ACHOUR HAROUN

ACHOUR HAROUN

SALES EXECUTIVE | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Dubai, UAE

Profile summary

Adaptable sales executive and account manager with 18 years of experience bridging industrial operations and commercial markets across the GCC and Sudan. Trilingual in Arabic, French, and English, bringing cross-cultural expertise to client acquisition, business development, and relationship management. Expands revenue through targeted client engagement, contract negotiation, and market research within construction and trading sectors. Committed to driving commercial growth through structured account strategies and customer service excellence.

Career highlights

Sales Growth: Expanded revenue by 32% year over year through targeted client acquisition across UAE construction and trading sectors.

Account Management: Maintained a 95% client retention rate by developing long-term relationships with contractors, project developers, and procurement teams.

Market Strategy: Shaped commercial segment strategy by conducting market research and competitor analysis alongside pricing optimization, reaching 18% market share growth.

Key skills

ProfessionalB2B Sales B2C Sales Business Development Lead Generation Sales Pipeline Management Account Management Key Account Management Client Acquisition Client Retention Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Customer Service Negotiation Proposal Development Quotation Preparation Contract Negotiation Upselling & Cross-Selling Market Research Pricing Strategy Revenue Growth Sales Forecasting Target Achievement Customer Experience Complaint Resolution Process Optimization Team Coordination Office Administration UAE Government Services AMER Tasheel ICP MOHRE DED Visa & Residency Processing MS Excel Power BI Salesforce CRM Microsoft Office Data & Reporting Basic IT Troubleshooting Operating Systems Networking & Security

Professional experience

SALES EXECUTIVE & ACCOUNT MANAGERJan 2024 - May 2026
Dar Al Anwar Building Materials Trading LLCDubai, UAE

Defined sales strategy, steering B2B operations across the UAE construction and trading sectors. Managed complete commercial cycles, pipeline tracking, and client retention frameworks for contractors and procurement teams.

  • Expanded revenue by 32% year over year through targeted client acquisition across UAE construction and trading sectors.
  • Increased average deal value by 22% through effective commercial proposals, upselling, and contract negotiation.
  • Maintained a 95% client retention rate by developing long-term relationships with contractors, project developers, and procurement teams.
  • Reduced sales cycle time by 18% through improved CRM pipeline tracking, inventory coordination, and quotation turnaround.
SALES MANAGER & ACCOUNT CONSULTANTJan 2022 - Dec 2023
Salem Bayaa Al Falasi Co.Dubai, UAE

Guided commercial operations and client engagement portfolios, directing market research activities and account relations to shape strategic direction across key business segments.

  • Shaped commercial segment strategy by conducting market research and competitor analysis alongside pricing optimization, reaching 18% market share growth.
  • Executed client account management, proposals, negotiations, and sales follow-ups to support revenue retention.
  • Implemented structured customer care frameworks that elevated client satisfaction levels to 94%.
CUSTOMER SERVICE & GOVERNMENT SERVICES FACILITATORJan 2020 - Dec 2021
AMER & Tasheel ServicesDubai, UAE

Handled complex government documentation workflows and regulatory filings for diverse corporate clients. Managed interactions with AMER, Tasheel, ICP, MOHRE, and DED channels while maintaining strict adherence to statutory compliance standards. Guided end-users through procedural requirements for residency, labor contracts, and work permits.

  • Processed residency, visa, work permit, labor contract, and related UAE government service transactions, achieving 99.8% compliance accuracy.
  • Expanded the active client portfolio by 40% through responsive service, rapid turnaround, and accurate transaction handling.
SALES MANAGER & ECONOMIC CONSULTANTJan 2018 - Dec 2019
Liberty Iron and Steel CompanySudan

Guided sales, finance, and administrative coordination for Liberty Iron and Steel Company, steering commercial activities, supplier relationships, and operational follow-up.

  • Directed sales, finance, and administrative coordination, contributing to a 30% increase in overall sales revenue.
  • Reduced operating expenses by 20% through cost-control measures and supplier contract renegotiation.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT & IMPORT/EXPORT MANAGERJan 2016 - Dec 2017
Liberty Steel / Al-Noor TradeSudan
  • Improved customs clearance speed by 30% through organized documentation and proactive coordination with suppliers and logistics stakeholders.
ACCOUNTANT & CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTJan 2014 - Dec 2015
Khalid Al-Sinary Investment Co. LtdSudan
  • Resolved 98% of customer inquiries on first contact through front-line service delivery.
  • Handled account-related support, customer requests, records, and administrative follow-up.
Salem Bayaa Al Falasi Co. / Dubai, UAE /Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
CUSTOMER SERVICE & GOVERNMENT SERVICES FACILITATOR
  • Achieved 18% market-share growth in key commercial segments through market research, competitor analysis, and pricing optimization.
  • Improved client satisfaction to 94% by implementing structured customer-care and account-management processes.
AMER & Tasheel Services / Dubai, UAE /Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
SALES MANAGER & ECONOMIC CONSULTANT
  • Processed residency, visa, work permit, labor contract, and related UAE government service transactions with 99.8% compliance accuracy.
  • Expanded the active client portfolio by 40% through responsive service, rapid turnaround, and accurate transaction handling.
Liberty Iron and Steel Company / Sudan /Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT & IMPORT/EXPORT MANAGER
  • Directed sales, finance, and administrative coordination, contributing to a 30% increase in overall sales revenue.
  • Reduced operating expenses by 20% through cost-control measures and supplier contract renegotiation.

Education

Master’s Degree
University of Oran 2, Algeria

International Economics & Trade

Bachelor’s Degree
University of Oran 2, Algeria

Business Administration

Certifications

Advanced Training Diploma in Business AdministrationCambridge Training College Britain / UK Training Examinations2017-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
Certification in Government InnovationMohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI)2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
International Recruitment Program CertificateQuébec International & Government of Québec2022-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Project Management SimplifiedLinkedIn Learning / PMI Authorized R.E.P. Provider2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
CompTIA A+ Professional Cert Prep SeriesLinkedIn Learning / CompTIA Curriculum2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Sales Foundations & Sales NegotiationLinkedIn Learning2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Business Mind MappingLinkedIn Learning2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Excellent, Mar 2017

Languages

Arabic · Native

French · Fluent

English · Professional