Romil Soni, Senior Business Development Executive

Romil Soni

Senior Business Development Executive

V Advertising Co

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Marketing and Mass Communication
Experience
16 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 10 Months

Senior Business Development Executive at V Advertising Co
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since November 2016

 Responsible for drawing up and implementing plans for expansion of company's operations and expanded company's territory.
 Acted as production supervisor, prepared scripts, reviewed proofs and edited layouts for advertising copy.
 Assembled 5(five) account teams and coordinated team activities to maximize sales by 12% while, at the same time, minimizing expenditures by 10%.
 Using business-to-business sales techniques and trade show contacts, developed and acquired new business requisitions to increase company's bottom line.
 Assessed changing markets, customer conditions, and competitor data and initiated update of account plans accordingly.
 Daily meetings held to assist minimum 5 clients via phone, email, online presentations, screen-sharing and direct in person communication.
 Used Google Analytics and business networking platforms to discover emerging trends to improve and strengthen company’s presence
 Secured ideal pricing by effectively negotiating contracts and fees with media professionals

Sales Officer at The First Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2015 to October 2016

 Identified new strategies to capitalize on opportunities, meet company goals, and enhance Company’s growth.
 Provided tours of residential properties to prospective buyers pointing out the main features, value, and benefits of owning the properties.
 Created marketing materials for sales meetings and trade shows for distribution hence, increasing qualified leads and improving sales conversion rates.
 Educated investors on commercial property investments within Dubai and travelling abroad to India and Africa to present excellent and pertinent sales presentations.
 As needed, arranged for and/or conducted onsite training for employees.

Sales Co-ordinator at P.A.C.T.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2013 to August 2015

Determined strategies to address sales numbers and profitability.
 Closely supervised team members, sales plans, and tracked employee performance, induce a boost in productivity.
 Continuously improved customer service, brand awareness and company's reputation by providing exceptional after sales service.
 Communicated with existing clients and prospective client to encourage discussions about their requirements and recommend solutions.
 Increased customer base and retention rates by developing mutually beneficial relationships with clients to promote company loyalty.
 Over 5 months, produced more than 7800 leads and contacted them to convert those leads to customers, achieving 30% success rate.
 Strengthened personal knowledge of company's products and services by participating in professional development activities and staying current on market trends and changes.

Client Services Executive at Nexus Insurance Broker LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2010 to August 2013

 Used company's software and computer system to enter and track invoice data, delivery dates, and updated details of customer contracts, including customer satisfaction comments.
 Achieved success in planning and executing corporate meetings, lunches, and special events for groups of employees of 15 or more.
 Designed PowerPoint presentations used by various departments to promote and develop business activities.
 Used phone and email to contact customers regarding confirmation of deliveries and provided answers to their queries.
 Collected various information and research data through various media sources to provide relevant information to staff.
 Responsible for controlling and managing all document processes including reviewing files, records and critical information and confirming accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures of company.
 Supervised the collection of physical files, spreadsheets, and updated reports for underwriting requirements.
 Used Excel spreadsheets to monitor and track data of project performance and informed management of identified trends.

Area Sales Manager at ICICI Bank
  • India - Ahmedabad
  • July 2007 to June 2010

 Responsible for 22% increase in revenue by achieving annual sales of INR 33.64 million.
 Listened to customer complaints and took measures to eliminate issues or make adjustments to operations, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
 As an exceptional leader with expertise in banking operations, achieved amazing 12% growth in leads and 18% revenue by implementing innovative strategies.
 Responsible for hiring and motivating 12 member team which resulted in producing sales of more than INR 27.12 million per year.
 Collaborated with C.A.s on financial year tax closing basis to devise techniques to persuade purchasers and overcome obstacles to close deals which benefited both purchaser and seller.
 Made adjustments to sales procedures by tracking customer behavior, market trends, and current market share to realign company goals.
 Presented management with new strategies to increase sales of products, enlarge territory, and increase market share.

Education

Master's degree, Marketing and Mass Communication
  • at University of Pune
  • January 2007

Bachelor's degree, Commerce – Business Studies
  • at Gujarat University
  • January 2006

Specialties & Skills

Training
Negotiation
Client Relations
Target Oriented
Sales Effectiveness
BANKING
Team Management
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
CLOSING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CONVERSION
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DELIVERY
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Social Media
Need Analysis
Business Development
Market Planning

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

CAT-B : Leadership and Advanced Human Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
National Cadet Corps (N.C.C.) by Government of India
Date Attended:
May 2003

Hobbies

  • Photography, Anchorman and self-help books
    Multiple Awards for Public Speaking and Anchorman