Arbi A. - International Export / Business Product Development Consultant

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Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Experience

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

3 months

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Business Product Development Consultant

Self-employed/Jahan Co

Propose production and export of natural extracts to Jahan Co., parent company of Arvin Macaron
Conduct research on production methods, testing, and cost analysis, including consulting experts
Produce organic tobacco insecticide, liquid and powdered saffron extract, and organic glabridin powder from licorice root
Gain skills as a semi-skilled lab technician and rotary evaporator operator
Self-finance project and conduct mass email marketing campaigns for several years
Ensure products tested and verified by independent reputable laboratories

May 2023 - Aug 2023

4 months

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Business Product Development Consultant

Self-employed/SEBCO

Consult an Iraqi client with no registered businesses in Iran to export petrochemical products to his client in Ghana within four months from initial contact to delivery
Convince client to purchase Bitumen 60/70 Asphalt for Ghana municipal government tenders based on feasibility study HS 271320
Locate and verify SGS inspection within a 20-minute ride before arriving at the supplier's site for final payment clearance

Mar 2023 - May 2023

3 months

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Business Product Development Consultant

Self-employed/Vitanna

Consult export manager and train new export sales personnel
Identify initial markets (China and Yemen) based on customs data focusing on MADAR Biscuits 70 gr Small Pack/FCL $30 k (20 tons)
Achieve successful initial negotiations and start with Chinese client
Increase exports to Iraq fivefold within two months using FB INBD methodology

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

5 months

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Business Product Development Consultant

Self-employed/Vitanna

Consult export manager and train new export sales personnel
Identify initial markets (China and Yemen) based on customs data focusing on MADAR Biscuits 70 gr Small Pack/FCL $30 k (20 tons)
Achieve successful initial negotiations and start with Chinese client
Increase exports to Iraq fivefold within two months using FB INBD methodology

Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

2 years 10 months

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Business Product Development Consultant

Self-employed/Jahan Co

Propose production and export of natural extracts to Jahan Co., parent company of Arvin Macaron
Conduct research on production methods, testing, and cost analysis, including consulting experts
Produce organic tobacco insecticide, liquid and powdered saffron extract, and organic glabridin powder from licorice root
Gain skills as a semi-skilled lab technician and rotary evaporator operator
Self-finance project and conduct mass email marketing campaigns for several years
Ensure products tested and verified by independent reputable laboratories

Sep 2012 - Mar 2016

3 years 7 months

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Head of International Sales/Export

Arvin Macaron Ltd

Research sanction-friendly markets to export instant noodles not locally in demand
Develop better production formula to reduce frying oil cost
Resize packing to reduce freight rate
Reevaluate and recompose sales contract and customs documents
Create English-language website and optimize SEO for maximum market penetration
Attend international exhibitions in Istanbul and Karachi
Increase export volume to 200 tons per month

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

2 years 1 month

New Business Development Regional Manager

ICU Immigration

Acquire ICU Immigration franchise for a local legal firm in Iran
Design innovative e-marketing campaign which boosts site ranking by 340% within a month

Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

2 years 1 month

Roding, Germany

Sales and Business Development Representative

Muehlbauer AG

Develop Bank Melli's $2 million smart card project within the first two months
Lead Industrial Renovation and Reconstruction Organization of Iran (IDRO) smartcard international tender (government tender)
Penetrate Ministry of Interior e-passport project by submitting a complete turnkey solution within three weeks for consideration (project worth over €20 million)
Penetrate smart fuel card project with Iran's Ministry of Petroleum to main contractor within two weeks
Mass-market the TECURITY campaign in Iran, reaching over 90% of the audience within 10 months, leading to Tehran and Isfahan subway smart ticket system projects
Create strategic alliances with major governmental players such as Melli Informatics, DPI, and Sadad Co.
Organize and represent Muehlbauer AG at the International IPAS Exhibition 2006

Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

2 years 1 month

Iran, Islamic Republic of

National Project Development Deputy Manager

Mitsui & Co Iran Ltd

Coordinate and interpret for Hitachi Gas Turbines sales team for a $20 billion West Ethylene Pipeline Project implemented by National Petrochemical Company (NPC), subsidiary of Ministry of Petroleum

Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

3 years 1 month

Taiwan, Province of China

International Business Development Representative (B2B)

Oriental Fastener

Develop sales and markets for cold forged fasteners and computer peripherals to USA and EU markets under CEO's direction
Recruit staff from Southeast Asia
Maintain 30% field presence with frequent customer visits to Europe and USA

Summary

Possesses extensive experience in Business Development, International Sales, and Data Analysis.

A multilingual and highly adaptable professional excels in identifying opportunities, conducting in-depth research, and establishing strong client relationships.

Specialties include New Business Development, Sales, Data Research, Acquisition & Analysis, Internet Marketing, SEO Optimization, WordPress Website Design, and Crypto Currency.

An electronics and software programming hobbyist.

I am excited to embrace new opportunities and willing to relocate to sell innovative products wherever needed, anytime!