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  • $65 hourly
    📈 A highly accomplished and results-driven marketing leader with over 15 years of experience driving sustainable growth for international businesses [$ 35 M-$450 M] across diverse sectors, including B2C/Retail [launching 80 new products/year] and B2B through Direct Sales. 📍 My expertise lies in researching, analyzing, crafting, and executing data-driven digital strategies that accelerate market expansion and enhance brand visibility, particularly within the dynamic MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. ❤️ I am passionate about helping businesses achieve tangible, measurable outcomes that align with their strategic objectives. 🫵 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, and I am committed to providing exceptional value through collaborative partnerships and innovative solutions. I bring a unique blend of strategic vision, analytical rigor, and creative flair to every project, ensuring that your marketing investments deliver maximum impact. Let's connect and explore how I can help your business thrive in today's competitive landscape! 💪 ➡️ Specific Domains with Expertise: 🟠 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 & 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Providing expert guidance and support for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the Middle East and North Africa. This includes market research, competitive analysis, localization strategies, and partnership development. 🟠 𝐁2𝐂 & 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand engagement, drive sales, and build customer loyalty in consumer markets. 🟠 𝐁2𝐁 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Elevating brand awareness, generating qualified leads, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders in competitive business markets. Digital Transformation: Modernizing marketing and sales processes through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and data-driven insights, resulting in increased efficiency, improved customer experiences, and enhanced ROI. 🟠 𝐄𝐒𝐆 & 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into brand strategy to resonate with increasingly conscious consumers and build a more sustainable future. 🟠 (𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥) 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Conducting thorough online and in-store analyses to identify opportunities for improving customer experience, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring brand compliance. 🟠 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Proven ability to adapt and excel in diverse industries (FMCG, Cosmetics, Beauty, Food, Luxury Retail, Real Estate), leveraging cross-functional expertise to develop holistic marketing solutions that drive business growth. 🟠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐌𝐎 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Providing strategic leadership and marketing expertise on a flexible, part-time basis, allowing businesses to access top-tier talent without the overhead of a full-time executive. 🟠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐌𝐎 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Offering independent, objective advice and guidance to help businesses optimize their marketing strategies, improve performance, and achieve their goals. ➡️ Why Work With Me? ⭐ I have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and enhancing brand visibility for leading companies such as Canon and Sony. ⭐ I am certified by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) - Level 7, demonstrating my commitment to professional development and adherence to industry best practices. ⭐I am a strategic thinker, a creative problem-solver, and a passionate advocate for my clients. I transform visions into reality with a data-driven approach (often involving AI) and a relentless focus on delivering exceptional results. ➡️ Customer Testimonial: "Surviving in today's world is about knowing your business, competition, and having the right set of contacts, and Hendrik has all those in addition to sales, marketing, and people management skills." [Vineet, SD at Western Digital] ➡️ Certificates: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) & Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) - Level 7 (=Highest), Google Ads Certified. "𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕." 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔! 💬
    Featured Skill Category Management
    Business with 1-9 Employees
    AI Content Creation
    AI Product Management
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Project Management
    Business Analysis
    Cross Functional Team Leadership
    Stakeholder Management
    Market Research
    Branding & Marketing
    Business Development
    Digital Marketing Strategy
    Analytics
    Marketing Communications
  • $15 hourly
    ☑️ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Associate Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) 🏆 Certified QuickBooks/Xero Pro Advisor ☑️ 7+ years of Full Month bookkeeping, e-commerce accounting, and Financial modelling experience ☑️ Top Rated Freelancer on Fiver ☑️ Served 50+ clients on Upwork Are financial tasks consuming your time and energy? Let’s streamline your finances together! As a seasoned CPA and ACCA professional, I excel in using leading accounting platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and SAP to simplify your financial management. With over 7 years of hands-on experience, I provide customized solutions that cater to your specific financial needs. Services Offered: Account Setup: Laying a robust foundation with a meticulously organized chart of accounts. Bookkeeping: Comprehensive bookkeeping services including daily to monthly transaction entry, reconciliations, and generating custom reports to keep your financial records impeccable. Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: Efficiently managing your cash flow to ensure smooth financial operations. Tax Strategies & Preparation: Designing strategic tax solutions and ensuring accurate tax return preparation. Financial Statement Preparation: Crafting detailed financial statements to reflect your business's financial health. Financial Modelling: Developing advanced financial models to aid in strategic decision-making and forecasting. Excel Expertise: Utilizing Excel for data analysis, reporting, and tailored financial solutions. Ready to Optimize Your Finances? Let’s collaborate to unlock your business's financial potential and achieve clarity and control over your finances. Contact me today to get started!
