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Sara Raniwala

@sararaniwala

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Results-driven General Manager and sales leader specializing in import/export operations and client success.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a challenging, disciplined, free-work culture where I can keep driving import/export operations, sales support, and team performance—staying accountable, solving problems fast, and delivering quality outcomes.

I’m a result-oriented, responsible leader with a can-do attitude and a proven ability to deliver in high-stress environments. I build productive, professional teams and keep operations moving through clear goals, accountability, and leadership.

As General Manager at DERIVE INTERNATIONAL FZC (AJMAN), I oversee daily operations, supply chain coordination, stock monitoring, and the end-to-end movement of goods. I monitor cashflow, accounts receivable/payable, and trade profitability, while ensuring customers receive quality service and timely delivery.

I also bring strong commercial and execution experience—from Sales Supervisor to Export Sales Coordinator—supporting sales strategies, customer service, quotations, order processing, and export documentation (including ECTN/ENS and Country of Origin). I’m energized by challenges, I negotiate effectively with suppliers and customers, and I enjoy liaising across logistics, forwarders, and free zone authority to keep business compliant and on track.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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General Manager

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Derive International Fzc

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Managed daily operations for an import/export general trading business, including supply chain coordination and inventory monitoring. Oversaw cashflow, supplier/customer negotiations, shipment tracking, customs and compliance documentation, and payroll/visa and license renewals.

Operational Management Supply Chain Coordination Inventory Management Customs Documents Logistics Coordination Compliance Management

Sales Supervisor

Bhatiatraders LLC

Apr 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Supported the Sales Director/Manager by leading, directing, and motivating the sales team to achieve corporate sales objectives. Generated sales opportunities, managed team performance and client service, and coordinated export delivery and clearance documentation.

Sales Leadership Customer Relationship Management Team Motivation Sales Coordination ECTN ENS Filing

Export Sales Coordinator

Bhatiatraders LLC

May 2015 - Apr 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated export sales operations including quotations, order processing, and customer/order communication. Managed logistics coordination with forwarders/shipping lines and handled shipment documentation, invoices, and payment-plan follow-ups to support timely delivery.

Export Sales Coordination Quotation Management Order Processing Logistics Coordination Customs Documents Invoice Processing Payment Plan Follow Up Customer Service Vendor Shipping Line Coordination

Executive Assistant & Admin Manager

Josmo Studio

Oct 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 2 months)

Handled executive support and day-to-day administration while managing project operations for interior and furniture solutions. Managed purchasing and outsourcing, prepared quotes and purchase orders, tracked deliveries, coordinated packaging/dispatch documentation, and supported sales and after-sales follow-ups.

Executive Administration Project Coordination Purchase Order Management Prepare Quotes Dispatch