Saqlain Riaz
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Detailed Sales Manager with expertise overseeing successful revenue streams and recognizing areas for improvement. Reliable and capable of driving effective teams. Looking for new sales-oriented role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Ambitious promoter and skilled people manager with deep understanding of market trends and successful strategies to achieve sales and marketing results. Strengths include leveraging data to optimise approaches and capitalising on new opportunities. Marketing professional successful in campaign development and programme management. Forward-thinking and analytical in tracking markets and optimising strategies for best results. Excels at partnering cross-functionally to generate outstanding results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sales manager
Fu Chun Trading L.L.C
Sharjah, UAE
2023.07 - Current
- Replenished stock and processed deliveries to maximise product availability.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Delivered tailored assistance to customers with disabilities.
- Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Forecasted sales trends to plan team resourcing.
- Served customers to drive sales and deliver top-quality experiences.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
Sales manager
JIT International Goods Wholesalers L.L.C
Dubai, UAE
2019.01 - 2023.06
- Hired and trained dedicated and high-achieving sales teams.
- Allocated teams, materials and calendar space for individual projects.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Collected customer and market feedback and reported information to company leadership.
- Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.
- Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across sales, promotions and marketing departments.
- Created and directed sales team training and development programmes.
Sales supervisor
Lasani Flour Mills
Lahore, Pakistan
2016.02 - 2018.11
- Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across sales, promotions and marketing departments.
- Collected customer and market feedback and reported information to company leadership.
- Contributed to management decision-making relating to existing sales operations and business strategy.
- Strategised cross-promotions with new and existing partners to expand sales and marketing opportunities.
- Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
- Analyzed sales and customer data generating comprehensive sales reports to promote sound business decision-making.
Accountant
Madina Cash & Carry Group
Lahore, Pakistan
2014.04 - 2015.11
- Assessed accounts and accounting systems in cases of alleged criminal activity.
- Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting & Science
Jinnah Public School
Pakistan 2009.03 - 2011.04
Intermediate of Commerce - Commerce
Hashmat Ali Islamic College
Pakistan 2012.02 - 2014.03
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Lahore / Islamabad 2015.01 - 2017.01
CCNA / Microsoft Excel & Word - Networking
ciscom
Pakistan 2018.03 - 2018.09
Skills
- Sales pipeline management
- Demand generation marketing
- Internet and e-mail marketing
- New account development
- Territory sales management
- Account management
- Complex negotiations
- Sales goal attainment
- Sales process
- Sales office management
Languages
English
Advanced
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
Certification
- Certified General Accountant
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- Sales Skills Course
- Sales Operations/Management Specialization
Timeline
Sales manager
Fu Chun Trading L.L.C
2023.07 - Current
Sales manager
JIT International Goods Wholesalers L.L.C
2019.01 - 2023.06
CCNA / Microsoft Excel & Word - Networking
ciscom
2018.03 - 2018.09
Sales supervisor
Lasani Flour Mills
2016.02 - 2018.11
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of the Punjab, Lahore
2015.01 - 2017.01
Accountant
Madina Cash & Carry Group
2014.04 - 2015.11
Intermediate of Commerce - Commerce
Hashmat Ali Islamic College
2012.02 - 2014.03
High School Diploma - Accounting & Science
Jinnah Public School
2009.03 - 2011.04