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About
Over 10 years’ experience driving strategic brand development through exhibitions and forging positive client relationships for leading organizations in the Exhibition Industry. Highly competitive, passionate, persuasive and articulate, able to achieve results, self-starter, team player and committed. Experienced in sales, marketing, exhibition & event management, and client relationship management.
Haves
Marketing, Sales, Client Relationships, Branding, Operations, Event Planning and Management, Logistics Management and Training.
Professional Experience
Apr 2012 - Present
Sales Manager - Intersec
Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH
International Trade and Development
Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH
International Trade and Development
Intersec is firmly established as the leading regional trade event in the security, safety and protection industries, featuring a brand profile of 4 vertical sections, namely: Commercial & Information Security; Homeland Security & Policing; Safety & Health and Fire & Rescue, providing an up to date reflection of the industry portfolio and the latest trends.
Jul 1999 - Apr 2000
(1 years)
(1 years)
Business Development Executive
Tata Info Media Limited (Earlier Tata Donnelley Ltd.)
Publishing
Tata Info Media Limited (Earlier Tata Donnelley Ltd.)
Publishing
Over all Business Development for Direct Edge & Client Servicing.
Developing direct marketing strategies for new accounts and make presentation. Designing direct marketing strategies & action plan for FMCG companies. Handling product/service launch, road shows, promotional events, and response monitoring for the clients. Database management and developing innovative tools to secure accurate target audience profile. Complete event management & post event analysis & preparation of Final Reports & Recommendation.
Developing direct marketing strategies for new accounts and make presentation. Designing direct marketing strategies & action plan for FMCG companies. Handling product/service launch, road shows, promotional events, and response monitoring for the clients. Database management and developing innovative tools to secure accurate target audience profile. Complete event management & post event analysis & preparation of Final Reports & Recommendation.
Apr 2000 - Jul 2004
(4 years, 3 Months)
(4 years, 3 Months)
Sales Manager - Consumer Goods Fairs
Messe Frankfurt - Mumbai & Dubai
Events Services
Messe Frankfurt - Mumbai & Dubai
Events Services
Marketed and sold International Consumer Goods Fairs in India. Initiated sales in India for trade fairs held in Frankfurt, Japan and Hong Kong. Designing tailor made packages for participants. Client servicing.
Set up information & assistance centre & back office support for exhibitors.
Close co-ordination with operations and press.
Handled media planning and advertising for Consumer Goods Fairs. Successfully organized conference, workshops & trend forums.
Identified & sold new markets to the existing exhibitors.
Liaising with 52 Messe Frankfurt offices worldwide for promotion of fairs. Regular MIS Reports & dissemination of information to HQ & worldwide teams Achievements: Successfully executed Turnkey Business Project at Offenbach, Germany in 2003. Handled a group of 30 exhibitors.
Successfully achieved target of selling more than 4000sq.mtrs of space for Ambiente and Tendence trade fairs in the year 2003. (40% more than the previous year) Selected for representing India at Germany for Messe Frankfurt World Meeting Trained in International Marketing Strategies, Trade Fair Organisation, Inter-personal Relationship and Stress Management.
Set up information & assistance centre & back office support for exhibitors.
Close co-ordination with operations and press.
Handled media planning and advertising for Consumer Goods Fairs. Successfully organized conference, workshops & trend forums.
Identified & sold new markets to the existing exhibitors.
Liaising with 52 Messe Frankfurt offices worldwide for promotion of fairs. Regular MIS Reports & dissemination of information to HQ & worldwide teams Achievements: Successfully executed Turnkey Business Project at Offenbach, Germany in 2003. Handled a group of 30 exhibitors.
Successfully achieved target of selling more than 4000sq.mtrs of space for Ambiente and Tendence trade fairs in the year 2003. (40% more than the previous year) Selected for representing India at Germany for Messe Frankfurt World Meeting Trained in International Marketing Strategies, Trade Fair Organisation, Inter-personal Relationship and Stress Management.
Apr 2005 - Jan 2012
(7 years)
(7 years)
Senior Account Executive - Marketing
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
Events Services
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
Events Services
• Marketed ADNEC as the most preferred MICE destination in UAE.
