanPiper
Dubai
10.2024 - Current

I specialize in managing end-to-end onboarding processes for restaurants across the MENA region, focusing on seamless integrations between POS systems and UrbanPiper. I handle both upstream and downstream integrations, ensuring efficient communication between POS platforms and multiple food delivery aggregators.

I lead technical onboarding and mapping processes for top-tier aggregator platforms including:
HungerStation, Talabat, Jahez, Mrsool, The Chefz, Careem, Keeta, Noon Food, and EatEasy.

Regional Expertise:
Delivered integration and onboarding solutions across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Egypt, maintaining local operational compliance and service quality for each market.

Key Responsibilities:

1- Conduct POS integration and menu mapping for multi-brand and single-brand setups
2- Configure and test real-time data flow between POS systems and UrbanPiper

3- Delivered technical product training to clients and internal teams to ensure post-go-live autonomy

4- Identified and resolved integration issues, improving platform efficiency and client satisfaction

5- Acted as a cross-functional liaison between product, support, and client teams to align go-live readiness

Technical Sales Manager

RestHero.io
Dubai
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducting thorough assessments to understand the technical requirements and challenges of potential clients
  • Maintaining an in-depth understanding of the technical features and capabilities of our products or services
  • Using a consultative approach to sales by offering tailored solutions that address the specific needs and objectives of each client
  • Collaborating with internal technical teams to address client concerns, provide technical expertise, and deliver solutions that meet client expectations
  • Managing client accounts and ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive engagement, regular check-ins, and responsiveness to client inquiries and requests
  • Identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional products or services to existing clients based on their evolving needs and objectives
  • Gathering feedback from clients to understand their experiences, preferences, and areas for improvement, and relaying this information to relevant internal teams for action
  • Meeting or exceeding sales targets and objectives by effectively leveraging technical expertise and building strong client relationships to drive revenue growth

Business Development Manager - POS

Instashop - Delivery Hero
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Exceeding sales goals by an average of 17% every quarter in 2021
  • Providing ongoing support to clients by communicating and conducting visits to ensure relationships are supported
  • Share insights and activities of competitors with respective internal departments
  • Creating a robust pipeline and improved closing rate by 11% in my first six months
  • Collaborating across Sales, Marketing and Operational functions to ensure successful promotion of new clients
  • Managing the day-to-day sales activities to achieve sales targets through profitable business relationships
  • Communicating with the finance team to ensure for prompt collections and avoid overdue payments from the clients
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.

Sales Account Manager

Instashop - Delivery Hero
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Implemented an efficient sales funnel, directly increasing sales by 30% in 2018
  • Negotiated contracts and close agreements to maximize mutual interest
  • Conducted a range of new business meetings to deliver qualified sales leads
  • Found gaps and opportunities in marketing support with actionable recommendations
  • Developed strong relationships with internal and external customers
  • Prepared and Delivering presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements.
  • Achieved higher client satisfaction ratings through consistent communication and problem resolution.

B2B Business Development Specialist

Careem
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Conducted potential leads to establish rapport and arrange meetings
  • Supported customers through the sales journey and beyond into account management
  • Updated the CRM with daily pipeline
  • Developed new accounts and/or expand existing accounts
  • Shared insights and activities of competitors and market
  • Secured high-value accounts through building rapport with key decision-makers, understanding their needs, and presenting customized solutions tailored to their requirements.
  • Came up with detailed plans to enhance sales management and prioritize long-term business goals.

Education

Business Administration And International Business

Arab Academy For Science, Technology And Maritime Transport
Alexandria, EGYPT
04.2001 - 01.2016

Skills

Onboarding, training, and development

Online Profiles

  • LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/saad-e-717435131/
  • Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/saadelabdiny/
  • YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQhmVmShHYXj7tq9LKzoDQ

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
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morning
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Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Technical Onboarding Manager

UrbanPiper
10.2024 - Current

Technical Sales Manager

RestHero.io
07.2023 - 09.2024

Business Development Manager - POS

Instashop - Delivery Hero
01.2021 - 06.2023

Sales Account Manager

Instashop - Delivery Hero
01.2018 - 02.2020

B2B Business Development Specialist

Careem
12.2017 - 10.2019

Business Administration And International Business

Arab Academy For Science, Technology And Maritime Transport
04.2001 - 01.2016
SAAD ELABDINYBusiness Development Manager