Mahmoud Abdalla
Riyadh ,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Efficient, highly organized and competent Category Manager, Financially and Cost management focused, with Project Management and Operation Management Experiences and Team Leadership. Results-focused sales and marketing leader ambitious to drive substantial revenue and profits through proactive strategies. Brings multifaceted approach involving competitor research, innovative promotional strategies and continuous optimisation to exceed expectations. Continuously seeks out opportunities in market gaps and customer trends.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Category Manager
Al Futtaim Group - Watsons
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies for improved brand visibility.
- Enhanced profitability with strategic pricing techniques.
- Drove sales revenue growth through innovative merchandising strategies.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to drive category initiatives successfully.
- Performed competitive analysis for gaining market advantage.
- Established productive partnerships with suppliers, resulting in better trade terms.
- Managed new product launches effectively, increasing brand exposure.
- Improved supplier relationships with effective negotiation and collaboration.
Category Buyer
Boots - Alshaya Group - KSA
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Managing Health care, Personal care and Cosmetics Categories
- Market Analysis ( Competition - Trends)
- Budgeting and Purchase orders managing
- Sourcing and cost management
- Inventory Management and Demand Forecasting
- Managing Fund operations
- Suppliers relation management
- Contracts reviewing
- E-Commerce operations executive
- Demand and forcast planning
- Strategic Planning to achieve Brand KPIs ( Funds, Sales and Stock level ).
Acting Area Manager - Operations
Boots - Alshaya Group - KSA
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Effectively Managing Multiple Stores operations to achieve Financial Objectives
- Develop Business Strategies to ensure long term success
- Setting High Standards of professionalism, integrity and Commitment
- Operating multiple stores with keeping costs as low as possible by managing the controllable costs and available resources efficiently to reduce the operational costs
- Develop Visiting Plan to maintain the entire Area within Brand Standards
- Coaching and mentoring for stores teams to build high standard Mentality and Monitor the Performance
- Build an Environment where the customer satisfaction is the main Objective
- Managing New stores opening Projects by leading the team to ensure successful store opening
- Problem Solving by communication and dealing with multiple departments inside and outside the organization.
Store Manager - Pharmacist
Boots - Alshaya Group - KSA
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Enthusiastically interacted with customers and executive leaders to boost sales and team morale.
- Reorganised sales floor to improve visual merchandising displays.
- Evaluated team performance and handled disciplinary actions.
- Coached and mentored store team members to achieve multiple promotions.
- Managed sales records, reconciled cash and made bank deposits while performing store opening and closing duties.
Education
Master Degree of Business administration - Business Administration
Rome Business School
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacy
Alexandria University
AlexandriaSkills
- Team Management
- Supply chain skills
- Retail Management
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Coordination
- Problem-solving
- Budget management
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/21/1992
- Nationality: Egyptian
Certification
- Project Management Certificate (Issued by Google)
- Change Management Course (Issued by Coursera)
- Transformational Leadership in the digital Age (Issued by Coursera)
- Effective Negotiation
- Leadership styles and Models Course (Issued by NASBA)
- Digital Marketing Course (Issued by EGC)
- Global Procurement and Sourcing (Issued by Rutgers University)
Timeline
Commercial Category Manager
Al Futtaim Group - Watsons
08.2024 - Current
Category Buyer
Boots - Alshaya Group - KSA
10.2022 - 04.2024
Acting Area Manager - Operations
Boots - Alshaya Group - KSA
09.2021 - 09.2022
Store Manager - Pharmacist
Boots - Alshaya Group - KSA
05.2016 - 08.2021
Master Degree of Business administration - Business Administration
Rome Business School
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacy
Alexandria University
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