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Karim Tarek

Karim Tarek

Tech Business Solutions Manager
Cairo

Summary

Strategic Business Solutions Manager with 12+ years in presales and SaaS, accelerating sales growth by leading discovery, architecting solutions, and translating complex technology into clear business value that drives win rates and revenue.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
3
3
Languages

Work History

Strategic Solutions Manager

SiliconExpert Technologies - Arrow Electronics
03.2023 - Current

• Led enterprise presales engagements (> $100K ARR), driving solution-driven discovery, win rates, and revenue growth (+25%)

• Delivered complex product demos and technical presentations, translating business needs into clear enterprise solution value

• Led discovery workshops, RFPs, and PoCs to define requirements and design scalable, validated solutions

• Designed and supported integrated solutions across PLM, ERP, and enterprise systems using API-driven automation

• Acted as a trusted advisor to C-level and global stakeholders, supporting adoption and long-term customer value across 180+ accounts

Collaborate with global stakeholders to enhance product offerings.

• Drove upsell and cross-sell opportunities using data insights and usage analysis, contributing to +15% revenue growth

Customer Success / Product Lead

SiliconExpert Technologies - Arrow Electronics
03.2016 - 03.2023
  • Managed product lifecycle, ensuring customer needs were met.
  • Led cross-functional teams to align product vision with market trends.
  • Increased customer retention by about 20% through data-driven feedback analysis and implementing targeted strategies to address pain points.
  • Developed and implemented a structured escalation process, reducing resolution time by 25% and improving customer support efficiency.
  • Increased customer satisfaction rates, reaching more than 95%, by optimizing support workflows and introducing proactive engagement strategies.
  • Established internal processes and best practices to enhance collaboration between product, sales, and customer success teams.

Product Specialist

SiliconExpert Technologies
Cairo
06.2014 - 03.2016
  • Managed a portfolio of over 50 global accounts, ensuring each client received personalized service and support tailored to their unique needs.
  • Developed product improvements based on market needs.
  • Supported customers, sales, and marketing teams in refining product messaging.
  • Ensured high customer satisfaction through effective problem resolution and establishing multiple channeling.

Technical Support Specialist (Middle East Region)

Dell EMC
01.2014 - 06.2014

Education

MBA - International Marketing

Paris ESLSCA Business School
EGYPT
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)

Higher Technological University
EGYPT
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations management

Business analysis

Organizational development

Cross-functional team coordination

Solutions management

Customer relationship management (CRM)

Requirements gathering

Pricing strategy development

Project management

Change order management

Software

Salesforce

Power BI

MS Office

JIRA, Miro, and Confluence

Zendesk

HubSpot

Certification

Customer Service Award - GEMS

Interests

Publishing business and technology articles

Personal Development Reading

Strong Interest in Marketing and Innovative Campaigns

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionCareer advancement

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

The first one gets the oyster, the second gets the shell
Andrew Carnegie

Timeline

Strategic Solutions Manager

SiliconExpert Technologies - Arrow Electronics
03.2023 - Current

Customer Service Award - GEMS

03-2020

ICAgile Certified Professional

03-2016

Customer Success / Product Lead

SiliconExpert Technologies - Arrow Electronics
03.2016 - 03.2023

Product Specialist

SiliconExpert Technologies
06.2014 - 03.2016

Technical Support Specialist (Middle East Region)

Dell EMC
01.2014 - 06.2014

MBA - International Marketing

Paris ESLSCA Business School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)

Higher Technological University
04.2001 -
Karim TarekTech Business Solutions Manager