• Actively represented ADNEC at international exhibitions, seminars and industry association forums. • Constant research and recommendation for the right MICE events for ADNEC.
• Planned and handled complete logistics, documentation & paperwork towards participation.
• Prepared Events Marketing budgets and controlling the same.
• Sourced exhibits stand designers, caterers, decorators, model builders, performers, corporate gift dealers, florists, POS/merchandise/exhibition systems, corporate gifts etc.
• Liaised and built relationships with internal and external support functions to effectively delegate sub functions.
• Prepared marketing agenda, forecasts, short presentations and post event reports.
• Contributed to the long-term marketing plans and strategies.
• Devised & negotiated barter agreements with MICE industry players, such as ADTA, ADNH, etc.
• Monitored competitor activity, participation strategy and develop promotion ideas.
• Actively represented ADNEC at international exhibitions, seminars and industry association forums. • Constant research and recommendation for the right MICE events for ADNEC.
• Planned and handled complete logistics, documentation & paperwork towards participation.
• Prepared Events Marketing budgets and controlling the same.
• Sourced exhibits stand designers, caterers, decorators, model builders, performers, corporate gift dealers, florists, POS/merchandise/exhibition systems, corporate gifts etc.
• Liaised and built relationships with internal and external support functions to effectively delegate sub functions.
• Prepared marketing agenda, forecasts, short presentations and post event reports.
• Contributed to the long-term marketing plans and strategies.
• Devised & negotiated barter agreements with MICE industry players, such as ADTA, ADNH, etc.
• Monitored competitor activity, participation strategy and develop promotion ideas.
Education
1992
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai (High School)
Accounting, Taxation, Advertising
Actively undertaken and completed NSS Projects.
Active member for Cultural Committee.
Participated at essay writing competitions, debates and panel discussions. Winner of Kulpati Medal for "Best Lady Student of the College." Year 1992 – 95.
Accounting, Taxation, Advertising
Actively undertaken and completed NSS Projects.
Active member for Cultural Committee.
Participated at essay writing competitions, debates and panel discussions. Winner of Kulpati Medal for "Best Lady Student of the College." Year 1992 – 95.
1997
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research (High School)
Marketing Mgmt, Sales, Retail
Organised panel discussions, inter college festival, debates, presentations, product launch competitions and case study competitions. Topped and secured Distinction in all 4 Semesters. Year 1997 – 99. Winner of “Best Student of the Institute” Award.
Marketing Mgmt, Sales, Retail
Organised panel discussions, inter college festival, debates, presentations, product launch competitions and case study competitions. Topped and secured Distinction in all 4 Semesters. Year 1997 – 99. Winner of “Best Student of the Institute” Award.
2001
Master of Commerce, University of Mumbai (High School)
Marketing Mgmt, Business Mgmt, HR
Passed with Distinction (76.33%).
Marketing Mgmt, Business Mgmt, HR
Passed with Distinction (76.33%).
More about Farhat Shakeel Kazi
First Name
Farhat
Last Name
Shakeel Kazi
Interests / Hobbies
Management Training, Guest Lectures, Writing, Painting, Gardening, Travelling, Poetry and Music.
Awards / Honors
Gold Medal: Best Student of the Junior College - Bhavan's College. Year 1991.
Kulpati Award for Best Lady Student of the College - Bhavan's College. Year 1995
Best Student of the Institute. Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research. 1999
Winner of Debate Competition at St. Xavier's College Festival.
Winner of numerous debates, elcoution and essay writing competitions at school and high school level.
Kulpati Award for Best Lady Student of the College - Bhavan's College. Year 1995
Best Student of the Institute. Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research. 1999
Winner of Debate Competition at St. Xavier's College Festival.
Winner of numerous debates, elcoution and essay writing competitions at school and high school level.
Specialities
Marketing, Sales, Client Relationships, Branding, Operations, Event Planning and Management, Logistics Management and Training.
Recently in Dubai
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Exhibition Sales Manager - Intersec Trade Fair and Conference
Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH
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Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH

