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Ahmed Fouad

Marketing Manager – MEA region at 3M

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Experience

  • Marketing Manager – MEA regionFull Time

    3M

    May 2019 - Present -6 yrs

    Saudi Arabia

    • Job Details:Spearheaded a digital transformation initiative, optimizing the customer journey and product discoverability through an optimized company website, increasing engagement by 10% in 2024. Led the strategy and execution of 12 integrated GTM campaigns across digital, social, and email channels, driving $5m in incremental sales and a 4,000+ increase in qualified leads (2022). Launched and scaled key ecommerce and omnichannel strategies, implementing the global where-to-buy (GWTB) model to improve product availability and digital sales, resulting in a 2% increase in overall company revenue (2021) across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and South Africa.
  • Operational Marketing Manager - Saudi ArabiaFull Time

    3M

    May 2017 - May 2019 -2 yrs

    Saudi Arabia

    • Job Details:Optimized pricing strategies across the entire healthcare portfolio in Saudi Arabia, resulting in $0.9m in cost savings while maintaining profitability. Planned and executed 35 successful events and seminars in 2018, including product launches, exhibitions, and workshops, resulting in 1500 qualified leads. Reduced marketing spending by $250k by implementing a more efficient approach to marketing collateral production and sample allocation. Ensured full compliance with 23 managed contracts, mitigating risk and maintaining alignment with FCPA guidelines across all operations.
  • Marketing Leader - Saudi ArabiaFull Time

    3M

    May 2013 - May 2016 -3 yrs

    Saudi Arabia

    • Job Details:Drove a 17% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the oral care portfolio over 3 years by spearheading the launch of 7 new products. Increased market share by 4% in 2015 through the execution of 6 targeted marketing campaigns informed by in-depth competitive market research and analysis. Led a lean six sigma project that optimized portfolio management for the orthodontic portfolio, resulting in a 6.5% reduction in the cost of goods sold (COGS) over 3 years. Strengthened 3M's brand presence and thought leadership in the healthcare market by sponsoring 10 key healthcare congresses.
  • Product ManagerFull Time

    Riyadh Pharma

    May 2011 - May 2012 -1 yr

    Saudi Arabia

    • Education

      • Diploma in digital marketing

        pennsylvania international university

        Jan 2019   6 yr 4 Months

      • Master's Degree in marketing

        American University in London (AUL)
      • Bachelor's Degree in pharmaceutical science

        Alexandria University (ALEXU)

        Jan 2003   22 yr 4 Months

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