Tariq Iqbal

Tariq Iqbal

Exhibition & Event Specialist - Trade Shows | Exhibitions | Events | Conference

Delhi, India
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About

An aspiring Marketing\Business Development professional, utilizing knowledge of best business relationship, practices and compliance procedures to stitch together an effective business alliance. Performance & Results-driven professional in Domestic & International domain with over decade of experience leading successful entrepreneurial and corporate organizations. Strategic & analytical thinker generating top line sales. Focused on coordinating efforts to build synergies for business development and regional cooperation.

I have been pivotal in organizing a score of prestigious events and exhibitions in India and overseas. Hunar Haat2019-2022 (organized 40 events across India in 3 years) - An initiative of the Ministry of Minority Affairs Govt. of India, Times Education Expo from 2012 to 2015, Beauty India show 2016 (A lifestyle pageant), Indian Property & Investment Show 2017 Doha-Qatar, Times Education Show 2017 , Adventure and travel show India 2019 are few.

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  • The Arab Desk Graphic

    Project Head

    The Arab Desk

    - Present 3 months

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The First International B2B Exhibition and Conference in Saudi Arabia dedicated to Gifting, Stationery, Office supplies, Writing instruments, Electronics & Gadgets, Home decor, Kitchenware, Lifestyle & Luggage, Apparel, Food & Confectionery, Beauty, Health and Wellness products, and innovative Packaging solutions.

    The event offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, and explore collaboration opportunities at its dynamic conference. Simultaneously, the exhibition allows you to…

    The First International B2B Exhibition and Conference in Saudi Arabia dedicated to Gifting, Stationery, Office supplies, Writing instruments, Electronics & Gadgets, Home decor, Kitchenware, Lifestyle & Luggage, Apparel, Food & Confectionery, Beauty, Health and Wellness products, and innovative Packaging solutions.

    The event offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, and explore collaboration opportunities at its dynamic conference. Simultaneously, the exhibition allows you to showcase your products and unique offerings, ensuring maximum visibility and impact for your brand. Attendees can gain access to global solutions for their stationery, gifts, office supplies, and other needs while connecting with key decision-makers and expanding their business horizons

  • RX Global Graphic

    Sr. Manager

    RX Global

    - 10 months

    Gurugram, Haryana, India

    • Sponsorship and Space selling.
    • On-board new clients, coordinate with them for deal closure. Consistently improving top & bottom-line profitability of the company through business expansion in the assigned territory, setting-up new streams for long-term revenue growth
    • Liaise with industry trade bodies, associations, corporates, industry influencers for partnerships etc.
    • Responsible for driving sales and maximizing revenue generation for trade shows in India
    • Collaborate with…

    • Sponsorship and Space selling.
    • On-board new clients, coordinate with them for deal closure. Consistently improving top & bottom-line profitability of the company through business expansion in the assigned territory, setting-up new streams for long-term revenue growth
    • Liaise with industry trade bodies, associations, corporates, industry influencers for partnerships etc.
    • Responsible for driving sales and maximizing revenue generation for trade shows in India
    • Collaborate with industry leaders for participation and to plan an effective program
    • Developing & monitoring Buyers and client database
    • Generation of New Leads and participants for print ad sales and exhibition.
    • Managing Regret Accounts & onboarding them in Exhibition.
    • Responsible for the planning and execution of Branding and Promotion at Exhibition.
    • Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.

  • Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group) Graphic

    Manager - Response at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)

    Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)

    - 1 year 1 month

    Gurugram, Haryana, India

    Engaging with Top clients across Education Verticals for their promotional and advertising needs.
    Generating ideas for Clients' Brand Management and Communication - Creating Higher Profile Visibility by providing 360 degree response driven solutions and thereby expanding our Market Share and sales.
    Understanding reader preference through research methodologies and suggesting necessary products and Product and Brand Enhancements

  • Ministry Of Minority Affairs Graphic

    Hunar Haat\Media advisor to Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi at Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India

    Ministry Of Minority Affairs

    - 3 years 8 months

    New Delhi Area, India

    • Responsible for Media promotion of different schemes of Ministry of Minority Affair through print media, electronic media, social media etc.
    • Overall Coordination with Embassies/Department/ Bureaucrats/ Police Department for smooth organization of Hunar Haat
    • Organizing Training sessions for Artisans on different topics like packaging, import and export, Govt. policies etc. to enhance their businesses.
    • Preparation of Tenders for organizing Hunar Haat Pan India.
    • Finding and…

