Farid Valiyev

General Achievements

• Built a textile factory with a workforce of 70, achieving a 6 million AZN turnover with 35% profitability.
• Led a GPON project, procuring cables worth 5 million AZN with a 33% profit margin, securing distribution rights, and overseeing infrastructure development in key regions.
• Successfully executed the project in Mashtaga and Bilajari, engaging directly with the local population and addressing their needs, while managing a team of 42 employees.
• Completed and delivered the project ahead of schedule with exceptional quality, exceeding expectations.
• Developed Private Label children's and adult clothing lines, successfully sold in largest supermarket chains in Azerbaijan as Rahat and Bravo.
• Worked with major clients, including the Ministry of Security, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications, as well as private companies such as Socar, Metak, Baki Abadlıq,ASG .
• Founded Private Label SHUCCO, a cosmetics brand manufactured in Turkey.

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• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
• Researched target markets to understand the needs of current and potential customers.
• Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
• Developed strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost efficiency

General Achievements

• Established and expanded the B2B department, increasing annual revenue to 15 million AZN with a 25% profit margin, operating on a budget of just 11,000 AZN.
• Introduced an advanced prepayment voucher system, generating 5-6 million AZN in revenue and enhancing financial flexibility.

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• Managed and processed client orders, ensuring efficient execution and maintaining strong relationships with key partners.
• Worked with a diverse portfolio of clients, including Absheron Hotel Group, PMD Hospitality, Saffron Restaurants, as well as government institutions such as Mirgasimov Hospital, Semashko Hospital, and security agencies like DTX and XDMX.
• Successfully executed large-scale projects for organizations like YASHAT Fondation, Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and orphanages, supplying world-renowned brands and strategically important goods for the country.
• Mentored junior team members in best practices for B2B management, boosting overall productivity levels within the department.
• Managed the development of new products in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product Management, Engineering. to ensure successful project delivery.

General Achievements

• Developed and implemented quality standards, reducing losses from 6% to 4%, saving 480,000 AZN annually.
• Organized imports from Iran, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Europe with a 33-36% profit margin, contributing 5 million AZN in profit.

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• One of two key participants from the commercial sector in the creation of AQTA (Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency).
• Led the preparation and adaptation of supermarket chains to meet newly established AQTA regulations.
• Gained extensive experience working with major global regulatory bodies, including NFA (Georgia), PVD (Latvia), AFSCA/FAVV (Belgium), NVWA (Netherlands), and WUR (Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands).
• Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
• Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
• Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.

General Achievements

• Centralized restaurant network management, implemented inventory control, and automated processes using iScala.
• Optimized procurement based on seasonality, increasing profitability by 10% with a monthly turnover of 3-4 million AZN.
• Played a key role in the market entry of major global franchises, including Hard Rock Café, Buddha Bar, Atelier Vivanda, and Ladurée.
• Participated in the renovation and redevelopment of high-profile projects such as Tosca Restaurant, Energy Club, Maya, Atelier 61, Movida, Harbor, Sahil, and others.

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• Developed an operational system that significantly improved service quality by integrating structured reporting processes directly into operational workflows, ensuring real-time control and continuous improvement.
• Analyzed cost trends, leading to timely identification of potential issues and proactive solutions.
• Reduced project costs by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.