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Sadia Aman

STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPER

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: MIDDLE EASTFull Time

    OXFORD ECONOMICS LTD

    Aug 2017 - May 2018 -9 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:• Advised clients of the social and business impact on their industry utilizing Oxford Economics portfolio of 76 macro forecasting services, economic forecasting models across 200 countries, 4000 cities and 63 industries. • Provided consultation of public policy to multinationals, SME’s & government entities based on their long term objectives utilizing a ‘solutions selling’ approach . • Managed a portfolio of 100 key clients, & grew renewals and up sell of subscription products by developing new and existing member network in the Middle East region. • Strengthened Middle East brand awareness by conceptualizing & implementing marketing strategies across industries & geographies. • Strategized with C’ Suites & Strategy Heads to address Macro-Economic topics for events, roundtables & breakfast briefings. • Multiplied cross selling opportunities by introducing Thought Leadership/Economic Impact study projects to key clients. • Collaborated with management consultancies, including Accenture, PWC & BCG to win client tenders & bids across the GCC utilizing qualitative/ quantitative solutions. • Trained & mentored new recruits on key product developments & set and monitored weekly sales and marketing objectives.
  • Middle East ADVISORFull Time

    QUANTICO.AE

    Jan 2017 - Present -8 yrs, 5 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:• Lead the business development & marketing strategy to create brand awareness for this start-up. • Created an in-depth marketing strategy to grow Quantico as a cost effective, technology savvy brand agency.
  • HEAD OF SALES: Middle East & Africa (MEA)Full Time

    THE ECONOMIST GROUP

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2016 -2 yrs, 7 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:• Successfully managed global business development strategy in the MENA region in collaboration with MD and Chief Revenue Officer to drive business development activities for 5 affiliate agents across MEA and 3 direct reports in the UAE. • Materialized £4 million in new revenue from, Dubai Tourism, and Emirates Airlines, Abu Dhabi Global Markets, Siemens, SAP, Pfizer & Oracle, over 3 years by delivering integrated cross-platform solutions for advertising, events, and content. • Increased net profit margins by 20% by introducing programmatic online/digital solutions. • Managed the sales process from lead qualification, client consultation, proposal, contract negotiation, after sales client management. • Positioned Fortune 500 companies and GCC government entities through thought leadership initiatives.
  • REGIONAL MANAGER: Middle EastFull Time

    THE ECONOMIST GROUP

    Aug 2008 - Dec 2013 -5 yrs, 4 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:• Advanced regional strategy across the GCC promoting economic development initiatives; charged with forecasting and projecting revenue growth YoY with the CEMEA management team. • Rendered more than £1.5M in billings through bespoke content & event programs addressing core KPIs. • Increased revenue by +76%, from £80K to £150K, by administering key government contracts. • Generated +£.25M in new revenue by co creating and managing a high-profile Abu Dhabi Government Roundtable. • Surpassed £1.4M budget by 15% in 2013/2014 by designing strategic business plans to exceed financial targets set by head office.
  • Education

    • Global MBA in Global MBA

      Alliance Manchester Business School

      Jan 2014 

    Skills

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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Beginner
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