To effectively apply my market intelligence and field knowledge gained during the tenure of over fifteen years. Further, to utilize and grow my creative skills in developing the business, through ideation and strategic planning, which would assure qualitative customer approach, hence generating potential business prospects.

1. NAHID PATEL
E-mail: nahidmems@gmail.com
Mobile: +97152 – 128 1496
Objective
To effectively apply my market intelligence and field knowledge gained during the tenure of
15+ years in developing business, through ideation and strategic planning generating
potential business prospects.
Key Skills
Corporate communications Brand Promotion Business Development
Content Management Team Management Consumer Research
Event Management Relationship Management
Organizational Experience
Since Jan. 2015 till date at 2gis Advertising LLC
Key Account Manager - Dubai (UAE)
 Meet and exceed sales objective in the assigned territory by promoting and selling Digital
advertising to qualified advertisers.
 Meet and exceed sales targets, make at least 15 sales calls per day of which 10 calls are
new business.
 Target every business within the assigned territory/account list, visit each established client
and our competitors’ clients at least once per month, identify potential growth areas and
open new accounts,
 Become proficient in the use of ERM System designed by the company to locate Co-op
prospects, follow-up on Hot Leads, prepare proposals, written presentations, reports, and
research.
 Develop presentation skills utilizing computer tools and present to clients on a regular basis.
 Analyze and monitor personal sales data and reports.
 Continually develop new product knowledge and acquire better selling skills. Keep abreast of
competition- particularly newspaper, radio, TV, cable and yellow pages.
 Plan each day, week and month before the month starts, plan each call.
 Maintain a professional sales appearance.
 Complete daily planner/sales program after each call and at the end of each day. Maintain
organized (up to date) records of clients and sales activity.
 Minimizing travel time and maximizing time in the field with clients to manage time
effectively.
 Maintain client profiles and be prepared to submit daily planner/call reports in the required
format, sales plans, forecasts and expense reports on a timely basis.
 Follow-up on all client production orders and ensure campaigns begin and end as the client
requests.

2. May 2014 – Dec. 2014 at Kaasdir FZC – Women Entrepreneurs Group
Sales and Marketing Manager – Dubai (UAE)
 Sell & market the concept, create awareness and enroll Women Entrepreneurs as
members on board. Study & research the client profile online, Facebook, Google,
LinkedIn, Twitter. Co-ordination, interaction & communication with members as well
as the non-members.
 Direct the planning and execution of corporate events. Maintain strong relationships
with numerous international vendors to assist corporations in planning overseas
events. Manage budgets, Develop effective social networking, radio, and print ad
campaigns to promote events
 Strong verbal communication skills for dealing effectively with all types of members.
Superb organizational skills – Ability to prioritize, multi-task, lead, direct, and solve
problems effectively. Plan, coordinate and execute events – private meetings,
conferences, road/trade shows and special events.
 Manage various event operations – High Teas, Wine Testing Evening, Shisha
Evenings, The facility selection, contracting, pricing, transportation, accommodations,
food and beverage selections and audio/visual service arrangements. Supervise
production of events – Worked with event sponsors and internal/external teams on
all aspects of planning the event.
 Assist in achieving business objectives through leads generated from seminars,
special events and trade shows. Negotiated and managed contracts for leisure
evening and retreats.
June 2010 – March 2014 at Etisalat Yellow Pages (Express Publishers LLC)
Media Solution Officer- Online Print – Dubai (UAE)
 Responsible for sales promotions & operational strategies for customers.
 Examine and develop client advertising business strategies and give valuable
solutions based on advertising program recommendations
 Sell online, print and local search engine marketing advertising programs and
solutions to new as well as existing business accounts
 Achieving business goals by working in a team-oriented environment.
 Delivering exceptional customer services to meet deadlines.
April 2009 - May 2010 at Building Materials Trading group (Dubai Chamber)
Marketing Executive – Dubai (UAE)
 Enroll new members in the Group from the all over UAE as well as renewal of
existing old members.
 Plan Networking Events for the Members.
 Co-ordinate with the members as well as the Board of the BMTG on the seminars,
trade commissions and exhibitions held related Building Material Market.
 Expand Marketing of the group through restructuring and enhancement of existing
customer service procedures.
 Prepare periodic Marketing Reports covering membership and the monthly targets
met.
 Monitor collections of Cheques for membership.
 Provide services to the traders related to Building Materials Trading group on
Arbitration, Rental, Warehousing, Payments and land issues.

