Ms. Wahiba (Ameera) Younsi
Open to opportunitiesBusiness Development and Key Account Management professional
Toronto, ON
About
Results-driven Business Development and Key Account Management professional with 8+ years of international experience across insurance, logistics, and public relations sectors in the UAE and Middle East. Proven expertise in corporate client relationship management, sales growth, regional operations management, and strategic business development. Demonstrated ability to manage large corporate portfolios, negotiate contracts, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver tailored solutions that improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue. Strong background in logistics operations, account management, risk advisory, and market expansion. Seeking opportunities where expertise in client relationship management, business development, and operations coordination can contribute to organizational growth.
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects
- Academic Database Searching
- Account Management
- Activity coordination
- adaptability
- Agile
- Analyse de textes
- assessment
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual communication
- Business analysis
- Business development
- Capable of working independently
- Client Relationship Management
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Consultative Selling
- Contract Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- CRM Systems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer service
- Data analysis
- ERP systems
- Execution
- Financial analysis
- Google Workspace
- interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Lead Qualification
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word
- Negotiation
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Relationship Building
- Reporting
- Salesforce
- Sales Growth
- Stakeholder Management
- Teamwork
- Time management
- written communication
Experience
Insurance Key Account Manager
Cross Road Insurance Brokers
Jul 2024 to Present
Dubai, UAE
• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate insurance clients, serving as the primary contact for policy management and advisory services. • Design and implement customized insurance solutions including Medical, Property, Motor Fleet, Marine, Liability, and Specialty Lines. • Coordinate with insurance providers, underwriters, and third-party administrators to ensure seamless claims processing and service delivery. • Prepare and submit RFQs, proposals, and policy renewals, maintaining high client retention rates. • Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling insurance products, contributing to revenue growth. • Ensure all policies and documentation comply with regulatory and operational standards.
CO-Founder
Wahiba Commercial Brokerage
Aug 2022 to Dec 2025
Regional Manager
G&P Logistics (Previously Global Logistics)
Jan 2020 to Jul 2023
Saudi Arabia
• Promoted from Business Development Manager in July 2022 based on performance and leadership. • Managed regional logistics operations and business development activities across assigned territories. • Led and supervised sales and operational teams, ensuring achievement of revenue and service targets. • Developed and implemented regional sales strategies and market expansion plans. • Managed operational budgets, monitored KPIs, and implemented cost-control measures. • Built and maintained strong relationships with corporate clients, suppliers, and logistics partners. • Negotiated service contracts and pricing agreements with vendors. • Prepared monthly and quarterly operational and financial performance reports. • Supported recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of regional staff.
Public Relations Account Executive
APCO Worldwide
Mar 2019 to Dec 2019
Dubai, UAE
• Developed and executed public relations campaigns and media engagement strategies for government and corporate clients. • Managed social media communication strategies, including content creation and audience engagement. • Coordinated media relations activities for high-profile projects including the UAE Federal National Council Elections 2019. • Prepared daily media monitoring and geopolitical analysis reports. • Organized media briefings, press conferences, and stakeholder interviews.
Journalist Assistant
Echo D'Oran
Jan 2015 to Jan 2018
Algeria
Sponsorship Coordinator
ENTV National Television
Jan 2014 to Jan 2015
Algeria
Event Coordinator
Arab Film Festival
Jan 2013 to Jan 2017
Algeria
Education
University of Es-Senia
Master’s Degree, Geostrategic and Crisis Analysis
Oran, Algeria
University of Science and Technology of Oran – Mohamed Boudiaf (USTO-MB)
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Information
Algeria
Institute of Oran
Certificate, Environment and Sustainable Development
Algeria
Languages
- ArabicNative
- EnglishFluent
- FrenchFluent