    • Responsible for Media promotion of different schemes of Ministry of Minority Affair through print media, electronic media, social media etc.
    • Overall Coordination with Embassies/Department/ Bureaucrats/ Police Department for smooth organization of Hunar Haat
    • Organizing Training sessions for Artisans on different topics like packaging, import and export, Govt. policies etc. to enhance their businesses.
    • Preparation of Tenders for organizing Hunar Haat Pan India.
    • Finding and selecting Artisans for multiple cities and managing them on ground
    • Planning and conducting various marketing activities to be conducted at different places to boost up the event.
    • Reporting to Hon’ble Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Union Cabinet Minister at Ministry of Minority Affairs for overall management of Hunar Haat.
    • Responsible for the planning and execution of Branding and Promotion of Hunar Haat. Handling Media Publication like PIB, ANI, other media channels for promotion
    • Overall Stage and artists Management during the event
    • Overall handling social media and website of Hunar Haat ensuring regular post on all social media channels. Along with Live streaming of the event on social media channels
    • Managing on ground Operation of Hunar Haat.

  • Events and Exhibition Consultant

    Events and Exhibitions

    - 2 years 6 months

    New Delhi Area, India

    • Dealing with large volume & high profit accounts, building strong relationships with key accounts for repeat business
    • Identifying clients’ requirements & proposing new product solutions through up-selling & cross-selling
    • On-board new clients, coordinate with them for deal closure. Consistently improving top & bottom-line profitability of the company through business expansion in the assigned territory, setting-up new streams for long-term revenue growth
    • Liaise with industry…

    • Dealing with large volume & high profit accounts, building strong relationships with key accounts for repeat business
    • Identifying clients’ requirements & proposing new product solutions through up-selling & cross-selling
    • On-board new clients, coordinate with them for deal closure. Consistently improving top & bottom-line profitability of the company through business expansion in the assigned territory, setting-up new streams for long-term revenue growth
    • Liaise with industry trade bodies, associations, corporates, industry influencers for partnerships etc.
    • Responsible for driving sales and maximizing revenue generation for trade shows in India
    • Liaison with international industry clusters, association (both state & private), state departments and seeking cooperation for planning business delegation to India for market entry or expansion.
    • Liaison with commercial agents and continuously negotiate for business cooperation from respective regions
    • Collaborate with industry leaders for participation and to plan an effective program
    • Overall event responsibility includes: Selling, upselling, Client Servicing, budget preparation and on-site coordination. Product research and development.
    • Handling North India for education sector for Times Education Show.
    • Develops and manages sales/marketing of the print ad sales and exhibition.
    • Generation of New Leads and participants for print ad sales and exhibition.

  • Project Head

    Sumansa Exhibitions- Beauty india

    - 1 year 2 months

    Noida Area, India

    • Managing B2B space selling and sponsorship for Beauty and Cosmetic, Healthcare sector.
    • Engage with embassies, high commissions, foreign trade agencies, chamber of commerce in India for partnership and provide industry engagement platform for business mission
    • Successfully organized and executed series of webinars targeted at market expansion involving global buyers, channel partners, suppliers, Govt. represented for Cosmetics
    • Servicing international clients & partners, drafting…

    • Managing B2B space selling and sponsorship for Beauty and Cosmetic, Healthcare sector.
    • Engage with embassies, high commissions, foreign trade agencies, chamber of commerce in India for partnership and provide industry engagement platform for business mission
    • Successfully organized and executed series of webinars targeted at market expansion involving global buyers, channel partners, suppliers, Govt. represented for Cosmetics
    • Servicing international clients & partners, drafting effective engagement programs, pre-fix meetings, arrange logistics support on their visit to India
    • Worked closely with embassies trade department and partnering with them to open up Indian edtech sector market for companies from respective countries
    • Drafted engagement programs for over ten business delegation to India and ensuring its success through pre-fix meetings, industry visit, distributor screening, product launches and media coverage
    • Managing key clients like Unilever, Esskay, Beauty Palace, Shahnaz Hussain, Ozon imperial Fragrance etc and assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
    • Plans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media etc.
    • Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
    • Represents company at trade association meetings to promote product.

