Shalban Basheer

Growth Partnership Manager @ Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

About

Generated more than 20 million AED in revenue and successfully facilitated 2,000+ business registrations through strategic partnerships and structured growth initiatives. I currently serve as a Growth Partnership Manager with the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, where I lead partner acquisition, revenue expansion, and regulatory-aligned business formation strategies. Over the years, I have built and managed high-performing partner ecosystems, negotiated large-scale agreements, and consistently converted market opportunities into measurable growth. My strength lies in combining commercial thinking with deep regulatory knowledge. I understand how government frameworks operate, how to structure compliant business setups, and how to scale partnerships without compromising quality. I have worked across staffing, outsourcing, recruitment, corporate services, real estate, company formation, and PRO services — giving me a broad operational and market perspective. Core strengths:• Strategic partner acquisition• Revenue growth & negotiations• Government & regulatory knowledge• Market intelligence & competitive positioning• High-volume business registrations with quality control With 8+ years of experience, I bring credibility, execution capability, and a results-first mindset to every role I take on.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Contractual Agreements, Working with Investors, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Events, Strategy Implementation, Public Sector, Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting, International Development, Analytical Skills, Sales Management, Deal Closure, Sales Presentations, Networking, Coaching & Mentoring, Sales Effectiveness, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Experience

Growth Partnership Manager

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Onboarded and managed 120 + business agents, consistently achieving 100% of assigned KPIs and sales targets. • Collaborated with internal teams to reduce pre-sales turnaround time by 25%, ensuring faster onboarding. • Built and nurtured relationships with agents and partners, contributing to a 20% increase in active agent engagement. • Conducted regular market research to identify new opportunities and monitor competitor activity. • Maintained accurate and up-to-date agent databases to support reliable sales forecasting. • Ensured compliance with RAKEZ policies while continuously enhancing industry and product knowledge. • Partnered with the Customer Experience team to deliver a seamless onboarding and support experience for all agents.

Senior Sales Officer

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

2022-10 - 2025-3 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Demonstrated exceptional performance by surpassing the 6-month target by an impressive 161%, showcasing my dedication to achieving and exceeding set objectives. • Achieved the highest referral performance in the second quarter of the year, highlighting my ability to build strong relationships and contribute significantly to team success. • Stood out as a top performer in 2023 with a registration of more than 250 companies and AED 5 Million in revenue, quickly adapting to the role and making significant contributions to the team's achievements.