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Bishal Sengupta

Bishal Sengupta

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Results-driven professional born to build strategic, successful campaigns to drive profits, increase market share and cement industry dominance for demanding stakeholders. Ready to offer 18 years of experience to new role dedicated to achieving exceptional results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

VP - Membership & Sponsorship Sales - Global

GPC – Global Pulse Confederation
Dubai, UAE
12.2020 - 02.2023

Membership & Sponsorship Sales - Agribusiness Portfolio

  • Promoted from the Director of Membership & Sponsorship to the Vice-President in 14 months,
  • Assisted past members to sign back,
  • Onboarded new companies to sign up,
  • Offered sponsorship support to current members and new companies for regional webinars and in-person events,
  • Offered digital advertisement packages,
  • Contacted C-Level executives from companies in the industry to interview for our Trade Talk segment,
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings to promote the GPC

Projects:

  • GPC Australia Pulses 2023 Convention
  • GPC Americas Pulses Congress 2022 - Mexico
  • GPC India Roundtable 2022 Webinar
  • GPC Tanzania Roundtable 2022 Webinar
  • GPC Dubai Pulses 2022 Convention
  • GPC World Pulses Day 2022 Event
  • Ask the Experts – South America, North America, and Europe Editions 2021 Webinars
  • Pulses 2.1 Digital Conference 2021
  • East Africa Market Outlook Webinar 2021
  • Ukraine Market Outlook Webinar 2021

Sponsorship Sales Manager

MEED – Middle East Economics Digest | GlobalData
Dubai, UAE
03.2020 - 05.2020

Sponsorship Sales - Construction & SME Portfolios

  • Strategized and developed a new approach to organizing and delivering events online as the pandemic made in-person gatherings impossible,
  • Created a value proposition for clients at our digital events,
  • Curated new sponsorship opportunities for digital awards, webinars, broadcasts, and virtual conferences,
  • Worked closely with the marketing team to increase awareness and benefits of digital events.

Projects:

  • MEED Projects Awards 2020 – Dubai, UAE
  • Gulf Capital SME Awards 2020 – Dubai, UAE

Senior Business Development Executive

Spire Events PTE LTD
Singapore, Singapore
06.2018 - 09.2019

Sponsorship Sales - Mining, Oil, Gas, & Energy Portfolios

  • Managed and executed a portfolio of exhibitions and conferences and sold sponsorship packages,
  • Supported the marketing team,
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings to promote Spire Events and build rapport with prospects

Projects:

  • Mining Investment Latin America 2019 – Mexico City, Mexico
  • Mining Investment Middle East 2019 – Dubai, UAE
  • Mining Investment North America, – Toronto, Canada
  • Mining Investment Botswana 2019 – Gaborone, Botswana
  • Mining Investment Asia 2019 – Singapore
  • Mauritanides 2018 – Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Mining Investment London 2018 - London, United Kingdom
  • Mining Investment Oman 2018 – Muscat, Oman
  • Mining Investment India 2018 – New Delhi, India

Property Sales Consultant

Azizi Developments LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2017 - 05.2018

Ready to Move-in and Off-Plan Properties

  • E-mailed and called clients to provide details of the available projects for sale,
  • Accompanied clients to the site and explained the specifications of the property,
  • Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listings,
  • Sold a high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue,
  • Promoted the projects by representing the company at tradeshows in India and U.A.E

Projects:

  • Azizi Al Furjan, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Jebel Ali
  • Azizi Riviera MBR City
  • Azizi Victoria

Project Manager

Muscat Expo LLC
Muscat, Oman
02.2016 - 01.2017

Sponsorship Sales - HSE, Transportation, Pharmaceuticals, and Educational Portfolios

  • Sold sponsorship packages and exhibitions spaces,
  • Worked with UKTI – UK Trade & Investment, and ICC – Indian Chambers of Commerce to set up their pavilions at the exhibition,
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings to promote Muscat Expo and build rapport with prospects

Projects:

  • OFSEC 2016 - Oman Fire Safety & Security Exhibition
  • METRANSLOG 2016 - Middle East Transport and Logistics Exhibition
  • ELAJ 2016 - International Health & Medical Treatment Expo
  • EDUTEX - 5th Bahrain Education & Training Exhibition

Exhibition Sales Manager

The Domus Group
Dubai, UAE
12.2013 - 11.2014

Sponsorship Sales - Aviation Portfolio

  • Managed and executed a portfolio of exhibitions and sold sponsorship packages,
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time,
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings to promote The Domus Group and build rapport with prospects

Project:

  • The Dubai Helishow 2014

Sponsorship Sales Manager

Expotrade Middle East FZE
Dubai, UAE
03.2013 - 11.2013

Conference Sales - Smart Landscape, Smart Lighting & Smart Banking Portfolios

  • Managed and executed a portfolio of conferences and sold sponsorship packages,
  • Surpassed sales targets consistently and maintained solid rankings,
  • Led solution-selling strategy initiatives to maximize sales of sponsorships.

Projects:

  • Middle East Smart Banking Innovation Summit 2013 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Middle East Smart Landscape Summit 2013 – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Middle East Smart Lighting and Energy Summit 2013 – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Senior Customers Relations Advisor

Hutchison 3 Global Services
Mumbai, India
10.2009 - 10.2010

COTI - Customer Options Team India - U.K

  • Retained clients who called to cancel their contract at the end of the term,
  • Offered an upgrade to clients dissatisfied with their device and services,
  • Managed VIP client's portfolios,
  • Conducted training sessions,

Specialties:

  • Client retention and upgrade
  • Project & Team Management

Client Service Representative

GTL - Global Telesystems Limited
Mumbai, India
11.2004 - 11.2005

Credit Card Sales - Discover Credit Cards - U.S.A.

  • Sold Credit Cards to eligible clients over the phone,
  • Helped a large volume of customers every day with a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction,
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

William Carey University (WCU)
India
05.2009

Management of Business Management -

AUT - Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Membership & Sponsorship Sales
  • B2B/B2C Sales
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Salesforce CRM Software
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

VP - Membership & Sponsorship Sales - Global

GPC – Global Pulse Confederation
12.2020 - 02.2023

Sponsorship Sales Manager

MEED – Middle East Economics Digest | GlobalData
03.2020 - 05.2020

Senior Business Development Executive

Spire Events PTE LTD
06.2018 - 09.2019

Property Sales Consultant

Azizi Developments LLC
06.2017 - 05.2018

Project Manager

Muscat Expo LLC
02.2016 - 01.2017

Exhibition Sales Manager

The Domus Group
12.2013 - 11.2014

Sponsorship Sales Manager

Expotrade Middle East FZE
03.2013 - 11.2013

Senior Customers Relations Advisor

Hutchison 3 Global Services
10.2009 - 10.2010

Client Service Representative

GTL - Global Telesystems Limited
11.2004 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Commerce -

William Carey University (WCU)

Management of Business Management -

AUT - Auckland University of Technology
Bishal Sengupta