Summary

I am open for any Sr. Position like Product / Sales Manager for Tech / Startups. Please have a look at my profile and let me know if there is anything to discuss.

As the Head of Sales and Marketing at InfoTech Group, I have led business development in the GCC region, exceeding sales targets and fostering strong client relationships. My market analysis expertise has kept us ahead of industry trends, and my leadership has motivated teams to achieve goals.

With 18+ years of experience, I have managed international teams, excelled in using productivity tools, and achieved significant LinkedIn connections (Approx 32000 1st Level Connections). My innovation at Elm Company earned me the Innovation Award, reflecting my ability to drive results and create value.



My background aligns with the responsibilities outlined for the Senior Manager role. I am eager to collaborate with Telecom & Media clients, contribute to digital transformations, and formulate impactful go-to-market strategies.

Projects

AFOHS Club Falcon Complex Lahore
Sales and Marketing Manager

Experience

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Head of Sales and Marketing GCC, KSA
InfoTech (Pvt) Ltd
Nov 2022 - Present | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Main Responsibilities and activities: -

▪ Spearheading the business development efforts within the GCC region, identifying, and pursuing new opportunities to expand InfoTech Group\'s market presence.
▪ Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs, and offering customized IT solutions to optimize their operations and enhance efficiency.
▪ Consistently achieving and surpassing sales targets through effective sales techniques, negotiation skills, and contract closures, resulting in maximum revenue generation.
▪ Conducting in-depth market analysis to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and client demands, and leveraging insights to refine sales strategies.
▪ Providing dynamic leadership to the regional sales team, guiding, and motivating them to achieve their individual and collective goals.
▪ Actively participating in industry events, conferences, and networking sessions to promote InfoTech Group\'s services and establish strategic partnerships.

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Digital, Sales and Marketing Head
kinverg
Dec 2015 - Present | Lahore, Pakistan


Working with Kinverg as Technical Consultant. Developing strategies and managing sales team to ensure the positive results and outcomes.

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Head of New E-Products
Al Elm Company - Riyadh, KSA
Dec 2012 - Dec 2016 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Acted as \"The General Manager\" of a Product. Working hand to hand with the cross-functional team from each business unit to meet the approved business plan.
Duties and Responsibilities include - but are not limited to the following:

Managing the Entire Products / Services line Life Cycle from business planning to tactical activities.
Participating in the planning of the products.
 Approvals of Product Plans and working with all the concerned departments.
 Develop products/services road map for short-term and long-term products/services development priorities
 Ensuring the transition between each stage of the service.
 Monitoring the project plan and assess the effective needs.
 Controlling all products/services’ budgets.
 Conducting periodic competitive analysis and products/services comparison matrices for use internally.
 Specifying market requirements for current and future products/services s by conducting market research supported by large customers or key customers.
 Identifying market data requirements to execute products/services strategy.
 Working with sales and marketing teams to ensure the product target is achieved.
 Evaluating new products/services under consideration from third-party firms.
 Identifying market data requirements to execute products strategy.

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Startup Champion/ Sales & Marketing / Game Changer/ International Marketing/ Online E-Business Guru
TecnoShift Training and Consulting
Aug 2007 - Nov 2012 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Acting as "The General Manager" of a Product. Working hand to hand with the cross functional team from each business unit to meet the approved business plan.


Duties and Responsibilities includes - but not limited to the following:

 Managing the Entire Products / Services line Life Cycle from business planning to tactical activities.
 Participating in the planning of the products.
 Approvals of Product Plans and working with all the concerned departments.
 Develop products / services roadmap for short-term and long-term products / services development priorities
 Ensuring the transition between each stage of the service.
 Monitoring the project plan and assess the effective needs.
 Controlling all products / services’ budgets.
 Conducting periodic competitive analysis and products / services comparison matrixes for use internally.
 Specifying market requirements for current and future products / services s by conducting market research supported by large customers or key customers.
 Identifying market data requirement to execute products / services strategy.
 Working with sales and marketing teams to ensure the product target is achieved.
 Evaluating new products / services under consideration from third-party firms.
 Identifying market data requirement to execute products strategy.

