Ahsan Riffat
Keller, TX *****
ad1x5o@r.postjobfree.com
Top producing manager and sales coach with over 15 years of marketing, strategic planning and developing sales team to service and build loyal customer base. A strong believer in achieving monthly, quarterly, annual sales and profit goals
Work Experience
Former Managing Director and President- Tandy Corporation- Europe
Former V.P. Divisional Sales Manager North America -Computer City
Former Director Sales and Channel Development - Radio Shack Corporation
Former EVP.Business Development Officer - Amerit Financial Group
KB Home - Manager -Home Finding Center & Home Buying Club Skills
• Sales
• Business development
• Marketing
• Negotiation
• Human resources
• Leadership
• B2B sales
Additional Information
• Strategic Planning
• Operations Planning & Management
• Technology Management
• Manufacturing Management
• Business Development,
Domestic and International
• Organizational Development
• Public Company Management
• Crisis Management
• Revitalization and Turn Around
• Leadership, Team Building
• Acquisitions
Primary contribution to future employer and relevant experience Breaking New Grounds - successfully positioned Tandy's International venture of Computer City Superstore concept across Europe in the early 90's and became a dominant player within 3 years of operation. With Radio Shack Corporation successfully rolled the Joint Venture and opened over 100 retail stores across Mexico. At Amerit Financial installed the commercial lending division to add incremental revenue. At KB HOME new home builder re-tuned internet marketing approach by communicating clear messages to the first time home buyer which produced increased foot traffic to our communities
Market Development - executed all marketing and sales operations in 10 countries in Europe and managed and trained professional sales team of over 150 to address the B2B opportunities. At Amerit Financial identified City of Mansfield and built relationship with the Economic Development Division to promote business. With Radio Shack Mexico identified the prominent commercial real estate location and successfully positioned Radio Shack stores to dominate consumers electronic market. At KB Home installed Home Buying Club program to help clients to qualify for loans by going the extra mile by helping them with credit challenges
Brand Development - managed and co-developed computer products from industries leading computer manufacturers and marketed through retail and direct sales channels. At Amerit Financial developed partnership with lending partners to promote funding exclusively for medical professionals. In Mexico positioned Radio Shack as the destination for solution for communication and connectivity needs. At KB Home developed partnerships with Realtors and Financial Institutions and jointly conducted home buying evantss for prospective buyers
Channel Development - negotiated and developed long-term partnership with Microsoft, Toshiba, Fuji, IBM, and Hp and lead the European Retail Channel in sales volume. At Amerit Financial established partnership with lenders and commercial developers to package turnkey projects. At KB Home developed relationship with major employers and branded our services as an HR Benefit for their employees home buying needs and relocations
Business Development - responsible for acquisitions, mergers and sales of companies for Tandy Europe utilizing personal relationships and connections with leading business entities. At KB Home launched community appreciation program for police, firefighters, public service employees and active- duty military.