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Sherif Ahmed

Sales Director
Dubai

Summary

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in [Area of expertise]. Visionary individual with more than [Number] years working as Managing Director for [Type] organization. Highly communicative and experienced in [Skill] and [Skill]. Strengths in strategic planning, efficiency and team building.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Managing Director

Arabia Travel @ Tourism
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
06.2020 - Current
  • Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.

Operations Manager

Amani Travel & Tourism
Dubai & Kerala
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity.
  • Developed systems to track and log work issues.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.

Sales Manager

Homeland Travel & Tourism
Abu Dhabi
04.2014 - 02.2017
  • Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
  • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
  • Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.

Sales Manager

Sharm United Holidays
Dubai
04.2011 - 02.2014
  • Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
  • Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends
  • Targeted and prospected for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Physical Education Faculty
Port Said, Egypt
09.2000 - 06.2004

MBA - Master of Business Administration

American University of Cairo
Cairo
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Mentoring and training
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Timeline

Managing Director

Arabia Travel @ Tourism
06.2020 - Current

Operations Manager

Amani Travel & Tourism
01.2017 - 02.2020

Sales Manager

Homeland Travel & Tourism
04.2014 - 02.2017

Sales Manager

Sharm United Holidays
04.2011 - 02.2014

MBA - Master of Business Administration

American University of Cairo
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts -

Physical Education Faculty
09.2000 - 06.2004
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