Yousef Harkous, Area Sales Manager

Yousef Harkous

Area Sales Manager

Sherwin Williams Paint Co

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, Masters Business Administration
Experience
15 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 3 Months

Area Sales Manager at Sherwin Williams Paint Co
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2015 to July 2022

• AREA SALES MANAGER| SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT CO.
• Key Deliverables:
• Served as a regional sales strategist for the organization and handled business development for decorative, automotive, industrial, protective and marine coating products.
• Performed a crucial role in tracking market dynamics and drawing inputs to realign tactics/strategies to counter competition & identify critical accounts to secure profitable business for the products in new markets strategically
• Developed new and augmented existing business along with securing new business opportunities as deemed appropriate
• Elevated the business growth by building and mentoring the sales network through recognizing & scrutinizing new prospects.
• Actively involved in the planning and roll-out of highly synchronized marketing campaigns to boost the sales revenues of various product categories. Maintained and sustained business relations, oversaw large-scale project implementation and assisted in distinctive aspects of facility management, service delivery, etc.

BIY Manager at Sigma Paints Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2009 to February 2015

• Led the entire process of setting up, maintaining, and running BIY Shops as per market needs.
• Successfully managed end-to-end accountability towards developing the structure for all BIY Shops and continuous process improvements to achieve operational excellence.
• Led the overall activities & functions of team members towards the accomplishment of sales goals & augmentation of sales volume; assessed project business opportunities and catered to an extensive portfolio of enterprise customers.

Relationship Officer at HSBC Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2006 to October 2008

• Dexterously provided impactful service to an extensive portfolio of HNI clients, providing them with consultancy regarding investment and financial planning. Developed and implemented sales initiatives to increase HSBC's client base concerning mutual funds, structured equity, and non-equity investment products.
• Served as a status advisor and handled various aspects related to transactional, credit facility & liability requirements of HNI clients.
• Established new initiatives, developing business through market strategic communication plan, & market research within relevant markets. Ensured adequate market reach and capitalized on emerging market opportunities.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING OFFICER | Dubai Financial Center, UAE| Aug 2004 - Oct 2006

Education

Master's degree, Masters Business Administration
  • at Iba University
  • October 2023
Higher diploma, Diploma Degree in Information Technology
  • at Dubai Computer College
  • June 2008

Diploma Degree in Information Technology at Dubai Computer College, United Arab Emirates – Dubai, 2008

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Technical Accounting and Informatics
  • at Al Waffa Technical College
  • June 2004

Bachelor's degree in Technical Accounting and Informatics at Al Waffa Technical College Lebanon – Beirut, 2004

Specialties & Skills

Team Performance
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Revenue Building
Marketing
product / service consultancy
leadership acumen
business growth initiatives
Strategy Planning and Execution
Business Development
business transformation

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

AML HSBC Bank (Certificate)
Basic Fire Fighting (Euro Link Safety) (Certificate)
Management Skills (Certificate)
Presentation Skills (Certificate)
Time Management (Certificate)
Advanced Communication Skills (Certificate)
Product Knowledge (Certificate)
Advance Selling Skills (Certificate)
Aug 2005: English Language Accreditation, British Council, UAE (Certificate)
Sep 2007: English Language Accreditation, E-English Institute, UAE (Certificate)
Jun 2005: Certificate in Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite), Lebanon (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Traveling