Abder Bacha
@abderbacha
Experienced International Sales Manager with a focus on renewable energy.
What I'm looking for
I am a tenacious and highly motivated International Sales Manager with over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy sector and a proven track record in delivering innovative solar PV solutions. My expertise lies in nurturing and growing profitable client bases while negotiating quotes to secure sales and meet profit KPIs. I excel in building constructive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met while driving revenue growth.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed sales pipelines through tactical planning and organization, resulting in significant revenue increases. I have a strong background in training and mentoring teams, equipping them to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. My commitment to streamlining procedures and optimizing employee talent has consistently led to improved productivity and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Renewable Energy Consultant & Senior Trainer
GB Indutech
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Provided consultancy in renewable energy solutions, specializing in photovoltaic (solar PV) systems, and assessed existing energy systems to propose cleantech solutions. Designed and implemented tailored photovoltaic solar systems with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. Delivered advanced training in electrical engineering topics, including MV, LV, PLC, and VFD, to diverse clients.
Country Manager
COMECA Group
Mar 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 9 months)
Developed robust departmental budgets and long-term financial plans to increase the cost-effectiveness of sales activities. Infiltrated O&G markets through an exceptional global brand marketing development strategy, resulting in an 8% annual increase in total net revenue. Owned the strategy for six key areas of business growth, achieving 1.2M Euros in 2022.
Business Development Manager Africa
Fortive Corporation
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Launched new product lines with strong retail and marketing strategies, successfully closing complex, lucrative deals with new customers. Consistently surpassed revenue targets by a 14% increase through new account penetration and development. Preserved client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
Regional Sales Manager Africa
Qualitrol Corporation
May 2013 - Jun 2018 (5 years 1 month)
Effectively utilized Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to generate sales leads, resulting in 63 new account wins. Turned around an underperforming Africa territory, growing sales revenues from $300K to $1.8M within three years. Enhanced an automated sales reporting system, which decreased monthly reporting time by nine hours per salesperson.
Director of Sales
Hyundai Motors
Feb 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 3 months)
Consistently exceeded sales targets through consultative selling and managed client contracts, negotiating positive, profitable terms. Generated new leads and opportunities to maximize revenue. Established and sustained positive, profitable client relationships through superb communication.
General Manager
Hoerbiger Services
Jul 2008 - Jan 2012 (3 years 6 months)
Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules, and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions. Managed high-performing teams to deliver quality customer service and stable profits. Improved and implemented budgetary and resource allocation plans, analyzing accounting and financial data for company financial health.
Senior Sales Manager
General Electric O&G
Nov 2005 - Jun 2008 (2 years 7 months)
Identified and qualified prospects with deep research, growing sales revenue by 11% in three years. Facilitated accurate sales forecasting by producing detailed lead reports in Salesforce. Developed new product sales strategies and created leads through Big Data analytics.
Senior Key Account Manager
AREVA T&D
Sep 2004 - Oct 2005 (1 year 1 month)
Employed exceptional rapport-building skills to nurture key relationships and cultivate critical partnerships with clients. Expanded and implemented marketing strategies and activities, directly increasing sales by 6%. Maintained advanced product and industry trend knowledge, performing regular market research to enhance company offerings.
Project Officer
Siemens (Vatech T&D)
May 2003 - Sep 2004 (1 year 4 months)
Kept projects and teams on schedule by monitoring deadlines, milestones, and performance. Monitored and reported on project status to ensure cost-effectiveness and schedule adherence. Defined project scope, milestones, and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
Area Business Manager
Schneider Electric
Jan 2000 - Apr 2003 (3 years 3 months)
Improved sales training by incorporating role-playing sessions, boosting conversion rates by 18%. Optimized territory coverage, increasing sales revenue by 12%. Ensured business continuity by maintaining budgetary control and promptly resolving profit and loss variances.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
INELEC
Bachelor of Science, Electrical, Electronic Engineering
Studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The program covered fundamental principles and advanced topics in the field.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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