کریم الأحدب

Worked with a variety of clients to conceptualize, capture and deliver still photography for their marketing and advertising needs with a focus on food and product photography.

- Set, implemented and monitored the marketing plan which focused on the company’s growth
- Generated sustainable sales by establishing new relationships with clients and maintaining them
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Revamped the brand identity and marketing collateral to position the company for high growth
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Continuously conducting market/competitive research in order to adapt to the environment and guarantee an edge over competitors.
- Met the unsatisfied needs of customers and missed opportunities by researching the latest in plastic polymers and applying that knowledge into product development
- Set contingency plans throughout the supply chain to minimize the losses incurred by delays in raw materials
- Regularly attended relevant exhibits and conferences to increase grand exposure through networking

- Coordinating between client servicing and creative and studio departments
- Performing weekly consultations with clients
- Overseeing campaigns and other communication collateral related to the finance industry,
and to insuring they are done accurately and on time
- Setting up radio recordings and following through so that they are delivered clearly, in the right tone, and in a timely manner

Job Roles:

- Solely ran the new branch in KSA and managed all related tasks
- Researched market sectors and identified prospective clients
- Initiated relationships with prospects through phone calls/e-mails, which led to personal meetings, sales and account acquisitions
- Prepared, and presented financial proposals and design concepts
- Responsible for setting up project timetables, following up and delivery
- Coordinated with various branches and departments to ensure smooth delivery of projects

Job Roles:

- Worked with: McDonald’s, STC Enterprise, CCE and Al Munajem.
- Collected and analyzed marketing intelligence on a weekly basis
- Conducted marketing research which assisted with the development of various projects
- Wrote briefs for different clients/products which helped keep the design process aligned
- Followed up on jobs ensuring all amendments and deadlines were met
- Issued quotations and took approval on the same
- Prepared and shared weekly status reports which helped keep the various departments well-coordinated
- Prepared contact reports after meetings with the clients that kept both the agency and the client in sync.

Job roles:

- Responded to all inquiries and order requests from the Arab Region
- Promoted the products both on-line and offline which led to a growth in sales and brand equity
- Collected feedback from customers which made its way onto various product revisions
- Prepared order forms which were shared with the manufacturing plant
- Continually researched competitors’ products in order to stay up to date on advancements in
the LED lighting industry as well as take note of any potential threats
- Conducted technical tests for various lighting solutions and shared the data with the headquarters and the marine aquarium community
- Followed up on all shipments and kept clients up to date on their status which reduced any inconvenience and promoted Orphek's image