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Anita Ijac

@anitaijac

Business development leader at Italconsult who established its Saudi market presence and secured tender invitations for flagship projects.

Saudi Arabia

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At Italconsult, I established the company’s legal and operational foothold in Saudi Arabia and secured high-level tender invitations through relationships with Diriyah Gate, RCRC, and Jeddah Central.

At GOKTO Hospitality Group, I secured strategic partnerships that generated 30% revenue within one year and improved operational workflows, cutting costs by 18% while maintaining service quality. I also championed VIP hospitality services for PADOK Club in Jeddah.

Earlier, I built Truefoodksa.com’s e-commerce platform from concept through launch and increased website traffic by 40% with SEO strategies. My work spans business development, operations, e-commerce, hospitality, and retail across Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Romania.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Business Development

Current

Italconsult

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Directs strategic growth initiatives, market positioning, and partnership development to drive business expansion in Saudi Arabia. Identifies and develops profitable business pipelines across infrastructure and consultancy services.

Strategic Business Development Market Expansion Strategy Partnership Management Saudi Market Project Management Revenue Optimization

Managing Director

GOKTO Hospitality Group

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Oversaw business strategy, operational excellence, and market expansion, leading a diverse team to implement innovative solutions and enhance regional presence. Generated 30% revenue within one year and cut 18% operational costs.

Strategic Business Development Operational Excellence Team Leadership Market Expansion Customer Experience VIP Hospitality

Director of Operations

FoodzWay

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Steered end-to-end operational activities for a growing F&B company, leading cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance customer experience. Collaborated with IT teams to develop and launch an integrated e-commerce platform.

Operations Management E commerce Development Supply Chain Management Customer Experience Strategic Partnerships Product Launch

Business Manager

Truefoodksa.com

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Built the company's e-commerce platform from the ground up, overseeing concept development, vendor onboarding, website design, logistics, and launch. Managed e-commerce and social media strategies, increasing website traffic by 40% and repeat purchases by 25%.

E commerce Development SEO Strategy Social Media Marketing Vendor Management Logistics Customer Service

Project Leader

HTMi

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Launched a pilot project to introduce theoretical and practical hospitality courses, including branding, merchandising, and training frameworks for corporate clients. Developed scalable team-building methodologies adopted by multiple corporate partners.

Project Management Hospitality Education Training and Development Branding Merchandising

Entrepreneur & Real Estate Investor

Self Employed

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)

Oversaw property investments and development projects across Italy, ensuring profitable returns.

Real Estate Investment Property Management Project Development

Store Manager

CALZEDONIA

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)

Managed daily retail operations, prioritizing customer experience and team development for consistent sales performance. Ranked in the top 10% regionally for meeting and surpassing sales targets.

Retail Operations Team Leadership Sales Management Visual Merchandising Customer Service Training