Agha A. Abbas

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WOODBRIDGE

NJ 07095

Mobile: 732-***-**** | Home Telephone 732-***-****

Email: oo6hqe@r.postjobfree.com

Sales - Marketing - Customer Service

A multi-skilled, hard working and dedicated key team player, possessing a wealth of multi-disciplinary experience, including sales, marketing, customer service and supervisory abilities. Well accustomed to working under pressure and schedules. Excellent approach to problem solving through the establishment of new systems and making efficient existing systems, maximizing resources and promoting change. Currently looking for a position within a similar role or an exciting opportunity that offers career progression.

Area of Expertise

● Logistics ● Operational Issues ● Business Development

● Staff training / Development ● Customer / Supplier Relations ● Procurement / Cost savings

● Media buying ● Retail & Sales ● Organizing & Analytical

● Research & Development ● Conferences/Seminars ● Time Management

Professional Experience

DESIGN SPECIALIST Feb 2006 – Jul 2011

Ashley Furniture Company. Linden, New Jersey

Duration: 5 years 6 months

Achievements: Always had been a top Sales Person in Furniture and Bedding sales, throughout the Company, including selling warranties. Almost every year earned Excellence Award’s. Also a member of Prestigious ‘Million Dollar Club’.

(On September 26th 2005 migrated to USA along with the family)

DIVISIONAL HEAD – Marketing Oct 1998 – Sep 2005

STATE LIFE Insurance Corporation. Karachi, Pakistan

Job Responsibilities: Worked in the capacity of Country Head for Sales and Marketing, responsible for overall performance of Life Insurance sales, Recruitment, Development, and Training of Sales representative’s through 26 Zonal Offices and 4 Regional Offices.

DIVISIONAL HEAD – Advertising & Sales Promotion Sep 1997 - Oct1998

STATE LIFE Insurance Corporation. Karachi, Pakistan

Job Responsibilities: Managed overall affairs of Media, Advertising and Sales Promotion.

GENERAL MANAGER - Oversees Division Oct 1992 - Sep 1997

STATE LIFE Insurance Corporation. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Responsibilities: I worked in the capacity of General Manager Middle East Operation’s with the Head Office in Dubai, UAE. Whilst my posting in Dubai, I developed Life Insurance Business, Manpower, Annuities, US$ Policies and ‘6 year’s Special Pakistan Govt. Bond’s’. Also was responsible for Budget & Account’s, Meeting’s and Conference’s and submission of Annual Audit Report to the Government of United Arab Emirates.

MANAGER – Marketing Jun 1987 - Oct 1992

STATE LIFE Insurance Corporation. Karachi, Pakistan

AREA MANAGER Jun 1983 - Jun 1987

STATE LIFE Insurance Corporation. Karachi, Pakistan

MANAGER - Sales Oct1972 - Jun 1983

STATE LIFE Insurance Corporation. Karachi, Pakistan

Education

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 1972

University of Karachi

HIGH SCHOOL 1970

Senior Model School. Karachi, Pakistan

Short Courses

• Life Insurance management ( LIMRA USA )

• Time Management

• Team Building

• Marketing Strategies

• Business Management

• Recruitment Technique's

References

All References are available upon request

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