SOPHIA KHALIL
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
With over Eight years of professional experience, I bring a wealth of expertise in Sales, Forecasting, Public and Customer Relations, underpinned by a robust management background. I am eager to embrace a challenging and dynamic work environment where I can deploy my skills to create value both for the organization I join and for my own professional growth. My focus is on leveraging my abilities for the mutual benefit of all parties involved, ensuring that my contribution is both significant and positive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Manager
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Dubai,UAE
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted detailed market analysis to identify new opportunities.
- Negotiated lucrative contracts to secure long-term client commitment.
- Managed key accounts, resulting in consistent revenue generation.
Sales Manager Leisure
Royal Regency Suites
Dubai
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Strategically craft and execute sales and marketing initiatives to boost revenue and achieve targets
- Continuously assess and refine sales tactics in response to performance metrics
- Stay abreast of industry shifts, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders
- Cultivate enduring client relationships to enhance brand loyalty and repeat business
- Design compelling promotional content, including brochures and advertisements, to engage prospects
- Ensure swift and professional responses to customer inquiries and feedback
- Analyze sales data to pinpoint opportunities for sales optimization
- Foster interdepartmental collaboration to guarantee exceptional guest experiences
- Represent the brand at global hotelier exhibitions and roadshows to expand market presence
Assistant General Manager
PAN GULF PETROLEUM
Khartoum
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Directed comprehensive administrative functions to support the Board of Directors, ensuring seamless operational flow
- Expertly translated business documents, facilitating clear and effective cross-lingual communications
- Orchestrated and managed high-level meetings for the Managing Director, while providing pivotal support to procurement, finance, and HR departments
- Led the establishment of new departments, including the development and implementation of training programs for onboarding employees
Business Development Manager
SUDINRECO
Khartoum
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Spearheading business expansion through strategic identification of growth opportunities and networking prospects
- Managing leads with utmost professionalism, ensuring comprehensive follow-through and engagement
- Establishing client profiles within the company's database to optimize account management
- Driving business success by negotiating deals with potential clients effectively
- Conducting market research to inform the planning and execution of targeted business initiatives
Translator
Meroe Gold
Khartoum
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Delivered precise real-time translation for high-profile meetings, ensuring seamless communication
- Expertly translated complex documents and agreements, maintaining the integrity of the original content
- Collaborated effectively with multinational corporations, fostering cross-cultural understanding
Marketing Developer
GSK
Khartoum
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Crafted comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance company brand and market penetration
- Engineered a sophisticated financial model to optimize marketing budget tracking and allocation across the organization
- Spearheaded the coordination and execution of engaging community events
- Articulated complex technical product features to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity for decision-makers and sales personnel
- Conducted in-depth analysis of promotional campaigns, delivering actionable insights for program enhancement
Education
B.SC. (HONOURS) - LANGUAGES
Khartoum university
Skills
- Leadership
- Sales
- Planning
- Management
- Operations
- Microsoft Excel
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Word
- Time Management
- Drawing
- Business Development
- Brochures
- Conflict Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Target Market
- Procurement
- Sales forecasting
Languages
Arabic
Mandarin
Russian
English
Timeline
Sales Manager
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
10.2024 - Current
Sales Manager Leisure
Royal Regency Suites
08.2022 - 02.2025
Assistant General Manager
PAN GULF PETROLEUM
07.2021 - 06.2022
Business Development Manager
SUDINRECO
10.2019 - 07.2021
Translator
Meroe Gold
11.2018 - 05.2019
Marketing Developer
GSK
07.2017 - 11.2018
B.SC. (HONOURS) - LANGUAGES
Khartoum university
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