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Sarah  Khader

Sarah Khader

United Arab Emirates,Dubai

Summary

Highly motivated and results driven sales and merchandising professional with a strong track record of performance in the FMCG sector. Known for excellent communication, team leadership, and strategic merchandising execution. Winner of C8 AWARDS - Q3 2024 & promoted within one year at Transmed due to consistent delivery of sales targets and effective team coordination

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Merchandising Team Leader

Transmed Overseas
Dubai, Dubai
2024.09 - Current
  • Entrusted with managing the main territory in Dubai, including Mall of Emirates and over 65 key retail stores (Marina to Al Wasl)
  • Trusted to independently handle high-level corporate and supplier visits, to make sure stores are presentable under all circumstances
  • Addition of creative stands & brandings with store level to enhance in-store visibility
  • Leading a team of 15 merchandisers, making sure they keep constant communication and raise any issues they face to be able to assist them constantly
  • Oversee all aspects of in-store execution including planogram compliance, stock rotation, promotional set ups, and visual merchandising standards
  • Act as the main point of contact for store managers and sales supervisors, to ensure seamless collaboration and issue resolution

Sales Executive

Transmed Overseas
Dubai, Dubai
2023.08 - 2024.09
  • Leading a team of 5 merchandisers, started with handling minor hypermarkets such as Cityland Mall and later expanded coverage to include IMPZ and 21 additional stores
  • Maintained relationships with key accounts, ensuring effective in-store presence and executions
  • Supported trade marketing campaigns and seasonal promotions
  • Tracked sales performance, market trends, and developed reports to support business decisions and sales
  • Closed 99% of monthly targets with accelerator
  • Assisted head office & brand teams with near expiry liquidations and 100k+ deals to drive targets or brands
  • Monitoring daily performance, attendance and adherence for the ISM's journey plan

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
Dubai
2015.09 - 2020.05

High School Diploma -

International School of Choueifat
Abu Dhabi

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Sales negotiation
  • Sales targeting
  • Superb attention to detail

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Native

Accomplishments

REWARD & RECOGNITION PROGRAM - C8 AWARDS - Q3 2024

Timeline

Merchandising Team Leader

Transmed Overseas
2024.09 - Current

Sales Executive

Transmed Overseas
2023.08 - 2024.09

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
2015.09 - 2020.05

High School Diploma -

International School of Choueifat
Sarah Khader