3.  To co-operate with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry in formulating
policies and articles relating to development of Building Materials Traders.
 Establish and maintain close contacts with companies and Business owners of
Building Material Group.
 Extend assistance to the group members in resolving their business problems by
making representation to the Board and guiding them to the right concerned
Government Departments.
 Ensure members maintain procedures and quality standard in line with the Groups
code.
March 2007 – March 2009 at DAMAC Properties
Purchaser – Dubai (UAE)
 Outdoor Signage Procurement-Negotiate all outdoor signage projects across GCC
countries from the hiring of engineers, appointing of suppliers , negotiating final
signage cost and seeing project to completion.
 Worldwide advertisement procurement-.Negotiate all media related newspaper rates
with suppliers for the year that includes all magazine and newspaper.
 Logistics Management-Handling all Logistics related activities i.e. negotiations with
freight forwarders and all documentation related to sending material worldwide for
Property Shows and exhibitions.
 Courier contracts-Handling courier related contracts and negotiating yearly
rates for all documents to be sent worldwide.
 Ticketing and Hotel Reservation-Over viewing the entire ticketing and Hotel
reservations with negotiating of preferred rates with hotel and travel agencies.
 Procurements of tents and setting up sales offices from scratch.
 Site procurements-Procurement of site equipment like generators, safety
signs, etc. related to the buildings. Office procurements-Procurement of all
office furniture and office equipment and electronic items of the company .
Procurement of all stationery items and negotiating rates with preferred
vendors.
 Negotiating rental agreement for our workers quarters and warehouses.
Handling all administrative jobs from pest control, cleaning, painting and other
related activities across Damac. Maintenance of all office equipment.
 Using oracle finance package for all procurement related activities. Setting up
of purchasing procedures and processes for the procurement dept. Negotiated
reduced prices with vendors resulting in savings. Determine if inventory
quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
 Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or
cancellations. Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to
resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems. Review requisition
orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications. Compare prices,
specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among
suppliers.
April 2004 – February 2007 at Al Furat Holding Company
Senior Procurement Executive – Dubai (UAE)
 Project Evaluation (construction related) ,Participating in governmental tenders
(Iraq) ,Overseas & Local purchases ,Coordination with branches, Evaluating
Investment proposal, Coordinating with Vendors for the Material required on
the basis of Purchase Order raised.
 Techno commercial negotiation, with suppliers’ development and evaluation
releasing the payment to the supplier against the letter of credit received in

4. respect of material received. Coordinating with Accounts Dept for releasing
suppliers’ payment.
 Set the purchasing plan to meet up manufacturing schedules as per the delivery
time. Inventory control to support the production needs as well as control the
inventory cost by negotiating maximum low quotes.
July 1999 – March 2004 at Conmix Ltd
Purchaser – Dubai (UAE)
 Involved in purchasing of chemicals, cements, aggregates, sand, spare parts for
vehicles. Evaluation of vendors, Import / Export documentations ,L/C
documentation ,Managing vehicles (truck mixers, pumps, pickups,
cars),Preparing Statement of Accounts on monthly Basis, Accounts Payables .
Education , IT Skills & Activities
Bachelors in Commerce from Saurashtra University, Gujarat, India in 1993
Well versed with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) and Internet Applications
Product Trainings in Damac & Conmix Ltd, Round Table Conferences in Dubai Chamber ,
Attending seminars and trade delegations related to Dubai Chamber, Computer trainings for
office administration & IT Management .Organizing Events related to Building Materials
Traders. Preparations & participation in Big exhibitions of Building Materials trading Group,
Attending Food Exhibitions & participation in Hardware Exhibitions all over UAE.
Interests
Travelling, reading, writing, listening to music, playing volleyball & Badminton and painting
Personal Details
Nationality Indian
Marital Status Single
Languages known English, Hindi, Gujarati & Urdu
Passport No. F9259378
VISA Type Employment
Vehicle License Valid in UAE (LMV- Automatic)