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Maggie Sidhom

Senior Brand Manager at Hayat Kimya

Rehab City, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

Hayat Kimya

  • Senior Brand ManagerFull Time

    Mar 2022 - Present -3 yrs, 4 months

    Egypt

    • Job Details:· Leading the marketing and trade marketing efforts for baby diapers (Molfix, Bebem, GoodCare) and Fem Care categories (Molped), driving impactful results. · Setting targets for the upcoming years by localizing global brand strategies and crafting comprehensive marketing and trade marketing calendars, all while effectively managing budgets. · Orchestrating the development and execution of innovative brand pipelines to ensure sustained growth and market leadership, based on data driven decisions. · Playing an integral role in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, driving productive business discussions to achieve company-wide key performance indicators (KPIs). · Developing Integrated marketing campaigns, both above-the-line (ATL) including TV ads and digital campaigns, and below-the-line (BTL) including sampling and roadshows. · Skillfully managing celebrity partnerships for each brand. · Conducting thorough market analysis through qualitative and quantitative research, including Consumer research, Retail Audit, Brand Health Tracking (BHT), Concept Tests, Focus Groups, and Shopper Studies, to gain valuable consumer insights and inform strategic decision-making. · Managing and mentoring a team of brand professionals, assigning tasks that allows space for creativity, development, and working cross functionally.
  • Brand ManagerFull Time

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 -1 yr, 1 month

    Egypt

    • Job Details:· Successfully led the launch of Hayat's latest product category, Molped Feminine Care, demonstrating proficiency in brand development and positioning, and strategic product introduction. · Collaborated seamlessly with media planning and buying agencies, exercising adept management of the annual advertising budget to optimize brand exposure and reach.
  • Brand ManagerFull Time

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 -2 yrs, 11 months

    • Job Details:· Managed the newest category in the company, including 4 brands. · Conducted periodical competitive analysis and utilized market research and consumer insights to identify opportunities, monitor industry trends, and enhance brand relevance. · Executed ATL (TVCs) & BTL activities and plans along with global strategy teams. · Developed & lead the company’s first national promotion, under the supervision of the ministry of social solidarity and consumer protection.
  • Junior Brand ManagerFull Time

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2019 -1 yr, 10 months

    Egypt

    • Job Details:· Launched new portfolio initiatives and setting their pricing strategies · Monitored market trends, research (BHT & Retail Audit), product distribution and recognizing consumer needs and preferences. · Implemented product innovation strategy by working closely with factories
  • Assistant Brand ManagerFull Time

    Zeina Tissues

    Jul 2016 - Feb 2018 -1 yr, 7 months

    • Account ExecutiveFull Time

      InHouse Advertising

      Jan 2015 - May 2016 -1 yr, 4 months

      • Education

        • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

          British University in Egypt (BUE)

          Jan 2015 

        Achievements

        Current Role: · Received NielseniQ’s BASES breakthrough innovation award for “Molfix Pants”, representing the baby care category in Egypt · Initiated the 1st celebrity brand ambassador for Molfix that resulted in achieving the highest market share for the brand in 4 years. · Managed Molfix mega launch event and attending as a speaker with 350 + attendees · Handled Molped’s Brand Ambassador deal Previous Roles: · Achieved growth in the tissue business with 60% vs 2019, surpassing sales budgets with 25% while keeping a healthy category split · Achieved market leadership with Familia, and doubling the market share · Launched a 3rd brand; “focus” to compete in the B2B market. · Initiated and finalized a cost saving project for all Papia & Familia SKUs · Launched “We Bet” TV campaign for Familia, which resulted in increasing brand awareness and consideration attributes in brand engagement funnel. · Organized Papia PR influencer event, realizing 1M+ reach in 1 day

        Skills

        • Market Research
        • Project Management
        • Public Speaking
        • Event Management
        • Budget Management
        • Media Planning
        • New Product Development
        • Team Leadership
        • Marketing
        • Microsoft Office
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        Languages

        • Arabic

          Fluent
        • English

          Fluent
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