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Mohamed Safa

Mohamed Safa

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven regional retail sales manager with expertise in auto lease personal finance and retail sales operations. Achieved 333% growth in auto lease and 267% growth in personal finance in a short timeframe. Experienced in leading sales teams, managing branch operations, and developing strategic partnerships to enhance market presence and revenue. Skilled in sales strategy execution, KPI management, and customer relationship management, with a focus on operational efficiency and customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Regional Retail Sales Manager

Tamweel Aloula
2025.09 - Current

Regional Retail Sales Auto Lease & Personal Finance & Branch Manager

  • Managing regional retail sales operations for Auto Lease, Personal Finance, and Corporate Finance portfolios.
  • Leading and supervising a team of 17 Sales Advisors, ensuring achievement of monthly and quarterly sales targets and KPIs.
  • Managing branch operations, customer service, and after-sales support to ensure high customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Achieved exceptional business growth since joining the company:

Increased Auto Lease portfolio growth by 333%

  • Increased Personal Finance growth by 267%
  • Working closely with Sales Advisors to improve performance, close deals, and handle customer requests and exceptional cases.
  • Leading Digital Sales initiatives for Auto Lease products and coordinating closely with the Marketing team on social media campaigns and customer SMS campaigns.
  • Developing strong relationships with dealers and sub-dealers, introducing attractive offers and campaigns to increase sales and customer acquisition.
  • Successfully expanded the dealer and sub-dealer network since joining the organization.
  • Coordinating with dealers and sub-dealers to ensure smooth payment processing and operational support.
  • Monitoring and analyzing KPIs, sales performance, and business development opportunities.
  • Working closely with the Collection Team to resolve customer requests and support branch-level recovery operations.
  • Driving customer retention and enhancing customer experience through proactive follow-up and relationship management.
  • Preparing sales strategies, market initiatives, and promotional plans to maximize regional business performance.
  • Supporting staff development through coaching, performance monitoring, and continuous training.

Additional Skills & Strengths

  • Strong Leadership & Team Management
  • Sales Strategy & Business Development
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Negotiation & Closing Skills
  • Dealer Network Development
  • KPI & Performance Analysis
  • Digital Sales & Marketing Coordination
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Operational & Branch Management
  • Excellent Communication & Relationship Building

Head of Dealers & Sub-Dealers Relationship

Saudi Fransi Leasing Co. (J-B)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2021.05 - 2025.07

Saudi Fransi Leasing Co (J-B). Financial Services KSA
Dealers & Sub-Dealers Relationship, Acquisition & Partnership Manager

  • Leading all Dealers auto finance campaigns, and managing existing Lease Finance Products by developing and follow-up with all Dealers companies & Sub-Dealers to support sales and marketing of Saudi Fransi Co, with aspects related to policy and procedure improvement by focusing on achieving the desired target.
  • Handle & executed Dealers & Sub -Dealers communications with Division Head Managers.
  • Supporting the marketing departments of Saudi Fransi leasing Co. by negotiating with Dealers & Sub-Dealers to obtain attractive auto finance offers for clients.
  • Equipping financing offers for retail, fleet, and IRR departments to assist the frontline sales.
  • Provide Saudi Fransi leasing with auto finance campaign criteria calculations to use in ATL and BTL campaigns.
  • Conduct market research and identify the best solutions.
  • Work closely with the support financial service department to update the system with new/current criteria solutions.
  • Responsible for completing contracts with Dealers & Sub-Dealers companies, in addition to internal coordination with the relevant departments.
  • Manage financial transactions with the dealers & Sub-dealers, accurately processing payments, receipts, and refunds.
  • Negotiate Rates with Dealers & Sub-dealers providing competitive Rates to meet sales targets.
  • Analyse sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing strategies to boost performance.
  • Collaborate with marketing team to create effective advertising campaigns that targeted key demographics.

Area Sales and Operations Manager

Sasco Palm
Riyadh, KSA
2018.11 - 2021.03

Area Operations & Sales Manager Sasco Palm, KSA/Riyadh

Sasco Palm Convenience Stores

  • Operational Leadership of the central Riyadh, Makkah road, Kharj Road Highway Regions consisting of 13-16 Stores within city, highway locations with an average weekly sales generation of 1.6m riyal
  • Motivational leadership of a team of 86 including managers,cashiers and stockers
  • Working collaboratively with store management teams to devise and execute strategies, business plans, targets and objectives designed to challenge teams and drive enhanced performance across multiple KPI metrics
  • Accountable for all profit and loss monitoring and reporting at store and regional level
  • Maintaining awareness and understanding of the industry landscape, competitor market and key profit drivers to augment area business development opportunities and overall profitability
  • Optimizing multiplatform sales and marketing methodologies to drive customer portfolio growth
  • Leading the regional team utilizing motivational management techniques,coaching and mentoring to empower teams and drive employee engagement and retention while supporting robust succession plans
  • Utilizing analytical skills to collate and report management information and disseminate to senior teams
  • Driving ongoing compliance with all regulatoy and company policies and procedures and driving a continuous improvement ethos working with quality control teams to implement process and policy updates in response to area issues.

