Tariq Al Kous
Dubai
Summary
I am a highly experienced business development and sales executive with over 15 years' experience growing brand awareness and revenue for massive companies across the U.A.E. Given my excellent communication skills and market knowledge, I have worked with, and signed numerous VIP clients, to develop mutually beneficial relationships and increase company profitability. I am committed to staying up to date with business trends and have consistently taken university-level courses to refine my knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - SME Commercial & Business Development Economic Zone & Free Zone - Industrial Zones
Abu Dhabi Ports (KIZAD)
01.2010
- Handled, negotiated, executed & managed exclusive contracts, expanded company projects, managed business development processes, conducted international trade missions, identified customer needs, organized outreach events, and managed a team.
Sales Coordinator
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed key-client relationships, served as key point of contact for foreign clients, met with clients at exhibitions, and supported clients in setting up free zone-based companies.
Marketing Manager & Assistant Graphic Designer
Al Nabooda Group
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Designed business cards, collaborated with management and design teams to create marketing content.
Assistant Manager/Operations Manager
Tonto Tourism & Cargo
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Organized cargo loads, managed shipments and routes, managed licenses in trade, and managed employee schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, International Business & Relations, Information Systems Study -
Canadian University of Dubai
Dubai, U.A.E.05.2021
A.A. in Computer Web Design and Computer Information Systems -
Daytona Beach College
Daytona Beach, U.S.A.01.2005
Advanced Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Oceanography -
University Of Miami
Miami, U.S.A.01.2003
Skills
- Negotiation
- Project management
- Time management
- Marketing
- Budgeting
- Communication
- Relationship-building
- Public speaking
- Growing brand awareness
- Outreach
- Team building
- Free zone legislation
- Start up procedures
- Goal setting
- Risk management
Othereducation
Selected Training & Management, Sales training course, along with customer support and relationship management for the UAE region and GCC stakeholders
Personal Information
Nationality: Emirati
Timeline
Manager - SME Commercial & Business Development Economic Zone & Free Zone - Industrial Zones
Abu Dhabi Ports (KIZAD)
01.2010
Sales Coordinator
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Marketing Manager & Assistant Graphic Designer
Al Nabooda Group
01.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Manager/Operations Manager
Tonto Tourism & Cargo
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, International Business & Relations, Information Systems Study -
Canadian University of Dubai
A.A. in Computer Web Design and Computer Information Systems -
Daytona Beach College
Advanced Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Oceanography -
University Of Miami
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