Muhammad Tariq

Retail Operations Manager

About

Muhammad has gained his expertise in the events and promotions industry in UAE, serving the industry for more than 10 years. He has worked with key clients as P&G, Dubai Refreshments and more. He leads a team and handles the promotions department which highlights his team leading and managerial skills. A well presented, highly personable and efficient events organiser with an ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous and competing deadlines. Having a strong customer service orientation and delivery focus and a active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards. Excellent communication skills and comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on, growth orientated work environment.

Country

United States

City

Spring

Industry

Retail

Skill

Team Building, Team Management, Hiring, Market Planning, Merchandising, Communication, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Marketing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Project Management, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Account Management

Experience

Retail Operations Manager

AAA Management LLC

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Head Of Operations

Red Arrow Advertising

2013-1 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

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Operation Manager

TheThoughtFactory

2006-10 - Present · 20 yrs

•Liaising with Government Departments and related Outlets for approvals for upcoming, Promotion and Events. •Communicating with promoters and hiring them for upcoming promotions and events. •Handle projects to promote products, boost sales, and create product awareness in the market Clients that I have worked with are; Braun, Dubai Refreshments Company (DRC), Disney & Kellog’s. •Consult with all levels of the organization on events/promotions and manage the implementation of services •Contact client, in a timely and efficient manner, to determine event requirements and communicate client needs to the appropriate departments and to insure the highest customer levels expediting the event/promotions •Generate an event/promotion workbook including such items as: dates of contract, meeting hours, and set-up schedule and show location, floor plans and all pertinent information necessary for all departments to execute services at the highest levels of efficiency and service •Possess knowledge of contractual language as it pertains to each individual event • Work with the public safety/health department to ensure proper documents are received and reviewed in a timely and efficient manner •Organize and lead Pre meeting with promoter's, client’s representatives and department representatives to introduce client to departments involved in ensuring the client’s needs are met •Supervise event activities before, during and following the event to ensure proper set-up and execution of client requests •Coordinate the move-in/move-out of events with the building services manager to insure timeliness of each •Act as the primary liaison to clients to ensure efficient operation and client satisfaction •Inform clients of on-site emergencies •Review and complete final event settlement statements in a timely and efficient manner •Organize and promote pre-and post-event meetings and site visits

Marketing & Promotion Supervisor

MACS Consultants

2002-8 - 2005-9 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

•Coordinating with Supermarkets, Malls, Economic Department, and Municipality, to get approvals for upcoming Promotion & Events. •Coordinating with malls, supermarkets for setting up necessary inventory for promotions and events •Communicating with promoters and hiring them for upcoming promotions and events. •Handle projects to promote products, boost sales, and create product awareness in the market.Clients that I have worked with are; Marlboro, Kellogg’s & Nokia.