NIVEEN ZATARI

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Aggressive, independent & effective sales professional with over a decade of experience leading international sales operations, new business development & competitive marketing research & analytics and account management for major companies such as Unilever International. Successful at implementing sales and pricing strategies to aggressively target, penetrate and expand new markets. Thrives in fast-paced, results-focused environments where change is a constant. Possessed effective communication, interpersonal, a ?can do attitude?, problem solving and negotiation skills. Ability to reach out to the unexplored market segments/customer groups for business expansion by developing grass root business network. Knowledgeable in the promotion of consumer products to Europe, Middle East, Far East and USA.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

* Worked as ?Assistant General Manager? for an international trading company operating in the Middle East, USA and Far East for 8 years. Developed and executed new products, promotion and advertising plans, including implementation of new product pricing models and launching of marketing strategies.

* Served as ?Merchandising Manager? for 3 years for Unilever International. Played an integral role in achieving operating success in the Middle East and deployment of international promotions and advertising plans.

KEY SKILLS

* Strategic Business Planning

* Contract Terms & Negotiations

* Customer-focused Presentation and Proposal

* Effective Selling Strategies

* Quality Business Practices

* B2B Market Growth & Expansion

WORK EXPERIENCE

FRANCHISE ACCOUNT MANAGER/ACCOUNT MANAGER

RIS RETAIL PRO-DEALER

HOUSTON TX

AUG 2014 ? PRESENT

Manage new and existing accounts, ownership transfer of existing accounts, SA and support renewal quotes, including marketing administration, customer service and budget management.

Involve with project planning, contracts on hardware & licenses upgrades, support plans and add-ons.

Develop project plan timeline, manage vendor selection & contracts on hardware, license upgrades, support plans and add-ons.

SALES & MARKETING SUPPORT

JAN 2014 ? AUG 2014

Collaborated with Director of Sales & Marketing for approved order package and submission of order package to the Accounting Dept.

Coordinated order deliverables & order processing Sales Dept. & other concern department, if required.

Worked on franchise customer administration, including updating and maintenance of client information on CRM database systems for marketing purposes and business analytics.

Supported marketing campaigns and prepared marketing collaterals for various trade shows.

SALES SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE/ADMIN (VARIOUS TASKS)

APPLEONE TEMP AGENCY

HOUSTON, TX

AUG 2012 ? JAN 2014

Collaborated with Sales Manager and SR providing customer support.

Reviewed and audited new sales contracts to ensure compliance to corporate and state regulatory requirements.

Established healthy client relationships by providing excellent service and promptly responding to customer needs and assisting SR?s with lead management of up to 360 leads assignment.

SALES & EVENT COORDINATOR/CUSTOMER SERVICE

NU TREND EVENTS INTERNATIONAL, TEMP.

HOUSTON, TX

OCT 2011 ? JAN 2014

Seamlessly planned, designed and directed the execution of contracting, events and parties, including weddings.

Coordinated supplies and accommodations from various vendors.

Assisted preparation of invoices, data entry and customer support.

EARLIER CAREER ROLES

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

Reliable Business & Tax Service

Houston, TX

Feb 2011 ? Sept 2011

Office Manager

A.A. Cultural & Community Center (Non-Profit)

Houston, TX

Jul 2009 ? Jan 2011

V.P. in E-Commerce Marketing

MAC Faucets (Luxury Automatic Faucets)

Houston, TX

May 2008 ? Mar 2009

EDUCATION

ARTS & HOME ECONOMICS ? INTERIOR DESIGN

California State University

Fresno, CA

1988

A.A IN ARTS

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

1983

* Attended Numerous Courses in International Marketing, Advertising, Merchandising, Leadership and Computer Technology

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