Ruqaiya AL Shuhumi

An Executive team member of The Rising Omani Startups Programme, which empowers entrepreneurship culture and assists startup founders, Key aspects of my role included but not limited to:

• Fostered a collaborative work environment by promoting open communication among team members and encouraging creative problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborating closely with the Ministry of Education to promote the culture of entrepreneurship and startups.
• Planning and executing of projects by studying requirements, costs, timelines, and risks.
• Leading teams to successful outcomes through collaboration and motivation, and implementing multiple projects all whilst meeting strict timelines and ensuring quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial landscape in Oman, fostering entrepreneurship among young learners and achieving successful project outcomes.

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers.
• Exceeded sales targets by consistently meeting and surpassing monthly quotas.
• Visiting potential customers for new business.
• Gathering market and customer information.
• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions
• Liaising with suppliers to check on the progress of existing orders.
• Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
• Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.

• Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/ potential customers to meet their needs.
• Implemented advanced analytics tools for better understanding of target audience demographics and preferences.
• Identified opportunities for growth by analyzing consumer preferences and behaviors.
• Streamlined data collection processes, resulting in more accurate and timely market trend reports.