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Ibrahim Muhammad Shabana

Product Manager at Eureka for Project Management

Salwa, Kuwait

Work Experience

  • Product ManagerFull Time

    Eureka for Project Management

    Jul 2018 - Present -6 yrs, 11 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, developing and implementing product strategy to achieve desired revenue and maintain margin target for specific category;Purchase Planning and Distribution for the specific category based on store, channel profile and requirements;Achieving product revenue numbers whilst effectively managing inventory;Execution of promotion strategies including trade promotions, consumer promotions and consumer advertising/ marketing;Maintain and analyze PSI (Purchase Stock Inventory) data to ensure efficient store ranging and real-time consumer preferences are gathered and acted upon in order to select and optimally place products on store shelves;Develop and maintain display matrix;Analysis: Sales, Stock, Channel, Promotions, Competitors;Track shipment and follow-up with supply chain department and supplier on delivery;Foster collaborative and supportive relationship with the stores, sales/key accounts team and head office support functions to leverage full support.
  • Business Development ManagerFull Time

    High Phone Distribution

    Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 -1 yr, 1 month

    Egypt

    • Job Details:• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments. • Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. • Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments. • Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals. • Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations. • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. • Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Category ManagerFull Time

    ACME-Group

    Sep 2013 - Nov 2016 -3 yrs, 2 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:• Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends • Devise long-term development strategies for product categories • Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products • Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services • Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands • Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility • Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category • Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories • Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory • Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
  • Product ManagerFull Time

    JoviTronix

    Jan 2012 - Sep 2013 -1 yr, 8 months

    Egypt , Giza

    • Job Details:• Determines customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information. • Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes. • Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products. • Provides source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives. • Obtains product market share by working with sales director to develop product sales strategies. • Assesses product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results. • Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests. • Facilitates inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules. • Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing. • Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production. • Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; costing special and customized orders. • Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. • Maintains product management staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. • Maintains product management staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
  • Education

    • BSc in Business Administration

      Al-Alsun Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 - 4 yr

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business Admenstration

      al alson high institute

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 - 4 yr

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      Tabary Roxy

      Jan 2003 

    Achievements

    Responded to over 85 customer calls daily and solved 90% of their concerns. Served customers in a positive way, receiving two customer service awards in the past year. Assisted credit manager in account collection by phone and mail, increasing accounts receivables by 20%. Created a multi-media campaign that increased the revenue by 200%. Re-organized something to make it work better Identified a problem and solved it Come up with a new idea that improved things Developed or implemented new procedures or systems Worked on special projects Received awards Been complimented by your supervisor or co-workers Increased revenue or sales for the company Saved money for the company Saved time for the company Contributed to good customer service

    Skills

    • Consumer Electronics
    • Computer Skills
    • Purchasing
    • Negotiations
    • Fashion Retail
    • Business Development
    • Communication

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • Communication Skills Training

      American Chamber of commerce·2014
    • Basic Business Skills Acquisition (BBSA)

      Future Generation Foundation (FGF)·2008
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