Ahmad Raheem

Handling the technology portfolio of GITEX (Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria) by implementing sales plans and strategy in order to maximize financial and non-financial objectives, expand client base and extend the company's global reach. Managing high-value strategic partnerships, delegate acquisition, sales agents, government relations, community/association partners and stakeholder meeting programs. Identify and develop new business opportunities, establish and maintain strong relationships with existing partners and clients. Produce new sales initiatives for maximum client retention and acquisition, contribute to the development of ideas to encourage visitors/delegates promotion, analyze partnership effectiveness and obtain ways to optimize growth. Determine profitability and targets and identify potential new markets.

Responsible for promoting international shows to GCC organizations by advising and selling trade fairs spaces and sponsorship in ” Frankfurt, Istanbul, Tokyo, Ho chi minh, Shanghai, Mexico City and Johannesburg ‟ in accordance with set targets to ensure the revenue budget is achieved and exceeded. Developing long term account relationships, building strong relationships with current and potential clients both pre and post event, on-site account management to achieve high exhibitor satisfaction levels.

Promoting training programs and conferences delegate places, managing top companies in the MENA region providing them with expertise in a variety of business disciplines, including: Business Performance, Management & Leadership, Professional Development, Finance, Project Management, HR, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement and ICT. Growth of existing portfolio by generating new leads, effective coordination with production and marketing, identify competitive events and familiarize with competitor events.

Connect, develop and create opportunities for business events & summits with C-level executives at top regional and global corporate companies, build strong relationships with clients, researching new leads for the project assignment, Attend and travel to events, pursue new market opportunities to increase event sales, continuously focus on improving customer satisfaction to create customer loyalty and deliver a positive event experience.

Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards, contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Aiming to achieve monthly or annual targets, handling customer complaints or handing customers on to management.

Assisting the operations manager in organizing, planning and implementing strategy, coordinate daily customer service operation, track the progress of weekly and monthly objective, evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs, make sure all employees adhere to company's policies and guidelines.