Abdulkader Kallab

Experience

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  Barakat Trading Company

  Mar 1998 - May 2003

  My priority was to assist the company acquire new customers and sell additional products or services to existing ones; this means the role is a crucial one for any business with the ambition to expand or the necessity to diversify its clientele. As a business development executive I occupy a senior role at this organization and typically work according to my own initiative and have few superiors to report to. I could deliver new clients and high sales volumes consistently, my day-to-day methods and schedules would be left largely up to me. As a business development professional, I had got three primary responsibilities:Identifying new sales leadsPitching products and/or servicesMaintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers.When it comes to generating leads, day-to-day duties typically include:Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new marketsResearching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasingContacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetingsPlanning and overseeing new marketing initiativesAttending conferences, meetings, and industry eventsWhen it comes to the challenge of actually selling, other typical duties include:Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displaysContacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s productsDeveloping quotes and proposalsNegotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in personDeveloping sales goals for the team and ensuring they are metTraining personnel and helping team members develop their skills.I had set up good associations with outstanding well-known mills and companies majored in steel manufacturing in Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Slovakia and Czech Republic . Show less My priority was to assist the company acquire new customers and sell additional products or services to existing ones; this means the role is a crucial one for any business with the ambition to expand or the necessity to diversify its clientele. As a business development executive I occupy a senior role at this organization and typically work according to my own initiative and have few superiors to report to. I could deliver new clients and high sales volumes consistently, my day-to-day methods and schedules would be left largely up to me. Show less

  • Business Developer - Branch Manager

    Mar 1998 - May 2003

  • Business Development Manager- Branch Manager

    Mar 1998 - May 2003
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  Nikor Center for U/W Searches Maritime

  Apr 2003 - Oct 2005

  Executive & Purchasing Manager

  My role as executive director is to design, develop and implement strategic plans for the organization in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. I had been responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization, which includes managing committees and staff as well as developing business plans in collaboration with the boardI had been responsible for translation, and all managerial issues relating to the company, which is a Greek one involved in Construction and under water business. Additionally, I was liable to Cashing Book, following up Ls/C with contracted companies, PR Issues, Marketing and business coordination. Show less

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  Hapag-Lloyd AG

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2014

  Administrative Office Manager

  I had worked as the manager of the agency, and in charge of all administrative & operation in the agency, which is an agent of Hapag Lloyd AG, an outstanding container line. My role was comprehensive and a limited one; it may additionally involve customer satisfaction, i.e, PR affairs, marketing to the line in the local and neighbouring markets and following up the day to day business. I was responsible for office administration activities, filing, manage customer contacts, writing letters and able to achieve assignments on time. Show less

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  Hourieh Shipping

  Apr 2016 - now

  Office Manager

  As an Office manager I have been responsible for organising all of the administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of an office.using a range of office software, including email, spreadsheets and databases;managing filing systems;developing and implementing new administrative systems, such as record management;recording office expenditure and managing the budget;organising the office layout and maintaining supplies of stationery and equipment;maintaining the condition of the office and arranging for necessary repairs;organising and chairing meetings with staff - in lower paid roles this may include typing the agenda and taking minutes, but senior managers usually have an administrative assistant to do this;overseeing the recruitment of new staff, sometimes including training and induction;ensuring adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload, often by using temping agencies;carrying out staff appraisals, managing performance and disciplining staff;delegating work to staff and managing their workload and output;promoting staff development and training;implementing and promoting equality and diversity policy;writing reports for senior management and delivering presentations;responding to customer enquiries and complaints;reviewing and updating health and safety policies and ensuring they are observed;arranging regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices;attending conferences and training;depending on the organisation, duties of the role may extend to the management of social media. Show less