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Sameer Abu-Ahmad, Retail Business Development Manager (Contractor)

Sameer Abu-Ahmad

Retail Business Development Manager (Contractor)·Tazweed Ventures

Qatar

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 28 years, 4 months

Retail Business Development Manager (Contractor)

December 2021 - Present

Tazweed Ventures

Amman, Jordan

December 2021 - Present

Setting goals and developing plans for business and revenue growth through researching, planning, and implementing new target market initiatives and retail expansion plans. Researching prospective accounts in the target markets and pursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycle. Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Team Lead (Contractor)

August 2021 - November 2021

Waseef

Doha, Qatar

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August 2021 - November 2021

Managing all aspects of daily operations of the procurement and inventory including sourcing equipment, goods and services, determine key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness, improve negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms, partner with facility managers and stakeholders to ensure clear requirements, monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand, and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers to ensure timely supply and delivery.
Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Retail Operations Manager

March 2016 - July 2021

Tazweed Ventures (a Mezzan Group Company)

Amman, Jordan

March 2016 - July 2021

Managing all aspects of daily operations of the store leading a team of more than 85 employees, ensuring the store has accomplished targets with highest levels of customer satisfaction. Handled Sales, budgeting, and forecasting; purchasing and commercial operations; inventory control, stock, and product replenishment; and staff management and training.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Management

Retail Store Manager

March 2015 - February 2016

Esso

Canada

March 2015 - February 2016

Managed all aspects of daily operations of three separate stores within the accompanying Esso Station. Led a staff of 8, ensuring they attained customer satisfaction. Handled staff training, budgeting, stock and product replenishment.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

General Manager / Store Manager

August 2010 - October 2014

SMS Supermarket

Amman, Jordan

August 2010 - October 2014

Led a staff of 5 to maintain efficient operations at this state-of-the-art convenience store. Ensured product availability to maintain the best variety of products within the Jordanian and Middle Eastern markets. Handled staff training, budgeting, stock and product replenishment.
• Established a $150, 000 retail store, determining the location, designing the layout and planograms, and selecting appropriate goods to sell. Purchased necessary equipment/ goods.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Management

Key Accounts Sales Supervisor

May 2005 - July 2010

Al-Zanbaqa Establishment

Amman, Jordan

May 2005 - July 2010

Oversaw all sales operations, managing relationships with clients' purchasing departments while supervising and training a sales/merchandising team of 20. Provided final approval on orders to key accounts, and maintained consistent communication to ensure availability of stock. Led quarterly business review with clients to ensure they were satisfied with service. Drove seasonal promotions of the company's products with clients, maintaining good relationships with supermarkets. Implemented incentives for sales staff to encourage teamwork. Negotiated rates and quantities to be placed within client's stores, approving contracts/orders to clients and monitoring stock availability.
• Negotiated for expanded shelf space of the company's products within client stores, increasing the introduction of new product from 100 products to 250 products in four years.
• Exceeded annual sales plan by 20%. Implemented seasonal and frequent promotions of the company's products, resulting in a 14% increase in sales.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Sales

Category Manager

January 2003 - May 2005

Jordanian Investment & Supply Company (Safeway)

Amman, Jordan

January 2003 - May 2005

As part of a team of purchasing representatives, managed sales and profit margins of assigned merchandise category in 20 stores daily, ensuring product availability. Priced products and regularly adjusted items within categories to promote sales while maintaining profit. Supervised product displays to ensure standards were achieved. Regularly reviewed supplier contracts.
• Analyzed product assortment, competitive prices, promotions, and delivery requirements while purchasing to attain the best deal for company.
• Managed profit to maintain 20% margin.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Front Area Manager

October 1997 - December 2002

Jordanian Investment & Supply Company (Safeway)

Amman, Jordan

October 1997 - December 2002

Oversaw 100 staff members, including cashiers, trolley and parcel pickup, and customer service representatives, scheduling work hours and duties to ensure quality customer service. Regularly evaluated staff to determine training needs and provide development opportunities to build the highest standard possible, and recommend exemplary employees for advancement. Hired new staff. Addressed customer concerns/complaints, utilizing information to increase delivery quality.
• Organized periodic sight evaluations for employees to promote employee development.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Education

Philadelphia University

June 2002

June 2002

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

Jordan

Arab College

June 1995

June 1995

Diploma, Computer Science

Jordan

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

Skills

Promotions
Expert
Promotions
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Profit
Expert
Profit
Expert
Wholesale
Expert
Wholesale
Expert
Science
Expert
Science
Expert
Internet Skills and Search
Intermediate
Internet Skills and Search
Intermediate
MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Expert
MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Marketing
Intermediate
Marketing
Intermediate
order
Expert
order
Expert
problem solving
Expert
problem solving
Expert
people management
Expert
people management
Expert
operation
Expert
operation
Expert
purchasing
Expert
purchasing
Expert
procurement
Expert
procurement
Expert
materials
Expert
materials
Expert
team leadership
Expert
team leadership
Expert
negotiation
Expert
negotiation
Expert
planning
Expert
planning
Expert
operations management
Expert
operations management
Expert
merchandising
Expert
merchandising
Expert
purchasing management
Expert
purchasing management
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
key account management
Expert
key account management
Expert
purchasing negotiations
Expert
purchasing negotiations
Expert
supply chain management
Expert
supply chain management
Expert
Promotions
Expert
Promotions
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Profit
Expert
Profit
Expert
Wholesale
Expert
Wholesale
Expert
Science
Expert
Science
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Procurement Management, Negotiations and Suppliers Evaluation
Amman Chamber of Commerce
Dec 2013