General Manager (GM)
Alghanim Industries
Total years of experience :31 years, 0 Months
Cadillac Alghanim country General Manager in Kuwait. In charge of all aspects of the Cadillac Brand related business in Kuwait including but not limited to the growth, market share, business plan & P&L.
Start-up dealership operation as the newest addition to the finest family of dealerships in the Tristate area by adding the most luxurious American Brand to the existing luxury brands line-up.
Overseeing construction and architectural design ensuring a smooth layout to accommodate the business operation flow in every departments including fixed operation.
Implement a robust marketing strategy for branding and tactical to create awareness and call for action utilizing all tiers and mediums and maximizing the most advanced Digital Advertising Solutions and social media. Develop a comprehensive website capitalizing on google analytical and other sources to develop a strong SEO & SEM and increase the health of the site organically over time.
Work directly with the manufacturer to ensure market share achievement within the luxury segment and strategize conquest programs to improve the share.
Start-up operation from the ground up from recruitment to training and developing the entire Sales including retail, Corporate and Fleet Sales, Marketing team, the sales admin team and support functions.
Create an innovative entrance strategy to the market capitalizing on the strength of the Brand and based on a comprehensive market research done by an international company to layout the foundation of the short and long term strategy and plans.
Work hand on hand with Audi AG and Audi ME to implement the proper Brand standards and be in compliant with the Corporate Identity of the Brand.
Achieve 146% YOY Growth in Audi Sales and dominated the fastest growing Luxury Brand in the entire State of Qatar.
Launch a Satellite Showroom in the most luxurious mall in Doha with strong presence reachable to the most powerful spending demographic in the country.
Manage all aspects of the daily business transactions. responsible for the growth and the development of the Business department. Maintain the business relationship with all financial instituations primarily BMW Financial Services, Bank of America & JP Morgan Chase.
I'm elected to be a BMW Financial Services Council Member out of 12 more members in the United States of America.
In charge growth and the development of the Business & Insurance department.
Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained and managed 15 sales staff.
Effectively managed and monitored BDC Dept. to achieve 10% delivery ratio.
Maintained cost-effective inventory & floor plan control while offering a great selection of new and pre-owned vehicles.
In charge of 3 major departments of a motion picture production company with $40M annual sales.
Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained and managed 30 staff.
Responsible for Marketing, Advertising, Acquisitions, and Sales.
Personally presented new films at numerous major International Film Festivals (Berlin Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, San Francisco Film Festival, Cann Film Festival, Golden Globe, Oscars).
Launched the Movie “Emaret Yacoubian” in Egypt, France & USA (2005-2008)
Over looked the Sales, Service & Parts Department. Responsible for the development of the dealership and Business growth. Expense analysis.