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Saad Al Afaliq, Marketing Manager

Saad Al Afaliq

Marketing Manager·Plastbau Arabia Co. Ltd

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 0 months

Marketing Manager

February 2019 - March 2021

Plastbau Arabia Co. Ltd

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

February 2019 - March 2021

• Enhancing awareness of Plastbau Arabia Co. Ltd. within the construction industry.
• Developing new products or new applications to existing products.
• Relaunching, running and updating company website.
• Establishing and retrieving social media accounts and activating digital marketing activities.
• Creation of print and digital media such as leaflets, technical data sheets, compliance letters, technical submissions, company profile and digital greetings.
• Maintaining relationships with Ministry of Housing and partnerships with developers, contractors and consultants.
• Obtaining invitations to tenders and RFQ’s.
• Introducing new products and innovative solutions to existing clients and new clients.
• Working closely with partners to make complete submissions and proposals for major projects.
• Partnering with contractors and qualifying them as building technology contractors at Ministry of Housing.
• Negotiating contracts and memorandums of understanding with clients & potential partners.
• Establishing and overseeing internal budgets with the company and external budgets with the client.
• Working with design, sales team, creative, advertising, logistics, managers and team members from other departments dedicated to the same client account to ensure the highest quality of materials are being produced and all client needs met.
• Planning and presenting reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and possible use in future case studies or company training.
• Analyzing client data to provide customer relationship management.
• Listing as vendors with major clients such as Saudi Electric, Neom, Qiddiya, NHC & many others.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Business Development Manager

January 2018 - February 2019

Canned Soft Drinks Factory Co.

Hofof, Saudi Arabia

January 2018 - February 2019

• Conducting expansion activities in designated territories.
• Finding and developing new customers and improving sales.
• Conduct regular market visits to monitor sales performance.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Carry out promotions and POS marketing campaigns.
• Ensuring range selling and avoiding overselling of company products.
• Leading the digital transformation of sales to adopt the use of digital handheld devices.
• Developing goals for the sales team and business growth and ensuring they are met.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Sales

Key Accounts Manager

May 2016 - August 2017

Samara Trading & Contracting Co.

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

May 2016 - August 2017

• Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements.
• Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
• Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner.
• Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams.
• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust.
• Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships.
• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Sales

Business Development Manager

April 2015 - May 2016

Jeddah Metals Recycling

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

April 2015 - May 2016

• Developing growth strategies and plans.
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients.
• Increasing client base locally & internationally.
• Maintaining knowledge of international metal prices and updating daily sales & purchase pricing.
• Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition.
• Participate in industry or promotional events (e.g. trade shows) to cultivate customer relationships
• Negotiating with stakeholders.
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs.
• Following industry trends locally and internationally.
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Sales

Territory Development Senior Supervisor

October 2013 - March 2015

Nada Dairy

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

October 2013 - March 2015

• Lead a team of 8 to conduct sales operations audit on Nada branches in KSA.
• Analyze data to find the most efficient sales routes.
• Meet with customers to address concerns and take direct action.
• Collect primary data from retail outlets in designated areas and mark customers with barcodes & coordinates.
• Maintain field records of company coolers and their details; whereabouts, serial numbers, condition, barcode number, …, etc. and compare records with finance to uncover discrepancies.
• Conduct training in sales techniques and company product attributes.
• Assess sales performance according to KPIs.
• Monitor competition within assigned regions.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Sales Director.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Sales

Sales Supervisor

October 2011 - October 2013

Nada Dairy

Hofof, Saudi Arabia

October 2011 - October 2013

• Supervise the operations of sales team.
• Implement strategies to maximize sales and minimize expiry.
• Review day-today performance and provide direct feedback to salesmen.
• Retain existing customers by committing to scheduled visits and providing prompt attention to customer needs.
• Gain new customers and expand shelf size in designated areas in traditional trade channel.
• Ensure modern trade customers are properly served in accordance to company agreements with key accounts.
• Conduct daily market visits to establish relations with customers and audit salesmen performance.
• Conduct sales forecast and pre-order truck loads for salesmen.
• Ensure range-selling and maximize distribution to meet the designated levels defined by management.
• Perform on job training to salesmen on a regular basis.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Sales

Trade Marketing Supervisor

September 2009 - October 2011

Al Ahsa Cold Storage Co.

Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

September 2009 - October 2011

• Conceive and develop efficient and intuitive marketing strategies.
• Schedule, carry out and oversee merchandising team activities to enhance visibility in modern and traditional trade outlets.
• Collect primary data from traditional trade outlets regarding visibility, market share and coordinates.
• Explore and assess the potential of new geographic territories and new channels and report back to management.
• Assess sales route efficiency and propose alternative, more efficient routes.
• Arrange and carry out in-store promotional campaigns and ensure proper use of POS marketing materials.
• Monitor progress of campaigns using various metrics and submit reports of performance.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Sales

Cash Accountant - Co-op Internship

June 2008 - February 2009

Al Safi - Danone

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2008 - February 2009

• Cash management: daily review of current accounts vs. outstanding cheques and review of bank statements.
• Monitoring of Zain cards supply chain during the business partnership of Al-Safi & Zain.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

KFUPM

June 2009

June 2009

Bachelor's degree, Finance

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Trade Marketing
Expert
Trade Marketing
Expert
Multi channel Distribution
Expert
Multi channel Distribution
Expert
FMCG
Expert
FMCG
Expert
Key Account Management
Expert
Key Account Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
FMCG Distribution
Expert
FMCG Distribution
Expert
Public Relations
Intermediate
Public Relations
Intermediate
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Sales Management
Expert
Sales Management
Expert
Vendor Pre-Qualifying
Expert
Vendor Pre-Qualifying
Expert
Bidding
Expert
Bidding
Expert
English Language
Expert
English Language
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
Economics
Expert
Economics
Expert
Spare Parts
Expert
Spare Parts
Expert
Prepaid Cards
Expert
Prepaid Cards
Expert
Prepaid
Expert
Prepaid
Expert
Integrity
Expert
Integrity
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Global Sales Pro BRONZE Level
Sandler Sales Institute
Managing Through KPI's
Gameplan
Marketing Principles
Internal
Sales Principles
Internal
Marketing Planning
Internal
Exports Funds & Guarantees
Saudi Exports Development Authority
Saudi FDA Export Certificates
Saudi Exports Development Authority
L/C's & International trade Terms "Incoterms2010"
Saudi Exports Development Authority
Building High Performance Teams
Gameplan
Marketing Research
Internal
Export Market Research
Saudi Exports Development Authority
Supply Chain
Saudi Exports Development Authority
Driving People's Performance
Gameplan
Effective Working Routines
Gameplan
Selling Skills Development
Internal
Route Optimizing Workshop
Gameplan

Hobbies and interests

Photography
Cooking
Archery
SCUBA Diving