Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
International Market Exposure
References
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Mohamed Salim

Mohamed Salim

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Global Sales & Export Manager with 15+ years of experience in home appliances and FMCG markets across GCC. Proven success in revenue growth, distributor development, export operations, and team leadership. Expert in sales strategy, international trade compliance, CRM systems, and market expansion, delivering consistent double-digit growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Marketing manager

Aljazierah home appliances
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
10.2024 - Current

Develop and execute marketing strategies to support brand growth and sales objectives.

Lead go-to-market plans for new product and brand launches across the Saudi market.

Manage integrated marketing campaigns (digital, trade marketing, POS, exhibitions).

Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to drive positioning and pricing strategies.

Coordinate with sales teams to align marketing initiatives with revenue targets.

Manage marketing budgets and ensure optimal ROI on campaigns.

Oversee brand identity, communication guidelines, and promotional materials.

Measure campaign performance using KPIs and analytics, adjusting strategies as needed.

Build strong relationships with agencies, suppliers, and media partners.

Sales manager

Falcon home appliances
Riyadh
04.2023 - 09.2024

Set sales targets, territories, and action plans to maximize market coverage and revenue growth.


Led and coached 9-member sales team, exceeding annual targets and driving 14.5% revenue growth.

Train and onboard new sales team members, ensuring strong product knowledge and selling skills.

Led the successful launch of 3 new home appliances brands in the Saudi market, generating sales exceeding SAR 13M .

Manage sales forecasts, pipelines, and reports for senior management.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners.

Collaborate with marketing, operations, and management to improve sales effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with company policies, pricing, and sales procedures.

Export supervisor

Aljazierah home appliances
Riyadh
02.2019 - 01.2021

Facilitated comprehensive training programs for new hires; ensured seamless integration into existing workflows.


Built strong relationships with transport companies, achieved better terms for freight forwarding services.


Liaised effectively with internal departments like finance and legal to resolve any discrepancies related to exports.


Identified potential areas of improvement.


Worked closely with sales team to understand client needs and expectations from the export process; enhanced customer experience significantly.


Oversaw daily logistics operations to enforce best practices.


Kept up-to-date on the latest import and export regulations to enforce compliance.


Handled complex customs declarations efficiently; reduced time taken for clearance processes.

Sales executive

Aljazierah home appliances
Riyadh
02.2015 - 02.2019

Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.


Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.


Delivered professional sales presentations, creatively communicating product quality and market comparisons to prospective clients.


Streamlined sales process to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.


Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales.


Developed comprehensive reports of findings from in-depth market research.


Conducted market research to understand industry trends and competitors' strategies.


Collaborated with product development teams to align offerings with market demands.

senior Business development specialist

Mobica for Integrated System
Cairo
12.2010 - 11.2014

Identify target projects that are compatible with nature and price of product.


Managed key accounts, ensuring high customer satisfaction rates and retention were maintained consistently over time.


Developed and implemented business strategies, securing a competitive edge in the market.


Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis for improved strategic planning.


Established strong customer relationships for enhanced loyalty.


Managed multi-channel advertising campaigns to support sales objectives.

Sales Representative

Barclays Bank
Cairo
09.2006 - 05.2010

General administration tasks such as maintaining records, opening post and sending letters to customers.


Developed successful partnerships with customers through outstanding levels of service for continued customer loyalty.


Boosted customer satisfaction scores to 18% in 2007.


Acquired 122 new customers through improved conversion techniques such as email follow-up messages.


Built and maintained productive relationships with internal and external C-level executives to facilitate business success.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Sales Strategy

American University
Cairo

Diploma of Higher Education - Principals of Marketing

American University
Cairo

Bachelor of Business Administration - management

Modern University
Cairo
09.2003 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Cargo risk assessment
  • Export regulation knowledge
  • Consignment handling
  • Customs declarations
  • Channel Strategy
  • Distributor Management
  • Budget analysis
  • Sales and market development
  • Logical reasoning
  • Cross-selling techniques
  • Pricing strategy development
  • Brand building
  • Financial planning
  • Crisis handling
  • Presentations and proposals
  • Contract negotiation
  • Public speaking
  • Salesforce CRM

Languages

Arabic Native
English C1 Advanced
French B1 Intermediate

International Market Exposure

  • Extensive experience in GCC market, including countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. My role involved developing sales strategies, building strong distribution networks, and understanding the unique needs of the region's consumers
  • Actively participated in home appliance exhibitions in several countries, including China, Egypt, and USA. These events served as platforms to showcase our products, connect with international buyers and distributors, and gain insights into global market trends
  • I had the opportunity to visit some of the largest home appliance factories in China, Egypt, and Turkey. The purpose of these visits was to gain a deeper understanding of manufacturing processes, explore potential partnerships, and learn about the unique strengths of each region in the home appliances industry

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Marketing manager

Aljazierah home appliances
10.2024 - Current

Sales manager

Falcon home appliances
04.2023 - 09.2024

Export supervisor

Aljazierah home appliances
02.2019 - 01.2021

Sales executive

Aljazierah home appliances
02.2015 - 02.2019

senior Business development specialist

Mobica for Integrated System
12.2010 - 11.2014

Sales Representative

Barclays Bank
09.2006 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Business Administration - management

Modern University
09.2003 - 06.2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Sales Strategy

American University

Diploma of Higher Education - Principals of Marketing

American University
Mohamed Salim