Abdul-Rahman Kotb, Director Corporate Business Development

Abdul-Rahman Kotb

Director Corporate Business Development

Alex International for Mining and Refractories (AIMR Mining))

Location
Egypt - Alexandria
Education
Master's degree, International Markets
Experience
18 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 5 Months

Director Corporate Business Development at Alex International for Mining and Refractories (AIMR Mining))
  • Egypt
  • My current job since January 2015

AIMR was established and exists to make a real difference for everyone we touch his life. ‎We operate in the minerals and materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are ‎smarter, more responsible, more sustainable and cost effective for our partners.

AIMR 's diversified portfolio ‎includes Kaolin, Calcined Kaolin, Rock Salt, Talc, Phosphate, Silica Sand, Anthracite, Quartz and Clay from ‎different mines across four continents, both open-cut and underground.‎

As a Business Development Director, I am responsible for providing and acting on business ‎insights, identifying future opportunities, risks and business impacts to support our ‎organisational strategic goal. My role works across the business to support new business ‎acquisition and management of Key Projects. It is a position that is active in developing our ‎internal commercial acumen and drives commercial governance and excellence within the ‎Minerals commercial teams in the organisation.

Export Supervisor at AMTC
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • January 2011 to December 2014

AMTC is a leading Export Management firm, managing export and international marketing functions for many Egyptian manufacturers and Brand owners.

Reporting to the GM, I am the supervisor of a 6 members team which:

. Acts as the Brand owner and develop, recommend and implement brand strategy and plans on an ongoing basis to ensure sustainable and profitable growth in the international markets
• Conducts international market research and analyzes results.
• Ensure the delivery of the target markets entry strategy and yearly activity plan on time within budget.
• Prepares and implements market entry plans and communication programs.
. Conducts required customization in product features, package design, or labels
• Participation in abroad events and exhibitions.
. Conducting regular brand audit meetings with other different functions.
. Handling export procedures, payment terms, shipping and documentations.

Senior Marketing Specialist at Global City
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2008 to December 2010

Global City is an Egyptian Stock corporate representing leader metal working machinery & tools brands from Germany, Switzerland, UK, USA, Taiwan, and China

Reporting to the MD, I was supervising 3 members marketing team responsible for the following tasks:

• Preparing and implementing the marketing plan.
• Manage brand performance against pre-set objectives and initiate plans to ensure that these objectives are fully met.
. Monitor and track brands share & performance and to implement action plans to address risk or opportunities.
• Planning and Implementing E-Marketing campaigns and SEO activities.
• Frequent traveling to international trade shows and events.
• Handling communications with foreign suppliers, and searching for new business opportunities.
• Handling third party relations e.g. Advertising agencies, market researchers.

Export Specialist at Misr El-Salam International For Organic Fertilizers
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • December 2005 to October 2008

• Opening new export markets
• Participation in abroad exhibitions.
• Preparing shipping documents.
• After sales service and customer care.

Education

Master's degree, International Markets
  • at Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime
  • April 2011

Specialties & Skills

Export Development
Marketing Strategy
International Trade
International Sales
Adobe Photoshop
Ms Office
Internet
Business Planning
Export Development and Management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Chinese
Beginner
French
Beginner

Memberships

Leaders Development Initiative
  • Co-founder and Leader
  • February 2010

Training and Certifications

3L Negotiation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2010
Valid Until:
March 2010
Workshop on preparing Business Plans (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2008
Valid Until:
March 2008
Qualified Export Specialist Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2007
Valid Until:
June 2007
Export Markets Profiling (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
Valid Until:
May 2013

Hobbies

  • Freediving
    Reached 32 meters depth with one breath
  • Spearfishing
    Competitive underwater fishing is defined as the hunting and capture of fish underwater without the aid of artificial breathing devices, using gear that depends entirely on the mind control and physical strength of the hunter. Being able to hold my breath statically for almost 3 minutes makes me somehow an up to the challenge spearo !