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Adnan Mahmood

@adnanmaruf

I build cross-border growth partnerships, sales operations, and market-entry strategies across and overall business operations from A-Z

Turkey

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I've built cross-border growth networks and structured 15+ corporate partnerships at Real East Group across Europe, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. I align institutional partner communications, investor onboarding, and regional market-entry execution.

Previously, I led sales operations for a 20+ person team at Royal Medicine, improving overall sales performance by 80%, and managed 300+ client accounts at AJ Group / Al Mustashar, where I helped increase long-term retention by 30%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Real East Group

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Cultivated cross-border business networks across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman to drive regional growth initiatives. Structured and onboarded 15+ collaborative corporate partnerships, aligning commercial goals with operational execution.

Strategic Partnerships International Market Entry Business Operations Key Account Management Contract Structuring Client Retention Systems Executive Communication

Sales Operations Manager & Client Acquisition Lead

Royal Medicine

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Directed daily office sales operations and front-line client service workflows for a team of 20+ professionals. Managed service pathways for 500+ international clients, restructuring intake workflows to improve throughput and client retention.

Sales Operations Client Acquisition Workflow Optimization Customer Retention Conversion Funnels Team Leadership

Client Account Manager & Legal Operations Coordinator

AJ Group / Al Mustashar

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed client relations and legal documentation workflows for 300+ accounts, serving as primary operational lead. Engineered a client-care and escalation framework that increased long-term client retention by 30%.

Client Relations Legal Operations CRM Contract Management Escalation Frameworks Customer Retention

Commercial Accounts Specialist

CU-Engine

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Managed commercial account balances, payroll distributions, and expense ledgers for 100+ business entities. Resolved financial account inquiries, ensuring compliance and accuracy across corporate records.

Commercial Account Management Payroll Expense Accounting Financial Compliance Account Reconciliation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Azem Yükseloğlu High School

High School Diploma, Language Studies

Graduated as top academic performer in language studies across English, Turkish, and Arabic. Advanced coursework in linguistic structure, translation mechanics, and cross-cultural literature.

İSMEK Institute

Advanced Multilingual Competency and Translation Certification, Multilingual Competency and Translation

Certified professional fluency across English, Turkish, and Arabic with specialized commercial translation application. Completed rigorous coursework in professional business communication, formal rhetoric, and negotiation syntax.