Afsar A.
Senior Sales and Marketing Manager
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Afsar B. is a seasoned executive with 29 years of deep expertise in the sales domain, excelling in roles from Business Development to Key Account Management. His strategic insight has consistently driven organizations to achieve substantial year-on-year growth across varied sectors, including consumer electronics, home appliances, and FMCG products. As a Sales Manager at Bin Saif Electronics, he was instrumental in launching high-caliber brands such as Elekta and Tornado in the competitive Qatari market, effectively building high-performing sales teams. During his tenure at Zainal Electronics Centre, Afsar was responsible for managing prominent retail and corporate accounts, including Carrefour and Al Sarh Holding. Notably, his role as an International Business Development Officer for Jumbo Electronics involved steering export operations across GCC countries and introducing new brands successfully. His extensive experience also includes a leadership role at HP Qatar, where he managed a team of 20, optimizing performance to meet company benchmarks. Afsar holds a Bachelor in Business Management from ALAMEEN College, Bangalore, underscoring his robust foundational knowledge in business principles.
Experience
Sales Manager
Bin Saif Electronics · 2024 — 2026Managed sales operations for consumer electronics and home appliances, focusing on revenue growth and market expansion for brands including Elekta, Silverdome, Tornado, and Bexel Built-in Appliances. Oversaw product launches and developed high-performing teams.Key Account Manager
ZAINAL ELECTRONICS CENTRE · 2018 — 2023Handled all key retail and corporate accounts, which included major retailers like Carrefour and corporate clients such as Al Sarh Holding and Al Subai Group. Ensured relationship management and satisfaction across accounts.In Store Sales Specialist Team Lead
HP (Hewlett Packard) · 2014 — 2017Led a team of 20 promoters in Doha, ensuring staff motivation and performance alignment with company standards. Monitored performance gaps, produced reports for senior management, and managed relationships with distributors.International Business Development Officer
Jumbo Electronics W.L.L · 2010 — 2013Directed export sales operations across GCC markets, focusing on developing the international business of Jumbo subsidiaries. Negotiated contracts, identified new clients, and traveled for brand listing in territories like Oman and Kuwait.Business Development Officer
Lakhani Sales · 2001 — 2009Achieved sales targets and collected feedback on brand performance. Supervised a team of Sales Officers, coordinated activities, and ensured effective merchandising to improve brand visibility.Senior Sales Supervisor
A.G & CO. · 1996 — 2001Oversaw sales and distribution of incense sticks and perfumery products. Generated sales performance reports and analyzed data to support market planning and forecasting.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor in Business ManagementALAMEEN COLLEGE, BANGALORE
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