Mohammed Saad I Shirshikar

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Rent A Car Manager
Location: Doha, Qatar


Over 19 years of rich experience in Automobile and Rent a car industry.
Strong experience in Sales- Corporate (Fleet) and Retail, Business development, Key accounts management, Operations, Logistics, Vendor development, Team management.
Strong team oriented leadership skills.
Good communication skills with ability to build strong rapport across the organization with peers, subordinates and superiors, both in written and verbal.
Strong ability to adapt fast and exercise sound judgment to make effective decisions.
Profound experience in managing direct customer contact, employee relations in a high-volume operation.
Good knowledge about industry, policies and procedures.
Sound knowledge of MS office package.
Evaluate opportunities for innovation and recognize opportunities to penetrate new markets.

Education

2003 to 2005

MBA at Anjuman I Islam's Allana Institute of Management Studies

MBA / MMS (Marketing)

2000 to 2003

BA at Wilson Collefge

BA (Economics)

Experience

September 2023 till date

Sales & Operations Manager at Al Khaleej Auto rent a car

 Confer with company’s official to develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures.
 Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.
 Paying close attention to daily operations by monitoring the rental fleet performance, utilization, profitability and ROI.
 Focusing on customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify and taking necessary steps to resolve them.
 Manage and develop client relations both corporates and individuals.
 Recruit, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel and motivate employees.
 Keep abreast with market trends and demand.
 Chairing weekly sales meeting and encouraging suggestions.
 Planning and developing short term goals and objectives.
 Forecast requirements, prepare budget, schedule expenditure, analyze variances, and take corrective actions.
 Interacting with different departments like insurance, workshop and ensuring the vehicles are ready at the earliest for renting.

August 2020 to September 2023

Sr. Sales Executive at Teyseer Motors Company

 Produce revenue by researching and analyzing potential prospects and sales options.
 Develop relationships with prospects, recommend solutions and close the deals.
 Generate new leads through cold calling, partner relationships, and customer referrals.
 Collect market and industry intelligence in order to tap new business opportunities.
 Meet monthly sales revenue targets.
 Develop, implement, and maintain sales activities and plans.
 Build and maintain long-term relationships with current clients and their management teams by providing information, guidance, and support; recommending service and profit improvements; and recommending new opportunities.
 Lead and coordinate contract negotiations for a successful close.
 Prepare reports by analyzing and summarizing information.
 Monitor vehicle inventory and ensure timely supply of orders.
 Recommend color, model and variants based inventory needs.
 Support and mentor team members, help them in closing deals and teach improved processes in order to enhance staff accomplishments.
 Respond to customer complaints quickly and ensure high level of customer satisfaction.

October 2014 to July 2020

Manager Operations & Business Development at Errands rent a car

 Maximize incremental sales, walk up volume and yield through clear understanding of sales, product knowledge and differential.
 Corporate sales and business development.
 Ensure timely delivery of clean vehicles.
 Maintain brand identity throughout the operations.
 Manage quick rents to minimize line waits and promote fast and friendly service.
 Support team in lead generation and sales closure.
 Market analysis and assessment of competitors.
 Initiate new vehicle orders.
 Conduct regular meetings with sales, operations, accounts and collection team.
 Acquiring, training, motivating and monitoring the staff.
 Maintain a neat, clean and efficient work environment at all times.
 Negotiation with various vendors and clients.
 Ensure timely renewals of Isthimaras/Mulkias and clearing of fines.
 Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.

June 2009 to September 2014

Branch Manager at Mark Rent A Car, Oman

 Branch sales, administration & operations.
 Ensuring targets are met.
 Corporate sales and business development.
 Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction & good will.
 Periodic maintenance and registration renewals.
 Selected, trained, assigned and evaluated subordinate personnel.
 Received and responded to customer and employee issues and problems.
 Coordinated and monitored staff scheduling at the rental location.
 Prepared and reviewed various reports, such as, Daily vehicle In and Out report, NRM report, Daily occupied and Available vehicle report, performance reports.
 Performed related responsibilities as required or assigned.

November 2006 to May 2009

Corporate Sales Executive at Budget Rent a Car, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

 Corporate sales.
 Business development.
 Key accounts management.

December 2004 to May 2009

Marketing Executive at Shreenath Motors, Mumbai, India

 Be the first point of contact between the dealership and customers.
 Demonstrate features and options on all vehicles in the inventory.
 Answer basic questions about financing and other optional financial products.
 Promote the company’s service and finance schemes to the buyers.
 Perform vehicle delivery for buyers after a purchase has been completed.
 Routinely follow up with buyers to ensure continued satisfaction.
 Contribute to dealership sales data by filling out standard reports.

  • Sales/Marketing
  • Updated 2 years ago

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