Saleh Ghalayini, Head Of Marketing Department

Saleh Ghalayini

Head Of Marketing Department

Arab Open University - Lebanon

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Diploma, Marketing
Experience
16 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months

Head Of Marketing Department at Arab Open University - Lebanon
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since February 2019

 Prepared a new marketing plan based on the inbound & content marketing approach
 Prepared & Managed 3 events for the Business & IT Faculties
 Updated the school recruitment presentation and process and delivered the presentations myself
 Took over the Social Media accounts and proposed a new approach

Country Marketing Manager at Madar Group Lebanon
  • February 2018 to January 2019

Prepared a deep assessment of the history and the current situation of Madar Brands in Lebanon.
* Provided a visionary approach towards short, medium & long term goals with respect to the study made
* Prepared a marketing plan for all categories with approved budgets
Ghalayini Trading & Industry, G.T.I. -

Sales and Marketing Manager at Ghalayini Trading & Industry
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2013 to January 2018

 Successfully acquired an international brand “Neotex” as a supplier for waterproofing solutions
 Prepared company vision and plan for the 2014-2015 including corporate ID and marketing tools
 Successfully acquired key accounts such as ACC, Ministry of Works, TAJCO & Solidere
 Achieved over $130, 000 worth of sales in 2015 - $200, 000 in 2016 - $285, 000 in 2017

Brand Manager at FDC
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2011 to May 2013

Managed Ulker’s chocolate and biscuits $ 8M operation in Lebanon focusing mainly on wholesale. Led the operation of
Pomi, Alfa, Crix Snacks & Lamy Lutti at the Lebanese modern trade. The position required constant liaising with the
supply chain department, the sales team, and the accounting and finance managers. Reporting directly to the Vice
President of sales and marketing.
Results:
 Successfully met the targets of all brands including forecasted growth rates
 Effectively introduced POMITO glass jars into the Lebanese market
 Fulfilled the brands yearly planned margins accompanied by savings

MARKET MANAGER at NAPCO Group of Companies
  • Saudi Arabia
  • June 2009 to December 2010

Prepared and executed the marketing and business plans for Yemen market. Hired, trained, and managed a team of 23
marketers responsible for different trade marketing duties. The operation was based on extensive market research due
to the marketing operation being newly introduced to Yemen market. Reported directly to the Area General Manager
and liaised with the Export Sales Manager.
Results:
 Fulfilled 82% growth in modern trade 2010 vs. 2009
 Fulfilled 60% growth in total Yemen sales 2010 vs. 2009
 Built a strong and reliable marketing department
NAPCO Group of Companies (Sanita) -

Marketing Product Specialist at Napco Group of Companies
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2007 to June 2009

In charge of Private feminine napkins, Freshdays daily pads, Sanita Manachef, Sanita Dreams wet wipes, and Sanita
Charm Cotton.Following up on the products’ cycle from raw material; production; sales forecast; promotions and
campaigns and after sales service including research. After being introduced to the Activities & Promotions plans for
each brand for the year 2007 and following up on the brands’ archive, I was able to introduce the new plans for 2008
and 2009 respectively.
Results:
 All lines had an average growth of 17% 2008 Vs 2007
 Successfully grabbed 10% market share for Freshdays from Johnson & Johnson’s Carefree (Ac Nielsen)
 Appointed the training and evaluation of new product specialists & trader marketing analysts

Education

Diploma, Marketing
  • at CIM Curriculum - Morgan International
  • January 2012

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Bachelor's degree, Business Marketing
  • at Lebanese American University
  • January 2007

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High school or equivalent, Sociology
  • at Rawda High School
  • January 2003

Specialties & Skills

BUSINESS PLANS
Marketing
Research
Team Leadership
Presentation Skills

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Turkish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Inbound Marketing - Hubspot (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2019

Hobbies

  • Soccer