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Osama Abdul Aziz Makkawi Ashri

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Knowledgeable account management professional with experience in developing client communications, sales strategy and contract negotiation. Cultivates long-term relationships and delivers high levels of customer service to achieve revenue targets.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business development assistant manager

Unilever
Jeddah, Saudia Arabia
07.2024 - Current
  • Create effective business plans for beauty and wellbeing in modern trade channel.
  • Researched market trends for improved strategic planning.
  • Identified potential business opportunities, leading to successful partnerships.
  • Conducted detailed competitor analysis to gain market advantage.
  • Implemented marketing initiatives for greater brand visibility.

Key Accounts Assistant Manager

Unilever
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for Meeting Sales targets and Unilever product availability for Panda stores.
  • Ensure proper stock supply through accurate monthly forecast, manage sellout from distributor to operators, and monitor the level of goods at Panda stores.
  • Manage the promo allowance budget.
  • Developed sales strategies with thorough competitor analysis and market insight.
  • Communicated new products and services to drive customer interest and boost sales.

Key Account Executive

Unilever
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Execution of various in-Store promotional displays and activities.
  • Conducting analysis on Panda's sellout data to gain insights and competitive advantages based on sales trends.
  • listing new launches on time and following up on the Customer.


Niche Products Executive

Unilever
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Analyze and evaluate to improve niche brands.
  • Improve sell in & out for niche brands by increasing OSA and distribution.
  • Drove innovation within the organisation with creative problem-solving strategies.

Key Account Specialist

Nestle
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Strengthened client relations by conducting regular meetings and follow-ups.
  • Delivered insightful presentations for improved product understanding.
  • Achieved sales targets with strategic planning and implementation.
  • Developed customised solutions to meet specific client needs.

Field sales representative

Nestle
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Forecasting sales, developing “out of the box” sales strategies/models and,evaluating their effectiveness.
  • Presented product benefits to prospective customers, resulting in boosted sales figures.
  • Deal with customer complaints.
  • Looking for a new account and channel.

Education

Master of Economic Science (International Finance) - International Finance

NUI Galway
Galway /Ireland
09.2017 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Umm Al Qura University
Makkah, Mecca Region
01.2010 - 01.2014

Skills

  • Multilingual: English, Arabic
  • Strong IT literacy and MS Office
  • Excellent listening, negotiation and communication skills
  • Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Account management
  • Relationship Management

Certification

  • Attended Sport Management course at University of Applied Sciences Europe - Berlin from 16 July to 27 July 2018.
  • Academic English course at Dublin city University from August 2015 to February 2016.
  • English course at Delfin English school from February 2016 to May 2016.
  • English course at Center Of English from July 2016 to January 2017


Timeline

Business development assistant manager

Unilever
07.2024 - Current

Key Accounts Assistant Manager

Unilever
02.2023 - 06.2024

Key Account Executive

Unilever
01.2022 - 01.2023

Niche Products Executive

Unilever
01.2020 - 12.2021

Key Account Specialist

Nestle
12.2018 - 12.2019

Master of Economic Science (International Finance) - International Finance

NUI Galway
09.2017 - 10.2018

Field sales representative

Nestle
02.2015 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Umm Al Qura University
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Attended Sport Management course at University of Applied Sciences Europe - Berlin from 16 July to 27 July 2018.
  • Academic English course at Dublin city University from August 2015 to February 2016.
  • English course at Delfin English school from February 2016 to May 2016.
  • English course at Center Of English from July 2016 to January 2017


Osama Abdul Aziz Makkawi Ashri