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SYED ROHAIL ALI ZAIDI

Sharjah

Summary

Driven Area Sales Manager with 10+ years of experience in management capacity and strong competitive sales drive, adaptability and perseverance. Well-honed listening skills and problem-solving attitude to uncover needs and overcome objections to close sales and achieve goals within multiple assigned territories. Successfully motivates and develops sales teams in results-driven and customer-focused environments with positive attitude towards achievement.

Skilled Area Sales Manager with desire to lead teams toward achieving revenue goals. Focused on keeping up-to-date and informed on competitors and specific needs of assigned sales territory.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Area Sales Manager

Anker Innovations
Dubai
01.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats.
  • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
  • Analyzed sales to manage life cycle of product, inventory models and selling rates.
  • Supported sales and reporting for large and medium-sized accounts.
  • Trained teams to optimize service delivery in alignment with individual needs to boost customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.

Area Sales Manager

WEIWO Electronic & Technology DMCC / Vivo
Dubai
10.2019 - 05.2022
    • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
    • Hired, trained and managed sales staff and administered and implemented compensation plan to support area sales goals.
    • Collaborated with vendors and built effective partnerships devoted to capitalizing on emerging and sustainable sales opportunities.
    • Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 70% .
    • Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
    • Set and achieved sales targets for whole region.
    • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
    • Expanded market share 18% by increasing sales to retailers and distributors.
    • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
    • Analyzed sales data and kept up to date with market trends.
    • Accompanied sales reps in field for ride-alongs to teach, observe and work one-on-one.

Area Sales Manager

Axiom Telecom LLC
Dubai
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Formulated tactics and strategies to target new potential customers within prioritized markets.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
  • Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
  • Analyzed sales data and kept up to date with market trends.
  • Expanded market share 22% by increasing sales to retailers and distributors.
  • Successfully achieved high volume sales during Gitex Shoppers in 2017 & 2018
  • Training and Development of regional teams on continuous basis, trained about 100+ people in sales team/retailers responsible for selling the Brand (SKU wise)
  • Provided feedback to management on new product launches or re-launch initiatives by creating market surveys

Operations Supervisor

IML / Purple Tree / Four1
Dubai
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices
  • Performed preventative maintenance and calibration on equipment and systems to prevent malfunctions and work obstacles
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions
  • Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development

Sales Specialist

Samsung
Dubai
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Samsung Televisions, Home Theaters, and Accessories Sales.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Promoting new models of Samsung Televisions, & Home Theaters (Samsung Curved UHD TV's).
  • Advised, sold and configured AV/TV products in single and multiple transactions, averaging $60,000 in sales monthly.
  • Exceeded quarterly sales goals by 120%.
  • Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and persuasively overcame objections.
  • Handling Sales Report
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Giving daily sell out reports and discussing market share in every weekly meeting
  • Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
  • Created and implemented sales strategies to successfully meet company targets.
  • Training new promoters about features/benefits of Samsung products.
  • Motivated and trained new team members to meet and exceed sales goals through positive reinforcement.

Education

MBA - MBA in Marketing

Swiss School of Management

Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems (BSc) - Computer And Information Technology

Heriot-Watt University

High School Diploma -

Al – Sadiq Islamic English School

Skills

  • Ul> MS Office
  • Ul > Territory Management
  • Ul > Sales Reporting
  • Ul > Business development and planning
  • Ul > Strategic planning
  • Ul > Account management
    • Ul > Extensive personal network
  • Ul > Coaching and mentoring
  • P>Relationship building

  • P>Sales team supervision

  • P>B to B sales

  • Additional Information

    • Visa Status : Employment Visa
    • Driving License : Holding a valid U.A.E Manual Driving License and Car Ownership.

    Accomplishments

    • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
    • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

    Timeline

    Area Sales Manager

    Anker Innovations
    01.2023 - Current

    Area Sales Manager

    WEIWO Electronic & Technology DMCC / Vivo
    10.2019 - 05.2022

    Area Sales Manager

    Axiom Telecom LLC
    09.2016 - 09.2019

    Operations Supervisor

    IML / Purple Tree / Four1
    04.2015 - 07.2016

    Sales Specialist

    Samsung
    08.2013 - 03.2015

    MBA - MBA in Marketing

    Swiss School of Management

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems (BSc) - Computer And Information Technology

    Heriot-Watt University

    High School Diploma -

    Al – Sadiq Islamic English School
    SYED ROHAIL ALI ZAIDI