Benjamin Dawson

Experience

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  Lifestyle Aesthetics

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  Marketing Assistant

  POS ManagementMerchandising NPD - created and launched own concept nationally and internationally

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  Misco UK

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2016

  Misco UK is supplier on the National University and College Framework Agreements. My role as the Business Development Manager - Higher and Further Education is to fundamentally drive sales through our partnerships on the relevant frameworks whilst managing the customer relationship from an external perspective in-conjunction with Misco's internal account management team. The role includes regular customer facing meetings, contract management/ reviews and attendance at exhibitions and conferences. Throughout contracts, I am responsible for project management and primary liaison between partners/ staff. Show less

  • Business Development Manager - Higher & Further Education

    Oct 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Premier Account Executive - Higher Education

    Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
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  Informa Middle East

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  Sales Manager

  As a Sales Manager within the Gulf Traffic team, my focus is to bring together leading suppliers to attend dedicated events for Transport systems, Traffic Management, Transport Infrastructure, Parking, Tunnelling, Roach Construction and Road Safety in the MENA region. My role involves regular customer contact to ensure I understand the organisations strategy and needs to help them to continue to grow and succeed. Throughout the booking process I will be the primary contact for all enquiries. Show less

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  Transguard Group

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

  Business Development Executive - Transguard Workforce Solutions

  Established in 2001, Transguard Group is the UAE’s most trusted outsourcing partner providing business support services to some of the region’s most prestigious brands.Transguard delivers world-class business support services to customers across a broad range of industry sectors including Aviation, Logistics, IT/Telecommunications, Banking and Finance, Construction, Hospitality, Retail and Insurance I specifically focus on Transguard Workforce Solutions, which is an Emirates Group Company offering Outsourced HR Operations & Contract Staffing.Our core service are; Contract Staffing, HR Administration, Professional On-boarding & Employee Services, Staff Migration, PRO Services, Payroll Management and Insurance Provision. Show less

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  Biz Group - UAE

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2020

  Promoted to Senior Solutions Advisor in recognition for over-achieving my annual revenue target.As a Senior Solutions Advisor I am responsible for managing key accounts and executing a new business strategy into KSA and the wider GCC region. On behalf of my division, I organize and manage weekly internal sales meetings with a focus on sale opportunities and strategy. Success have included increasing revenue with key accounts and establishing relationships with KSA event partners. Show less Founded in 1993 Biz Group is a provider of corporate training and team building solutions. Through global partnerships, Biz Group brings the best of breed training journeys and team activities to the Middle East. I am responsible for sales within the team building division and I service client requirements across the GCC region. Biz Group is the exclusive regional partner of Catalyst Global, the world's largest team building provider. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to learn more: ben.dawson@bizgroup.ae Show less

  • Senior Solutions Advisor

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Solutions Advisor

    Nov 2018 - Jan 2020
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  Kaplan Professional ME

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2021

  Business Development Manager

  Kaplan Professional ME is a leading provider of professional development solutions managed by highly qualified and experienced professionals passionate about the delivery of relevant, high quality and effective education.From the time of its inception, the institute has taken immense pride in having trained over 3000 students – intrinsically demonstrating a high level of quality and commitment to training in the region. Kaplan offers holistic Behavioral and Technical learning and development solutions of world-class quality to candidates based in the MEA region.Specialties include:Qualifications: Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Management Accountant & ACCA Technical development in: Financial Modelling, Finance for Non-Finance Professionals & Financial Story-TellingBehavioral development: Commercial Awareness & Business Acumen, Leadership, Managing Difficult Conversations & Communicating with Impact Show less

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  Fitch Learning

  Sept 2021 - now

  My job as a consultant is to understand our clients’ needs, concerning the markets, products, and operating environment that they work in. In doing so, it enables us to support the design of learning and development solutions that can add value to them.About Fitch LearningA leader in financial services training with operations in more than 30 countries, Fitch Learning is part of the wider Fitch Group which includes Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions and Sustainable Fitch.We are committed to understanding client needs on both a global & regional scale. Our people advise and build learning solutions to accelerate the achievements of the individual, and the company across the entire employee lifecycle. Show less

  • Commercial Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Learning Consultant

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2023