Khaled Awad
Business Developer Manager
Cairo
Summary
An experienced engineer with a background in biomedical engineering and systems who successfully transitioned into the furniture and interior design industry. Proven success in product development, business development, and sales management, including launching and managing startups in space-saving furniture. Currently contributing to Egypt Panel’s growth through innovative market studies, team training, and product development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sales & Marketing Manager / Business Developer
Egypt Panel
07.2024 - Current
- Leading national market studies to evaluate distributors, clients, and competitors.
- Collaborating with marketing to design catalogs, sales tools, and promotional campaigns.
- Training sales teams on products, CRM (Salesforce), and evaluation systems.
- Segmenting sales territories and managing KPI-driven performance evaluations.
- Participating in product development and new launches aligned with market needs.
- Monitoring sales performance and contributing to strategic decisions for expansion.
Sales and Marketing Manager / Business Developer
Location Design – Decor & Furniture
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed upholstery and woodworking teams, setting production plans and budgets.
- Led product design, development, and cost estimation.
- Conducted pricing, market research, and customer analysis.
- Oversaw the product launch process and ensured continuous improvement.
Production Manager / Product Developer
ILegno – Outdoor Furniture
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed furniture production and coordinated supplier activities.
- Designed and prototyped new products, focusing on durability and aesthetics.
- Delivered tailored furniture solutions and maintained high customer satisfaction.
Co-Founder / Product Developer
XTEND – Space Saving Furniture
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Designed innovative space-saving mechanisms and oversaw prototyping.
- Conducted market studies, gathered feedback, and led continuous product improvement.
- Managed production and ensured high quality standards.
Co-Founder / CEO
ITCAN – Space Saving Furniture
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Developed long-term strategies and managed finances, production, and HR.
- Led marketing and sales strategies that significantly increased brand awareness.
- Ensured compliance and developed partnerships to scale the business.
Product Developer
Freelancer – Furniture Design & Production
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Independently designed and produced custom space-saving furniture.
- Handled full project cycles from concept to delivery.
Education
B.Sc. - Biomedical Engineering and Systems
El Shorouk Academy
01.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Business Development
- Budgeting
- Team Management
- Market Research
- Product Design
- Woodworking
- Cost Estimation
- Production Planning
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Presentation
- Customer Service
- AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
- SketchUp
- Fusion 360
- Artcam
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Maxcut
- CuttingOptimization
- Odoo
- Salesforce
Certification
Marketing Diploma, Prime Education Center (Dr. Ehab Muslam), Leadership, Business Development, Project Management, Sales & Marketing
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/08/92
Timeline
Sales & Marketing Manager / Business Developer
Egypt Panel
07.2024 - Current
Sales and Marketing Manager / Business Developer
Location Design – Decor & Furniture
07.2022 - 06.2024
Production Manager / Product Developer
ILegno – Outdoor Furniture
01.2022 - 06.2022
Co-Founder / Product Developer
XTEND – Space Saving Furniture
01.2019 - 11.2021
Co-Founder / CEO
ITCAN – Space Saving Furniture
01.2016 - 11.2018
Product Developer
Freelancer – Furniture Design & Production
05.2015 - 01.2016
B.Sc. - Biomedical Engineering and Systems
El Shorouk Academy
01.2010 - 01.2014
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