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Akram Amer

Retail Sales Manager
Cairo,5th Settlement

Summary

Accomplished Retail Sales Manager offering over 12 years in boosting performance momentum and exceeding sales quotas. Experience directing store operations for established 26 retailers. Positive team manager with record of high employee retention rates.

Seeking a challenging position , that enables me to utilize my computer, communication skills, language skills and fulfill my personal ambitions, to enhances my knowledge and providing a suitable opportunity for career growth and future advancement.

Achievement:

· Employee of the Month certification across Vodafone Retail channel in February 2010

· Top Performance Certification in October 2013 As Store Manager across Vodafone Store Managers .

· First Rank Over 74 Stores in Canal & East Delta Reign in April 2016 - March 2017 .

· Won a Trip to Barcelona Based on the Highest Sales Revenue in 2015 - First Rank over more than 300 Stores across Retail Channel.

· Won a Trip to Malaysia for the Highest Sales Across Retail Channel in last quarter in 2018

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retail Sales Manager

Vodafone Egypt
Cairo
04.2013 - Current

· Manage the short-term plans for retail stores which include sales, revenue, Net Promoter Score (NPS) targets with full accountability of the area Profit and Loss (P&L).

· Execute the retail long-term business strategy of Digital stores and overall Expansion plan.

· Have full accountability for the Stores/ Area P& L responsible to achieve positive EBITDA

· Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.

· Have full accountability to manage cost vs sales to reduce cost per transactions.

· Responsible for end-to-end operation process including all inventory inside the stores with zero variance.

· Responsible for the safety and security of all staff inside the stores with coordination of concerned teams.

· Manage branding quality and updates with concerned stakeholders.

· Manage a good relationship with all Partners.

· Manage and serve approximately 200K – 500K walk-in customers monthly in the Stores, ensuring that our customers are being managed in good manners

· Manage a diversified team of average 20" of total channel employees.

· Manage the staff performance and ensuring the best career development.

· Create new ways/approaches to best motivate staff and to create an interesting teamwork spirit.

· Empower team members to perform what is right for the business – use appropriate delegations (each in his/her strength area) to develop the team and sharpen their competitive edges.

· Promote the Vodafone way and ensure the existence of an open culture in the area across all level

· Deliver World Class Customer Experience & Exceed Expectation.

· Continues Sales Improvement Leading Channel Growth.

· Sustain high level of Operational Excellence and efficiency.

· Develop & Lead Best People Capabilities.

· Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.

· Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

· Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance.

· Conducted ongoing staff development to help employees achieve growth within job roles.

· Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

· Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.

Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives

Customer Service Representative

ECCO (Egyptian Call Centre Operation) , Vodafone Egypt Partner
Maadi, Cairo
06.2007 - 03.2008
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create expert solutions.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

Sales and Marketing Representative

ISOMARBLE For exporting and manufacturing Egyptian Marble & Granite
Cairo
01.2006 - 05.2007
  • For exporting and manufacturing Egyptian
  • Collaborated with leadership to identify marketing and communication needs for team and stakeholders.
  • Built local sales and marketing plan for each targeted district within defined territory.
  • Followed through with leads to close sales over phone, in office and during external consumer engagements.
  • Researched competitor marketing trends and prices using data analysis.
  • Monitored product line sales and costs, compiling thorough progress reports using data analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Zagazig University
01.2002 - 01.2006

Skills

    Operational and service awareness

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Additional Information

EXTRA COURSES:

Period: Sep.2006 - Dec. 2006

Course name: Basic business Skills Acquisition (BBSA) program

Company name: Amideast Egypt, New Horizon

Basic business Skills Acquisition (BBSA) program Sponsored by Future Generation Foundation.

Course Included:

· Business English

· Business writing

· Presentation skills

· Computer skills (MS Office 2003, MS project & internet)

· Extra sessions for Accounting, Finance, Sales, Marketing

Period: Dec.2012 - June.2013

Course name: General English

Company name: British Council –Agouza Branch

Course Included:

· General English - Intermediate Level 2

· General English - Intermediate Level 3

Period: Start 2008- 2015

Course name: Retail academy (Leaders Module & Sales Module)

Company name: Calcom Group / Vodafone HR

Course Included:

· People Motivation & Self-Motivation

· Customer Retention & Acquisition

· Acting Like the Business Owner

· Identify strengths and weaknesses & Set Action plan

· Set objectives / Targets / Expectation

· Build the Team Cooperation & Team Sprit

· Conflict Resolution Technique.

· Performance Management – Team Development Techniques.

· Communication Skills.

· Time Management Techniques.

· Effective Management Skills.

· Performance Reviews – Tools & Techniques.

· VBP: Value based proposition (How to delight our profitable customers)



Timeline

Retail Sales Manager

Vodafone Egypt
04.2013 - Current

Customer Service Representative

ECCO (Egyptian Call Centre Operation) , Vodafone Egypt Partner
06.2007 - 03.2008

Sales and Marketing Representative

ISOMARBLE For exporting and manufacturing Egyptian Marble & Granite
01.2006 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Zagazig University
01.2002 - 01.2006
Akram AmerRetail Sales Manager