Amin Samir

Consultant at SKY NEWS ARABIA

• United Arab Emirates
• January 2013 to January 2016

Middle East, North Africa & Europe
Sky News Arabia is a 24-hour, Arabic-language rolling news channel broadcasting in HD quality from Abu Dhabi. A joint
venture between Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation and the UK’s BSkyB. The channel offers fresh, fast and
independent news across multiple media platforms including live streaming of its broadcast on the internet and via dedicated
mobile applications. Sky News Arabia operates 16 bureaus in key cities across the region as well as international bureaus in
London and Washington DC. The channel also draws upon sister channel Sky News’ global network of bureaus, ensuring
comprehensive coverage of regional and international events.www.skynewsarabia.com
Reporting to COO
Achievements include:
 Established a strong dealers distribution network with effective competition where required to maintain the stability and
effectiveness of distribution in MENA & Europe.
 Achieved 830% growth in hospitality distribution and 440% in commercial entities in two years.
 Expanded distribution to new regions with effective and practical technical solutions.
 Developed the channel distribution by increasing focus on Hospitality business and maximizing the exposure prior to the
main events which would help delivering the company’s strategic goals.
 Assisted with leads and negotiations with several Operators and IPTV companies.
 Developed the distribution reporting system and data entry to ensure quick and accurate reports according to departmental
needs with the flexibility of adaptation to changes in forecasted figures and fields of reporting.

Consultant at Sky News Arabi

• United Arab Emirates
• January 2013 to January 2016

Regional Sales Manager at SHOWTIME - OSN

• United Arab Emirates
• January 2007 to January 2013

Regional Sales Manager at SHOWTIME-OSN

• United Arab Emirates
• January 2007 to January 2013

North Africa & Levant Region
OSN (Orbit Showtime network) is the ultimate destination for the widest choice of brand new premium Western, Arabic and
Filipino entertainment in the Middle East and Africa. www.osn.com
Reporting to SVP Sales
Achievements include:
 Increased hotel sales revenues by 392% within 5 years.
 Developed and restructured dealers network across the Region by creating a balanced and competitive environment.
 Launched English Premier League within Hotels and Public Viewing premises, overachieved business set targets by 23%
within the first season.
 Designed and implemented new pricing structure that helped increasing profit margin by 56%.
 Designed and applied customer satisfaction program.
 Improved and simplified billing process which decreased aged debts by 94% against previous year and led to accuracy in
revenue recognition.

at SHOWTIME CAIRO

• Egypt
• January 2000 to January 2007

Sales Manager at SHOWTIME CAIRO

• Egypt
• January 2000 to January 2007

- North Africa
Showtime is the leading Pay TV network in the Middle East and North Africa broadcasting the latest Blockbuster Movies through
its exclusive deals with Hollywood studios including MGM, Paramount, and others. Based in Dubai, the Company owns and
produces 20 premium channels branded SHOWMOVIES, SHOWSPORT and others. Showtime Arabia is owned by Gulf DTH, a
joint venture of Kuwait Projects Company (KIPCO) and Viacom Inc www.osn.com
Reporting to Regional Sales Manager
Achievements include:
 Increased sales by 245% within four years.
 Developed and restructured dealers’ network.
 Excellent performance in after sales service, and trouble shooting.
 Reached 100% saturation in Cairo, Sinai and Upper Egypt within five-star Hotels.
 Excelled in working with CNE (government business partner) within different departments to achieve business objectives.
 In charge of direct sales companies and representatives, evaluating, reporting, training personnel and planning sales
strategies during the first 20 months with Showtime.

Sales Manager at ALICO CAIRO

• Egypt
• January 1998 to January 2000

Team Manager at ALICO CAIRO

• Egypt
• January 1998 to January 2000

Alico: Specialized in life insurance and pension plan - part of American International Group
Reporting to Country Sales Manager. www.metlifealico.com.eg
Achievements include:
 Formed and trained the best selling team in the company in 1999.
 Designed and applied new approaches in prospecting and selling.
 Reached to 92% closing percentage in life insurance sales calls.

Team Manager at GEC ALSHTOM CAIRO

• Egypt
• January 1997 to January 1998

Senior PR Manager at MOEVENPICK HOTELS INTERNATIONAL

• Egypt
• January 1991 to January 1998

Managing Director at GEC ALSTHOM CAIRO

• Egypt
• January 1997 to January 1998

Commercial Attaché
Joint venture between Alcatel Alsthom and General Electric Company
Reporting to

PR at Moevenpick Hotels – MHI LUXOR

• Egypt
• January 1991 to January 1997

In charge of Domestic Sales for Luxor - Aswan Nile Cruises Kept stability of occupancy level during several tourism crises.
Designed and applied guest satisfaction programs. www.moevenpick-hotels.com