Rashid Naseer
Marketing & Business Development Specialist
Dubai
Summary
Multi-talented Marketing Specialist enthusiastic about applying diverse skills to all areas of marketing. Flexible team player knowledgeable about both traditional and digital marketing strategies. Dedicated sales and marketing professional with proven success exceeding goals, retaining customers and maintaining strong reputation for customer satisfaction. Exceptional knowledge of global market conditions and extensive network of title, inspection and banking professionals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Marketing Specialist
Future wise Facilities Management L.L.C
Dubai
02.2021 - Current
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Monitored trends in social media, industry, and competitive landscape to create new material.
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications, and social media posts.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Designed and implemented advertising and public relations activities.
- Teamed with advertising agencies and outside consultants to develop strategic marketing plans.
- Administered and procured funding for new marketing programs.
- Met with vendors to assess products, inquire about services and negotiate pricing.
- Onboarded new team members and coached personnel in marketing tasks.
- Updated customer database and generated lists and counts for direct marketing projects.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Collected and analyzed data from variety of sources to create detailed market research reports for top-level decision makers.
- Used various market research tools and techniques to gather, analyze and interpret data.
Business Development Manager
Adams Contracting Co L.L.C
Dubai
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
- Taught consultative selling techniques to new and existing staff members to build expertise.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
Team Leader, Sales Operations
Reach Employment Services/ Aseel Islamic Finance
Dubai
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Standardized and reduced email communications between employees by formulating and implementing field communication processes.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
Sr. Islamic Finance Executive
Reach Employment Services/ Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Dubai
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Sales Executive in Credit Cards Department
H.S.B.C
Dubai
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Leveraged deep knowledge and understanding of banking industry to handle customer inquiries with increasing complexity.
- Generated reporting to aid leadership with information to determine future credit card goals.
- Evaluated customer creditworthiness and financial statements to determine credit limits.
- Assisted customers with questions and inquiries to provide information regarding credit card accounts.
- Implemented strategies to reduce risk of credit card fraud and identity theft.
- Coordinated with other departments to verify timely and accurate processing of credit card applications and payments.
- Monitored existing customer accounts for continued creditworthiness based on analysis of past performance and current information.
Sales Representative
Dunia Finance L.L.C
Dubai
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
Business Development Officer
Derby Marketing/ Barclays Bank
Dubai
01.2008 - 02.2009
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Strategized with sales team to prospect and qualify potential customers within assigned geographic territories.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Business Development Officer
Citi Bank
Faisalabad
08.2004 - 03.2006
- Delivered campaigns to solidify new client opportunities and generate new business.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
Education
Batchelor in Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
University Of Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan 01.1997 - 06.2001
Skills
Marketing & Business Developement
Time management
Vendor relations
Marketing and advertising
Business administration
Digital marketing
Business Development
Sales Strategies
Sales expertise
Timeline
Marketing Specialist
Future wise Facilities Management L.L.C
02.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager
Adams Contracting Co L.L.C
08.2015 - 12.2020
Team Leader, Sales Operations
Reach Employment Services/ Aseel Islamic Finance
07.2014 - 07.2015
Sr. Islamic Finance Executive
Reach Employment Services/ Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
05.2013 - 07.2014
Sales Executive in Credit Cards Department
H.S.B.C
11.2011 - 04.2013
Sales Representative
Dunia Finance L.L.C
10.2010 - 11.2011
Business Development Officer
Derby Marketing/ Barclays Bank
01.2008 - 02.2009
Business Development Officer
Citi Bank
08.2004 - 03.2006
Batchelor in Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
University Of Punjab
01.1997 - 06.2001