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Country Head - Managed Servcies / Operations and Projects
Emircom - Saudi Arabia
Mar 2007 - Sep 2009 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Main Responsibilities and activities:-

- Heading three major divisions of the company:-
o Microsoft Business Applications Divisions.
o CISCO Connected Real Estate (CRE) Division
o Managed Services & Outsourcing and Consultancy Division
- Managing Large Product portfolio including Microsoft, EMC and VMware.
- Coordinating with the Account Managers in the assigned segment across KSA.
- Ensuring that new Orders and Sales/revenue targets are met and exceeded by the business on
quarterly and annual basis.
- Actively managing margin and pricing strategies to maximize Sales and Orders performance.
- Proper staffing, coaching, and professional development of sales teams.
- Driving new sales initiatives by working collaboratively with the Sales Manager.
- Attending and participating in industry related events and tradeshows to maintain visibility and market
Awareness
- Supporting sales and services as needed in regards to my product category, including formal
presentations to clients and prospects.
- Periodic Win/Loss interviews with prospects/clients

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Country Head - Managed Servcies / Operations and Projects
InfoTech (Pvt) Ltd
Mar 2007 - Sep 2009 | Lahore, Pakistan

Main Responsibilities and activities:-

- Heading three major divisions of the company:-
o Microsoft Business Applications Divisions.
o CISCO Connected Real Estate (CRE) Division
o Managed Services & Outsourcing and Consultancy Division
- Managing Large Product portfolio including Microsoft, EMC and VMware.
- Coordinating with the Account Managers in the assigned segment across KSA.
- Ensuring that new Orders and Sales/revenue targets are met and exceeded by the business on
quarterly and annual basis.
- Actively managing margin and pricing strategies to maximize Sales and Orders performance.
- Proper staffing, coaching, and professional development of sales teams.
- Driving new sales initiatives by working collaboratively with the Sales Manager.
- Attending and participating in industry related events and tradeshows to maintain visibility and market
Awareness
- Supporting sales and services as needed in regards to my product category, including formal
presentations to clients and prospects.
- Periodic Win/Loss interviews with prospects/clients

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Program - Product Manager Mobile Applications Division
Alcatel-Lucent - Saudi Arabia
Aug 2006 - Feb 2007 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Acting as "The General Manager" of a Product. Working hand to hand with the cross functional team from each business unit to meet the approved business plan.


Duties and Responsibilities includes - but not limited to the following:

 Managing the Entire Products / Services line Life Cycle from business planning to tactical activities.
 Participating in the planning of the products.
 Approvals of Product Plans and working with all the concerned departments.
 Develop products / services roadmap for short-term and long-term products / services development priorities
 Ensuring the transition between each stage of the service.
 Monitoring the project plan and assess the effective needs.
 Controlling all products / services’ budgets.
 Conducting periodic competitive analysis and products / services comparison matrixes for use internally.
 Specifying market requirements for current and future products / services s by conducting market research supported by large customers or key customers.
 Identifying market data requirement to execute products / services strategy.
 Working with sales and marketing teams to ensure the product target is achieved.
 Evaluating new products / services under consideration from third-party firms.
 Identifying market data requirement to execute products strategy.

Education

American International College
Masters, Masters in Business Administration, mini MBA - American Management Institute - San Francisco, US‎
Administration
2013
Pak Polytechnic
Diploma, Asst. Electronic Engineering‎
Electronics
Completed
1997
University of the Punjab
Bachelors, , ‎
Telecommunication
1987

Skills

Expert Targets Achievement
Expert control
Expert Software Projects
Expert 20/20 Design
Expert Ability to remain calm under pressure
Expert Access Technologies
Expert Account Sales Strategies
Expert Accounts Management
Expert Ad Development
Expert Administration Knowledge
Expert Affressive Marketing
Expert Aftersales
Expert Agile Project Management
Expert AI Programs
Expert Alternative Strategies
Expert Amin Management
Expert Analysis Skills
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Asana Tool Handling
Expert ATL Marketing
Expert B2B Business Development
Expert B2B Manager
Expert B2B Sales
Expert Basic PC Skill; Well conversant
Expert Brand Advertising
Expert Brand Building
Expert Branding
Expert British Accents
Expert BTL Marketing
Expert Budgeting
Expert Building Business Relationship
Expert Business Decision Making
Expert Business Development Consultancy
Expert Business Development Strategies
Expert Call Headlining
Expert Client Communication
Expert Client Dealing
Expert Client Engagement
Expert Client Services
Expert Cloud Technologies Command
Expert Collaboration
Expert Communication and Reporting
Expert Configuring Software
Expert Conservation Awareness
Expert Content Audting
Expert Cooordination Skills
Expert Corporate Marketing
Expert Corporate Sales Management
Expert Craft Command
Expert CRM Command

Languages

Expert Punjabi
Expert Urdu
Expert English
Expert Arabic