Salman Waheed

Experience

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  Tejari (UAE-Dubai)

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  Trade Assistant/Team Leader (Intern)

  • Receiving daily auction lists and e-mailing company suppliers • Contacting suppliers regarding auction bids providing them the information about the auction • Creating a track sheet to keep a record of my tasks and work• Generating sales lead (companies offered different Tejari package who were interested in bidding online for auctions and take part in other online B2B activities.)• Working on international auctions • Responsible for co-coordinating meetings• Sent minutes of the meetings to the sales manager• Organized daily reports• Provided guidance and focus for my team• Helped to facilitate problem solving and collaboration Show less

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  Marazzi Group

  Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

  Sales Executive

  • Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers mainly contractors, via meetings, telephone calls and emails• Visiting potential construction consultants and developers for new business• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales• Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future buying trends• Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications with my sales managers• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions• Liaising with suppliers to check on the progress of existing orders• Preparing ceramic tile samples for tender• Recording sales and order information• Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets Show less

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  Al Murad Group

  Dec 2009 - Nov 2013

  Creative Graphic Designer

  • Conceptualized ideas for print collateral and web design• Carried projects through every step of production and assembly• Created effective designs with the knowledge of printer’s requirements• Executed illustrations both digitally and conventionally• Retouched/color corrected digital images• Strategically designed web sites and email blasts• Created brand identity and development• Developed signage for in store POP and trade show events• Communicated directly with clients and enjoyed it• Designed within brand standards for various clients• Worked with photographers, copywriters and creative directors• Managed multiple projects• Worked for clients like Channel 4 radio network for their promotional prints and branding• Worked for Tedx Ajman pre-launch posters and also worked on their introductory videos for the year 2011 and 2012• Delivered final files for print and web adhering to time and budget requirements Show less

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  Channel 4 Radio Network

  Nov 2013 - now

  Head Of Design

  Job Responsibilities are as follows• Developing and drafting lead concepts with regards to design and creative outputs based on approval for execution.• Improving managing and developing the production of the design team’s production capabilities• Working with creative head to generate ideas and ensuring on-time delivery of projects.• Maintaining quality control over design outputs• Cooperating with other team members and liaising with clients for hardware such as printers etc. Show less