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GeneralManager

Firas Alashram

A leader in sales, marketing, and business development
Riyadh

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork-life balancePersonal development programs

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Operations Manager

Alesnad Altaqni for Services
04.2025 - Current

Director of Sales and Marketing

Almarshad Trading Company
03.2020 - 03.2025

Senior Sales & Marketing Manager

GE/ABB
01.2019 - 02.2020

Senior Sales Manager

GE
11.2017 - 01.2019

Senior Commercial Manager

GE
10.2016 - 10.2017

Senior Sales & Commercial Manager

GE
02.2013 - 09.2016

Sales & Commercial Manager

GE
09.2008 - 01.2013

Sales & Marketing Engineer

ABB
02.2005 - 08.2008

Electrical Material & Project Site Engineer

Haif Company
04.2002 - 01.2005

Coordinator & Project Site Engineer

Al Toukhi Group
12.2000 - 03.2002

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Leicester
London UK
01.2004 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Arab Academy For Science, Technology And Maritime Transport
Alexandria Egypt
04.1994 - 09.1999

Skills

Sales and marketing skills

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Bult

Languages

English (Full Professional)
Arabic (Native or Bilingual)

Timeline

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Bult

05-2025

Operations Manager

Alesnad Altaqni for Services
04.2025 - Current

Director of Sales and Marketing

Almarshad Trading Company
03.2020 - 03.2025

Senior Sales & Marketing Manager

GE/ABB
01.2019 - 02.2020

Senior Sales Manager

GE
11.2017 - 01.2019

Senior Commercial Manager

GE
10.2016 - 10.2017

GE Channel Management Development

06-2014

Senior Sales & Commercial Manager

GE
02.2013 - 09.2016

GE Zenith Controls ATS Service Training

07-2010

GE UPS Sales and Technical Training

12-2008

Sales & Commercial Manager

GE
09.2008 - 01.2013

PMP Training Education

09-2007

ABB Automation Product

11-2006

Sales & Marketing Engineer

ABB
02.2005 - 08.2008

MBA - Business Administration

University of Leicester
01.2004 - 01.2006

Electrical Material & Project Site Engineer

Haif Company
04.2002 - 01.2005

Coordinator & Project Site Engineer

Al Toukhi Group
12.2000 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Arab Academy For Science, Technology And Maritime Transport
04.1994 - 09.1999

Summary

With over 24 years of progressive experience in the electrical industry, I specialize in developing and executing effective commercial and sales strategies that drive growth and strengthen market presence. My expertise spans across electrical and retail trading, product development, and new market expansion, with a proven ability to analyze risks, identify opportunities, and deliver measurable business results.


I have successfully managed diverse teams and organizational structures, ensuring alignment between operational performance and strategic business goals. Throughout my career, I have been responsible for presenting comprehensive updates to executive management, including annual budgets, profit target plans, and investment strategies.


A constant learner and business innovator, I actively seek new avenues to diversify company offerings and enhance competitiveness in evolving markets. I firmly believe that hard work, trust, and a positive attitude are the foundation of sustainable success in any organization.

Interests

Diving

Traveling

Playing Music

Volunteering

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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friday
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morning
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Technical Product Knowledge & Service Expertise

Over the past 24 years, I have developed deep technical and commercial expertise in electrical infrastructure, data centers, and power-management systems. My experience covers product design, backup and power-management solutions, panel engineering, testing, and commissioning for a wide range of low- and medium-voltage equipment, including:


Product Knowledge

· Static Transfer Switches (STS)

· Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

· Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

· Battery Monitoring Systems (BMS)

· Surge Protective Devices (SPD)

· Motor Control Centers (MCC)

· Capacitor Banks (CB)

· Ultrasonic, Thermal, and Gas Detection Instruments


Service Expertise

· Asset-assessment inspection and technical studies for MV and HV electrical grid assets.

· Testing and commissioning for ATS, STS, UPS, and distribution systems (DS).

· Synchronization panel setup and functionality verification.

· Low-voltage panel design, refurbishment, and commissioning.


Manufacturer Experience
Extensive hands-on experience with leading global manufacturers, including ABB, EATON, Schneider Electric, Siemens, ASCO, Centiel, Legrand, and GE/ABB.

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Opportunities Don't happen.You create them.
Chris Grosser
Firas AlashramA leader in sales, marketing, and business development