Wahiba Rechid, Chief Marketing Manager

Wahiba Rechid

Chief Marketing Manager

WeOneIT

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Business And Marketing
Experience
19 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months

Chief Marketing Manager at WeOneIT
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • My current job since September 2022

• Designed and executed a comprehensive marketing plan, incorporating content, email, and social media strategies that generated a 25% boost in lead generation.
• Collaborated with sales team to close three contracts worth a total of $200K USD by crafting targeted messaging and inbound approach leading to conversions
• Trained a team of 8 marketing professionals in inbound methodology, resulting in a 30% increase in website traffic and a 20% increase in lead generation within 3 months.

Marketing Strategy Consultant at start-ups and agencies
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • September 2020 to August 2022

• Devised and executed aligned marketing strategies, driving revenue growth and enhancing brand visibility.
• Conducted extensive market research to uncover opportunities, target segments, and track industry trends.
• Orchestrated brand identity management, ensuring consistency and relevance across all marketing activities.
• Monitored and assessed KPIs, delivering comprehensive reports on campaign effectiveness and providing actionable insights.

Country Manager at Education First
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • May 2019 to August 2020

• Generated ~$2M in organizational profit by:
Driving increased sales of study programs in EF schools globally and expanding operations within the country.
Adapting the EF business model to be culturally relevant at the local level while preserving its core identity.
• As Algeria's first female Country Manager, leveraged comprehensive market research and insights to:
Establish and execute tailored marketing and sales strategies, plans, and initiatives.
Enhance customer service and CRM practices to ensure exceptional client satisfaction.
Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership by effectively managing a team of 12 staff members, including:
Controlling budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities to optimize office expenses.
Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the country branch, including sales, marketing, finance, and customer service.

Marketing Manager Skoda at Sovac Automotive Spa
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • January 2019 to May 2019

• Maximized profits and raised awareness of Skoda in the local market by developing and implementing consumer-centric marketing strategy to address market demand and enhancing engagement with Algerian dealers.
• Oversaw the design and launch of a targeted marketing campaign, which included:
Implementing customer segmentation and a cohort-specific targeting strategy to optimize campaign effectiveness and collaborated with brand, product, and sales managers to drive sales growth and brand awareness.

Marketing Communication & CRM Manager at Mercedes Benz Vans & Trucks
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • November 2017 to January 2019

• Developed and implemented a one-year marketing plan that achieved all marketing and sales objectives
• Increased organisational client base through outreach activities, including facilitating a large-scale marketing fair with the Ministry of National Defense
• Oversaw implementation of marketing and development plans, including technical tools to support management of sales and marketing actions and risks, and communication roadmap and strategies
• Implemented and managed CRM systems to streamline customer data collection, segmentation, and analysis.

Senior Specialist Marketing Procurement at Ooredoo Algeria (Telecom)
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • February 2016 to November 2017

• Managed all aspects of a sponsorship and partnership contract portfolio worth nearly $6M
• Collaborated with Ooredoo (Qatar) Head Office on Ooredoo Algeria’s annual sourcing plan
• Played a pivotal role in two product launches by negotiating sponsorship and partnership contracts
• Reported on the status of major projects and contracts to Ooredoo top management in order to renegotiate contracts
• Identified best business opportunities for products by liaising with internal stakeholders and managing budgets

Senior Project Manager at Synergy Communication
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • July 2014 to January 2016

• Directed the completion of complex projects by aligning deliverables with strategic objectives and reporting progress to clients. By leading teams of cross-functional professionals, ensuring responsibilities and milestones.
• Coordinated and managed multiple key accounts including British American Tobacco Algeria and Huawei Telecommunication Algeria, resulting in a 12% boost in client satisfaction ratings
• Orchestrated the successful launch of a retail advocacy program for a major organizational account, Philip Morris International, leading to an impressive 15% increase in the synergy’s revenue.

Creative Director | Senior Advertising Manager at Algency Communication
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • January 2014 to July 2014
Freelance Design Consultant at Freelance
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • November 2004 to October 2013

Interior Designer | Graphic Designer | Project Manager

Education

Master's degree, Business And Marketing
  • at International Institute of Communication
  • June 2017

Top of the class with 78/100

High school or equivalent, Natural Sciences
  • at Algiers High School
  • July 1997

A-Level equivalent (Maths: 11,40/20 - Sciences:14,50/20 - English:15/20 - French: 16/20)

Specialties & Skills

Artificial Intelligence
ERP CRM
Management
Digital Marketing
Customer Relationship Management
B2B Marketing
Inbound
budget management
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
ADVOCACY
COMMUNICATIONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DATA COLLECTION
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT
MARKET RESEARCH
Brand Strategy Development
Marketing Strategy

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

LinkedIn Certification: Business Dev: Strategic Planning (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2021
LinkedIn Certification: Executive Leadership (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2021
Hubspot Academy: Digital Marketing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2021
LinkedIn Certification: Business Development: Strategic Planning (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2020
Hubspot Academy: E-mail & Content Marketing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2021
Google Certifications: Online Marketing Fundamentals ▪ AdWords Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2021