Product Manager /Key Account Manager / Sales & Business development Manager.
Dynamic, result- oriented, customer-focused, industry professional with 15 years' experience in managing sales and business development initiatives to achieve business growth. Extensive knowledge of sales funnels, sourcing, handling & marketing brands, controlling P&L, building sales strategy, promoting sales. Building strong, direct relationships with suppliers & customers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Samir Group, (Wahl- B&D-PALSON-ARIETE-Moser)
Jeddah, Mecca Region
07.2021 - Current
Monitoring suppliers to verify performance and maintain smooth operations
Managing sourcing projects, achieving optimum risk allocation and best value
Deliver presentations to retailers and sales and marketing teams
Built and nurtured productive client relationships to meet requirements
Managing and negotiating contracts to achieve compliant, low-risk business transactions
Monitoring market to capitalize on latest trends
Used company insight platform to provide category updates and identify new product listing opportunities
Maximizing category turnover through proactive management strategies
Assessing current supplier database, seeking continued opportunities for growth and development
Conducting competitor market analysis to identify new strategies and market trends
Kept up to date with industry news and latest trends within assigned category
Evaluated commercial risks and exposures to achieve favorable terms
Coordinate store visits to maintain knowledge around retailer ranges and merchandising
Track the shipping & freight charge with planners to get the goods on time with good LC
Work on marketing activities plan (360 method) to ensure the visibility & increase the brand position in the market
Tract the achievement with the sales team
Obtain and maintain the profit margin for each brand.
Manage large clients portfolio, prioritizing claims in line with complexity and demand.
Regional sales manager
Samir Group, (Wahl- B&D-PALSON-ARIETE)
Jeddah, Mecca Region
11.2020 - 06.2021
Sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets
Analyzing sales to identify top-performing products
Maintain regular contact and strong relationships with existing customers
Develop and maintain effective account plans for all high value target accounts; acquire a thorough understanding of their needs and requirements, and propose solutions that meet their objectives
Develop annual business plan and assist marketing team in strategizing marketing initiatives, promotions, and campaigns
Analyzing sales data and develop the sales strategy that led to 40% revenue growth across the region
Collecting customer and market feedback and reported information to company leadership.
Regional Sales Manager
Fakhroo international (Philips-Moser)
Jeddah, Mecca Region
03.2017 - 10.2020
Spearhead efforts to achieve channel objectives, KPIs and targets at assigned key customers
Create monthly sales forecast; identify new business opportunities within the region
Focus on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business
Plan, organize & execute promotional activities (Flyers, Catalogues, Space Rental, Branding Exposures, etc.) at respective channel across KSA
Prepare and share business analysis (sales, display, activities, competition, etc) with management, sales team and other concerned departments
Follow-up customer's sales target (monthly / quarterly / annually) as well as collection targets
Handle and respond to existing products queries from clients quickly, effectively, and accurately
Develop timely and accurate forecasts (volume and spend) for assigned accounts and revise throughout the year
Key Account Manager
Saudi Emirates Fraternity Co. (Nikai -Hyundai)
Jeddah, Mecca Region
04.2014 - 01.2017
Obtain and maintain long-term key customers by comprehending their requirements
Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal team members
Develop annual business plan and assist marketing team in strategizing marketing initiatives, promotions, and campaigns
Develop and distribute the sales plan - regional wise, categories wise, product wise and customer wise
Develop strategic initiative to tap new potential sales channels within respective channel domain in coordination with Branch Sales team
Plan, organize & execute promotional activities (Flyers, Catalogues, Space Rental, Branding Exposures, etc.) at respective channel across KSA
Follow-up customer's sales target (monthly / quarterly / annually) as well as collection targets with sales team
Highlights:
Achieved 50% sales growth in 2014 and increased sales target by 100% for year 2015
Developed healthy business relations with key clients like Panda, Danube, Bin Dawood and Manual and achieved 100% sales
Got the best manager in 2015 (THE BOSS)
Developed various marketing campaigns resulting in significant sales growth and market penetration
Built and provided leadership to the to team of qualified merchandisers and sales professionals
Led the team to achieve 84% collection target
Efficiently managed product marketing activities including launching all product lineup to all customers
Key Account Salesman
M.O. Alesayi Electronics Co (Panasonic)
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2008 - 02.2014
Handled various key accounts (Panda, Bin Dawood, Danube, Manual, E-max, and C4) and dealer accounts (Ahmed Abdul Wahid,) on behalf of the company
Created and exploited opportunities to promote and sell a portfolio of company products and services that meets the needs of existing and prospective customers to achieve the assigned sales objectives
Developed effective strategy to sell Panasonic, Hoover, Simfer and Simi products and achieved sales target
Assisted the supervisor in sales forecasting and developing strategies for sales and business growth
Prepared and shared business analysis (sales, display, activities, competition, etc.) with key account manager and concerned departments to facilitate effective decision making
Focused on optimizing sales of company products, while meeting and exceeding performance targets
Developed and maintained healthy business relations with area customers, ensuring complete customer satisfaction
Highlights:
Successfully achieved monthly and yearly sales and collection targets
Strategically acquiring various new customers while increasing customer base by 20% on yearly basis
Created new sales record in 2011 - 2012 by generating more than 120% growth in sales
Reinvigorated product line through new product introductions
Increased market penetration by generating great brand awareness
Consistently delivered high quality customer service to the existent and potential customers
Received Employee of the Year Award for 2011 and 2012
Built and developed strong and qualified merchandisers team to achieve business objectives
Education
Bachelor's degree - Commerce
Helwan University
Egypt
2007
Professional Development Software Applications in Accounting and Management Marketing Course of “how to Sell” Infor M3 ERP Software -
Skills
Market and competitive analysis
Liaison & Coordination Team Building & Leadership
Brand-building strategies
New account development
Business development
Presentations and proposals
Performance optimization
Microsoft Operating System (Windows XP, 7, 8, 81,10)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project, MS Visio
Additional Information
Received Employee of the Year Award for 2011 and 2012
Passport : A24065546 , Visa Status : Transferable
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
Timeline
Category Manager
Samir Group, (Wahl- B&D-PALSON-ARIETE-Moser)
07.2021 - Current
Regional sales manager
Samir Group, (Wahl- B&D-PALSON-ARIETE)
11.2020 - 06.2021
Regional Sales Manager
Fakhroo international (Philips-Moser)
03.2017 - 10.2020
Key Account Manager
Saudi Emirates Fraternity Co. (Nikai -Hyundai)
04.2014 - 01.2017
Key Account Salesman
M.O. Alesayi Electronics Co (Panasonic)
01.2008 - 02.2014
Bachelor's degree - Commerce
Helwan University
Professional Development Software Applications in Accounting and Management Marketing Course of “how to Sell” Infor M3 ERP Software -
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