  • Asian Business Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd - ABECL

    Asian Business Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd - ABECL

    3 years 1 month

    • Asian Business Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd - ABECL Graphic

      Senior Manager

      Asian Business Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd - ABECL

      - 1 year

      Gurgaon, India

      • Head North India for Education Vertical and managing key clients of education sector.
      • Working on multiple trade promotion shows lifestyle, Acetech, Travel show, Education.
      • Responsible for driving sales and maximizing revenue generation for trade shows in India.
      • Manage corporate data and structuring communication for regular touch base.
      • Networking with Industry leaders and senior management from corporates in India, collaborate with association, incubators, accelerators…

      • Head North India for Education Vertical and managing key clients of education sector.
      • Working on multiple trade promotion shows lifestyle, Acetech, Travel show, Education.
      • Responsible for driving sales and maximizing revenue generation for trade shows in India.
      • Manage corporate data and structuring communication for regular touch base.
      • Networking with Industry leaders and senior management from corporates in India, collaborate with association, incubators, accelerators, institutes etc.
      • Cooperating with mice agencies and vendors for successfully setting up a trade show
      • Monitoring mailers and making changes in order to deliver optimal e-mail results and retain existing customers of the company.
      • Launching of creative strategies to increase, facilitate and track booth attendee traffic.

      Other Responsibilities
      • Team Handling – handled the team of 8 relationship managers and continuously motivated them
      • Preparing the roster for daily appointments
      • Conducting briefs and de-briefs for the relationship manager

    • ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Pvt Ltd Graphic

      Asistant Manager

      ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Pvt Ltd

      - 2 years 2 months

      New Delhi Area, India

      Project Name: Times Education Boutique/Education Expo.

      • Managing all types of email campaigns to optimize brand recognition, revenue and retention.
      • Generation of New Leads and participants for Exhibition.
      • Managing Regret Accounts & onboarding them in Exhibition.
      • Coordinating & delivering the best possible results to clients.
      • Managing the entire Vertical “Education” at regional level.
      • Responsible for the planning and execution of Branding and Promotion at…

      Project Name: Times Education Boutique/Education Expo.

      • Managing all types of email campaigns to optimize brand recognition, revenue and retention.
      • Generation of New Leads and participants for Exhibition.
      • Managing Regret Accounts & onboarding them in Exhibition.
      • Coordinating & delivering the best possible results to clients.
      • Managing the entire Vertical “Education” at regional level.
      • Responsible for the planning and execution of Branding and Promotion at Exhibition of Education Boutique (Pan India).
      • Launching of creative strategies to increase, facilitate, and track booth attendee traffic.
      • Effective communication with people at any level of business and management.

      Support in Operation

      • Managing Events for Times Education (Times of India), also manage the operation part for Times Education.
      • Adhere to vertical like Education Expo/Acetech/Times Property Expo, Life style.

  • Hollard Insurance Company of Namibia Graphic

    Operations Executive

    Hollard Insurance Company of Namibia

    - 1 year 4 months

    Gurgaon, India

    Hollard Insurance Company Limited’s India Liaison office represents South Africa’s Second largest insurer in India. As a platform we explore insurance related investments and opportunities, relationships with the insurance sector and discussions with the regulatory landscape in line with Hollard’s ambition to invest in an insurance license in India.

    Key Deliverables :

    • Cross-Sell and Up-sell of Life Insurance and General Insurance products to existing customer base.
    •…

    Hollard Insurance Company Limited’s India Liaison office represents South Africa’s Second largest insurer in India. As a platform we explore insurance related investments and opportunities, relationships with the insurance sector and discussions with the regulatory landscape in line with Hollard’s ambition to invest in an insurance license in India.

    Key Deliverables :

    • Cross-Sell and Up-sell of Life Insurance and General Insurance products to existing customer base.
    • Handling customer queries and providing them with the best possible solution and ensure timely follow ups keeping company policies and interest in mind.
    • Collect potential customer data from various sources, create a master repository and execute email campaigns, sms blasts and get done phone follow-ups to convert these contacts into prospective customers
    • Coordinating with the PAN India field team for closers and going for field visits in Delhi NCR for closers long with field team members.
    • Visiting corporate clients for presentations for new business and for up selling & cross selling.

  • Serco Graphic

    Senior Account Coordinator

    Serco

    - 1 year 9 months

    Gurgaon, India

  • Idea Cellular Ltd Graphic

    Sales Executive

    Idea Cellular Ltd

    - 1 year

    New Delhi Area, India

Education

  • Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University Graphic

    Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

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  • Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University Graphic

    Himalayan Garhwal University

    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Business/Commerce, General

    -

  • indian institute on aeronautical engg. and science

    AME Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

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    Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

  • international indian school riyadh

    High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

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  • international indian school riyadh

    PHYSICAL SCIENCES

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Languages

  • English

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  • Arabic

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