General Manager, CIPS Arabia | Transforming Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence in Saudi Arabia
Networking is underrated. Early in my career, I worked as a sales consultant for a phone retailer and was trained for the role in the company’s academy. Four years down the line, after I had worked my way up to General Manager, one of my trainers had sent her son to our store to buy a phone. He, however, couldn’t get his hands on this particular model without a contract. When she reached out to me for help, I called our store staff and had them sell him the phone. She later called to thank me and congratulate me on a ‘GM of the Year’ award I had won, and somewhere during our conversation, I mentioned in passing that I would love to live and work in the Middle East. Fast forward a few years later, she took on a role as the head of recruitment for a firm in the Middle East, and guess who she called when a role opened up? The simple act of being 'nice' and building a relationship with my sales trainer changed the trajectory of my life and career. Networking is a skill that will always benefit you. Having a group of people who know and trust your capabilities is an asset that every professional must have. At CIPS Arabia, this is why we’re building a community of like-minded individuals – all of whom are committed to elevating and transforming procurement and supply chain. With the certifications and accreditations we offer, we’re not just building skills, but also helping people discover a world of opportunity and support as they navigate a changing and challenging profession. #Networking #Growth #Community
love this post - people do business with people they like. relationships are so important.
Ahmed Manzoor
3mo
Can you please accept long pending invite as part of Networking which indeed underrated
Great update, most of my career I have networked with others and found it valuable.
Emily Curtis
3mo
Lovely post Ahsan Sarwar ❤️
Sales Executive @ L and l Hemel Hempstead Mercedes Benz | Bachelor's of Laws
3mo"I can only build on the natural gifts and talents in someone, and you proved this to me when you offered me a job as a sales consultant after other managers saw nothing in me. A few months down the line, I was able to outperform the top salespeople in there store and even challenge Qasim. Together, we transformed our store into a phenomenal success, which led us all to move to Merryhill. Our praise for you is the shining lamp that lights your path. Your belief in us and your guidance have truly made all the difference."