Operation & Implementation Manager

Ahlan Avenue Duty Free
Riyadh, KSA
2017.12 - 2018.10
  • Operation and Implementation Manager at Duty Free King Khaled Airport Terminal 5 in Riyadh (Aer Rianta International) ARI
  • Lead and Manage the opening of the Airport luxury travel department at terminal 5 Airport duty free Riyadh
  • Leading and continuously developing all company current and future brands: Airport Luxury Travel (balli, paul &shark, hugo boss, mont blanc, tumi, etc….)
  • Driving sales growth by working with duty Managers to manage, plan and achieve budgets, KPI's and stock management
  • Analyzing and communicating sales, financial, inventory and all other aspects related to the business and putting down strategies for improvement accordingly
  • Managing purchase orders with buyers, logistics, and merchandisers
  • Developing pricing strategy, business plan and budget in Line with Corporate Strategy
  • Defining and updating pricing section KPIs in Line with Corporate Strategy.

Operation Manager

Danah Group
Riyadh, KSA
2015.03 - 2017.11
  • Operation Manager at Eric Kayser Restaurant Granada Mall & Mango , Adolfo Domigues, Pepe Jeans Fashion Retails (Danah Group)
  • Ensure guest services meet company standards to exceed customer satisfaction
  • Respond to customer complaints and taking the appropriate action to solve the problem
  • Recruiting and train staff through orientations with an ongoing feedback by conducting meetings and performances reviews
  • Examine and write incident reports for customers and employees
  • Closely monitor the safety of the Stores and Restaurant
  • Oversee all financial areas including sales growth, cost management and profit growth
  • Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of The Stores and Restaurant
  • Ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of the operating The Stores and Restaurant
  • Coordinate, manage and monitor the works of The Stores and Restaurant
  • Review financial statements and data to improve profitability
  • Prepare and control operational budgets & yearly forecasts
  • Improve & develop the processes and policies in support of organizational goals
  • Organize recruitment and placement of required staff
  • Establish organizational structures
  • Delegate tasks and accountabilities
  • Establish work schedules
  • Supervise staff
  • Monitor and evaluate performance
  • Responsible for interviewing, recruitment, selection, and orientation trainings for the new staff, as being member of the recruitment committee for the company
  • Ensure quality of foods, beverages, and services, Retails
  • Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity
  • Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery
  • Provide technical support where necessary
  • Plan and support sales and marketing activities
  • Liaison with CEO for the development of strategic plans for operational activity
  • Implement and manage operational plans
  • Organizing stock and equipment, ordering supplies, and overseeing building maintenance, cleanliness and security
  • Working to ensure standards of hygiene are maintained and that the Stores and Restaurant is complying with relevant health and safety regulations
  • Ensuring high standards of customer service are observed at all times
  • Implementing and instilling in their teams, company policies, procedures, ethics, etc.

Contract Administrator/Specialist & Site Supervisor

Saudi Oger Ltd
Riyadh, KSA
2010.07 - 2015.01
  • Contract Administrator/Specialist
  • Analysis of subcontractor's claims
  • Draft and reviews the contractual correspondences with subcontractors / suppliers
  • Assist in the preparation of the contractual part of claims and reports
  • Overviews the subcontractors / supplier's performance as compared to contract requirements
  • Establish and maintain the contractual filing system to maintain documents and records
  • Analyze main contract provisions, gathers and organizes documents and reports to Contract Manager (Projects)
  • Works on closure of main contract / subcontracts / supply agreements
  • Provide the Contracts Manager with information and documents required for contract's status reports of project
  • Work with concerned parties to resolve contractual issues, claims and disputes
  • Manages the performance of their team members
  • Preparation of Cost Report
  • Preparation of monthly Payment Application
  • Subcontractor's Payment Certification
  • Change Management
  • Monthly and weekly report
  • Material Procurement Schedule as per the Site requirements
  • Preparation of measurement sheet for monthly payment application
  • Cost/time impacts and claims
  • Evaluating Sub-contract agreements
  • Monthly cost value analysis / reconciliation
  • Interim valuation
  • Coordination between different contracts
  • Handling office computer users
  • Design document control programs
  • As Site Supervisor / Executive: Working closely with the construction manager
  • Attending weekly / monthly meetings with the managing manager to discuss site progress
  • Managing work teams,materials,and equipment involved on site
  • Supervise and inspect the work in progress ensuring its proper implementation and quality
  • Entering and processing activity reports
  • Making weekly and monthly tracking reports Preparing various reports and letters
  • Daily manpower and summary Updating
  • Follow Mobilization and De-Mobilization
  • Creating Project initiation document and plans; executing projects,as per defined scope,schedule and budget
  • Supervising and coordination all construction activities including finishes
  • Ensuring project Materials and workman ship meets the project quality standardsand design requirements
  • Organizingand coordinatingall Subcontractors activities
  • Prepared clients and Subcontractor's financial report.

