
Karim Samir
Growth Marketing | Influencer Marketing | Performance & Affiliate Marketing
Sheikh Zayed, Giza, EgyptWork Experience
Head Brand PartnershipsFull Time
iCubesWire
Jun 2024 - Present -1 yr, 1 month
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:- Own the strategic leadership and growth of Influencer and Affiliate performance within the Brand Partnerships division, positioning it as a high-performing revenue channel. - Manage and optimize brands' performance for a portfolio of industry-leading brands, including Noon, GAP, Level Shoes, FirstCry, Faces, Namshi, H&M, VogaCloset, 6th Street, Carrefour, Natural Touch, The Beauty Secrets, Riva Fashion, and others. - Plan and execute monthly tailored strategies to drive influencer and affiliate success for top-tier brands, leveraging performance insights and GCC market dynamics to optimize results. - Strategize innovative partnerships with leading affiliates and mid- to mega-influencers to access new customer segments, broaden brands' reach, and boost online orders. - Increase business revenue goals by utilizing a data-driven strategy, testing innovative models, and refining live campaigns instantly. - Establish robust cross-functional alignment among internal departments, such as Data, Product, Sales, and Operations, to guarantee the seamless execution of the business plan. - Define KPIs, track performance metrics, and lead continuous optimization efforts to scale efficiently and deliver business impact. - Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the Influencer and Affiliate team, cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance. - Conduct comprehensive e-commerce GCC market analysis and competitive benchmarking to stay ahead of trends and guide strategic decision-making. - Ensure monthly coordination with the brand's objectives and goals while formulating relevant plans.
Partners Ecosystem LeadFull Time
Platformance.io
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 -4 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:- Develop and execute comprehensive influencer and affiliate marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition, revenue growth, and brand awareness for several brands, i.e, Noon, Ounass, Niceone, Homzmart, ToYou, Namshi, VogaCloset, Sun & Sands Sports, and others. - Lead, mentor, and manage a team of influencers and affiliate marketers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback. - Identify and cultivate relationships with mid- to mega-influencers and key affiliate partners, negotiating and optimizing agreements to maximize mutual benefits. - Analyze influencer and affiliate performance metrics and KPIs to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for optimization. - Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, product, and finance teams to align affiliate initiatives with overall business objectives. - Increase business revenue goals by utilizing a data-driven strategy, testing innovative models, and refining live campaigns instantly. - Stay informed about e-commerce industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to inform your strategy and maintain a competitive edge. - Continuously evaluate and improve influencer and affiliate programs processes, tools, and resources to enhance efficiency and scalability. - Monitor and ensure compliance with influencer and affiliate marketing guidelines, regulations, and best practices. - Conduct comprehensive e-commerce GCC market analysis and competitive benchmarking to stay ahead of trends and guide strategic decision-making. - Coordinate monthly with the brand's objectives and goals, developing relevant plans to support them. - Participate in conferences and industry events to establish a robust network of partners and connections.
Publishers HeadFull Time
ArabyAds
Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 -2 yrs, 1 month
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:- Manage and optimize performance across a portfolio of prestigious brands, adapting strategies to enhance metrics for industry leaders like Noon, MAX Fashion, Farfetch, Baby Shop, Tommy, American Eagle, Level Shoes, Adidas, FirstCry, Faces, Namshi, H&M, VogaCloset, 6th Street, Carrefour, Modanisa, ToYou, Riva Fashion, TikTok Shop, Huawei, and others. - Own and drive the strategic leadership and growth of Influencer and Affiliate performance within Boostiny division, establishing it as a premier revenue channel. - Design and implement tailored monthly strategies to maximize the efficacy of influencers and affiliates, utilizing performance insights and market dynamics specific to the GCC region. - Develop innovative partnership strategies with leading affiliates and mid- to mega-influencers to penetrate new customer segments and expand the reach of brands, thereby increasing online orders. - Foster strong cross-functional collaboration among departments, Data, Product, Sales, and Operations, to ensure the effective execution of the business plan. - Define and track KPIs, leading ongoing optimization initiatives to scale operations effectively and drive business impact. - Provide mentorship and strategic direction to the Influencer and Affiliate team, nurturing a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance. - Execute thorough market analysis and competitive benchmarking within the GCC e-commerce landscape to inform strategic decisions and keep pace with trends. - Ensure alignment of monthly initiatives with brand objectives, crafting relevant action plans to support overarching business goals. - Lead the development and execution of comprehensive influencer and affiliate marketing strategies to enhance customer acquisition and brand visibility for key partners. - Mentor a team of influencers and affiliate marketers, offering guidance and performance evaluations to drive team success.
Publishers Support and Development LeadFull Time
ArabyAds
May 2019 - Feb 2021 -1 yr, 9 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:- Prepare all reports, analyze results, interpret trends, give insights, and recommend improvements on affiliate activities and overall performance. - Create and execute strategy for the active affiliate programs, including publishers onboarding and retention. - Manage different payment models to maximize overall volume and gross profit. - Review and approve affiliate and influencer applications. - Implement the marketing strategies for the top publishers. - Oversee affiliate newsletter and affiliate creative library. - Creates and maintains financial models primarily focusing on identifying trends and planning the resulting impact on affiliate revenue in the short and long term. - Monitor and analyze performance and ROI for affiliate programs. - Oversee affiliate promotions. - Keep the publishers updated on industry trends related to affiliate marketing and eCommerce. - Ensure all affiliate campaigns are tracked properly for accurate reporting. - Develop and implement strategies to maximize overall publishers' volume and campaigns' performance. - Find potential affiliates and influencers for strategic partnerships. - Maintaining communications and support with publishers. - Developing and managing partnerships with publishers. - Supports coordination and communication regarding ongoing offers and promotional placements for all active offers.
Education
BS.C of Information systems in Information systems
Madina AcademyJan 2008 - Jan 2011 - 3 yr
High School - Thanaweya Amma
EL-saedyaJan 2006
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Services
- computer engineer
- Market Research
- Ad Management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Data Analysis
- Planning
- Publishers Management
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Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
Bachelor's
Al-Madina Academy·2011ICDL –MOS
Open Arab University·2010ICDL-MOS
Open Arab University·2010Networking
UBC·2010Qualification for Job Market Diploma
Internet·2010Adobe Photoshop
One Agency·2005