Waleed Dawood, Regional Market Manager

Waleed Dawood

Regional Market Manager

Rheem

Location
Kuwait - As Salimiyah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Regional Market Manager at Rheem
  • Kuwait
  • My current job since August 2022

1) Business growth planning of Air conditioning (DX/VRF) and Water Heating products.
2) Set up of go to market strategy and channel development.
3) Product positioning and alignment with go to market.
4) Consultant coverage and spec in.
5) Marketing plans and budgets with distributors and internal team.
6) Product, application and design training to distributors and key accounts.
7) Appointment of new partners/distributors in the assigned region with specific business plan.
8) Creation and execution of business plan as per annual targets.
9) Building distributor team and key competencies.
10) Assigning key KPI’s and targets to distributors.
11) Launch of new products as per market and distributor requirements.

Senior Sales Engineer- VRF AC Systems at Al Andalus Trading Co
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2019 to August 2022

As a Senior Sales Engineer the following are my key responsibilities/tasks:

1) Managing key accounts / projects from concept to commissioning stage.

2) Spec in product in mega/ Key projects.

3) VRF product trainings, VRF design and Application training to customers .

4) Consultant coverage.

5) Pricing and Quotation.

6) Supervise application and estimation team.

7) Provide effective product based solutions for customers.

8) Win strategic projects .

9) Bussiness development through coverage and product education.

Sales Engineer - RLC (VRF/DX) at Carrier
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2017 to August 2019

1) Manage accounts of dealers/retailers/contractors in order to generate sales as per yearly and monthly targets.

2) Successfully complete booking and sales targets and generate leads/new prospects for the same.

3) To work with distributors and contractors to specify the brand for a project by technical support and compliance of VRF, DX and Mini Split Systems.

4) Management of retailer segment retailing duct free split systems.

5) Application, design and sales of VRF systems.

6) VRF training and presentations for staff and customers.

7) AHU design, application and sales.

8) Arrange and attend strategic meetings for key projects/jobs.

9) Key and Strategic project spec-in and sales.

VRF(HVAC) Engineer at Al Babtain Group (LG)
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • July 2016 to September 2017

VRF Engineer:

Application & Sales:

1)Selection and design of VRF Systems based on Cooling Load, Local Electrical regulations and application.

2) Piping design on LATS-HVAC and LATA-CAD( Auto Cad) .

3) Project costing and Quotation.

4) Project pipeline management and arranging client meetings.

5)Technical support for VRF applications.

Installation:

1)To follow up with installation department regarding project progress.

2) Technical support for recommended Installation practices in VRF system installation.

HVAC Engineer:Installation,Application,Maintenance at Kuwait Japanese A/C Co. (Daikin)
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 2014 to June 2016

Company Profile: Daikin air conditioner distributor involved with the sale and maintenance of Daikin Mini split, package, VRV and chiller systems.

HVAC Engineer:

Maintenance In-charge :

1) Supervision of a team of foreman, technicians and drivers performing preventive and breakdown maintenance of VRV ( VRF) Mini-Split, DX, Package and chiller type A/C units.

2) Management of costs of maintenance and installation department and achieving yearly targets for the same.

3) Quoting and supervision of all maintenance works and spare parts installations.

4) Quoting and Undertaking maintenance contracts for PPM of A/C.

5) Coordination for procurement of spare parts and purchase of parts unavailable.

6) Troubleshooting maintenance issues faced.

Installation In-charge:

1)To select type and capacity of A/C required based on heat load and site conditions.

2) Co-ordinate with Installation team for timely and efficient installation of A/C units, issuing and monitoring usage of materials required.

3) Site visits to check installation obstacles and provide solutions.

Project Engineer:

Projects :

a) Diwan Amiri M/S Project -Jahra 2325 Units
b) Trio mall VRV- Kheitan
c)British Council VRV
d)Berserktan Tanning Saloon - Jabriya (Ducted Split)

1)To select type and capacity of A/C required based on heat load and site conditions.

2) Co-ordinate with Installation team for timely and efficient installation of A/C units, issuing and monitoring usage of materials required.

3) Site visits to check installation obstacles and provide solutions.

4) Preparing costing sheet and Quotation for sale and installation of Chillers, Ducted Ceiling Concealed, Mini Split and Packaged Units.

5) Providing technical information of the product to customers.

6) Preparation of presentation for major refurbishment jobs

7) Co-ordination with sub contractors for timely and effective completion of work.

8) Job costing and quotation.

9) Co-ordination with ministry engineers for approvals and contracts.

