Ali Ismail-Albazzaz

Experience

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  Super Snacks Food Co.

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Full-Time Intern Product Development & Marketing Department

  Conducted sales overview and strategy. Weekly visits to the market and reported to sales department. Managed customer feedback and report to R&D Department. Leveraged relationships with international and local suppliers for raw materials.Achievements to date:- Authored & presented a marketing theme for 25 years brand anniversary- Rotational overview in different departments- Part of a team responsible for re-branding of “Snacks Jiha” Chips

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  Daimler

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

  Full time Intern in Executive Management Development-Global Assignment Management/Human Resource Dev

  Prepare documentation, organize and participate in Intercultural Assessment Centers and interviews for international assignments. Support the redesign of the intranet website of the department. Research on usability criteria and design guidelines for intranet website. Rotational bi-weekly visits & exposure to the manufacturing Plants in Stuttgart Area. Conducted a study on data protection guidelines and cases, and conduct a presentation on this topic.Key Accomplishments:- Recruit experts for intercultural preparation seminars- Implement structure of the international knowledge database for Global Assignment Management- Redesign and proof read the “Going Global Policy” for expatriates- Conduct and develop reporting related to Global Assignees figures Show less

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  Super Snacks Food Co.

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Sales Marketing Executive

  Designing and the implementation a new marketing and sales strategy - design would entail developing new marketing campaign and launching a survey to understand market needs and preferences that lead to a new product offering and new coverage model where seniors would manage the relationship with key accounts due to the culture of the market "Heavy relationship based market"; implementation would entail launching the new product, marketing campaign leveraging the social media and the employees presence on Facebook and twitter, implementing AVL system)Achievements to date:- Achieved and exceeded sales quotas by generating $300K gross profits- Implemented a tracking system on distribution vehicles which decreased fuel consumption expenses by 25%- Outlining company’s marketing plan for one of the brands “Snacks Jiha” Show less

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  Esri

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Intern in International Sales Department

  Trained on different sales channels and consultancy methods to develop and execute contact strategy to optimize coverage and opportunity detection for the Iraqi Market.Achievements to date:- Rotational overview on Business Professional Services procedures- Developed and maintained solid consultative solutions for Governmental Agencies (local gov’t & state gov’t)- Provided information to management regarding Iraq current market and situation for Health & Human Services Market Assessment- Conducted case studies and presentation for GIS in Iraqi Transportation & Utilities Agencies- Designed a sales & marketing strategy customized to meet Iraq’s GIS requirements Show less

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  Atlas for GIS & Surveying Systems

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  Director of Sales & Business Development

  Designing and pursuing company’s overall strategies and goals. Commercial risks across project scope by being responsible for contract management, proposal development, and risk and mitigation management.Managed key accounts in:- Oil & Gas sector (Lukoil, Shell, Schlemberger, Iraq Southern Oil Company, Iraq Northern Refinery)-Iraq’s Telecom Account (Asia Cell), and International Agencies (USAID, UNDP, UNOPS, IAEA)Leveraged exceptional communication skills with:- Iraqi Government C-Level Executives (Prime Minister Office, National Security Agency, and MOI)- Multinational Vendors for the Iraqi market (Cisco, Microsoft, Giesecke & Devrient, Commscope, and Honeywell)- Lebanese General Security Agency regarding Government Solutions Projects (Bio-Metric Passports, Refugee Cards, and National ID Card)Accomplishments to Date:- Coached and mentored employees on professional selling skill and winning accounts strategies- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills by managing 6 department team leaders- Leveraged external alliances and strategic partnership with multinational vendors (Cisco,Giesecke & Devrient, Microsoft) for Iraq’s National E-ID Card $250M- Attained a full funded IT Donation “Together for Iraq” for 14 Iraqi Public Universities $250K donation- Won key projects from the Iraqi Government (National eID Card, Automated Vehicles Tracking, Passport Printing, Iraq Navigation Map, GIS Center) Show less

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  British American Tobacco

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Regional Manager Southern Iraq

  Develop and implement the trade marketing & distribution strategy for the region in line with the marketing strategy. Ensure the necessary infrastructure and processes to deliver brand and trade programs to meet both business and customer segment requirements in the region.Achievements to date:- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills by recruiting and managing 5 Area Managers, 2 Wholesale Supervisors and 108 Trade Marketing Representatives- Leveraged exceptional communication and relationship management skills with key stakeholders such as Wholesalers, Distributor, and clients- Maintained the South Iraq Region as the highest sales & meeting targets vs. North Region & Central Region- Launched a series of consumer engagement activities to increase in-market sales (IMS) & distribution Show less

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  Thales

  May 2015 - now

  • Key Account Manager for Defense & Security - Iraq

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Business Development Manager - Iraq

    May 2015 - Mar 2021