Nebrass Bahssas

Head Of Sales, Marketing & Business Development - Qatar

Qatar

About

Key Areas of Expertise: • Business Development & Revenue Growth • Sales Leadership & Commercial Strategy • Marketing Strategy & Brand Management • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion • Hospitality, Events & Corporate Sales • Digital Marketing & Customer Acquisition • Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management • Budgeting, Forecasting & P&L Management • Market Research & Competitive Analysis • ATL, BTL & TTL Campaign Management • Contract Negotiation & Key Account Management • Event, Exhibition & Conference Management • Team Leadership & Performance Development • Customer Experience & Relationship Management • Project Management & Operational Excellence Key Achievements: • Delivered substantial revenue growth through strategic business development initiatives, commercial partnerships, and market expansion strategies. • Successfully launched products, services, and integrated marketing campaigns across hospitality, technology, events, and retail sectors. • Managed multimillion commercial portfolios and consistently delivered measurable business results. • Built and led high-performing teams while driving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business growth. Recognized for combining strategic vision with hands-on execution, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and consistently delivering sustainable business growth and commercial success.

Experience

  • Head of Sales & Marketing Department at Dana Club Doha
    Jul 2024 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs

    • Lead and oversee all sales activities, ensuring alignment with the club’s revenue and growth targets. • Develop and execute marketing strategies across digital and traditional platforms. • Create and implement SOPs for sales and marketing functions to ensure efficiency and consistency. • Manage and mentor a dynamic team, ensuring continuous improvement and collaboration. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, focusing on retention and long-term partnerships. • Prepare and deliver monthly reports on sales and marketing performance to the GM. • Oversee the creation of marketing materials and campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging and brand integrity. • Manage the annual marketing budget and ensure effective allocation of resources. • Conduct regular communication checks and ensure alignment between teams and departments. • Hold monthly meetings with the property owner to discuss performance, goals, and strategy. • Represent Dana Club at events and fairs, promoting our services and building networks. • Develop training plans for team members to improve skills and ensure professional growth. • Collaborate with other departments to align marketing initiatives with operational goals and upcoming events. • Manage external marketing agency partnerships and assess campaign performance.

  • Head of Product & Business Development at Confidential
    Jul 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    - Delegate tasks to team members and evaluate their performance - Arrange and attend business meetings and conferences - Establish and maintain trusting relationships with customers and partners Develop growth strategies to improve profitability and customer satisfaction Develop and execute sales strategies and campaigns - Develop the company’s vision, products, and services - Research new business plans, opportunities, trends, markets, and partners Develop goals for the teamTrain and assist new team members - Ensure that business plans adhere to law-established rules and regulations Develop sales contracts and record sales, revenues, and invoicesEstablish and maintain trusting relationships with cients and partners

  • Head Of Business Development at Social Media Solutions - Qatar
    Mar 2020 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    - Create and implement a Business Development & Marketing Plan that contributes to the achievement of business growth strategies and objectives as set out in the Business Plan. - Lead Agency pitches to prospective clients and grow agency top line revenue. - Manage the Marketing Strategy by image building, corporate communications, and brand projection to grow company’s exposure to both corporate and government sector. - Building solid relationships with clients, as well as sales and marketing teams. - Manage the Finance Strategy by coordinating overall budget process, annual budget plan and taking responsibility for achieving the agreed profitability and monthly targets. - Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities. - Directing marketing efforts by presenting market research to marketing team and suggesting strategies to expand market research. - Assessing marketing and sales and recommending improvements as needed. - Supervising all documentation required for requests for Tenders & proposals. - Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers’ needs. - Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business. - Presenting business or marketing opportunities to partners. - Selecting automation software and software platforms that best meet company needs. - Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers. - Managing the recruitment and selection process. - Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.

  • A101 (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Head of Sales / Senior Key Account Manager
      Feb 2016 - Mar 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      - Motivating the sales team to achieve the best results possible. - Setting activity and revenue targets for members of the sales team. - Continual training and development of all members of the sales department. - Attending key meetings with members of the sales team. - Working on account management plans. - Identifying key areas for improvement in the sales process. - Spotting market opportunities for new customers. - All aspects of recruitment and selection for the sales department. - Attending industry events and conferences to generate new business leads. - Acting as a spokesperson for the organisation at sales events and conferences. - Monthly reporting on sales performance against budget and reporting on variances. - Playing an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients. - Responsible for the development and achievement of sales through the direct sales channel. - Focusing on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business. - Write business plans for all current and opportunity tender business. - Acting as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions.

    • Sales Manager
      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your customers - Forecast and track key account metrics - Responsible for the full cycle of planning organizing and executing customers campaign - Ensure the timely and successful delivery of solutions according to customer needs and objectives - Responsible for winning new business contracts, generating new business leads as well as raising awareness of the companys products and services - Account management of major key accounts and SMEs - Lead, manage and develop the company's commercial activities, with particular emphasis on growing and developing markets within the Qatar region, expanding the existing customer base and growing market share and profitability.

  • Business Manager at Festival Organizing Committee (FOC) / Event Management Agency
    Oct 2017 - Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Managing Mega Entertainment Project with 30 Restaurent, 60 Retail Shop & Entertainment Activities. - Monitor, analyze and forecast investment raising targets/progress against targets - Prepare analytical and performance reports as required for management and Board purposes - Participate in the negotiation of terms and deal closing. - Develop the systems and procedures to enable the effective execution of the business plan. - Ensure the efficient and effective administration of data and information relating to marketing - Prepare, negotiate and manage contracts related to the project, ensuring compliance with strategic objectives, internal policies and legal obligations. - Research and prospect for new investors / sponsors to ensure a robust pipeline of engagements within the market. - Plan deal approaches and pitches. - Directs and supervises the activities of Managers & staff (9 Managers & 180 Staff). - Monitors costs against budget - Makes key decisions for managed entity - Researches and analyses industry, market, and competitors to make informed strategy decisions - Oversee the implementation of project plans and provide mid-course 
corrections - Oversight of recruitment, hiring, compensation and performance 
management (including performance review process) - Develop and monitor project budgets to assure organizational efficiency and appropriate resource allocation; manage cash flow - Ensure that the organizational accounting system provides quick access to 
financial information and enables strategic budgeting - Oversee grants administration, including reporting