Ahmed Mahmoud Ahmed Seddik

Associate Director - Business Development Lawyer

Dubai - UAEhttps://linkedin.com/in/amaseddik

Profile summary

Ahmed is a customer-centric professional with awarded achievements in operations management, business development, and service excellence. He managed key international accounts, government projects, and cross-functional initiatives in Dubai and Egypt. With a strong legal background, he enhanced the commercial capacity for both international and startups companies. Currently, he is focused on business development through AI and RevOps.

Key skills

Skills
Cold call and pitchingPresentations to c-suiteWorld-class service excellenceNegotiation and deal closingTeams LeadershipData Analysis and Interpretation (for market intelligence)Strategic Partnerships & Alliance ManagementCompetitive Intelligence Gathering & Analysis

Professional experience

Associate Director - Business Development LawyerJan 2024 - Present
M. AL SUWAIDI ADVOCATES | Dubai

• Independently. used AI to identify new business opportunities, leading to 20% increase in the qualified leads. • Within the first 4 months, secured a six-figure profit and a semi-governmental client through cold approaches. • Designed 3 innovative mechanisms, borrowed from other industries, to accelerate market penetration. • Accelerated the intake and onboarding process by 70% by taking charge of the legal formalities. • Aligned cross-functional teams to significantly enhance the overall customer experience.

  • Independently. used AI to identify new business opportunities, leading to 20% increase in the qualified leads.
  • Within the first 4 months, secured a six-figure profit and a semi-governmental client through cold approaches.
  • Designed 3 innovative mechanisms, borrowed from other industries, to accelerate market penetration.
  • Accelerated the intake and onboarding process by 70% by taking charge of the legal formalities.
  • Aligned cross-functional teams to significantly enhance the overall customer experience.
Contracting ManagerJul 2022 - Dec 2023
TRVERO | Dubai

• Conducted extensive research to identify and onboard 34 international suppliers in new markets. • Increased gross margins by 8% through re-negotiating suppliers’ agreements. • Established strong relationships with key suppliers to prioritize support during the peak months. • Reduced time-to-contract by 20% through leveraging his own network of 100+ agencies in UAE. • Regularly reviewed and updated policies to align with the evolving customer preferences.

  • Conducted extensive research to identify and onboard 34 international suppliers in new markets.
  • Increased gross margins by 8% through re-negotiating suppliers’ agreements.
  • Established strong relationships with key suppliers to prioritize support during the peak months.
  • Reduced time-to-contract by 20% through leveraging his own network of 100+ agencies in UAE.
  • Regularly reviewed and updated policies to align with the evolving customer preferences.
Senior ConsultantJul 2008 - Jun 2022
EMIRATES AIRLINES GROUP | Dubai

• Recognized with 4 awards for operational efficiency, risk containment and service excellence. • Within 7 months, achieved an 11% increase in monthly revenue for channel partners in Iraq. • Managed up to 11 international accounts (e.g., Nike, Red Bull, Costa Cruises) while reducing service costs by 30%. • Introduced several Customer experience (CX) frameworks to resolve various operational bottlenecks. • Leveraged the above point to secure critical approvals for a cross-functional digitization project. • Attracted several new clients, including semi-government entities. (Emirates Transport) • Representation in front of authorities. (Ministry of Interior, Police stations, insurance companies...etc.)

  • Recognized with 4 awards for operational efficiency, risk containment and service excellence.
  • Within 7 months, achieved an 11% increase in monthly revenue for channel partners in Iraq.
  • Managed up to 11 international accounts (e.g., Nike, Red Bull, Costa Cruises) while reducing service costs by 30%.
  • Introduced several Customer experience (CX) frameworks to resolve various operational bottlenecks.
  • Leveraged the above point to secure critical approvals for a cross-functional digitization project.
Senior consultantFeb 2006 - Jun 2008
AL OULA MORTGAGE CO. | Egypt

• Led 2 projects under the sponsorship of the Egyptian president. • Achieved a 40% reduction in process time by handling both operational and legal tasks efficiently. • Implemented data-driven strategies to enhance customer experience and streamline sales processes.

  • Led 2 projects under the sponsorship of the Egyptian president.
  • Achieved a 40% reduction in process time by handling both operational and legal tasks efficiently.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to enhance customer experience and streamline sales processes.
Associate LawyerMay 2003 - Jan 2006
PHD AL SAKKA & PARTNERS | Egypt

• Conducted legal research and managed case processing duties. • Played a key role in the acquisition project between Credit Agricole Bank and Egyptian American Bank.

  • Conducted legal research and managed case processing duties.
  • Played a key role in the acquisition project between Credit Agricole Bank and Egyptian American Bank.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, lawJan 2001
Cairo University
High School or equivalent
Orman Experimental Language School