Zai Joan

I'm on a mission to automate companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Riyadh.

Promoted to lead and replicate my role by building a remote acquisitions team for the Asia-Pacific region. Key contributions: ▶️ Established a CRM system to support expansion plans ▶️ Hired and onboarded 3 Business Development Representatives ▶️ Trained the team in lead generation, cold calling, cold emailing, and objection handling ⭐ Secured 50+ partnerships with my team across Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, and other cities ⭐ Gained hands-on experience in CRM setup, hiring and training, and direct outreach (cold calling & emailing). Explored and utilized marketing and operational tools such as Apollo, Odoo, HubStaff, VOIP calling software, Activepieces, and other productivity solutions.

As the MEAN Region Business Development Representative, I was responsible for executing business expansion plans and unlocking a new market for radicalstorage.com, the largest and most convenient luggage storage network for travelers. Key responsibilities: ▶️ Travelling across the MENA Region ▶️ Identifying high-demand areas where customers may need luggage storage ▶️ Profiling ideal partner locations ▶️ Reaching out to business owners and decision-makers ▶️ Conducting on-site visits and virtual meetings ▶️ Negotiating and finalizing long-term agreements Key achievements: ⭐ Secured partnership agreements with 50+ key venues across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman, Jerash, Cairo, Luxor, Aqaba, and other cities ⭐ Successfully opened a new region, establishing strategic partnerships that continue to generate steady revenue ⭐What I gained: I developed in-depth expertise in business development. From market research and partner profiling to outreach, negotiations, agreement finalization, and relationship management. This role expanded my skill set and deepened my understanding of building and sustaining B2B partnerships in new markets.

Sometimes, success can be in loss. By guiding a company through closure with minimal losses while keeping operations running under challenging conditions until the right time comes. From the bottom of my heart, I supported “86 Restaurant” in making the most of the period leading up to its final “Goodbye” after Eid al-Adha 2023. ▶️ I learned from this experience, employing every possible resource to sustain operations by: ▶️ Doing social media advertising campaigns ▶️ Recruiting waitstaff, customer service representatives, and other key positions ▶️ Assisting with accounting and reporting ▶️ Implementing software solutions such as eMenu, POS, and restaurant management tools to improve efficiency ▶️ Took on multiple roles as needed, including cashier, customer service, waiter, social media manager, and other operational duties. ▶️ Planning and executing the closure phase ▶️ Exploring and making agreements best suppliers in the market ⭐ This journey earned me the gratitude and trust of the restaurant owner and provided me with valuable experience in navigating one of the most difficult phases a business can face.

Professional Journey Highlights: 2017 - 2022 Teen Entrepreneurship: - 14 years old ➡️ Dived into the world of financial markets as a skilled scalper. - 15 years old ➡️ Achieved recognition by reaching the finals of Zain AL-Mubadara 2. - 16 years old ➡️ Decided to leave traditional schooling, focusing on self-learning. Golden 18➡️: - Helped in importing cars, supplements, and home products globally. - Taught reading and writing in both English and Arabic to eager learners. - Founded DanounaJo, a landscaping company revolutionizing tree selection using OpenLARC project data from NASA and other databases. Leadership and Advocacy: - 19 years old - ➡️ Led a quarter-million members in the Marfood public movement, successfully advocating against deactivation policies of telecommunications companies during the COVID-19 lockdown in Jordan. ➡️ Co-Founded EzToRent a car rental agencies management and tracking software. Throughout this journey, I've: 👉 Explored diverse industries and engaged with various fields. 👉 Acquired broad skills and experiences. 👉 Continued involvement in various business activities. 👉 Discovered a passion for providing and optimizing tech solutions in the travel sector. 👉 Culminated expertise has resulted in being recognized as a "Business Booster"!