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AHMED KASEM

AHMED KASEM

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven Business Development Director with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth, forging strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing teams across the GCC. Proven track record in executing go-to-market strategies, building partner ecosystems, and supporting Series B fundraising to deliver sustainable business success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Business Development Manager – KSA

Al Khwarizmi Al Company
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Formulated strategic business development plans aligned with company objectives.
  • Secured new partnerships to enhance revenue streams and drive growth.
  • Expanded market reach, achieving targeted revenue growth through effective strategies.
  • Executed innovative sales approaches to increase revenue.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships for sustained long-term growth.
  • Increased regional sales by 18% YoY through targeted prospecting.
  • Contributed to Series B fundraising by aligning BD metrics with investor goals.

Business Development Manager – KSA

Digital Deem
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Executed strategic growth plans, securing new partnerships to drive expansion.
  • Managed comprehensive business development lifecycle, enhancing market presence significantly.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver customised client solutions effectively.
  • Developed strategic partnerships, ensuring sustained growth and competitive advantage.
  • Drove 40% increase in qualified leads through co-branded campaigns and optimised CRM processes.

Retail Operations Director

E Tronic LG-SAMSUNG-BOSCH
Cairo, Egypt
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Spearheaded retail strategy development, resulting in enhanced customer experience.
  • Achieved operational efficiency through meticulous cost control measures.
  • Directed redesign of store layouts to optimize shopping flow.
  • Established performance metrics, improving staff accountability and performance.

Led expansion strategies into new markets, increasing brand presence.

Retail Manager

Huawei – Mobile Industry
Cairo , Egypt
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Executed retail operations using five P strategies to optimize performance.
  • Guided teams to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences.
  • Enhanced product, pricing, personnel, placement, and promotional strategies for competitive advantage.

Operations & Assistant Country Manager

Transsion
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Directed daily branch operations to exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Maintained high employee morale to reduce turnover and maximize customer satisfaction.

Area Operations Manager

Mega Stores – Samsung Business
03.2012 - 01.2014
  • Lead a sales team to consistently surpass monthly targets.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Optimized operational processes to achieve substantial sales growth.

Sales Executive / Customer Care

Samsung Business
01.2009 - 03.2012
  • Negotiated with potential customers to close sales deals.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and support.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BSc) - Accounting and Business Administration

Tanta University
Egypt
01.2007 - 01.2011

MBA - Business Administration

Auc
Egypt
01.2025 -

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • B2B Sales & Negotiation
  • CRM & Pipeline Management
  • Market Expansion & Partnerships
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Empathy
  • Upselling
  • Patience
  • Active Listening
  • Positive Attitude
  • Phone Skills
  • Conflict Resolution

Languages

Arabic
English

Personal Information

   Date of birth:23/06/90

   Marital status: Married

Hobbies

  • Reading sales and leadership books.
  • Sports (Volleyball)

Accomplishments

  • Launched 'O2O Project', significantly boosting customer engagement.
  • Led livestreaming project that increased online visibility by 40%.
  • Built a robust partner/client ecosystem to streamline operations.
  • Doubled overall sales through optimized business strategies.
  • Supported companies in successfully raising Series B funding.
  • Achieved a 60% recurring revenue stream through sustainable business models.

Certification

  • Diploma in Customer Service, 01/01/12 - 01/01/13
  • Data Analysis Diploma (Power Pivot, Query), 01/01/14 - 01/01/15
  • BI for Data-Driven Decision Making, 01/01/16 - 01/01/17
  • Sales Diploma – American Center, 01/01/18
  • Design Diploma – RCC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), 01/01/19
  • Digital Marketing Diploma – AMC Academy, 01/01/20
  • MBA – Eslasca, Ongoing, 2024
  • Business Development Diploma – Certified BDI, 2025

Timeline

MBA - Business Administration

Auc
01.2025 -

Business Development Manager – KSA

Al Khwarizmi Al Company
01.2022 - 07.2025

Business Development Manager – KSA

Digital Deem
03.2020 - 01.2022

Retail Operations Director

E Tronic LG-SAMSUNG-BOSCH
06.2018 - 03.2020

Retail Manager

Huawei – Mobile Industry
02.2016 - 02.2018

Operations & Assistant Country Manager

Transsion
01.2014 - 03.2016

Area Operations Manager

Mega Stores – Samsung Business
03.2012 - 01.2014

Sales Executive / Customer Care

Samsung Business
01.2009 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Commerce (BSc) - Accounting and Business Administration

Tanta University
01.2007 - 01.2011
AHMED KASEM