Ismail Hammoud, MEA Ecommerce Key Account Manager

Ismail Hammoud

MEA Ecommerce Key Account Manager

Stanley Black and Decker

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Marketing & Advertising
Experience
12 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 10 Months

MEA Ecommerce Key Account Manager at Stanley Black and Decker
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2021

• Managing account relations with Amazon, Noon, Carrefour Online and other leading Ecommerce platforms in Middle East & Africa
• Achieved 15% year on year sales growth in ME in2021 by launching tactical campaigns, sponsored search ads.
• Achieved 80% year on year sales growth in South Africa in 2021 by launching new in-demand products and driving monthly promotional campaigns.
• Surpassed 2021 sales gross margin targets by 3% in MEA by driving additional volumes on profitable product categories like cordless power tools and floor care.
• Increased product conversion by 0.5% by improving product content and implementing targeted ads on competitor product pages.

ME Trade Marketing Manager at Stanley Black and Decker
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2019 to March 2021

• Achieved 21% business growth in 2020 Vs. 2019 by launching DeWalt, Stanley power tools as well as other NPIs on Amazon and Noon UAE/KSA
• Enhanced brand and product visibility by executing brand stores and tactical brand landing pages on Amazon and Noon.
• Implemented highly efficient Sponsored Search ads with 13X Return on Ad Spends by ensuring careful selection of search keywords and product categories.
• Designed & built annual & monthly promotional calendar tailored to each customer in the traditional trade, modern channel & e-commerce.
• Ensured smooth transition between Phased out products and NPIs.
• Maximized in-stock ratio and order fulfilment by sharing accurate forecast based on weekly sell-out reports and trends.
• Built product pricing by customer by category and maintained price linearity across channels by closely monitoring retail prices.
• Built the first D2B platform for the company in the middle east targeting key dealers in UAE.

Sales and Marketing Manager at Solb Steel
  • Saudi Arabia
  • February 2018 to June 2019

• Achieved 30% year on year growth in 2019 by exporting 120, 000 Tons of steel to South East Asia.
• Approved SOLB STEEL with ministry of housing enabling supply of around 30, 000 tons in 2 years.
• Achieved 20% project business growth by activating over 20+ construction contractors, cut & bend facilities as well as regional distribution networks.
• Revamped company digital content and sales presentations to enable higher customer conversion.

Sales Manager at Kansai Paints
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2016 to January 2018

• Led the paint technical specification with consultants & ministries in Saudi Arabia.
• Initiated and monitored call plans and KPI’s for local sales teams.
• Assigned as acting sales manager for key project accounts in the western region.
• Achieved high approval ratio with key architectural design.
• Led KSA business reporting to HQ in Japan.
• Conducted more than 15 technical training sessions for engineering consultancies within the last 12 months.

Brand Marketing Manager at Kansai Paints
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 2013 to July 2016

• Supported the marketing manager in the development & monitoring of annual marketing plans.
• Monitored & evaluated marketing expenses against ROI.
• Briefed & followed up with research agencies on qualitative & quantitative market research in the GCC.
• Developed & evaluated promotional strategies for Kansai Paint retail stores.
• Planned & monitored Kansai Paint’s participation in trade events & forums.
• Briefed & coordinated with multiple creative agencies on implementation of the Kansai Paint communication plan including ATL & BTL.
• Led the marketing team in the creation of corporate presentations & marketing material.
• Conducted colour research that supported the company in understanding quarterly colour trends.
• Launched more than 20 new paint products at Kansai Paint retail stores & 5 construction & interior design events.
• Developed product & service catalogues including design, copywriting & production.
• Organized & introduced new product development workshops for company departments.
• Managed the design & creation of the current Kansai Paint website.

Marketing Executive at Mirage Travel & Tours
  • October 2012 to July 2013

responsibility for Mirage Travel & Tours marketing & promotional campaigns.
•Built & strengthened the corporate name through various communication initiatives & online social media.
•Managed relationships with travel & tour suppliers to achieve win-win deals.
•Conducted research to understand the different trends in the travel & tourism sector.

Marketing Supervisor at MBT Medical Footwear
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2011 to August 2012

for all sales operations of MBT’s flagship store.
•Managed store inventory & product replenishment.
•Conduct market research for MBT (including consumer survey, competitive analysis, & SWOT analysis).
•Managed in-store communication & conducted seasonal & promotional activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Marketing & Advertising
  • at American University of Science & Technology (AUST)
  • August 2010

courses: Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing Management, E-Marketing, Advertising Creativity, Marketing Research & Public Relations.

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Market Research
Market Analysis
Word Of Mouth Marketing
Marketing Mix
MARKET RESEARCH
MARKETING
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
COPY WRITING
INTERIOR DESIGN
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PAINTING
key account management
marketing strategy

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
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