Maintenence Engineer at Al Injaz Contracting company
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • January 2014 to May 2014

Company Profile: A contracting company under Al Shaya undertaking projects of Procurement and Installation of MEP (HVAC, FF, Plumbing) works and Maintenance of the same.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Project: Ministry of Planning, Kuwait.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To monitor and ensure the implementation of as planned daily, weekly, monthly, annual maintenance of Water Supply Pumps, Chilled water and condenser water pumps, Water Filters, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Fire Fighting system, fire Pumps, Jockey pumps, Plumbing Water supply and drainage pipes, all plumbing fixtures, Fan coil units, Air Handling Units, DX systems, Boilers, Supply fans, Heat Exchangers, Water coolers etc.

2.Facilitate smooth change of shifts during the 24 hours between teams and groups.

3.Ensure preventive maintenance to minimize breakdown.

4.Regular checking of BMS system, rectifying all errors

displayed with immediate action and recording frequency of errors for a particular system to highlight underlying issues.

5.Quick and effective addressing of complaints from building staff.

6.Recording key information of performances of Chillers, HVAC, FCUS and all heating and cooling system by BMS system and cross check with manual inspection.

7.Preparation of schedules, tables, shifts etc.

8.Keeping record of all preventive and breakdown maintenance done including complaint addressing.

9.Cooperation with all contractors and sub-contracting teams working in building maintenance to ensure good overall output.

10.Ensuring regular cleaning of all AHUS to ensure clean, Safe, odorless air.

Mechanical Engineer at AL INJAZ CONT COMPANY
  • Kuwait
  • May 2012 to January 2014

MECHANICAL SITE ENGINEER

Project: NEW FOUR POINTS SHERATON (Oriental Group of Hotels).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Assisting Senior Site Engineer in the procurement and installation of MEP related works like Ducting and insulation, FCUS, AHUS, ERUs, supply and exhaust fans, Smoke Exhaust Fans, Stair case pressurization fans, Water Supply and drainage piping, plumbing fixtures, boilers, FF system (sprinklers, fire cabinets, foam system), Pumps, GRP tanks, Heat Exchangers.

2.Coordination with consultant ensuring scheduled progress of Mechanical works. To ensure all works as done as per drawing and with approval of consultant if any Deviation from IFC drawings.

3.Supervision of HVAC, Fire protection and Plumbing foremen. Ensuring correct specifications of ordered and installed materials and units.

4.Quantity surveying for materials/equipment to be ordered.
5.Technical trouble shooting and problem solving.

6.Maintaining shifts and site inspection.

7.Coordination with Main and other Sub contractors with respect to installation works.

8.Ensuring adherence to specified standards and design.

9.Review and execution of IFC drawings, Shop drawings and as built drawings.

10.Coordinating mechanical works with BAS team.

11.Daily site inspections.

Dealership Coordinator at Mahindra
  • India - Pune
  • September 2011 to March 2012

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, India
September 05 2011 -March 8 2012
Sales and Marketing Graduate Trainee (Role : Company Representative to Monitor Dealerships)
• Part of the launch team of the new SUV by Mahindra ‘XUV 500’.
• Underwent ‘Transform’ Sales and marketing Training.
• Monitoring of Dealerships Staff with daily raw report.
• Monitoring customer response and satisfaction.
• Ensuring adherence to sales process defined by firm.
• Providing inputs regarding improvements in sales process.
• Ensuring follow up of customer enquiries.
• Monitoring sales targets and figures.
• Dealership manpower development.
• Monitoring vehicle stock.
• Keeping check of dealership infrastructure and resource management.
• Customer profiling, product and customer feedback.
• Ensuring sales and service coordination.
• Monitoring ethical sales practices.
• Brainstorming ideas for customer delight and achieving top box ratings.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
  • May 2011

2007 -2011 Bachelors In Engineering - Mechanical Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune with 61.91%(first class) Final Year Project: Bottom Milling Machine (SPM) designed to remove burr from inner bottom surface of hollow cylinders. Seminars: • Group Dynamics: Business Development. • Quality Circle. • Wear Debris Analysis. • Aircraft Hydraulics System. • Research Methodology.

High school or equivalent, Science-Math
  • at Indian School
  • March 2007

2007:K-12 : Indian Community School, Kuwait CBSE

Specialties & Skills

Consultant Coordination
Global Business Development
AutoCad
Heat Load Calculations
Duct Design
VRF Design
VRF Systems

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert

Memberships

Institiute Of Engineers India
  • Member
  • July 2012
Kuwait Society Of Engineers
  • Member
  • March 2013

Training and Certifications

HanleyWood University- VRF - A Versatile Solution for K-12 Educational Facilities. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
HanleyWood University - VRF Technology In Hospitality Design (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
ASHRAE - Low Energy Chilled Beams AC Systems (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020
Daikin VRV 4 Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Daikin Middle east And Africa
Date Attended:
September 2015
Duration:
24 hours
Sales and Marketing Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Mahindra & mahindra Automotive
Date Attended:
September 2011
Duration:
90 hours
Daikin VRV Installation and Service (Training)
Training Institute:
Daikin Middle East and Africa
Date Attended:
September 2014
Duration:
24 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading,Art,Sports,Travelling