Ashraf Akhnoukh, Regional Sales Manager

Ashraf Akhnoukh

Regional Sales Manager

Egyptian International Beverage Company

Lieu
Egypte
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Hotel Management
Expérience
28 years, 0 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :28 years, 0 Mois

Regional Sales Manager à Egyptian International Beverage Company
  • Egypte - Charm el Cheikh
  • Je travaille ici depuis août 2015
Terittory General Manager & In Charge of Sales à The Cocacola Bottling Company of Egypt
  • Egypte - Charm el Cheikh
  • janvier 2013 à avril 2015

• Managing & implementing the Annual Business Plan within company strategy and targets of the designated territory
• Responsible of Profit and Loss
• Managing and directing a team of 92 associates, applying strategies and ensuring that the set targets are achieved
• Managing all accounts in the region, 1, 100+ accounts
• Communicating the Business Plan to subordinates within the agreed time frame
• Providing On-The-Job Training to subordinates
• Managing staff training needs
• Developing and coaching staff
• Supervising and following up on ongoing staff development
• Managing staff performance
• Ensuring implementation of staff operational KPI’s
• Managing budget
• Managing all assets & ensuring its best utilization
• Responsible of the supervision and execution of marketing and branding within accounts in cooperation with the Marketing Department
Achievements:-
1. Retail:-
a. Modern Trade:
• 18 exclusive “Modern Trade” accounts out of a total 32 accounts & the rest combined, totaling to 56% exclusivity
b. Conventional:
• All “Conventional” accounts are combined, while upgrading the picture of success & market execution in each & every account with coolers & other P.O.S.M
2. Non-Retail:
a. HORECA:
• Gaining an extra 22% market share in a span of 4 years, reaching 71% from a start-up of 49% of all “Hotels” in the region
• Acquisition of 18% exclusivity accounts of the “Restaurants & Cafeterias” in the region & the rest combined
• Acquiring 89% of all “Night Life & Beaches” accounts in the area
3. Spending Rationalization:
• Successfully reduced cost per unit case by 53% while maintaining a sales growth of 37% with other high volume & newly acquired accounts.
4. Sales Growth:
• Gaining an extra sales volume of 3% of total accounts in the area from 2013 YTD vs. PY.

Key Accounts Channel Manager à The Cocacola Bottling Company of Egypt
  • Egypte - Charm el Cheikh
  • août 2009 à décembre 2012

• Responsible for managing day to day operations, including inventory
• Contributing to, and implementing region-specific company business strategy
• Reviewing and analyzing the Market Share Report and implement action plan.
• Managing all key accounts and credit based accounts in the region, total 286 accounts & Modern Trade Accounts
• Managing and directing a team of 30 associates, applying strategies and ensure that the set targets are achieved
• Managing 86 SKU's with the following brands: Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani Water, Schweppes and Cappy juice
• In control of P.O.S.M
• In charge & attend all promotional events.
• Responsible of marketing and branding within accounts in cooperation with the Marketing Department.
• Monitoring and analyzing the sales figures on a daily basis, take action accordingly.
• Controlling and monitoring wholesalers in the area of Taba/Nuweiba and Dahab, with their respected team members, targets, vehicles and accounts.
• Monitoring the accounts, invoicing system, balances & credits of all clients.
• Drafting contracts for all clients and coordinating the closing bid.
• Achieved to add 40 new accounts/hotels in a span of 3 years & 26 accounts/hotels in a span of 1 year, in addition to cafes, night clubs and bars.
• Acting GM in his absence

Finance & Insurance Manager à BMW
  • Egypte - Le Caire
  • juillet 2008 à juillet 2009

• Monitor and improve the sales of Finance & Insurance through the 4 showrooms of the Agent/Importer & assembler (Bavarian Auto Group) and through the showrooms of the 5 Authorized Dealers for BMW & Mini Cooper.
• Develop showroom branding for the product, consisting of p.o.s.m as display stands, window displays, desk stands, etc., through advertising companies and implement them in all showrooms, followed up by my direct manager & any special events.
• Come up with any value added service suggestions to enhance the business, followed up by my direct manager.
• Demonstrate solution-selling skills and work to ensure prospects turn into actual customers.
• Develop and call on new prospects in an effort to meet and exceed individual and sales department revenue expectations.
• Follow up on all competitors (Banks & Insurance companies) with their Auto Finance & Insurance programs every quarter.
• Problem solving for all showrooms & salesmen.
• Problem solving for all clients.
• Follow up & monitor the sales figures on a daily basis.

Area Sales Manager à Egyptian International Beverage Company
  • Egypte - Charm el Cheikh
  • mars 2006 à juin 2008

• Selling company product portfolio to distributors
• Promoting sales with Key Account customers
• Managing Wholesale operation and distribution
• Following up on wholesale collections of outstanding debts
• Customer Support & follow-up
• Following up on the implementation of POS material

Financial Consultant à Allianz Group
  • Egypte - Le Caire
  • décembre 2003 à janvier 2006

• Selling Life & Non-Life Insurance Policies
• Selling Car Insurance Policies
• Customer Support & Follow Up
Achievements:-
• Highest Activist Award - May 2004 (37 Life Insurance Policies)
• 2nd Ranked Top Producer - May 2004
• Top 5 Producers - Jun 2004
• Highest Activist Award - Q2 of 2004 (43.5 Life Insurance Policies)
• 1st Ranked Highest Activist Award - Year 2004/2005 (70.5 Life Insurance Policies)
• 1st Ranked Top Producer Dec 2004 - (4 Life Insurance Policies - L.E375, 900)
• 2nd Ranked Top Producer - Year 2004/2005
• 1st Ranked Top Producer of the Units - Jan 2005 (3 Life Insurance Policies - L.E 190, 200)

Special Project Manager à Heineken International
  • Egypte - Le Caire
  • février 2003 à novembre 2003

• Selling ABC products to Embassies and Multinational Companies.
• Optimizing product distribution.
• Efficient and timely money collection.
• Supervising Key Account Executives - Cairo.
• Distributing products to Key Accounts.

