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Wasif Jafar

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven E-commerce Retail Media Specialist skilled in optimising operations and driving sales growth. Experienced in digital strategy, SEO, and AI tools to enhance brand visibility and campaign performance. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to manage inventory and supply chains, ensuring efficient transactions. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce and certifications in sustainability strategies and customer experience leadership, utilising data-driven decision-making to increase online sales and customer engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

E-Commerce Retail Media Specialist

Spike E-Media
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2023.04 - Current
  • Campaign Management: End-to-end setup, tracking, and execution of on-site and off-site retail media campaigns.
  • Media Planning: Assisting in the development of media plans, selecting ad formats, and setting campaign budgets.
  • Operations & Optimization: Monitoring campaign performance, optimizing bidding strategies, and adjusting campaigns for better ROI/ROAS (Return on Advertising Spend).
  • Asset & Data Management: Coordinating creative assets and ensuring accurate campaign tracking and reporting.
  • Collaboration with Departments: Working with commercial, marketing, and product teams to align media efforts with promotional calendars and Worked closely with graphic designers to produce visually appealing social media posts.
  • Reporting & Insights: Producing post-campaign reports to provide actionable insights for future, higher-performing campaigns.

E-Commerce Team Lead (Pre-launch & Infrastructure)

CashFlow LLC
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2022.05 - 2023.04
  • Oversaw selection, configuration, and integration of e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, and shipping services, ensuring robust infrastructure for launch.
  • Operational Foundation: Establishing backend operations, including inventory management, SKU setup, and customer service protocols.
  • Defined scope, timelines, and budgets for website launch, managing milestones with tools like Jira or Asana to facilitate timely delivery.
  • Aligned stakeholders across marketing, logistics, and IT, enhancing collaboration for seamless customer journey.
  • Technical Testing: Facilitating user testing (UAT), ensuring site speed, responsiveness, and fixing bugs pre-launch.
  • Compliance & Security: Ensuring website adheres to legal regulations, data protection policies, and secure payment processing.

Instock Specialist - Commercial

Noon KSA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2021.11 - 2022.04

• Managed BDF category inventory health for specific categories, focusing on item-level forecasting and assortment planning.
• Executed daily replenishment tasks to maintain high in-stock rates and prevent stockouts.
• Monitored key performance indicators such as In-Stock Rate and Fill Rate to optimize inventory management.
• Collaborated with commercial and operations teams to align inventory with marketing campaigns and enhance fulfillment efficiency.

E-commerce Executive

Bupa Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2020.01 - 2021.05
  • Increased e-commerce sales on policies by 18% through targeted digital strategies and performance marketing.
  • Managed Bupa Arabia website, driving e-commerce subscriptions and digital policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Collaborated with digital marketing agencies to maximize ROI, maintaining a minimum 1:3 return on ad spend.
  • Utilized Google Analytics to track and optimize application performance for online insurance services.
  • Recognized as one of the best employees of the quarter for exceptional contributions during the pandemic.

Ecommerce Coordinator

Abdul Samad Al Quraishi
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2018.06 - 2019.12
  • Managed a portfolio of 300+ niche products, including perfumes, oud, and premium oils, driving online sales across multiple platforms.
  • Partnered with leading e-retailers (Amazon, Namshi, Noon) to list and promote products.
  • Enhanced SEO strategies, achieving a 1:8 ROI on digital campaigns.
  • Ran successful influencer campaigns on Instagram and TikTok, optimizing ROAS.
  • Negotiated seasonal campaigns (e.g., Black Friday, Eid) to boost sales performance.

Education

Diploma - Entrepreneurship in Business/Managerial Economics

Harvard University
United Kingdom
2020.01 - 2020.06

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce and Management

Osmania University
India
2015.06 - 2018.04

Skills

  • Pay per click marketing
  • Email campaigns management
  • Viral marketing knowledge
  • Media trend awareness
  • Brand understanding
  • Innovative mindset
  • Multitasking capability
  • Client-Focused service
  • Persuasive pitches
  • Influential communication
  • Ethical standards adherence
  • Virtual networking

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Accomplishments

    Bupa Arabia: In 2020, Recognized as one of the best employees to represent company values during COVID 19

Certification

UiPath Certified: Robotic Process Automation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

E-Commerce Retail Media Specialist

Spike E-Media
2023.04 - Current

E-Commerce Team Lead (Pre-launch & Infrastructure)

CashFlow LLC
2022.05 - 2023.04

Instock Specialist - Commercial

Noon KSA
2021.11 - 2022.04

E-commerce Executive

Bupa Arabia
2020.01 - 2021.05

Diploma - Entrepreneurship in Business/Managerial Economics

Harvard University
2020.01 - 2020.06

Ecommerce Coordinator

Abdul Samad Al Quraishi
2018.06 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce and Management

Osmania University
2015.06 - 2018.04
Wasif Jafar