Account Manager
Hi I am Mohammed Sheik based in Johannesburg, South Africa with a completed degree in Bcom Marketing Management at Mancosa Management College of Southern Africa. I have worked as an Account Manager in both traditional and digital advertising at Ogilvy SA for the past three years on numerous brands such as Anglo American, KFC, Investec, Masana BP, Milo, Ricoffy, SANEF, Omnia Fertiliser, Huggies, MTV & MTV Base and more recently Ford SA at Net#Work BBDO. Being a determined and focused individual, I am driven to obtain the best possible result out of any given situation for my client, brand, and/or organisation. I am a fast learner that is always willing to further my knowledge in the professional environment and as an individual. I work well under pressure and pride myself on the result that I produce. It is also my belief that I can adapt to any aspects of life and work well in a team. Due to the variety of working experience, I have also developed exceptional leadership qualities, a flair for varying business conditions, I believe I meet or surpass the minimum requirements for the post and that you will see me as a viable candidate for your organisation. I look forward to a positive response from you and your team. Regards, Mohammed Sheik
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Mohammed Muttalib Sheik comes across as someone determined and strong-minded. He is proactive and always on the lookout for suggestions and initiatives to take his work forward. He has a flexible approach to his job and can easily handle change and unexpected events. The engaging way in which he presents his ideas leaves those he talks to in little doubt - you want to follow his lead. His leadership and passion for continual progress make him an extraordinary driving force in a team.
Mohammed Muttalib Sheik divides his energy equally between dynamism and stability. Some of his main drivers push him towards taking action and seeking stimulation. However, he also needs a certain stability and sound bearings in order to feel comfortable in a professional environment. It is important that he finds this balance in order to fully invest himself in his role.
Mohammed Muttalib Sheik is interested in activities that require his creativity. This is particularly true when it comes to planning and organising his work. He values having the possibility to think and act as he likes.
Evaluating is an activity that highly suits Mohammed Muttalib Sheik. He particularly likes to be a point of reference when evaluating a subject. He likes providing his critical view and his opinions, and comparing them to others'. Evaluating is, therefore, a key source of motivation for him.
Mohammed Muttalib Sheik draws a lot of energy from his involvement in activities where he has to move plans into action. He has a marked sense of success that pushes him to instil a dynamic approach to work. He particularly enjoys being one of the driving forces in a project.
Mohammed Muttalib Sheik is an inspiring manager who tries to help his employees develop individually. He creates an action plan for each of them and positions himself as a mentor. He's a manager who pulls everyone towards a common goal but who can also take into account individuality.
Mohammed Muttalib Sheik expects a manager to challenge him while providing clear directives. He is driven by results and high standards. He needs a manager who focuses on results above all else, even if the path to achieving them is difficult and demanding. He thrives on challenges and is motivated by assertive leaders.
Mohammed Muttalib Sheik is best suited to cultures that prioritise personal results and accomplishments. He prefers environments that are flexible enough to adapt to change and foster innovation, without letting that flexibility hinder the attainment of objectives. He readily welcomes stricter rules if they facilitate coordination and contribute to achieving business goals. However, he will find routines and highly stable workplaces hard to bear. To maintain a high level of engagement, he needs stimulation from his environment, and a constant sense of improvement and progress at work.
Capacity to work autonomously.
Tendency to move quickly from one task to the next, without lingering on obstacles.
Ability to build on other people's knowledge.
When it comes to learning new skills, Mohammed Muttalib Sheik will progress faster through a practical approach. He finds it hard to assimilate information without seeing it applied practically first. He will do best if he is taught how to do something new or complex before he tackles it by himself.
Before incorporating new information, Mohammed Muttalib Sheik tries to validate its quality. He prefers to rely on subject-matter experts, or well-proven strategies. In general, he avoids taking solo initiatives or trying out new methods without guarantee of their suitability.