Key Accounts District Manager à Gouna Beverages Distribution Company (Orascom Group)
  • Egypte - Charm el Cheikh
  • septembre 2001 à janvier 2003

• Responsible for the launch of GBG product portfolio in South Sinai
• Initiating Client database in the South Sinai region and building it by 70% in one year
• Selling GBG brands to South Sinai Distributors
• Building Distribution and Sales Volumes in key on premise Accounts
• Debt re-scheduling with GBG distributors in South Sinai
• Setting & attaining of aggressive Sales Targets - Boosted Annual Sales of the category by 18.5%
• Ensuring constant availability of product and merchandising material in Key Accounts
• Developing Public Relations and maintaining strong relations with key customers
• Providing outstanding customer service
• Highlighting potential volume and distribution opportunities
• Problem-shooting when required
• Following-up on marketing issues between GBD and Key Accounts
• Attending events and presenting Assessment Reports

Key Account Sales Executive à Gouna Beverage Distribution Company (Orascom Group)
  • Egypte - Le Caire
  • février 1999 à septembre 2001

• Responsible for the launch of GBG product portfolio in South Sinai
• Initiating Client database in the South Sinai region and building it by 70% in one year
• Selling GBG brands to South Sinai Distributors
• Building Distribution and Sales Volumes in key on premise Accounts
• Debt re-scheduling with GBG distributors in South Sinai
• Setting & attaining of aggressive Sales Targets - Boosted Annual Sales of the category by 18.5%
• Ensuring constant availability of product and merchandising material in Key Accounts
• Developing Public Relations and maintaining strong relations with key customers
• Providing outstanding customer service
• Highlighting potential volume and distribution opportunities
• Problem-shooting when required
• Following-up on marketing issues between GBD and Key Accounts
• Attending events and presenting Assessment Reports

General & Administrative Management Training à Jebel Ali Hotel
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • janvier 1998 à novembre 1998
Front Office Receptionist à Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel
  • Egypte - Le Caire
  • mars 1997 à août 1997
Group Coordinator & Guest Relations Supervisor à Hilton International Hotel
  • Egypte - Louxor
  • octobre 1996 à janvier 1997
Front Office Management Training Program à Front Office Management Training Program
  • Egypte - Louxor
  • juin 1995 à octobre 1996

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Hotel Management
  • à The High Institute of Hotel & Tourism
  • janvier 1994

1994 B.A in Hotel Management with the degree of Good

Etudes secondaires ou équivalent, General Certificate of Education O Levels
  • à British Council
  • janvier 1989

1989 G.C.E Certificate, Cairo

Specialties & Skills

Langues

Arabe
Expert
Anglais
Expert

Formation et Diplômes

Huthwaite Spin Selling Skills (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Logic Management Consulting, Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
July 2010
Durée:
24 heures
Life Insurance Training Course (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Allianz Group, Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
February 2004
Durée:
384 heures
Sales Forecast & Planning (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Master Business Academy, Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
May 2013
Durée:
40 heures
Supervision 1 Course (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Hilton International Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
Date de la formation:
September 1995
Durée:
64 heures
Effective Group Presentation (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Gouna Beverages Distribution Co., (Orascom Group), Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
September 1999
Durée:
24 heures
Front Office Management Training (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Hilton International Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
Date de la formation:
June 1995
Durée:
3264 heures
Decision Base Business Simulation (Formation)
Institut de formation:
CELEMI, Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
June 2014
Durée:
40 heures
Developing Interpersonal Skills (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Khaled Ramadan Training Consultancy, Sharm, El Sheikh, Egypt
Date de la formation:
November 2012
Durée:
40 heures
Presentation Skills (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Goldmines Training & Consulting , Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
June 2011
Durée:
24 heures
Advanced Pre-Selling Skills (Formation)
Institut de formation:
EDGE Training & Consultancy, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Date de la formation:
December 2012
Durée:
40 heures
Huthwaite Negotiation Skills (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Logic Management Consulting, Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
October 2010
Durée:
24 heures
Professional Pre-Selling Skills (Formation)
Institut de formation:
EDGE Training & Consultancy, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Date de la formation:
February 2012
Durée:
40 heures
Hotel Fire Safety (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Maritime Industrial Firefighting Industry, Dubai, UAE
Date de la formation:
June 1998
Durée:
6 heures
Suggestive Selling (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
April 1997
Durée:
12 heures
Food & Beverage Training (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Le Meridien Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
August 1993
Durée:
288 heures
Sales Management & Negotiation Professional Diploma (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Brilliance Consulting, Cairo, Egypt
Date de la formation:
December 2010
Durée:
256 heures

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