Salman Afzal

• A highly skilled senior marketing and sales specialist with more than 6 years of extensive experience in working with most well-known brands and multinational organizations including the following verticals; Telecom, Financial Services, Banking and FMCG. Possess strong commercial acumen and expertise in transforming analytical results into actionable and business relevant recommendations.

• Result-driven individual in managing marketing and sales functions with thorough knowledge of operations management, new business development, sales forecast & analysis, business relationship management, product management and designing strategic marketing plans.

• Innovative problem-solver; detail-oriented and analytical organizer with ability to identify problems, research solutions, make effective decisions, design and implement policies. Proven leader who has demonstrated effectiveness in managing people, systems, resources and finances while meeting corporate goals. Proficient interpersonal communicator, adept in verbal and written communication.

• Performance-oriented professional with proven track record in enhancing service levels, improving workflow processes and managing profitable relationships with stakeholders. Strong ability to drive market share growth in competitive markets.

• Over my career I have led and managed a range of activities and projects including technical design, procurement tenders (RFI, RFP), managing product launches, go-to-market plans, branding and marcom strategies.

Through these engagements I have gained valuable skills in:

• Telecommunication Services (WAN, LAN, Mobile, Digital Services, ICT, M2M, Managed Services)
• Unified Communications – appliance and server based
• Cloud based solutions
• Product Management
• Telecom Industry Analysis
• Commercial Negotiation
• Technical and Solutions Consultancy
• Vendor Management and selection

Available and actively seeking new permanent job opportunities in UAE.