Nabil Said

Commercial Leadership
Across Europe, the Middle East & India

Senior sales and business development executive with 15+ years building revenue, partnerships, and market presence for technology enterprises in complex international markets.

€2.2M+ in revenue led
30+ people across 5 countries
15+ years international B2B
Nabil Said
€2.2M+Revenue at Futuretech
€1M+Revenue at Artome
30+Team Across 5 Countries
2.2M+sqm Infrastructure
3Continents
About

International Commercial Leadership,
Built Through Results

I help technology-driven companies grow revenue, enter new markets, and build durable partner ecosystems across Europe, the Middle East, and India. My career spans AV systems, smart workplace solutions, and industrial technology — bridging complex products with commercial strategy.

I operate at the intersection of sales leadership, market development, and operational execution. Whether building a distributor network, opening a new region, or leading teams across five countries, I focus on outcomes that are measurable and commercially sound.

Capabilities

What I Deliver

Revenue Growth

Multi-million-euro revenue through strategic B2B sales, pipeline discipline, and value-based negotiation across EMEA and India.

Market Expansion

Opened and developed new territories from partner identification to full go-to-market execution, local team building, and distributor onboarding.

Partner Ecosystems

Built and managed reseller, distributor, and channel networks across diverse markets. Skilled at aligning partner incentives with manufacturer strategy.

Sales Leadership

Led teams of 30+ professionals across five countries. Background in hiring, coaching, and building high-performance sales cultures in multicultural environments.

Cross-Border Execution

Comfortable operating across regulatory, cultural, and linguistic boundaries. Multilingual — Arabic, English, German, French.

Commercial-Technical Bridge

Translate complex technology products into clear customer value propositions that close deals in AV, smart workplace, and industrial environments.

Results

Selected Outcomes

€2.2M+ Revenue Generated

International negotiations, key account management, and multi-country trade fair execution at Futuretech Engineering.

€1M+ AV Solutions Revenue

B2B sales across EMEA & India at Artome Oy, combining partner-led channels with direct enterprise engagement.

30+ People Across 5 Countries

Led, hired, and developed international sales teams across Europe, the Middle East, and India.

35–53% Infrastructure Margins

Delivered harbour and terminal projects totalling 2.2M+ sqm with strong profitability as co-founder of Ftech Technical Services.

EMEA & India Full Commercial Ownership

Complete P&L responsibility across Europe, the Middle East, and India — from both distributor and manufacturer perspectives.

International Trade Shows & Exhibitions

Planned and executed major events: Didacta, Orgatec, MIR Tech Rimini, and GCC exhibitions across multiple sectors.

Career

A Track Record of Growth

2022 – Present
Sales & Business Development Director — EMEA & India
Artome Oy — Hamburg & Cologne
Full commercial P&L for AV solutions across Europe (ex-Nordics), Middle East, and India. Delivered €1M+ revenue, built partner networks, drove digital sales transformation, and executed international trade show strategy.
2019 – 2022
Digital & Web Solutions Consultant
Freelance — Hamburg
Digital consulting and website development for SMEs, including e-commerce platforms and UX optimisation.
2017 – 2019
Chief of Operations (Interim)
Cross-Cultural Training & Consultancy — Belgium
Built and trained international sales teams, developed go-to-market strategy, and managed cross-border executive relocation.
2003 – 2017
Sales Manager & Co-Founder
Futuretech Engineering & Ftech Technical Services — Dubai
Led 30+ employees across 5 countries, generated €2.2M+ revenue. Co-founded Ftech Technical Services, delivering 2.2M+ sqm infrastructure projects with 35–53% margins.
1998 – 2001
IT Administrator
Skynet Worldwide Express — Dubai
Early career in logistics and technology operations.
Sectors

Where I Operate

Audio Visual & Smart Workplace

Interactive displays, projection systems, collaboration technology — serving education, corporate, and government sectors across EMEA.

Enterprise B2B Technology

Partner-led and direct enterprise sales with long cycles and complex procurement environments.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Capital equipment and production systems sold to manufacturing and infrastructure clients across the Middle East.

Distributor & Channel Sales

Built and managed networks across DACH, France, Benelux, Italy, GCC, and India. Deep understanding of partner economics.

Leadership

International Scope

My career has been defined by operating across borders — culturally, commercially, and operationally. I have led teams across Europe, the Middle East, and India, navigated diverse regulatory and business environments, and built relationships that translate into revenue.

I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution: business plans, multi-million-euro contract negotiations, sales team training, international exhibitions, and full P&L ownership. Equally comfortable in a boardroom, on a trade show floor, or in a partner meeting across three continents.

Arabic · English · German (B2) · French (working)
15+Years International B2B
30+People Across 5 Countries
EMEAFull Commercial Ownership
DualDistributor & Manufacturer
Foundation

Education & Languages

BBA in Economics
Damascus University · 1996–2000
Recognised as Bachelor in Wirtschaftswissenschaften in Germany
High School Diploma (Abitur equivalent)
Sami Drubi High School, Damascus · 1996
Completed two years ahead through academic acceleration
Arabic Native English Fluent German B2 Professional French Working
Connect

Open to Strategic Conversations

Available for senior commercial leadership roles, market expansion mandates, and strategic advisory with ambitious technology-driven companies.

Cologne / Hürth, Germany

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