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Karim Mohamed Farghaly

Marketing Manager at Valley water

New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Marketing ManagerFull Time

    Valley water

    Oct 2019 - Present -5 yrs, 8 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Working on : Launching Elano Water Brand . • Define the strategic orientations and the 3-year marketing plan for the category, monitor the portfolio (new launches, pillar products’ renewal and animation of core catalogue). • Implement new launches and marketing mix strategies (IMC/360/Digital/Retail) and create the right angle of attack locally to build integrated, engaging consumer brand experiences; meet the deadlines. • Qualification and development of ATL and BTL equity builders, consumer trial activities and Trade support programs. • Mobilize and collaborate with other departments (sales, logistics, Finance , etc.) and partner distributers to build. • Manage Marketing budget for the category. • Define and monitor media plans, implement promotions and ensure implementation of trade marketing plan. • Build and manage the yearly market research plan and manage its budget • Lead the marketing team training and development. • Support e-commerce via Digital Media
  • Senior Brand Manager , Health North Of AfricaFull Time

    Reckitt Benckiser – Egypt

    Mar 2018 - Oct 2019 -1 yr, 7 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Focus on driving growth in NA markets by leading the execution of the brand marketing Plans for a category in line with countries commercial strategy as set by the Area * Responsible for the achievement of financial and market share targets for a brand or category in the markets (Veet - Durex - Strepsils, Gaviscon) . * Responsible for marketing for a brand or category in the market with responsibility for activation excellence of Area Powerbrand plans. * Works across functions including Area, Global team, supply, sales and finance to develop and execute successful commercial plans in order to deliver financial and share plans and targets . * Support e-commerce via Digital Media on Durex & Veet. * Manages initiative development and activation of any local brands in the portfolio including development of new products, consumer and shopper communications . * Generates and proposes business development initiatives (BDIs) for the brand(s) based on consumer, shopper and market understanding. * Supports the Trade marketing team as required in the implementation of the store-format activation plans or optimizing product assortment and promotional strategy. * Follow up on NPDs. * Coaching and development of the Team.
  • Group Product ManagerFull Time

    L'Oreal Egypt

    Apr 2016 - Feb 2018 -1 yr, 10 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:• Define the strategic orientations and the 3-year marketing plan for the category, monitor the portfolio (new launches, pillar products’ renewal and animation of core catalogue). • Manage the collection and analysis of consumer and market insights for the category, share findings with the zone to ensure the consistency of new product development with the country’s needs. • Implement new launches and marketing mix strategies (IMC/360/Digital/Retail) and create the right angle of attack locally to build integrated, engaging consumer brand experiences; meet the deadlines. • Mobilize and collaborate with other departments (sales, logistics, education, etc.) and partner agencies to build broader business strategy. • Monitor the local adaptation of communication materials (imagery, digital, point of sale). • Make recommendations to management on the category based on one’s expertise of the consumer, market and competitors. • Manage PPP budget and sales forecast for the category. • Effectively prepare clear messages to present to senior management. • Build, develop and manage a strong and talented team, train them and develop their marketing expertise and know-how. • Own the brand patrimony, guarantee the brand identity: ensure that all actions are in line with the sense of purpose while nourishing the brand. • Monitor the retail strategy working hand-in-hand with the retail and education team and monitor the proper implementation of retail materials (services, advice, etc.). • Define and monitor media plans, implement promotions and ensure implementation of trade marketing plan.
  • Regional Brand Manager - Johnson's Baby Egypt & North AfricaFull Time

    Johnson & Johnson Consumer

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2016 -1 yr, 2 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:• Accelerate Johnson's Baby growth for 2015 in Egypt, NWA & HOA to deliver financial commitments. • Increase penetration to C2-& D consumers through LCO & continue focusing on midtier strategy. • Follow up on NPDs. • Deliver on Other Key projects, strongly support the moments of caring CSR Project & leverage on this project to add value to the overall business. • Lead the Egypt & NA marketing team's training and development. • Coach the Graduate Trainee Development Program in Egypt to create a structured program that identifies & develops emerging marketing talent to build a robust pipeline of future leaders. • Full market research assessment and qualification of brands winning proposition for different markets. • Collaboration and Teaming: ability to work & support Sales - Supply chain teams with the sales analyst role ex. Sales order, availability of SKU’s & Consumer feedback, market insights. • Consumer, Customer and competition understanding and analysis. • Sett brand's strategies and goals in terms of shipments, profit commitments, market shares, trade distribution and consumer trial and usage. • Ensure a smooth transition of all key role changes across the Egypt organization particularly in the integration of the Egypt marketing organization with MENAP cluster teams. • Maintain and continuously enhance a sustainable HCC program in Egypt by conveying systematic messages to the organization on the importance of compliant behavior. • Detailed marketing plan development and lead the implementation across different touch points in the NA countries (Egypt, Morocco, Algeria &Tunisia) • Qualification and development of ATL and BTL equity builders, consumer trial activities and Trade support programs. • Monthly target profit, shipments and market share.
  • Education

    • Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration

      Ain Shams University (ASU)

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2007 - 5 yr

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      El Kamal Islamic Language School

      Jan 2002 

    Skills

    • Marketing Management , Market Planning , Marketing Strategy ,Management , Marketing
    • Microsoft Office ,l
    • Internet

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • French

      Beginner
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