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Reference No.:
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MECPR1058 |
| Name: |
Mr. Jameel Huusain |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Nationality: |
India |
| Date of Birth: |
11/23/1965 |
| Areas of Interest: |
Operations, Management |
| Education: |
Studied B. Sc Electronics. Osmania University - India |
Work Experience:
(Last 3 Positions) |
Retail Manager- Falaknaz Sports Group - United Arab Emirates
September 2001 – January 2008
Falaknaz sports group is the extension of Falak Holding. Falaknaz Group is one of the pioneer retail and distribution groups of the Emirates diversified into Sports Retail (ESS-Emirates Sports Store is the Multi Brand Sports Boutique of Dubai in Sports and Lifestyle) Sports Brand distribution (Asics, Mikasa, Butterfly & Bh Fitness) Fashion (Loewe, Morgan, Pollini, Charactere etc) Jewellery (Robert wan & Benedetti) Real Estate (Dubai sports city & Falak properties) Home Furniture (Habitat) and Exhibitions.
•Responsible for Launching Emirates Sports & Life style Multi Branded Boutique in Dubai having full lines of over 40 brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Asics, Puma, Converse, Falke, Prince, Wilson, Speedo and many more including all categories of fitness equipment and accessories.
•Introduced & launched Brands ‘IANA’ Italian Kids Fashion Franchise and Falke Sportswear (Germany).
•Involved in the initial set up and operation of Fashion brand’s retail division.
•Identify and Managed Brand selection.
•Negotiate Franchise agreements and contracts with global brands to launch in the Emirates.
Responsible for operation and strategic Retail development of sports and kids Fashion division.
Responsible for marketing and Retail development of ‘Asics’ brand for the region.
Assign trainings for store Managers and Retail staff.
Responsible for development and execution of business plan for all key management functions encompassing retail operations, merchandising, marketing and visual. Brand buying with full P&L accountability for delivery of over 20 Million AED turnover and reporting to board on weekly basis.
Responsible for the continuous review, feedback and development of brand relationship with domestic and International partners leading to the bottom line enhanced performance.
Negotiate and assign design house and contractors for Retail projects.
Coordinates with real estate developers on new areas of business locations.
Identify new store locations and negotiate leasing contracts with shopping malls across the Emirates.
Have good relationship with various interior designers and fit out companies.
Negotiate new store locations by showing Brand potential which added value to the malls with better Leasing terms, giving good results on rentals.
Country Retail Manager – Reebok, Saudi Arabia
January 1995 – August 2001
Responsible for the Sales and Marketing of Reebok Retail Division for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Launched and setup the first Reebok Brand concept store “Planet Reebok” in KSA.
Developed the business to 12 Reebok concept stores which constitutes 500% growth in 5 years.
Develop and introduce Reebok brand to mega sports stores as Shop in shop concept across KSA.
Responsible for achieving sales targets and fully accountable for P & L of Reebok brand.
Responsible for Brand buying for Retail division of KSA.
Managed and trained store managers and Retail staff.
Managed Reebok “International fitness Instructor’s Alliance” worldwide program in KSA.
Managed the sponsorship and sales to Tennis Federation of Saudi Arabia.
Responsible for marketing and sponsorship of various sports clubs, players, sport’s coaches and sports tournaments. Involved in 1997 Tennis Open in Jeddah (KSA)
Responsible for setting up logistics and distribution of Reebok Brand to Reebok stores and to the other retail distributor stores.
Sales Manager – Zainal Ali Reza Est. Saudi Arabia
March 1993 – 1994
•Responsible for Retail operations and as well involved in Wholesale activities of the company.
•Managed brands Donnay, Quicksilver, Sunlover-USA, Robey, Lutha, Nike, Reebok, Prince, etc.
•Responsible for meeting sales targets.
•Increased sales by 15% compared to previous year.
•Set up Pro Shops during sports events & introduced sales schemes resulting in increased revenues.
•Develop new contacts for increase in Brand business and maintained customer relations.
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Special Interests and Information:
I have over 18 years of well diversified experience in Retail management, Brand management, Sales management and business development arena. My sports interests mainly include Tennis and Cricket. I have traveled extensively to places within and outside GCC, India, Europe and United States of America. I take pride in being well connected, well known in the sports and fashion industry.
Represented the company at various international brand meetings in Europe and Middle East.
Attended various Trade shows for Brands in Fashion, Sports, Lifestyle and Real estate across the world.
Flexible leadership to promote a common accepted framework.
I always enjoyed my time within the industry with my passion for managing brands in Retail for fashion, sports & lifestyle. The key to my success is my ability to maintain excellent relationship with customers &colleagues.
PERSONAL:
After my last job I frequently lived in the United States to process the U.S. residency for my family while doing consultancy in Dubai. I am currently in Dubai to take up a new challenge and move forward.
Education: Studied B. Sc Electronics. Osmania University, Hyderabad – India
Languages known: English (Fluent written & spoken), Arabic (Well spoken), Urdu (Fluent spoken)
Marital status: Married (2 children)
Visa status: UAE Residence Visa
Driving license: Holds UAE & American driving license
Nationality: Indian National with Permanent U.S Residency
Permanent Address: 737 Melissa Dr Boiling Brook, IL – 60440, USA
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