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Fouad Bassil, Business Development Manager

Fouad Bassil

Business Development Manager·LEO & Friends,

Lebanon

Bachelor's degree, Clinical Lab Science

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 7 months

Business Development Manager

January 2024 - Present

LEO & Friends,

Beirut, Lebanon Hybrid

January 2024 - Present

• Leading business development and key account expansion for premium pet nutrition brands, with a focus on Farmina and
N&D products.
• Spearheaded the market expansion of Farmina N&D across key accounts and retail channels.
• Developed strategic partnerships with pet shops, distributors, and major accounts to strengthen brand presence and
market penetration.
• Increased sales performance by 60% within 6 months through targeted business development and account growth
strategies.
• Supported brand positioning, product visibility, and customer engagement initiatives across the Lebanese market.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Co-Founder & Managing Director

January 2020 - Present

Orion Group SARL - The Pet Bistro

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2020 - Present

• Founded and scaled an FMCG pet food and treats brand, leading brand development, sales, marketing, market
expansion, and operational execution.
• Increased revenue by 50% in the second year through strategic B2B partnerships and expansion into GCC markets.
• Executed targeted digital marketing campaigns, resulting in a 35% increase in online sales and brand visibility.
• Led product development, recipe creation, pricing strategy, and brand positioning across multiple SKUs.
• Managed go-to-market execution across direct-to-consumer, retail, and partnership channels.
• Oversaw in-house manufacturing setup including sourcing, production scheduling, quality control, and food safety
compliance.
• Managed daily operations including production planning, inventory control, order fulfillment, and repeat customer
tracking.
• Streamlined supply chain operations, optimizing inventory management and improving operational efficiency.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Management

General Manager

January 2022 - January 2023

Astra Trading & Manufacturing SAL,

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2022 - January 2023

• Led business operations, pricing, sales strategy, and market expansion for a growing pet supply company. (Dr. Clauders,
Nutribest, Catswhite, etc…)
• Drove sales growth by 35% within 6 months through market entry initiatives and optimized pricing models.
• Designed and implemented scalable commercial structures, increasing profit margins by 30%.
• Managed product positioning, channel development, and retail relationship building.
• Introduced and expanded premium pet brands and product categories within the Lebanese market.
• Led cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and support financial performance.

Company industry:
Pet Supplies
Job role:
Management

General Manager

January 2018 - January 2022

Trinity Medical SARL,

Hazmieh, Lebanon

January 2018 - January 2022

• Led a distribution company specializing in disinfection solutions, overseeing operations, sales, and business
development.
• Introduced Dr. Schumacher and AquaFree products into the Lebanese healthcare market and expanded brand presence
across hospitals and healthcare institutions.
• Secured 10 major hospital contracts, driving revenue growth even during the COVID-19 period.
• Conducted sales forecasting and market analysis, contributing to 35% growth.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Management

Product Manager / Disinfection Consultant

January 2018 - January 2020

Pharmacrew,

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2018 - January 2020

• Managed product portfolio development and market entry planning for medical brands.
• Spearheaded product selection and launch strategies for high-growth brands.
• Developed sales forecasts, improving revenue projections by 20%.
• Led sales presentations and converted 15% of leads into long-term clients.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Key Account Executive

January 2015 - January 2017

Blend Distributions,

Jounieh, Lebanon

January 2015 - January 2017

• Managed key hospital accounts and executed strategic sales initiatives.
• Expanded key accounts by 20%, strengthening long-term partnerships and market share.
• Negotiated long-term agreements and supported revenue growth through strategic account development.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Sales

Medical Representative

January 2013 - January 2015

Samir Hani SAL,

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2013 - January 2015

• Launched career in medical sales, focusing on product promotion and account development.
• Achieved 60% of sales targets by identifying new opportunities and expanding the client base.
• Delivered product presentations and secured 4 new hospital partnerships.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Sales

Education

American University of Science and Technology - Lebanon

June 2013

June 2013

Bachelor's degree, Clinical Lab Science

Lebanon

American University of Science and Technology

January 2013

January 2013

Bachelor's degree, Clinical Laboratory

Lebanon

Skills

Training Plans
Expert
Training Plans
Expert
Consulting
Expert
Consulting
Expert
Sales Online
Expert
Sales Online
Expert
Top Management
Expert
Top Management
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
microsoft office
Expert
microsoft office
Expert
Negotiation, team training and social media
Expert
Negotiation, team training and social media
Expert
team work, problem solving, work under pressure
Expert
team work, problem solving, work under pressure
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Sales Management
Expert
Sales Management
Expert
Manufacturing
Expert
Manufacturing
Expert
Production
Expert
Production
Expert
Marketing
Intermediate
Marketing
Intermediate
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
operations
Expert
operations
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
BRAND MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BRAND MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Intermediate
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Intermediate
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Intermediate
INFECTION CONTROL
Intermediate
INFECTION CONTROL
Intermediate
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker

French

Expert

German

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Coronavirus All You Need to Know
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) – Core Components & Multimodal Strategies
WHO
Jan 2026
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Hobbies and interests

Music
Photography
Swimming
Basketball
music, dancing, swimming, basketball