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john ghorra

Sales Manager at Ghorra Fuel Bureau

Beirut, Lebanon

Work Experience

  • Sales Manager

    Ghorra Fuel Bureau

    Jan 2018 - Present -7 yrs, 6 months

    Lebanon

    • Job Details:Directed and coordinated key business activities, including pricing, sales, and product distribution, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Planned and executed successful sales promotions, leading to increased brand visibility and substantial revenue growth. Developed and implemented effective product-marketing strategies, including impactful advertising campaigns, to enhance market presence and customer engagement. Managed investments in multiple petrol stations, expanding the family business legacy while increasing profitability and market share. Spearheaded and oversaw multiple office furniture projects across Lebanon, consistently delivering high-quality results within deadlines and budgets. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain operations, achieving cost reductions and improved efficiency. Conducted market trend analysis and monitored competitor activities, leading to strategic decisions that enhanced product offerings and competitive positioning. Trained and mentored sales teams, fostering a high-performance culture that consistently met and exceeded sales targets.
  • Territory Manager

    Esquisse D’art

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 -3 yrs

    • Job Details:Led multiple building projects from inception, collaborating with design firms in Beirut and KSA, while serving as a brand consultant. Managed a range of mega and medium-scale projects, delivering custom design solutions that aligned with client preferences and budgets. Provided customers with accurate information on product specifications, pricing, delivery, and order status, enhancing overall satisfaction. Supported product research and business strategies to improve awarded mega projects and maintain strong client relationships. Coordinated with contractors, architects, and designers to ensure timely and high-quality project execution.
  • Business Development Manager

    Interface Inc.

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 -2 yrs

    Saudi Arabia

    • Job Details:Led market research and analysis efforts to generate sales forecasts for carpets, improving marketing strategies to successfully close sales leads in a competitive market. Spearheaded the launch of a new carpet line, driving maximum sales and enhancing the product portfolio. Established strong relationships with global accounts, ensuring top-tier service delivery and project support across the region. Collaborated with distributor management to meet and exceed sales targets, securing a significant return on investment. Achieved an annual turnover of €1.2m, overseeing key projects, including the KAFD premises.
  • Senior Projects Manager

    Technolight

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2013 -6 yrs

    Saudi Arabia

    • Job Details:Managed an annual sales budget of 80m Saudi Riyal for office furniture and lighting divisions, driving a 65% growth in sales within nine months by executing robust market penetration strategies and optimizing product quality. Amplified brand recognition for leading furniture and lighting brands while expanding distribution channels through strategic negotiations and capitalizing on market opportunities. Ensured cash flow stability and business development by securing key accounts, negotiating lucrative deals, and maintaining strict compliance with financial and operational standards.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

      Notre Dame University

    Skills

    • Product Management
    • Business Expansion
    • Sales Operations Management
    • Team leadership & development
    • Contracts negotiation
    • Market Evaluation & Research
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