Alisher Abdullaev is a Russian national born in April 1986. He has over 7 years of experience in business development and sales management roles in Dubai. Currently he is the Business/Sales Manager at Zen Zero LLC, a payment services provider, where he grew business by 120% through winning new deals and increasing payment machines from 100 to 600 units. Previously he worked as a Marketing Executive at Dubai Duty Free for over 6 years.

1. Name: Alisher Abdullaev
Address: Al Baraha, Deira Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971503842541
Email: alisherabdullaev809@gmail.com
Nationality: Russian
Date of birth: 25th
April 1986 (Age 30)
Summary of Qualifications
Business Consultant / Strategist with exceptional record of delivering of high performance
business and marketing solutions focusing on generating revenue, new business, and
improving sales strategy. Extensive experience working with clients in multiple industries,
including private sector, government, pharmaceutical companies, utility companies,
educational institutions, oil and gas companies, and residential and commercial industries
on the improvement of their payment systems and business revenue.
Professional Experience
Zen Zero LLC, Dubai, UAE (February 2014 - Present)
Company Description: Payment Services Provider
Business/Sales Manager
Develop new business and analyze business needs of existing clients to develop
customized payment solutions, identify optimal payment requirements and machine
placement, and manage scalability. Lead efforts and activities to improve business and
revenue, as well as improve resource skill set for Zen Zero. Major accomplishments:
• Grew business by 120% through winning new business deals resulting in placement
of 600 additional payment machines from 100 units within 2 years, for clients in
private, public, commercial and residential, utility, and oil/gas sectors. Clients
include but are no limited to Dubai Taxi Corporation (Government), Hypermarkets,
Malls, Petrol Stations, Hospitals, Pharmacies, etc.
• Increase in profit by 40% through new business and existing client deals.
• Helped establish a corporate presence in Dubai, which involved client management,
sales, marketing, and recruiting.

2. • Improved operational efficiency of clients’ payment machine operations and
placement strategy.
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Responsibilities:
• Establish plan, initiative, and strategy for developing new business with new and
existing clients.
• Consult clients on establishing presence in various terminals through strategic
placement and site selection of payment machines.
• Analyze business and operational needs to reduce costs and improve efficiency and
profitability.
• Communicate directly with client senior management and key stakeholders.
• Conduct contract and sales negotiations.
• Market services to clients and increase sales through effective marketing campaigns.
• Manage mid-monitoring of performance of payment machines and recommend changes
to placement location if necessary.
• Handle recruiting, training, coaching, disciplining and guidance of staff. This includes:
1. Monthly team meetings
2. Monthly employee performance meetings
3. Developing incentive programs
4. Recruitment of new staff
5. Scheduling and personnel management
• Conduct P&L and budget management, as well as pre and post evaluation analysis and
reporting;
• Develop strategic plan, marketing strategy, and establish budget plans.
• Assign sales and marketing activities to staff.
• Develop pricing structure for classes and memberships.
• Ensure values and goals of the business are upheld at all times.
Dubai Duty Free, Dubai, UAE (August 2007- January 2014)
Company Description: Largest travel retail operator in United Arab Emirates
Marketing Executive
Drove business and sales programs of retail and merchandise and assisted in inventory
management. Broad scope of responsibilities included sales and market analysis, store
operations, inventory control, handling customer inquiries.
Responsibilities:
• Supported the marketing team and marketing manager on strategic marketing initiatives
and campaigns;
• Researched, analyzed, and identified advertising opportunities from adverts in the press
to local, national publications.
• Worked effectively with production teams.
• Managed the production of marketing materials and arranging the distribution of them.
• Conducted market research using customer questionnaires and focus groups.
• Developed, updated, and closely maintained customer databases.

3. • Performed marketing campaign evaluations.
• Assisted in and trained budget management responsibilities.
• Monitored market and sales activities and trends.
Education
(2001-2003)
• BACHELOR OF ARTS (Communication)
Tashkent State University, Uzbekistan
(2011-2015)
• BACHELOR DEGREE (Management)
Institute of Communication and Technology
Moscow State University, Russian Federation
Languages
• English Fluent– Reading / Speaking / Writing
• Russian Fluent – Reading / Speaking / Writing
• Uzbek Fluent – Reading / Speaking / Writing.
• Arabic Beginner.
Hobbies & Interests
• Music, movies, photography, socialising and building great relationships.
• Actively competing in Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing.