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Ibrahim Awad

Ibrahim Awad

Sales Manager - Western Region - KSA
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

At Ideal Standard, leadership in strategic sales development for the Western Region of Saudi Arabia marks my current chapter. My role involves crafting and executing robust sales strategies, fostering enduring client relationships, and steering a dynamic team towards surpassing ambitious targets, all grounded in my civil engineering expertise.

Previously, at Solver Middle East, my focus was on pioneering business growth through strategic partnerships and empowering the sales team with essential tools and insights. This commitment to both relationship building and technical proficiency has been pivotal in driving business success and fostering a culture of excellence within the building materials industry.

Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with an analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.

Accomplished Sales Manager offering 14 years of experience developing and maximizing sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion, and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sales Manager - Western Region - KSA

Ideal Standard MENA
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - Current
  • I am delighted to be a part of Ideal Standard, a renowned multinational company, serving as the Sales Manager for the Western Region in Saudi Arabia.
  • Working with Ideal Standard is a rewarding experience, as it allows me to contribute to a global leader in the building materials, bathroom, and sanitary ware industries.
  • Scope: -
  • Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve regional targets, focusing on market penetration and customer acquisition.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • Team leadership: lead, motivate, and manage a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve individual and team objectives.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track and report on sales performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Product Promotion: Coordinate with marketing teams to develop and execute promotional activities and campaigns to enhance brand visibility and drive sales.
  • Budget Management: Manage the sales budget for the region, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets.
  • Customer Support: Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly, ensuring a high level of service and customer retention.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including marketing, product development, and logistics, to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Being part of Ideal Standard enables me to leverage my skills and experience in sales management while contributing to the company's success in the dynamic Saudi Arabian market.
  • Elevated brand visibility, coordinating with marketing to launch successful promotional campaigns.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
  • I look forward to continuing to drive growth and build lasting relationships with our valued clients.

Business Development Manager - SA

Solver Middle East
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Passionately create enthusiastic customers and build a better future.
  • leading all business activities for current and potential customers in the assigned key projects, promoting and delivering company products: fixation systems, anchoring, installation system, seismic design, cable management system, pipe hangers and supports system, cladding and facade fixation system, screws, fasteners, steel structure, cutting and drilling system, stainless steel elements, and cast-in channels.
  • Focus on providing technical support, submittals, specifications, and sales execution to all customers within the key projects in Saudi Arabia.
  • Plan and manage projects methodically.
  • Structuring complex tasks into manageable work packages and creating project plans with accurately estimated timelines and resources.
  • Engages and motivates cross-functional team members and manages small projects or a subset of a larger project; projects are pre-defined with a low degree of novelty & complexity.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Senior Sales Engineer

Saudi Readymix Concrete Co
Western Region, Saudi Arabia
07.2016 - 11.2022
  • Sales Eagle Award Best Achievement for Continuous Four Years 2018, 2019,2020 & 2021.
  • Handling & Closing Deals assuring the smooth service and supply for Mega Projects such as Petro Rabigh phase 1 & phase 2 , ARAMCO Projects , SEC Projects , SWCC Projects , Independent Water Plant Phase 3 /500,000.00 M3 /day , Water Transmission Line Rabigh , Jeddah & Mecca , King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) , King Abdullah Port (phase1) , Solar Plant , Renewable Energy Plant , Gas and Oil Section & KAUST (King Abdullah University For Science and Technology) , Construction of Industrial Factories like , Binzagr , Tamimi , Paper Factories , Digital Cables Factory , Flow Factory , Al Salem Johnsons & Control , Al Shayea Factory , Alshurook Villas & Compounds , Alwaha Valley , Industrial Valley 1,2,3,4 at KAEC & Others.
  • Meeting and greeting customers and making them feel Comfortable.
  • Devising and implementing the organization’s sales strategies.
  • Finding new channels for the sale and distribution of products.
  • Building rapport with a customer and subsequently closing the deal.
  • Building relationships with new customers and distributors.
  • Demonstrating products to customers.
  • Maintaining good business relationships with existing clients.
  • Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers on a daily basis.
  • Holding meetings to discuss the progress of existing & potential projects.
  • Deal with customer feedback, enquiries, complaints, and refunds.
  • Protecting the client's personal data and information.
  • Liaising with head office to ensure relevant stock is delivered on time.
  • Doing the marketing and advertising for new and existing products.
  • Using negotiation and communication skills to sell new products in multi sectors to maximize shelf space and increase market share.
  • Ensuring sales targets are met before the specified deadlines.
  • Supervising junior sales representatives.
  • Participating in meetings with the organization’s board of directors.
  • Facilitated functional and technical discovery sessions with team members, customers, potential customers, and vendors.
  • I thrived in a fast-paced environment, constantly re-prioritized, and maintained a relentless focus on the sales process.
  • Communicated complex sales and engineering concepts to prospective users clearly and with constant customer focus.
  • Proposed technical solutions and developed prototypes that addressed customer requirements and generated sales.
  • I helped customers improve results by recommending changes focused on lowering costs, increasing production, or adding new functionality.

Technical Sales Engineer

Saudi Binladin Group, SBG
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Used effective data analysis and sales strategies to increase win prospect buy-in and demonstrate system benefits.
  • Managed technical integration, systems engineering program management, customer support and program management.
  • Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and recommending courses of action.
  • Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
  • Gained customer acceptance by demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements.
  • Liaised with assigned accounts to foster relationship development.
  • Suggested ideas for product evolution and new product variants.
  • Identified and supported resale opportunities to achieve sales plans.
  • Submitted booking forecasts, monthly highlights and CRM entries.
  • Identified sales opportunities by assessing environment and devising and implementing winning strategy.
  • Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts.
  • Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms.

Senior Project Engineer

Beijing Emirates International Contracting Co
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • I participated effectively in the execution of the Housing zone (10 residential buildings + 3 villas + Swimming Pool + 2 mosques).
  • Implementing various concrete works such as combined footings, rafts, pile caps, solid slabs, flat slabs, and short and long columns.
  • Following up on the inspections with the consultants and coordinating with various sections of the project.
  • Capturing all snag list comments and handing over the procedures of the units to the clients.
  • Monitored the installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Recommended improvements for design, construction means, and materials based on field or changing conditions.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget, and meeting project deadlines.

Project Engineer

Al Rajhi Projects Co
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • I executed two research and development buildings at the ITCC Project in Riyadh & 6 buildings for the population housing project in Al Kharg.
  • Implementing various concrete works such as combined footings, rafts, pile caps, solid slabs, flat slabs, and short and long columns.
  • Following up on the inspections with the consultants and coordinating with various sections of the project.
  • Capturing all snag list comments and handing over the procedures of the units to the clients.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget, and meeting project deadlines.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Monitored the installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.

Civil Engineering Consultant

A&A Consultants
Alexandria, Egypt
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Supervision & participation in the Arab Contractors Project at Alexandria Abu Quir Power Plant.
  • Supervision and execution of deep foundation works (pile groups) (462 working piles + 160 support aspects of drilling piles + 5000 stone piles).
  • Supervision and execution vary for concrete works such as combined footings, rafts, pile caps, solid slabs, flat slabs, and short and long columns.
  • Supervision and execution Dewatering System Design and implementation, & drainage systems as well.
  • Working on time schedules and deadlines.
  • Making daily, weekly and monthly reports for the progress at site.
  • Following up on the inspections and coordinating with various sections of the project.
  • Capturing all snag list comments and handing over procedures of the units to the clients.

Education

Bachelors of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Alexandria University
Egypt
07.2006 - 07.2010

Skills

The ability to build relationships with clients quicklyundefined

Accomplishments

    Sales Eagle Award Best Achievement all over Saudi Arabia for Continuous Four Years 2018 , 2019 , 2020 & 2021 🥇

Additional Information

Here are the key points that highlight my qualifications & experience :-

• 1.Comprehensive Industry Knowledge:

With 13 years in the industry, including 7 years at Saudi Ready-mix Concrete Company and my current role at Solver Middle East, I possess an in-depth understanding of the construction landscape in Saudi Arabia. This experience equips me to identify client needs accurately and provide tailored solutions.

• 2.Technical Proficiency:

My background as a Civil Engineer ensures that I possess a solid foundation in technical aspects of construction. This expertise enables me to communicate effectively with clients,addressing their concerns and offering technically sound recommendations.

• 3.Sales Expertise:

My transition from a Site Engineer to Sales Engineering was driven by a desire to leverage my technical skills to contribute to the sales process. In my previous roles, I haveconsistently exceeded sales targets by building strong relationships, understanding customer pain points, and offering innovative solutions.

• 4.Strategic Problem Solver:

I have a proven ability to analyze complex construction challenges and provide effective solutions. This includes expertise in fixation and support systems, normal and seismic support, anchors, and other critical elements of construction projects.

• 5.Customer-Centric Approach:

My priority is understanding client needs and providing solutions that not only meet but exceed their expectations. This approach has enabled me to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with clients. Here are the key points that highlight my qualifications and why I am an excellent fit for this role.

• 6.Team Collaboration:

Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, contractors, clients , consultants and project managers. This experience has honed my ability to work seamlessly with diverse stakeholders to achieve project success.

• 7.Drive for Continuous Improvement:

Iam committed to advancing both my personal and professional growth. I actively seek opportunities to learn about the latest advancements in the construction and sales industries, ensuring that I bring the most current and innovative solutions to my clients.

• 8.Results-Oriented Approach:

My consistent record of achieving and surpassing sales targets underscores my dedication to driving revenue growth for my employers. I am excited by challenges and motivated to succeed.

Certification

PMP - Project Management Professional

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Timeline

Sales Manager - Western Region - KSA

Ideal Standard MENA
05.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager - SA

Solver Middle East
12.2022 - 05.2024

PMP - Project Management Professional

09-2021

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Conclusions

09-2021

Engineering Project Management : Risk , Quality Teams & Procurement

06-2021

Fundamentals of Project Planning & Management

02-2021

Concrete Technical Expert

09-2020

Sandler Bronze Certification

07-2020

Sales Strategy

06-2020

Procurement Negotiation

09-2019

Senior Sales Engineer

Saudi Readymix Concrete Co
07.2016 - 11.2022

Technical Sales Engineer

Saudi Binladin Group, SBG
06.2014 - 07.2016

Member of Saudi Council Engineers

04-2013

Senior Project Engineer

Beijing Emirates International Contracting Co
03.2013 - 06.2014

Project Engineer

Al Rajhi Projects Co
09.2011 - 02.2013

Civil Engineering Consultant

A&A Consultants
09.2010 - 08.2011

Bachelors of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Alexandria University
07.2006 - 07.2010
Ibrahim AwadSales Manager - Western Region - KSA