The company is a leading distributor in Lebanon of post-formed laminated sheets (Formica), fire-rated chipboards (Halspan), laminated & wooden flooring, hardwoods, softwoods, hardboards, chipboards, sleepers, poles & arms.
* Supported the owner with specialist advice on developing & implementing business plans to achieve all predefined goals & objectives.
* Liaised and maintained relations with local banks, negotiated and arranged for required credit facilities and opening of letters of credit.
* Supported the sales team in driving business development activities including identification of & expansion into new markets.
* Developed cash flow forecasts, participated in formulating budgets and administered budgets monitoring revenues & expenditure to achieve profitability objectives.
* Negotiated prices & terms with foreign suppliers, place orders for products based on sales forecasts/customer orders and followed up for on time deliveries. 
* Developed & implemented pricing strategies and coordinated determination of prices for preparing & submitting competitive bids against customer enquiries.
* Coordinated audits of all company processes and followed up implementation of action plans for improving overall efficiency & productivity.
* Implement IT policies, processes and structures to align with strategic plan. 
* Conducted periodic appraisals of staff performance, identified training & development needs and provided required interventions to build required skills & competencies.