    Featured Skill Category Management
    Microsoft Excel
    Invoicing
    Accounts Receivable
    Accounts Payable
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Chart of Accounts
    Bank Reconciliation
    Corporate Tax
    Zoho Books
    Xero
    Financial Analysis
    QuickBooks Online
    Financial Software
    Bookkeeping
  • $25 hourly
    Are you looking for a dynamic professional to drive business growth, enhance brand visibility, or empower career transformations? I’m Rohma, a versatile expert with over six years of experience in sales, marketing, and career coaching, delivering measurable outcomes for individuals and organizations. My past experience: - CareerHigher • Career Coach • Jul 2024 - Present - IFFCO UAE • Marketing Manager • Apr 2024 - Feb 2025 - Nestlé • Brand Manager (promotion); Sales Manager • Aug 2021 - Feb 2024 - Bazaar Tech • Category Commercials Lead • Dec 2020 - Jul 2021 - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) • Project Trainee, Sales • Jan 2019 – Apr 2019 - CIRCLE Women • Entrepreneurship Lead • Jun 2016 – Dec 2017 - She Loves Tech China • Talent Management Lead • Jun 2017 – Aug 2017 Here’s how I can help you succeed: 1. Career Coaching & Personal Branding: - Conduct tailored coaching sessions to help professionals secure top-tier roles by aligning their strengths with market opportunities. - Craft personalized job search strategies, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and develop impactful personal branding content. - Guide clients through interview preparation and salary negotiations to maximize their career growth. 2. Sales & Client Relationship Management: - Proven track record in closing high-value sales, consistently exceeding revenue targets. - Skilled in stakeholder engagement and needs assessments, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships. - Expert in process optimization to streamline operations and improve efficiency. 3. Marketing & Business Strategy: - Design and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility and customer acquisition. - Develop detailed market research reports and competitive analyses, empowering businesses to make informed decisions. - Create and launch innovative digital marketing strategies, driving lead generation and conversion. Key Achievements: - Successfully converted high-ticket clients at CareerHigher and partnered with them throughout the process to deliver tailored coaching services. - Achieved strong client retention through personalized support, with multiple clients renewing their subscriptions for ongoing guidance. - Spearheaded a digital marketing strategy for Nestlé, achieving 54% growth in the Beverages category and generating 4,000+ leads with a 40% conversion rate. - Developed and launched the first user-generated content campaign for Nestle Professional, boosting brand recognition and engagement. - Successfully managed large FMCG budgets and executed high-impact projects across the GCC. Why Work With Me? - I blend creativity and data-driven insights to craft impactful strategies that deliver tangible results. - My global experience spans diverse industries, from FMCG to coaching to tech, allowing me to bring a unique perspective to every project. - I thrive on delivering excellence, building long-term client relationships, and empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals. Let’s collaborate and take your business or career to the next level. Message me today to get started!
    Featured Skill Category Management
    Customer Acquisition
    Customer Retention
    Digital Marketing
    Partnership & Collaborations Outreach
    Customer Experience
    Client Management
    Personal Branding
    Sales & Marketing
    Career Coaching
    Branding & Marketing
    Communication Strategy
    Growth Strategy
    Project Management
  • $120 hourly
    PMP, AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and Strategy-certified professional with 11+ years in data science, analytics, and strategic planning. I drive business growth using Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, TensorFlow, and Apache Spark for predictive modeling and data visualization. Skilled in strategic tools like Excel, Jira, and PowerPoint to optimize processes and lead agile projects. Expert in machine learning, stakeholder collaboration, and cloud-based analytics. Ready for data science, analytics, and strategy projects. Hire me to transform data into impact
    Featured Skill Category Management
    Business Intelligence
    Insights Summary
    Program Management
    Strategy
    Artificial Intelligence
    Machine Learning
    Machine Learning Model
    Data Mining
    Agriculture & Mining
    Data Analysis
    Analytical Presentation
  • $45 hourly
    I’m a freelance business and eCommerce consultant with hands-on experience managing Sony's online growth across Amazon.ae, Noon, and Shopify in the UAE. With an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur and a background in FMCG, electronics, and B2B eCommerce across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Africa, I help startups and SMEs succeed in competitive Gulf markets. 🔹 Amazon.ae/Noon seller growth – listing optimization, PPC, logistics, brand days 🔹 Shopify/WordPress store setup – bilingual, mobile-friendly, localized payment gateways 🔹 Fulfillment & operations – optimize inventory, reduce COD issues, and streamline returns 🔹 Market entry support – feasibility studies, Free Zone setup guidance, GTM strategy 🔹 Business automation – CRM, ERP, and custom dashboards with tools like Notion, Zoho, Airtable 🔹 Data-driven strategy – revenue, customer, and basket analysis for growth planning Whether you're launching a new store or struggling to scale, I bring regional insight and cross-industry experience to deliver real impact. Let's work together to unlock growth in the UAE or Saudi Arabia.
    Featured Skill Category Management
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Sourcing
    Supply Chain Management
    Business Operations
    Sales & Marketing
    Performance Marketing
    Troubleshooting
    Data Analytics
    Digital Marketing Management
    Business Development
    Six Sigma
    Process Optimization
    Customer Acquisition
    Ecommerce
  • $20 hourly
    𝟭𝟰+ 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 | 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 | 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 | 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 📋 Hello, This is Waqas, seasoned procurement and contracts management professional, I bring extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor relationship optimization, and delivering impactful results across diverse industries. My career is driven by a passion for aligning procurement strategies with organizational objectives, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and compliance with standards. 💼 Throughout my career, I have held progressive roles with leading organizations, managing end-to-end procurement processes, contract lifecycle management, and stakeholder collaboration. My journey has equipped me with extensive experience in global supply chain management, risk assessment, and process automation, making me adept at navigating complex procurement landscapes and achieving operational excellence. ⚙️ My technical expertise includes proficiency in ERP systems, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting. I am skilled in vendor negotiations, RFP/RFQ preparation, and logistics management, supported by strong leadership and cross-functional team collaboration. Backed by professional certifications and a commitment to continuous learning. 💬 Let’s connect to explore how I can contribute to optimizing your procurement strategies and achieving your organizational goals.
    Featured Skill Category Management
    Sustainability
    Vendor Management
    Supply Chain Optimization
    Cost Management
    Contract Negotiation
    Procure-to-Pay
    Procurement
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