Raja Shahbaz Gul

Chief Executive Officer - Allied Business @ Taj Corporation

About

An experienced Business Development & Management Professional ( International & local assignments) with the energy and enthusiasm to apply myself into various environments. I thrive in new challenges, working well under pressure to meet all targets. A team leader with excellent communication & interpersonal skills; Well trained in Sales & Marketing, Projects & Facilities Management, Business Development: Commerical & Recreational Retail & Real Estate Management. A committed professional with exceptional clientele & PR along with Operational expertise ( Real Estate management) Specialties:  Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team leader.  Effective presentation verbal and written communication skills. -- Operational Management / Administration and Leasing.  Bilingual in English, Urdu and a firm knowledge of regional languages.  Develop and execute strategic plans focusing on short term and long-term objectives ( Vision & Mission Philosophy). Leading team in preparing and implementation of the new concept of Marketing, Branding and promotional plans.  Ability to multitask, result oriented and strong analytic skills. • Provide leadership to the technical & operational staff for Malls, Amusement Parks & Commercial properties to achieve optimum performance. • Ensures Property Operations / Management is cost effective & Properly Maintained.

Country

City

Pakistan

Industry

Recreational Facilities & Services

Skill

Business Analysis, Commercial Planning, Business-to-Business (B2B), Facility Management (FM), Strategic Leadership, Effective presentation verbal and written communication skills., Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team leader., Well trained in generating sales, developing business., Hotels, Hospitality, Sales Management, Planning, Negotiation, Event Management, Customer Relations, Operations Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Hiring, Team Leadership

Experience

Chief Executive Officer - Allied Business

Taj Corporation

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Managing ; diverse portfolio of multiple Business facilities, Strategic planning, Project management, P&L , Brand development and service excellence

Chief Executive Officer

Siddiqsons Group

2023-3 - 2025-4 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Mall & Office Tower Strategic Management & Administration. P&L & Revenue Management

Chief Operating Officer

P E G pvt Ltd

2019-2 - 2023-3 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Leading all Operational matters of three Amusement Parks & Retail Business along with Boutique Hotels , Food courts & Restaurants: pertaining to Revenue , Marketing , Administration, Customers B2C & B2B, SLAs , SOPs, Franchise / Partners and Corporate assigned Companies. Assignment Includes : Operational Management B2C & B2B (Business Development) Property Management /Customer Services / Administration & Brand Development.

Chief Operating Officer

NAFT Corporation ( 14st Pizza Co , RedHub Pro, FoodLine Factory , Octa Bar )

2017-10 - 2019-2 · 1 yr 5 mos

Pakistan

Leading all Operational matters pertaining to Branches , Sales , Marketing , Administration, Customers , Restaurants , Franchise / Partners and Corporate assigned Companies. Assignment Include : Operational Management B2C & B2B (Business Development) Franchising / Property Management Customer Services / Call Center Management Marketing & Brand Management Supply Chain Management ( Food line )

Sr. Manager / GM - Real Estate & Business Development

Habib Metro (Pvt) Ltd . A group company belongs to House of Habib (Pvt).Ltd

2014-10 - 2017-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Pakistan

Prime Responsibilities : To look after Operations & Administration for all METRO Stores ( 9 locations , 6 in North & 3 in South Pakistan ) and its Facilities along with its Arcades. Taking care of business development for existing arcades and exploring new development plans / Possibilities. Dealing with all Operational matters pertaining to Retail Business, Partners, Customers , Tenants and Corporate assigned Companies. Additional Key Responsibilities : o Property Operations and Management o Budgeting & Forecasting o Strategic Planning o Retail Concepts and Business Development o Remodels and Expansions o Event / Marketing ATL & BTL

Manager Mall & Tower - "The Ocean Mall & Tower "

Ocean Tower n Mall

2013-6 - 2014-10 · 1 yr 5 mos

The Ocean Mall & Tower - Clifton, KHI

* Managing Entire Mall & Tower Operations, responsible for all the matters related to shopping mall, food court and Office Tower activities, procedures and day to day Operational issues.. • Provide leadership to the technical & operational staff in the Mall to achieve optimum performance & efficiency. • Provide superior tenant/client service by attending to complaints & suggestions of the clients in order to achieve high client satisfaction. • Ensures Mall Operations is operating within the budget.

Sr. Manager Malls

Dolmen Group

2011-1 - 2013-5 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Karachi , Pakistan

Managing entire Mall's Operation, which includes : maintanance, security, marketing, finance, food court and administration. • Ensuring quality customer services at the information desk, mall entrances, food court, parking areas, wash rooms, toilettes amenities of the mall. Internal and external cleanness with good housekeeping and beautification of the mall. • Looking after all marketing matters that marketing team perform in maintaining marketing plans which include: developing promotion plans, arranging media coverage, celebrations of special day events to maintain customer flow monthly, quarterly and annually basis. • Dealing all operational matters pertaining to customers, shopkeepers and other tenants and companies. Attending and resolving all complaints of tenants, customers, and management. • Maintaining the existing occupancy of the mall and generating new areas for income. Promotion of the mall and bringing top notch brands to the mall which are beneficial for both the mall and the brand

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Hospitality and External Linkages

University of Gujrat, Pakistan

2009-6 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

Gujrat , Pakistan

Successfully launched Hospitality Management program in 3 catogories. short courses, diploma and associate degree program. created its layout of subjects, training sessions, and practical's. Also accrediated in colaboration with different international universities to commence lectures, seminar's and training sessions for the students and faculty.

Asst. Director Sales and Marketing

Avari Group of Hotels, Karachi

2007-4 - 2009-5 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Karachi , Pakistan

managed the enitre Sales & Marketing department : which includes : room division sale, banquets sale , Events n coordination , Marketing, Budgeting and Revenue forecasting .

Front Office Manager

Hilton Garden Inn fishkill NY

2005-4 - 2007-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Fishkill, New York

Responsibilities included : Managing all front office functions, and the overall appearance of the centre. Duties also include auditing for entire hotel comprising of 102 rooms , producing various reports, dealing with cash/check deposits as well as billing companies etc. Also, building client relationship and dealing with all customer/client inquiries and concerns.