Dara Samson

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About Dara Samson

It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” - Mark Hunter A seasoned and highly accomplished business savvy professional with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments and establishing key relationships with business segments. I am a dynamic, versatile, and detailed-oriented leader with comprehensive experience analyzing sales data, creating sales forecasts, and making recommendations to optimize sales activities and increase market share. Skilled in providing actionable insights to guide the sales and marketing teams. Determines sales potential and make recommendations. Demonstrates ability to maintain an uncompromising focus on high-quality standards and bottom-line profit improvement. I am adept at contributing to the development of sales plans and objectives. Ensures business goals are met by identifying clients' stressors and finding solutions to make them successful. Excels at turning under-producing individuals into teams that work efficiently and exceed all expectations. Advise small businesses on inventory optimization, price setting, merchandising, and infrastructure management for maximum customer appeal and interest in goods being sold. Encourage customer engagement and growth by providing hands-on and live sessions of training on sales methods, customer calls, and customer engagement without scaring the customer away. Customer service orientated and with strong crisis management skills and ensuring customer loyalty and increasing bottom line revenues. My remarkable leadership and interpersonal skills let me communicate with upper management and team members. I am confident in delivering impeccable results through my dedication to handling multiple functions and activities under high-pressure environments & tight deadlines. Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning Data Analysis & Forecasting Inventory Planning Merchandising Solutions Marketing Sales Forecasting Business Development Account Management Quality Assurance Process Improvement Strong Interpersonal Skills Analytical Skills Team Management & Leadership Communications Critical Thinking Problem Solving Time Management Attention to Detail Client Relationship Management Management Skills