Project Manager & Cost Controller Manager

United International Compamy
Riyadh, KSA
2008.10 - 2010.06
  • Project Manager
  • Controlling and Monitoring of Project resources to ahieve the project goals and optimizing the allocation of inputs necessary to meet project objectives
  • Reviewing Subcontractors program submittals amd commenting upon technical and practical competence and fitness for purpose
  • Coordination with construction and procurement departmnets
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Follow up Financial Process
  • Working as a manager of Contracts and Procurement
  • Preparing progress reports
  • Monitoring progress on site
  • Review Project Scope and identify major risks
  • Developing earned value analysis
  • Prepare and review Cost and allowable reports
  • Analyzing the manpower,equipment and material expenses to not affect profit Margin
  • As Cost Control Manager: Controlled the Projects Cost
  • Proper Reporting
  • Proper Cost Allocation
  • Cost vs Budget Comparison Report
  • Monthly progress Reports
  • Projects Cost Reporting System
  • Cost vs Budget Analysis Reports
  • As Operations Controller: Manpower & Equipment Allocation as per Projects Requirement
  • Daily Project Production Collaboration
  • Controlled Daily Project Operations.

Assistant Catering Manager & Restaurant Manager

Trattoria Da Luigi Restaurant
Finsbury Park, United Kingdom
2004.11 - 2008.09
  • Assisted in managing catering operations through stock ordering and menu consultations.
  • Supported daily food preparation and maintained overall kitchen cleanliness.
  • Ensured adherence to high standards of food hygiene at all times.
  • Handled food and beverage service while advising customers on meal options.
  • Addressed customer complaints effectively to enhance overall satisfaction.
  • Monitored food quality and ordered supplies as required.
  • Coordinated menus for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals.
  • Ensured staff compliance with hygiene practices and proper uniforms.
  • Executed temperature testing of food and documented outcomes.
  • Motivated team leaders to improve service standards and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Business & Management - Business and Management

Richmond The American International University in UK
London/UK
2001.04 - 2008.10

French High School - Biolog

French School
Riyadh, KSA

Skills

  • Regional retail sales management
  • Sales strategy execution
  • Business development
  • Auto lease and finance sales
  • Team leadership
  • Branch operations management
  • KPI monitoring and performance management
  • Revenue growth and target achievement
  • Dealer relationship management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Digital sales and lead generation
  • Sales forecasting and pipeline management
  • Customer service management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Retail banking knowledge
  • Market expansion strategy
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Staff training and improvement
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Operational efficiency improvement
  • Portfolio growth management
  • Collection coordination and resolution
  • Marketing campaign coordination
  • Strategic planning execution
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • High-pressure environment management

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Fluent

Personal Information

  • Place of birth: Lebanon
  • Date of birth: 03/29/87
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Lebanese
  • Marital status: Single

Languages

5,C1,6,C2,6,C2

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

Mohamed Safa

Timeline

Regional Retail Sales Manager

Tamweel Aloula
2025.09 - Current

Head of Dealers & Sub-Dealers Relationship

Saudi Fransi Leasing Co. (J-B)
2021.05 - 2025.07

Area Sales and Operations Manager

Sasco Palm
2018.11 - 2021.03

Operation & Implementation Manager

Ahlan Avenue Duty Free
2017.12 - 2018.10

Operation Manager

Danah Group
2015.03 - 2017.11

Contract Administrator/Specialist & Site Supervisor

Saudi Oger Ltd
2010.07 - 2015.01

Project Manager & Cost Controller Manager

United International Compamy
2008.10 - 2010.06

Assistant Catering Manager & Restaurant Manager

Trattoria Da Luigi Restaurant
2004.11 - 2008.09

Bachelor of Business & Management - Business and Management

Richmond The American International University in UK
2001.04 - 2008.10

French High School - Biolog

French School
Mohamed Safa