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RASHED HAWATMEH

Riyadh

Summary

I am an effective teamwork player with detailed experience in negotiation, people management, assortment building, category management, handling promotions & big seasonal events, suppliers' management, achieving sales and profit targets and follow up on all other related files of retail management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Sales Account Manager

The Chefz
02.2024 - Current

Grew customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions that met client budgets and schedules

• Exceeded sales targets by delivering high call volumes and tailored product recommendations

• Hit sales quotas with meticulous planning and campaign execution

• Worked with designers to create high-quality advertising and newsletter campaigns

• Tracked industry trends and customer behavior to develop targeted sales strategies

• Streamlined operations by introducing [Software] automation

• Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty

  • Accelerated company growth by identifying and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
  • Increased revenue, developing strategic partnerships and negotiating favorable contract terms.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.

Key Account Manager

Cari
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to grow business networks
  • Led development of account plan to maximize profitability, revenue growth and market share
  • Arranged in-person meetings and visited with clients to improve success of sales pitches
  • Negotiated agreements with key accounts to secure preferred pricing and terms.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients to ensure long-term business growth.
  • Expanded key account base by identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
  • Analyzed market trends, identifying opportunities for expanding product offerings within key accounts.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.

Account Manager

Firstcry
07.2021 - 04.2023

⦁ Ensure a best-in-class customer experience through compelling category assortment.
⦁ Drive category growth by expanding assortment, maintaining price leadership, fostering key partnerships, ensuring timely product launches, and monetizing the category effectively.
⦁ Identify, negotiate, and onboard partners/sellers that enhance the overall category offering.
⦁ Manage key partnerships to ensure continuous growth by addressing listing gaps, price disparities against offline/online competition, and maintaining healthy inventory levels.
⦁ Plan and manage inventory to ensure the availability of top products and brands at all times.
⦁ Build alternative revenue streams through multiple avenues, including onsite brand marketing, brand advertisements, innovative digital campaigns, and co-marketing campaigns.
⦁ Establish and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with internal and external business partners to drive the best shopping experience.
⦁ Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking to stay ahead in the market.
⦁ Provide weekly reports and key updates to management regarding seller statuses.
⦁ Conduct root cause analyses to identify solutions for any instances of poor store performance.

  • Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Provided comprehensive reporting on account performance, enabling clients to make data-driven decisions about future investments.
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Implemented strategies to increase revenue from existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling initiatives.

Buyer Specialist

Dumyah
11.2020 - 05.2021

⦁ Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price.

⦁ Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.

⦁ Product creation, pricing, allocation & distribution.

⦁ Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends etc.

⦁ Creating pre-season demand plans and purchase orders.

  • Analyzed and reviewed reorder report recommendations for daily and weekly replenishment, making recommendations on product offerings based on consumer data.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing

Buyer-Intern

Dumyah
08.2020 - 10.2020

⦁ Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price.
⦁ Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
⦁ Product creation, pricing, allocation & distribution.
⦁ Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends etc.


Primary Cashier

Azadea Group
4 2016 - 6 2020
  • Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges
  • Performed opening and closing procedures, such as counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning
  • Processed cash, check, and credit cards for customer purchases.
  • Ensured all financial transactions were accurately recorded and reconciled

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration in Business -

Arab Open University
Amman, Jordan
04.2001 - 04.2019

Skills

  • Excellent Collaboration skills

  • Account Development

  • KPI Tracking

  • Lead Generation

  • Review of contracts

  • Prospecting skills

  • Multitasking

⦁ Project Management

⦁ Negotiation

⦁ Risk Assessment

⦁ Fair Decision Making

References

References available upon request

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Senior Sales Account Manager

The Chefz
02.2024 - Current

Key Account Manager

Cari
05.2023 - 01.2024

Account Manager

Firstcry
07.2021 - 04.2023

Buyer Specialist

Dumyah
11.2020 - 05.2021

Buyer-Intern

Dumyah
08.2020 - 10.2020

Bachelors of Business Administration in Business -

Arab Open University
04.2001 - 04.2019

Primary Cashier

Azadea Group
4 2016 - 6 2020
RASHED HAWATMEH