Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Robert Cassar

Robert Cassar

Senior Manager
Fgura

Summary

An experienced professional with extensive experience and demonstrated success history in the telecommunications and retail industries. Diversified skillset and proficiency in; Operations management, Facilities management, Health and Safety management (safety & security), Project management, CX Operations & Quality Management, Human Resource management, Performance management, Business development, and Change management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager | Sales & Business Development

Melita Ltd. (1 Yrs. -)
03.2023 - Current

- Managed projects and introduced new systems, KPIs, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.

- Analyzed revenue distribution, bank reconciliations and account analysis documents to execute month-end closing.

- Consolidated vendors and negotiated contracts to optimize costs.

- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.

- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.

- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.

- Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.- - Negotiated profitable contracts with major clients, securing their loyalty while maximizing company revenue.

- Initiated a comprehensive customer feedback program that led to continuous improvement initiatives across various departments within the organization.

- Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that drove significant increases in qualified leads and overall sales performance.

Manager | Sales & Business Development

Melita Ltd. (7 Mo.)
08.2022 - 02.2023

- Grew sales and boosted revenue streams by applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.

- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.

- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.

- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies, procedures and KPIs.

- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.

- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.

- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.

Operations Manager | Retail & Resellers

Melita Ltd. (2 Yrs. 11 Mo.)
09.2019 - 07.2022

- Accountable for managing and coordinating all operational aspects and business activities of the Retail, Resellers and Sub-Agent outlets, including but not limited to; facilities management, health and safety management (safety & security), project management, emergency response processes and crises management, performance management, resource planning and allocation, growth and expansion of the Retail & Resellers network, design and implementation of operational processes and procedures, drive sales and business development, human resource management (T&D), CX processes and improvements, liaising with contractors/third-party suppliers, and overseeing other functions pertinent to the day-to-day operations of the department.

- Responsible for all the facilities management related to the Retail/Reseller outlets, including but not limited to; rental agreements, liaising with contractors, corresponding with suppliers, conducting routine safety inspections and ISO checklists, planning and overseeing maintenance works.

- Key member of the ISO certifications project management team directly responsible for the Retail department.

- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.

- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.

- Developed robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity during unforeseen disruptions.

- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.

Manager | Service Centre

Melita Ltd. (3 Yrs. 4 Mo.)
05.2016 - 08.2019

- Accountable for managing all operational aspects and business activities of the Service Centre, including but not limited to; Inventory stock management, cashier reconciliations, performance management, people development, driving sales and revenue growth, reaching monthly sales targets and customer experience KPIs, liaising with internal/external stakeholders, managing the mobile service system and pertinent processes, overseeing the daily outlet operations, and promoting a pleasant and equitable work environment.

Retail Sales Executive

Melita Ltd. (2 Yrs. 11 Mo.)
05.2013 - 04.2016

- Assisting customers with their billing and technical issues while proactively identifying problems and providing effective solutions

- Promote the company's products through cross-selling/up-selling and liaising with prospective clients, reaching sales targets and customer experience KPIs, assisting the branch manager in the day-to-day operations, and adhering to the company's policies and procedures.

Machine Operator (Student Summer Worker)

Methode Electronics Malta Ltd. (3 Mo.)
07.2012 - 09.2012

- Manufacturing of automotive parts on production machinery, ensuring quality control of manufactured parts, and monitoring production levels.

Education

Higher Diploma in Management & Leadership (MQF 5) -

Malta Business School
Birkirkara
04.2019 - 12.2020

Diploma in Management & Leadership (MQF 5) -

Malta Business School
Birkirkara
10.2017 - 2018.08

Advanced Power BI -

Holistic Institute Of Technologies
Birkirkara
12.2020 - 12.2020

Excel BI -

Holistic Institute Of Technologies
Birkirkara
12.2020 - 12.2020

First Diploma for ICT Practitioners -

The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology
Paola
12.2020 - 12.2020

Skills

Budget Adminsitration

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Accomplishments

- Successful attainment of 3 ISO certifications for the Retail outlets in line with the companies' objectives; ISO 14001 - Environmental management (05/2021), ISO 50001 - Energy management systems (05/2021), and ISO 45000 - Occupational health and safety (05/2021).

- Noteworthy COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis Management (Prevention & Mitigation) of the Retail/Reseller outlets.

Certification

Certificates and references available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Manager | Sales & Business Development

Melita Ltd. (1 Yrs. -)
03.2023 - Current

Manager | Sales & Business Development

Melita Ltd. (7 Mo.)
08.2022 - 02.2023

Excel BI -

Holistic Institute Of Technologies
12.2020 - 12.2020

First Diploma for ICT Practitioners -

The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology
12.2020 - 12.2020

Advanced Power BI -

Holistic Institute Of Technologies
12.2020 - 12.2020

Operations Manager | Retail & Resellers

Melita Ltd. (2 Yrs. 11 Mo.)
09.2019 - 07.2022

Higher Diploma in Management & Leadership (MQF 5) -

Malta Business School
04.2019 - 12.2020

Diploma in Management & Leadership (MQF 5) -

Malta Business School
10.2017 - 2018.08

Manager | Service Centre

Melita Ltd. (3 Yrs. 4 Mo.)
05.2016 - 08.2019

Retail Sales Executive

Melita Ltd. (2 Yrs. 11 Mo.)
05.2013 - 04.2016

Machine Operator (Student Summer Worker)

Methode Electronics Malta Ltd. (3 Mo.)
07.2012 - 09.2012

Certificates and references available upon request.

Robert CassarSenior Manager