Ahmed Bushara, Business Development and Marketing Head

Ahmed Bushara

Business Development and Marketing Head

CTC Group

Location
Sudan - Khartoum
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Business Administration
Experience
10 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 6 Months

Business Development and Marketing Head at CTC Group
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • My current job since November 2019

• Spearheaded all new business development efforts, identifying strategic
opportunities and forging partnerships that led to a significant increase in market
share and penetration.
• Generated new revenue streams through the introduction of numerous global
brands into the Sudanese market some of which are fortune 200 companies.
• Negotiated contracts and agreements, leading to the expansion of the company's
services into new international markets.
• Successfully launched nine new product lines, resulting in a 40% boost in
revenue and market share.
• Oversaw market research and competitor analysis, providing actionable insights
that optimized product positioning and pricing strategies.
• Analysed market data and consumer insights to drive targeted marketing efforts
and optimize ROI.
• Led the marketing team in the creation of all marketing plans and budgets and
provided guidance on marketing campaigns, campaign strategies, branding,
communication, content creation, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Led the Digital marketing transformation in the company which yield ed
substantial benefits in terms of reaching a wider audience, better targeting, and
improved ROI
• Led the development of Sudan’s largest sub-dealer network where in a span of
two years the team and I managed to successfully grow the network from 18
showrooms to 50 showrooms (Dealers Shops) quadrupling our revenue.

Public Relations Officer at Ultimate Progress
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • February 2014 to July 2022
Product Leader at Central Advanced Digitech (LG Electronics Sudan)
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • July 2014 to November 2019

I was responsible for managing the LG Electronics TV and Audio portfolio along
with several other consumer electronics lineups in the biggest consumer
electronics company in Sudan.
• Led product development initiatives, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from
concept to launch to growth.
• Led the development and launch of Digitech's first LED TV aka DIGI TV from
concept to launch, I was also responsible for introducing the product to the
Sudanese market and securing its position as the TV brand with the highest
market share in Sudan.
• Successfully managed a portfolio of other products(Heating Equipment), resulting
in a 70% increase in sales revenue within 1 year.
• Developed and implemented innovative marketing strategies that resulted in a
300% growth in customer acquisition and retention.
• Developed and executed effective branding and communication strategies to
establish brand identity and strengthen market presence.
• Collaborated with sales teams to identify customer needs and market trends,
incorporating feedback into product enhancements.
• Collaborated with Supply chain teams to ensure consistent product supply
• Thoroughly analysed competition through various marketing intelligence
techniques.
• Thoroughly worked on pricing my products by implementing various pricing
strategies and price optimization techniques to ensure proper price positioning
• Trained sales teams in all sales channels by providing regular product knowledge
sessions.
• Manged the wellbeing of product display in showrooms while setting clear and
strict brand guidelines for the sales teams.

Sales Executive at Alamir Group
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • December 2013 to February 2014

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Business Administration
  • at UMST University
  • July 2013

Specialties & Skills

Marketing Intelligence
Business Development
Brand Management
Product Management
Marketing
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Branding
Leadership
Digital Marketing
Market Research
Marketing Management
Marketing Strategy

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate