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GULZAMIN AHMED

GULZAMIN AHMED

Muscat,Oman

Summary

Over 18 years of professional experience in the GCC, I have developed a strong reputation working with esteemed brands. I am a highly analytical and results-driven professional passionate about creating effective sales and business strategies that maximize revenue, growth, and profitability in line with organizational goals. I excel at building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients while effectively communicating with new clients to generate additional business. My focus on delivering superior customer service drives my commitment to continuous improvement. I have a proven ability to identify, develop, and retain strategic vendors and implement best sales practices while thriving as a team player. My strong problem-solving, presentation, and coordination skills enable me to deliver results under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Manager Pre-Owned

Lamborghini & Bentley Dealership
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
09.2022 - Current

Managing the Pre-Owned Department of Bentley and Lamborghini Muscat

- Adhere to brand standards and principal guidelines.
- Complete all mandatory training as outlined by brand standards.
- Conduct forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with the certified pre-owned program according to brand standards.
- Evaluate trade-ins, appraise used cars, and manage pricing for pre-owned vehicles.
- Responsible for the sales of certified pre-owned and non-franchised cars through regional and international channels.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the regional and international luxury car market.
- Maintain relationships with regional and international buyers and key market players in the segment.
- Support new car sales for Bentley and Lamborghini.
- Execute sales processes, arrange financing approvals, and manage vehicle deliveries (Sales Support).
- Maintain relationships with existing clients, providing them with flawless after-sales support.
- Uphold the highest customer service satisfaction and retention level, leading to customer referrals.

Head of the department - Recreation & Leisure

Fairtrade Auto Services
Muscat, Oman
12.2013 - Current

Head of Department, Recreation and Leisure Products
Fairtrade Auto Services, Oman

Brands Managed:

POLARIS, KAWASAKI, INDIAN MOTORCYCLES, GOUPIL, CLUBCAR, PILOT CAR, ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AEON, and HARRINGTON JUNIOR CARS

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Serve as the primary point of contact with manufacturers and brand principals.
- Ensure dealership compliance and facilitate coordination among teams.
- Lead the Retail, Fleet, and Government Sales divisions, as well as business development initiatives.
- Conduct forecasting, budgeting, and comprehensive reporting.
- Oversee the After-Sales Support division.
- Manage government and fleet sales, including tender bids.
- Coordinate VIP and Royal sales efforts.
- Develop and implement market penetration strategies and marketing campaigns.

- Unit forecasting and Vehicle Ordering

Branch Manager

SSE POLARIS Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
08.2006 - 09.2013

SSE (Specialized Sports Equipment) in the UAE is one of the largest dealers and distributors of Polaris in the world, serving key markets in the Middle East.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing sales, after-sales, and all business activities for Polaris branches in the Abu Dhabi region.
- Leading the Retail, Fleet, and Government Sales divisions, along with business development initiatives.
- Conducting forecasting, budgeting, and comprehensive reporting.
- Handling unit forecasting and ordering.
- Maintaining showroom stock and the display of vehicles and accessories.
- Customizing vehicles by upselling accessories.
- Conducting demonstrations for retail and government entities.
- Identifying fleet opportunities and preparing tender bids.

Education

Pre University degree - Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy & Languages

St. Aloysius College

MBA - Sales Management, Sales & Distribution Management

National Institute of Management

Business Management - undefined

St. Aloysius College

Skills

  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Business development
  • Forecast
  • Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Competitors' analysis
  • Key Account Management
  • Market penetration strategy
  • Effective Sales and Business development skills
  • Planned strategy
  • Ability to identify potential to improve overall business
  • Leadership skills
  • Project Management

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Upper intermediate

Custom

  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Business development
  • Forecast
  • Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Competitors' analysis
  • Key Account Management
  • Market penetration strategy

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 02/27/82
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital status: Married

Timeline

Manager Pre-Owned

Lamborghini & Bentley Dealership
09.2022 - Current

Head of the department - Recreation & Leisure

Fairtrade Auto Services
12.2013 - Current

Branch Manager

SSE POLARIS Abu Dhabi
08.2006 - 09.2013

MBA - Sales Management, Sales & Distribution Management

National Institute of Management

Business Management - undefined

St. Aloysius College

Pre University degree - Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy & Languages

St. Aloysius College
GULZAMIN AHMED