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Saeid Medhat

MBA Holder | Retail Marketing | Training | Chinese Speaker

New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Retail ManagerFull Time

    vivo Smartphones

    Aug 2024 - Present -10 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Returned from China to my home at vivo, writing a new success story as Country Retail Marketing Manager—overseeing L&D, BTL marketing, and frontline sales team performance management—achieving significant success across all aspects. -Training & Development: Built a comprehensive L&D system (courses to success criteria) for the largest sales force (promoters, supervisors, retail specialists), supporting company growth from <300 to 1,000+ employees with high-quality talent. Led 6+ product launches, training 800+ employees with 95%+ success in product knowledge & execution. -Promoter Management: Developed a structured hiring, onboarding, and loyalty system, achieving 80%+ probation pass rate and <2% turnover. -Retail Team Building: Designed and implemented JD & KPI systems, scaling the team from <10 to 40+ employees with strong performance. -BTL Marketing Execution: Enhanced brand visibility by optimizing 1,000+ store displays and executing high-impact visual merchandising.
  • InstructorFreelance / Project

    أكاديمية بيت الحكمة للغة الصينية BAC Academy

    Jul 2023 - Present -1 yr, 11 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:أكاديمية بيت الحكمة للغة الصينية BAC Academy logo Instructor & Instructional Designer Instructor & Instructional Designer أكاديمية بيت الحكمة للغة الصينية BAC Academy · Freelanceأكاديمية بيت الحكمة للغة الصينية BAC Academy · Freelance Jul 2023 - Present · 1 yr 10 mosJul 2023 to Present · 1 yr 10 mos Cairo, Egypt · RemoteCairo, Egypt · Remote A success story with BAC Academy, the leading institute for Chinese language training in Egypt: 1. Career & Skills Development: Designed and delivered job-readiness courses for Chinese-speaking graduates, covering resume writing, job search, sales, and workplace communication. 2. Chinese Mini-MBA & Computer Skills courses: Created and launched fully remote Mini-MBA & workplace IT courses, conducting 9 Mini-MBA rounds & 2 computer skills rounds for 500+ learners from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. 3. End-to-End Course Development: Led market research, TNA, courseware creation, and learning experience design, ensuring high engagement, application-based learning, and strong word-of-mouth marketing. 4. Industry Recognition & Impact: Established the Mini-MBA as a benchmark course for Chinese-language speakers in the Arab region, preparing fresh graduates and master's applicants for careers in Chinese enterprises.
  • Market ResearcherInternship

    Temu (Pinduoduo)

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 -1 yr

    China , Shanghai

    • Job Details:As one of the pioneering team members at Temu, part of Chinese e-commerce leader Pinduoduo, I was based in Shanghai (Pinduoduo HQ), managing operations for the MENA region, focusing on Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Jordan. My responsibilities include: -Translation & Localization: Ensuring all content for the Arab market is accurately translated and culturally appropriate, while maintaining translation quality through close collaboration with teams and suppliers. -Customer Complaints Management: Promptly addressing and analyzing customer complaints to improve service and satisfaction, and suggesting product or service improvements. -User Experience (UX) Enhancement: Proposing UX improvements based on feedback and research, and working with design and development teams to implement these changes. -Competitive Analysis: Conducting regular analyses of competitors in the Arab market to inform and adjust our market strategies.
  • Training ManagerFull Time

    vivo Smartphones

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 -2 yrs, 5 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:-Led L&D for 1,000+ sales employees, managing a team of 20 trainers nationwide. -Designed 30+ training courses tailored for different employee levels, enhancing performance and productivity. -Delivered 20+ new product launch trainings, driving sales growth and product knowledge. -Organized 40+ leadership training camps, improving management skills and team effectiveness. -Served as the official presenter for vivo’s V series launch events (2021 & 2022) in Egypt, won the best trainer in Africa region & global 5-star trainer prizes in 2022.
  • Education

    • MBA in MBA

      Jiangnan University

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 - 3 yr

    • BA in Chinese Language and Literature

      Ain Shams University (ASU)

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 - 5 yr

    • College Diploma in Chinese Language

      Renmin University of China

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 - 1 Year

    Achievements

    Global 5-Star Trainer & Best Trainer in Africa Award (vivo-2022). 1st prize in the Jiangsu Province Chinese Speaking Competition for Foreigners (Jiangnan University-2024) 1st Prize in the 2019 International Student Speech Contest (Renmin University-2018).

    Skills

    • Training Manager
    • Instructional Design
    • Team Leadership
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Marketing Management
    • Localization
    • Retail Sales
    • Market Research

    Languages

    • Chinese

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • HSK6

      汉考国际教育科技(北京)有限公司(CTI)·2024
    • McKinsey.org Forward Program

      McKinsey.org·2023
    • TTT

      vivo Africa HQ·2021
    • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

      University of California, Irvine·2021
    • TOT

      Eyouth·2020
    • Leadership and Strategic Thinking

      Deakin University·2020
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