Talal Al-Sabbagh
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
- Offering strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledgeable about team collaboration, project management, and customer relations. Ready to use and develop organizational, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills in the role.
- Experienced professional with focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
- Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
- Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
- Motivated as Fuel Manaager with over 23 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
- Dedicated as a Fuel Manager highly effective in undertaking administrative and programme management tasks. Manages complex data with excellent organisation. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approach.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Jet Fuel Manager
UAS International Trip Support
Dubai, UAE
2024.03 - 2026.08
- Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
- Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
- Led performance reviews and identified areas for improvement.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximize productivity.
- Streamlined procurement activities, improved efficiency.
- Identified winning strategies through detailed analysis of client requirements.
Fuel Procurement Manager
UAS International Trip Support
Dubai, UAE
2009.06 - 2015.04
- Oversaw the creation of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
- Achieved cost reduction with strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaboration during projects.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and managing communications.
- Implemented new procurement software, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with finance team to ensure accurate budgeting for procurement activities.
- Negotiated contracts and terms successfully, delivering cost and operational efficiency for group.
- Built relationships for increased engagement and partnerships across supplier base.
- Sourced most cost-effective new and existing products to meet category and procurement KPIs.
- Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
- Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
- Minimised customer complaints by verifying procured items met required quality standards.
- Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
Fuel Accounts Manager
UAS International Trip Support
Duabi, UAE
2002.05 - 2009.05
- Negotiated contracts to secure profitable deals.
- Coordinated with finance department to manage account finances efficiently.
- Achieved client satisfaction by managing key accounts effectively.
- Analysed sales data for identifying opportunities for growth.
- Collaborated with other departments for smooth functioning of the billing department.
- Assisted in annual audits by maintaining comprehensive records of all transactions.
- Oversaw invoice processing and ensured correct charging practices were implemented.
- Coordinated with finance team for efficient invoice processing.
- Provided training to new employees in the use of billing software.
- Negotiated contracts and payment plans to ensure prompt payments from clients.
- Reduced errors in invoices by meticulous attention to detail.
- Monitored daily operations of the billing department effectively.
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Catholic University of Murcia
UAE 2024.05 -
Diploma - Business management
American University Of Asia
UAE 1992.08 - 1998.06
Skills
- Discover and contract qualified aviation fuel providers across current and expanding markets to match operational and business objectives
- Drive the ongoing growth and efficiency of the company's global supplier network
- Analyze fuel markets to discover alternate vendors, market competitiveness, dependability, and commercial agility
- Perform comprehensive vendor evaluations before integrating new suppliers
- Build professional partnerships with regional and international aviation fuel suppliers
- Serve as the primary liaison for fuel vendors, concerning commercial agreements, pricing structures, service delivery, and operational expectations
- Secure and negotiate competitive fuel rates and favorable commercial terms with suppliers to maximize profit margin
- Collaborate closely with operations teams to execute timely fuel arrangements tailored to client specifications
- Liaise with suppliers to verify fuel availability, confirm uplift requirements, and handle service inquiries
- Developed and rapidly issued competitive, accurate fuel pricing to meet strict client timelines
- Cultivated long-term relationships with key accounts while proactively driving cross-selling and upselling initiatives to maximize revenue
- Handled client inquiries, steered commercial discussions, and streamlined contracts alongside sales administration tasks
- Tracked industry shifts and changing fuel pricing models
- Managed high-priority, time-sensitive spot fuel orders efficiently without compromising service quality
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Catholic University of Murcia
2024.05 -
Jet Fuel Manager
UAS International Trip Support
2024.03 - 2026.08
Fuel Procurement Manager
UAS International Trip Support
2009.06 - 2015.04
Fuel Accounts Manager
UAS International Trip Support
2002.05 - 2009.05
Diploma - Business management
American University Of Asia
1992.08 - 1998.06