Kathleen Banares

A passionate and motivated results-oriented Key Account Manager with an outstanding record of sales success throughout the UAE within FMCG, Food & Beverage industry.  

Over the last 12 years, I have built a pipeline and maintained long-term relationships which have supported me to be able to identify new business opportunities to generate new opportunities. To consistently achieve my KPIs, I leverage sales tools and resources to identify new sales leads and nurture prospective relationships. To me, it is important to facilitate communication on strategic and tactical issues facing our clients and partners to then be able to develop and drive the business across the region.

To succeed in this industry, I believe one needs to map customer strategies and maintain continuity and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technical developments, and various regulations.  I enjoy working with others and ensuring that junior talent pipelines are mentored, and new staff feel included, right from day one.

Assistant Sales Manager
A versatile professional with rich business acumen and deep industry knowledge across the F&B, Hospitality sectors. 
A passionate and motivated results-oriented Assist. Sales Manager with an outstanding record of sales success throughout the 
UAE within FMCG Industry. Recognized for exceptional customer relationships with high-profile clients such as Cleveland Clinic 
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi National Hotels, MBC Group, Habtoor Hospitality just to name a few. One who nurtures and maintains 
long-term customer relationships to boost sales and grow brand visibility with an in-depth understanding of the sales process 
and cycle for customer-specific solutions. As a top performer and people person enjoys mentoring up-and-coming talent 
pipelines to develop sales strategies and implement hitting revenue targets. Proficient in the use of CRM tools, advanced excel 
and forecasting methodologies to support KPI obtainment. 
 

A versatile professional with rich business acumen and deep industry knowledge across the F&B, Hospitality sectors. 
A passionate and motivated results-oriented Assist. Sales Manager with an outstanding record of sales success throughout the 
UAE within FMCG Industry. Recognized for exceptional customer relationships with high-profile clients such as Cleveland Clinic 
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi National Hotels, MBC Group, Habtoor Hospitality just to name a few. One who nurtures and maintains 
long-term customer relationships to boost sales and grow brand visibility with an in-depth understanding of the sales process 
and cycle for customer-specific solutions. As a top performer and people person enjoys mentoring up-and-coming talent 
pipelines to develop sales strategies and implement hitting revenue targets. Proficient in the use of CRM tools, advanced excel 
and forecasting methodologies to support KPI obtainment. 
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