Salem Kurdi
Executive Manager
Tripoli
Summary
As an Executive Manager at Free Libya Tractors, I leverage my 11+ years of experience in sales and technical engineering to drive business growth and customer satisfaction. I hold a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Tripoli, which has equipped me with a strong foundation in technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. In my current role, I manage a team of sales and technical engineers, overseeing customer relationships, market research, negotiation, and product development. I also handle supplier liaison, showroom management, and sales performance review. My goal is to exceed targets and deliver value to our customers and stakeholders. I am passionate about applying my engineering expertise to create innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Executive manager
Free Libya Tractors
09.2021 - Current
- Managed a team of sales and technical engineers, overseeing customer relationships, market research, negotiation, and product development.
- Handled supplier liaison, showroom management, and sales performance review.
- Goal is to exceed targets and deliver value to customers and stakeholders.
Sales Manager
Free Libya Tractors
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed the power system department at Free Libya Tractors, overseeing sales of diesel generator sets, automatic transfer switches, and distribution panels.
- Developed custom solutions tailored to meet customer needs, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
- Successfully increased sales revenue by implementing strategic sales tactics and fostering strong client relationships.
Sales And Technical Engineer
Free Libya Tractors
04.2012 - 01.2017
- Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and Email.
- Visiting potential customers to prospect for new Shipment.
- Gathering market and customer information.
- Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications with managers.
- Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
- Liaising with suppliers to check on the progress of existing orders.
- Checking quantities of goods on display in the showroom.
- Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the Manager in the end of the day.
- Reviewing own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
- Gaining a clear understanding of customers and requirements.
- Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with quotations.
Data engineer assistance
Geolog International B.V.
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Real time monitoring of drilling activity onsite.
- Contributing to maintain a safe working environment on the rig, by interpreting the data at hand and giving feedback to the Data Engineer; drilling team and company man.
- Lending onsite technical support in case of equipment failure.
- Responsible for the creation, interpretation and submittal of all reports and logs.
- Report feedback on drilling activity to all necessary channels onsite.
- The first contact point for the client and well site geologist. Therefore it is very important to establish and maintain a good working relationship.
- Provide maintenance and on-site technical support in case of equipment failure.
Electrical Engineer
General Company of Water
09.2003 - 01.2009
- Installation of water pumps.
Education
Master's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Tripoli
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Tripoli
01.1996 - 01.2002
Skills
- Client Development
- Communication
- Client Relations
- Government Contracting
- Key Account Relationships
- Relationship Development
Publications
- Overhead transmission line design learning software using MATLAB, Part 1: electrical design
- An Interactive Program for Overhead Transmission Line Design
Timeline
Executive manager
Free Libya Tractors
09.2021 - Current
Sales Manager
Free Libya Tractors
01.2017 - 08.2021
Sales And Technical Engineer
Free Libya Tractors
04.2012 - 01.2017
Data engineer assistance
Geolog International B.V.
02.2009 - 02.2011
Master's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Tripoli
01.2007 - 01.2011
Electrical Engineer
General Company of Water
09.2003 - 01.2009
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Tripoli
01.1996 - 01.2002
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