
Fathi Ibrahim
Sales Director at Colgate Palmolive
Smouha, Alexandria, EgyptWork 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
- 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
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
- Business Development
- Strategic Management
- Business Planning
- Sales Management
- Key Account Management
- Profit and loss management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Negotiation
- Staffing, training and team development
- Processes Development
Languages
English
FluentArabic
Fluent
Training & Certifications
Leadership in action
Colgate Palmolive·2018Coaching for success
Colgate Palmolive·2018Strategic leadership program
China Europe International Business School, Shanghai- China (CIEBS)·2017Trade spending management
Colgate Palmolive·2016Winning for the growth program
Colgate Palmolive·2016Retail marketing 101
Colgate Palmolive·2015Retail Category Development (RCD)
Colgate Palmolive·2015Distributor Engagement For Growth
Colgate Palmolive·2015Business management
Meirc·2013Advance Negotiation skills
P&G·2012Strategic business planning
J&J·2007