Abraham George
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished Retail Supervisor with over 30 years of sales experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Excellent communication skills across various cultures and with a passion for customers and sales.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Business Development Manager
Precision Engineering Industries
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Identified and developed new business opportunities with leading oilfield companies such as ADNOC and its subsidiaries.
- Generated new enquiries and secured projects by building long-term client relationships.
- Conducted client visits to present company products and solutions, increasing brand visibility in the oilfield market.
- Researched market trends and competitors to develop effective sales strategies.
Store Supervisor
Lagardere Travel Retail LLC
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Responsible for managing the store, training sales advisors, and scheduling shifts.
- Monitored shelf stocks and product displays and the store's general appearance.
- Oversaw receipts, storage, and distribution of goods.
- Investigated market trends and offered products that would appeal to customers.
Assistant Sales Manager
Trinity Travel & Tourism LLC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and nurtured strong relationships with key and potential clients, fostering long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual growth.
- Actively pursued professional development by attending events, trade shows, and workshops to stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices.
- Achieved significant growth by bringing in B2B travel business for the company, effectively tapping into new markets and expanding the client base.
Supervisor
Dubai Duty Free
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed, coordinated, and executed sales policies and programs.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations.
- Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet daily demands.
- Ensured the department met the sales targets and customers’ expectations.
- Executed sales policies and various programs for promoting and marketing the products.
Retail Sales
Dubai Duty Free
01.1991 - 06.2020
- Responsible for stock control, order planning, layouts, and maximization of sales through effective merchandising techniques.
- Handled various brand outlets like Chanel, Hugo Boss, Christian Dior, Adidas, and exclusive watch brands.
- Responsible for supervising a team of 25 sales staff to promote and sell through a wide product mix of more than 15,000 SKUs.
- Ensured that retail standards of merchandising, customer service, and cost control were effectively managed to the highest possible standards.
- Dedicated merchandiser for Nikon, Fuji Film, SanDisk, and MSI.
- Prepared and analyzed daily and monthly sales reports.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Management (Marketing & Management)
Penn foster Career College
01.2002
Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering
Vani School of Hotel and Catering Management
01.1992
NCC International Diploma - Computer Programming Application
Datamation Systems Training Center
01.1990
Skills
- Sales & Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Data Analysis & Yield Management
- Leadership Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Training
- I have had the opportunity to participate in several business-related seminars conducted by suppliers and Dubai Duty Free focusing primarily on product knowledge, effective selling techniques, and customer service. These cover a wide range of product categories delivered by respected industry leaders and manufacturers and completed training seminars for various products like electronics, mobiles, telephones, home appliances, watches, sunglasses, cameras, cigarettes (all tobacco products), wines and spirits, fragrances, food products, and several other products available in Dubai Duty-Free.
- Training seminar for Duty-Free Sales professionals conducted by Philip Morris, and training seminars for:
- Fujifilm Digital Camera Training
- Sony Digital Products
- Nikon Digital Products Training
- Epson Printers
- Canon Digital Products
- SanDisk & Lexar Memory Solution
- Panasonic
- Samsung Products
- JBL Speakers / HI-FI Systems
- Toshiba Products
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Precision Engineering Industries
12.2024 - 05.2025
Store Supervisor
Lagardere Travel Retail LLC
06.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Sales Manager
Trinity Travel & Tourism LLC
01.2023 - 05.2023
Supervisor
Dubai Duty Free
01.2020 - 01.2022
Retail Sales
Dubai Duty Free
01.1991 - 06.2020
Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering
Vani School of Hotel and Catering Management
NCC International Diploma - Computer Programming Application
Datamation Systems Training Center
Associate Degree - Business Management (Marketing & Management)
Penn foster Career College