Abed Al Wahab Al Firikh

Experience

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  Crown Plaza Hotel

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Front Office Supervisor
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  Le Commodore Hotel

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Sales Executive
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  Reem Al Bawadi Group

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Assistant Restaurant Manager
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  O Monot Hotel

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Duty Manager
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  Monroe Hotel Lebanon

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Sales Executive

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, event planners, and other potential customers.• Act as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, requests, and negotiations.• Provide excellent customer service and address client concerns or issues promptly.• Identify and target potential clients to increase hotel bookings, group events, and room sales.• Meet or exceed sales targets by actively promoting the hotel's services and amenities.• Collaborate with other hotel departments, including marketing, event planning, and reservations, to coordinate efforts and ensure client satisfaction. Show less

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  Lahoya Hotels

  May 2018 - Sept 2020

  Cluster Sales and Marketing

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.• Lead and manage a team of Sales Managers and Representatives to drive individual and team performance.• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats.• Monitor and analyze sales data to make data-driven decisions and adjustments to the sales strategy.• Develop and execute marketing plans to promote the cluster's products and services.• Collaborate with the marketing team to create and implement marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, social media, and traditional marketing channels.• Manage the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.• Analyze marketing data and feedback to refine and optimize marketing campaigns. Show less

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  WataniLB

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2023

  Co-Founder / Director of Operations

  • Foster and maintain relationships with key partners, clients, and industry contacts.• Collaborate with other departments, such as operations and finance, to ensure the smooth execution of sales and marketing strategies.• Develop and manage the organization's budget and financial operations.• Monitor financial health and ensure compliance with financial regulations and transparency.• Define the organization's programs and initiatives in line with its mission.• Lead the design, development, and implementation of projects and programs.• Build partnerships with other NGOs, government bodies, and stakeholders to support program initiatives.• Cultivate relationships with donors, supporters, community members, and other stakeholders.• Maintain transparency and open communication with all parties involved with the organization Show less

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  Omnicom Media Group (MENA)

  May 2024 - now

  Programmatic Executive