Tony Saidy, Sales & Marketing Manager

Tony Saidy

Sales & Marketing Manager

Hisense International Co, LTD

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
21 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 0 Months

Sales & Marketing Manager at Hisense International Co, LTD
  • Saudi Arabia
  • My current job since November 2017
SALES & MARKETING MANAGER at Hisense Middle East FZE
  • United Arab Emirates
  • March 2016 to October 2018

Responsible for Air Conditioner channels in Saudi Arabia for Kelon brand B2C and Hisense
brand B2B channels.
• Leading all marketing activities in the Saudi Market and managing and promoting the
complete sales operations especially focusing on all major Hypermarkets & Power Retailers
across the Kingdom.
• Lead and planned all promotions as per the marketing calendar provided by key accounts &
collaborating with the product & marketing team in order to effectively and creatively design
sales promotions for our products to enhance our sales as well as profitability.
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• Ensured shelf share of products on display in all key accounts to enhance the sales and
product visibility.
• Analyze sale report of key accounts & competitive Activity, Product offerings in terms of
features, price points and placement.
• Negotiating on event /promotion contribution with Key retailers with solid ROI on marketing
investments. Participated in key retailers leaflet and invested in potential stores to achieve
visibility range and sales.
• Developed specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all company’s products and
collaborated with top management to develop sales strategies to improve market share in all
product lines.
• Identified objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short- and long-term sales and
earnings.
• Ensured accuracy of all transactions for all accounts and timely collection of outstanding and
account reconciliation.
• Maintaining business relation with the buyer, floor manager, supervisor and sales staff.
• Motivating the merchandiser and educating them about the features and product training.
• Handling new sales leads and opportunities in addition to maintaining and strengthening our
present relationship with existing accounts.
• Resolving customer and client concerns, identifying trends and implementing solutions.
• Collaborating closely with retail & Channel partners to develop sales strategies and business
plans for the optimal positioning of brands within the stores.
• Working closely with distribution partners in formulating sales plans for partners, defining
targets and ensuring strong follow ups on achievement of those targets.
• Planning sales and product trainings for promoters and Retailer Sales Staff.
• Maintaining and publishing sales daily /monthly sales data to the senior management.
• Meeting channel partners to enhance product awareness by conducting continual events and
training programs.
• Close co-ordination between the HQ & channel partner in KSA.
• Carry out price & market surveys and provide useful information on competitor activity to the
immediate Manager.
• Prepare and submit daily sales report in a timely and detailed manner to the VP &GM.
• Liaising with after sales team to ensure that the customer service is at its best.
• Increased brand integrity and awareness by monitoring the quality of marketing content and
understanding market exposures.

Sales Manager Ksa /Bahrain at Jacobs Douwe Egberts
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 2012 to February 2016

Jacobs Douwe Egberts is an international coffee brand with over 260 years of reputation for excellent taste. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 100 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR among others

• Responsible for the operations of Eastern Region- KSA & BAHRAIN.
• Promoting the company products: Coffee machines, Coffee beans and liquid.
• Maintain a high profile of public relations exercise within the competitive hotel business environment in Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia &Bahrain
• Brand Ambassador and built strong customer relationships by understanding the client requirements.

WHOLE SALE MANAGER at E.A. JUFFALI & BROTHERS
  • Saudi Arabia
  • December 2008 to December 2012

Established in 1999, JAHACO has the largest household appliance distribution network in Saudi
Arabia, carrying brands such as Carrier, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Vulcan, Harmony, Smeg, Falcon and
Regent.
• Selling a company's products for Air-conditioning and Home appliance through B2B channel
• Sales target achieved $ 3M (Air Conditioning) for clinics of health through MAPA Construction.

Retail &Whole Sales Manager at BEIRUT
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2003 to October 2008

Elie Saidy opened the first POP 84 fashion retail store in Lebanon in
1985. The Italian franchise became an instant hit with a reputation of great quality and price for all
age groups. Following the success of the first store he expanded the business by opening in Beirut,
Furn El Chebbak, Jal elDib and 6 branches in Bekaa. In the late nineties he added many new Italian
brands to the collection offered, expanding the variety and changing the store name to GMA.
• Handling direct sales teams and contribute to company growth and profitability. recruiting
and training staff, collaborating with company managers to increase sales, assigning tasks to
sales representatives, controlling expenses, implementing company policies, and monitoring
staff performance.
• Managed the sales team the stores.
• Pricing and displaying the Apparel in an appealing and fashionable manner
• of salesmen and saleswomen of 30 through the retail stores.
• Responsible for receiving merchandise for
• Daily management of stock to minimize stock loss and maximize sales.
• Achieved target for $1.5M through channel retail stores and wholesale distributors for
Apparel brands.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Lebanese American University ( LAU )
  • January 2008

Specialties & Skills

Distributions
Brand Building
Channel Sales
Product Launch
QUALITY
ACCOUNT RECONCILIATION
BUSINESS PLANS
COMPETITIVE
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Retail Management
Display Management
Channel Management
Product Benchmarking
Competitor Analysis
Marketing Communications
Sales Planning PSRI
team work

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert
Italian
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Products line Manager (Training)
Training Institute:
Hisense International
Date Attended:
November 2017
Duration:
48 hours

Hobbies

  • Tennis
    Key achievements. • Developed and increased sales by 35% over six months for Dammam and Bahrain. • Won bank check from the GM as I gained new sales lead such as SABIC (Affiliate-AL Jubail) with yearly sales over $300.000 of coffee products and machines.