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Fathi Ibrahim

Sales Director at Colgate Palmolive

Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Sales DirectorFull Time

    Colgate Palmolive

    Jul 2014 - Present -11 yrs

    Saudi Arabia , Jeddah

    • Job Details: Directed three Customer Development Managers, Retail Marketing Manager, Field Operation Manager, and 155 team members in Sales operations while reporting directly to the GCC General Manager.  Drafted and delivered a dynamic three-year strategic plan in consultation with senior Managers.  Collaborated with the distributor to sustain Product, Price, Place, Promotion, and People (5Ps) and advanced market share from fifth to second place.  Established the strategic business plan, consulted Managers on channel strategies, and sustained plan execution to drive revenue and control costs.  Achieved 2015 to 2016 IMS growth of 16% and 2014 growth of 6% after a flat first half.  Built a work culture centered in leadership, integrity, creativity, accountability, and open communication.  Reduced market receivables 24%, decreased stock inventory level 30%, and reduced working capital.  Mentored management and key team members on career development, business best practices, leadership skills, and performance excellence.
  • Business Development ManagerFull Time

    Tamer Pharmacy

    Feb 1998 - Jun 2014 -16 yrs, 4 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details: Directed two national Sales manager, two Brand Managers, Education Manager, and 61 team members to drive regional trade marketing across diverse categories.  Took over and revitalized business operations after a five-year decline and achieved 45% growth in one year.  Executed a five-year strategic business plan to drive brand recognition across Egypt and GCC, sustain product quality, bolster market launches, and strengthen Profit and Loss statements.  Analyzed markets, competitors, and products to discover business development opportunties.  Doubled revenue in four years on a sustained double-digit year-on-year growth through business development and dynamic branding strategies.  Implemented a unique proprietary Business Management System to control retail channels, engage with key clients, and support management and team member processes and activities.  Honored 10 times by Proctor & Gamble at the GCC level, CEEMEA regional, and global levels.
  • Department store managerFull Time

    Al-Fao Company

    Dec 1993 - Jan 1998 -4 yrs, 1 month

    Saudi Arabia , Jeddah

    • Stock Yard ManagerFull Time

      Kajima Corp

      May 1989 - Oct 1993 -4 yrs, 5 months

      Egypt , Alexandria

      • Education

        • Bachelor's Degree in Art

          Alexandria University (ALEXU)

          Jan 1987 

        Achievements

         YCMAD award (You Can Make A Difference), Oral Care Health Month, Colgate 2017  YCMAD award (You Can Make A Difference), Customer engagement, Colgate 2016  YCMAD award (You Can Make A Difference), HSM Revamp, Colgate 2015  Best CEEMEA competition doors conversion, P&G 2014  Global award of best hair color growth, P&G 2014  Best CEEMEA Branding Award, P&G 2013  Best in class Products' Launch Award , P&G 2013  Best in class In-store Merchandising Award, P&G 2012  Biggest CEEMEA Platinum Doors Conversion Award, P&G 2012  GCC Trend Vision Gold & Bronze Awards , P&G 2012  Best Global Launch Award, J&J 2006  Highest Sales Achievement, J&J 2005

        Skills

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        Languages

        • English

          Fluent
        • Arabic

          Fluent

        Training & Certifications

        • Leadership in action

          Colgate Palmolive·2018
        • Coaching for success

          Colgate Palmolive·2018
        • Strategic leadership program

          China Europe International Business School, Shanghai- China (CIEBS)·2017
        • Trade spending management

          Colgate Palmolive·2016
        • Winning for the growth program

          Colgate Palmolive·2016
        • Retail marketing 101

          Colgate Palmolive·2015
        • Retail Category Development (RCD)

          Colgate Palmolive·2015
        • Distributor Engagement For Growth

          Colgate Palmolive·2015
        • Business management

          Meirc·2013
        • Advance Negotiation skills

          P&G·2012
        • Strategic business planning

          J&J·2007
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