Sales and Business Development

AHAMAD NOUFAL SAALIM

Dubai, UAE
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About Candidate

Experienced Sales and Business Development professional with over 14 years of expertise in the UAE industrial equipment sector. Specializing in Weighing Solution, Check Weigher and Product inspection systems across various industries, I possess strong skills in client acquisition, team leadership, and strategic sales planning. I have approved track record of managing global brands and successfully securing high-value projects. Additionally, I hold an MBA and demonstrate exceptional communication, operational, and relationship-building abilities.

Education

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2008
Marketing Mangalore University, Karnataka, India.

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Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) 2006
Business Administration Mangalore University, Karnataka, India.

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Experiences

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Sales Manager 2011-03-01 - 2025-05-01
Hi Matrix Measurement Laboratory LLC, Dubai, U.A.E.

• Spearheaded business development initiatives across various industrial sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, logistics, cement, and government laboratories, resulting in consistent double-digit revenue growth. • Cultivated and maintained essential client relationships, securing long-term contracts and repeat business from major corporate accounts and government entities. • Introduced and launched new global brands into the UAE market, thereby expanding the product portfolio and enhancing the company’s competitive advantage. • Led a high-performing sales team by conducting regular performance reviews, sales training sessions, and mentoring, aimed at improving team effectiveness and product knowledge. • Defined and implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) to ensure alignment with overarching business objectives. • Developed strategic sales pipelines and forecasts utilizing CRM systems and market intelligence tools, which improved sales conversion rates by 30%. • Managed end-to-end tendering processes for key government and private sector projects, encompassing pricing, compliance, and documentation, which led to the successful closure of high-value deals. • Collaborated with technical teams to customize solutions based on client requirements, ensuring both technical viability and commercial feasibility. • Delivered tailored demonstrations, technical presentations, and after-sales consultations to address client-specific challenges. Oversaw coordination with internal teams to ensure timely approvals, manufacturing clearances, dispatches, and payment follow-ups, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction. • Streamlined business operations by implementing cost-effective practices, thereby reducing turnaround times for quotations and deliveries. • Negotiated with suppliers and international vendors to secure competitive pricing for custom projects and high-value tenders. • Developed and executed sales strategies to promote laboratory and industrial products (Lab balance, weigh bridge, Industrial scale, tank weighing, X-Ray, Metal Detector, check weigher etc) • Participated in global training programs in Germany (focused on product inspection system) and China (Industrial Weighing Systems), significantly enhancing product expertise and boosting client confidence. • Collaborated with global brand partners, including industry leaders such as Mettler-Toledo, Radwag, Baykon, Digi, Cassel, Wipotec, Herma, Koenig & Bauer, Spiroflow, permix etc. • Standardized internal sales reporting and dashboards to improve data-driven decision-making throughout the sales division.

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Showroom Supervisor 2008-08-01 - 2010-12-01
Home Centre, Mangalore, India.

• Oversaw daily showroom operations, including team supervision, inventory management, and visual merchandising, to ensure an exceptional customer experience. • Collaborated with the Store Manager on procurement planning, seasonal stock arrangements, and promotional initiatives to achieve business objectives. • Provided exemplary customer service by assessing client needs and recommending appropriate product solutions, which contributed to increased sales conversions and enhanced customer loyalty. • Applied upselling techniques, resulting in a higher average transaction value and improved revenue per square foot. • Trained, motivated, and managed floor staff to meet daily targets while upholding high service standards. • Conducted team briefings and individual performance evaluations to ensure alignment with company objectives. • Organized and executed in-store events, seasonal campaigns, and promotional activities, thereby enhancing brand visibility and increasing foot traffic.

Skills

Market Analysis & Brand Development
90%
Strategic Planning & Execution
93%
Team Leadership & Performance Management
94%
Sales & Business Development
99%

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