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Nourhan Ahmed

Nourhan Ahmed

Strategic Business Development Consultant
Egypt

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management and over 9 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry.

Demonstrated ability to identify and secure new business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and effectively manage client relationships.

Skilled in conducting market research, competitor analysis, and developing compelling proposals.

Seeking a challenging Business Development role in a leading engineering firm to leverage combined engineering background and business acumen in order to drive profitable growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Business Development Manager

Swedish Group
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: The Swedish Group -since 2005- is a leading engineering and interior design organization that is uniquely specialized in providing architectural and interior solutions –Flooring, Cladding & Ceiling systems- that can substantially improve indoor environments and interior spaces, aiming towards enhancing the quality of internal finishing materials in public-use buildings in Egypt.
  • Expanded Market Reach: Developed and implemented strategic business plans to penetrate new markets and expand our customer base.
  • Forged Strong Partnerships: Built and maintained relationships with key industry stakeholders, including architects, designers, contractors, and developers.
  • Led High-Profile Projects: Managed and overseen multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. [+7 Million Euros]
  • Developed and Mentored Teams: Provided guidance and mentorship to a team of 25 project sales engineers, empowering them to achieve their full potential.
  • Enhanced Organizational Knowledge: Conducted comprehensive onboarding programs for new employees, covering technical orientations, product knowledge, and company culture.
  • Shared Expertise: Delivered technical seminars and lectures at renowned universities (AUC, GUC, New Giza University, Ain Shams University, and Cairo University) on topics such as acoustical treatment, interior finishing materials, and industry trends.
  • The Swedish Group -since 2005- is a leading engineering and interior design organization that is uniquely specialized in providing architectural and interior solutions –Flooring, Cladding & Ceiling systems- that can substantially improve indoor environments and interior spaces, aiming towards enhancing the quality of internal finishing materials in public-use buildings in Egypt.

Business Development Consultant

Confidential
01.2020 - Current
  • Provide expert advisory services to client companies on business planning, market entry strategies, and growth initiatives specific to the Egyptian market.
  • Develop and advise on strategic business, sales, and marketing plans to drive growth for construction, building materials, and HR companies in Egypt.
  • Oversee the implementation and monitor the effectiveness of these strategies, providing expert guidance and analysis.
  • Identify market opportunities, optimize client processes, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Assess and develop client teams, ensuring their capabilities and structure support the business strategy and overall growth objectives.
  • Report on strategic progress and results to client leadership.

Business Development Executive

Swedish Group
01.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Business Development Engineer

Swedish Group
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Establish, Manage & Monitor the organization’s business plan, Allied with the corporate objectives.
  • Expand our portfolio with new promising partners to represent them in the Egyptian market to comply with the solutions we provide to the architectural community [Unilin panels, EGE carpets, Mohawk Group, Philips, & Mapei...etc.].
  • Research and analysis for the following: New sectors to be penetrated – Projects, Consultants, Designers, Contractors, Developers, Organizations...etc.
  • Competitor Analysis to increase our market share by developing our competitive advantages.
  • New Market trends and Customer needs to enhance our provided services.
  • Manage & Develop the internal operation cycle and customer relationship management through the smart ERP System [Odoo].
  • Training and development for the employees through Hosting & Organizing Technical Seminars for the sales, Technical office, Execution, and marketing teams.
  • Assist in the Human resources department through the following: Setting up the organizational chart's structure.
  • Decide what each employee's key performance metrics should be.
  • Creating Job descriptions for each person, considering their various titles and levels of seniority.
  • HeadHunting & Interviewing the most suitable applicants who will be ideal for the required positions and possess the necessary qualifications.
  • Support & Monitor the sales team’s performance and assure that the assigned KPIs are achieved appropriately.
  • Individual Sales Tasks: Approach new clients & current clients and schedule meetings with them to guide them with qualified solutions for their projects.
  • Prepare & Submit The technical and financial proposals with the recommended solutions.
  • Follow up with the client and all the contractors invited to tender the project, until the project is awarded to a certain contractor, then an Accurate best and final proposal is presented to this contractor.
  • Negotiate with the contractor about the company’s terms & conditions, Payment method, Execution timeline schedule, Method of the statement, delivery date...etc, until we won the deal.
  • Follow up the entire process of supplying & applying on the site to ensure the satisfaction of all involved parties.
  • Marketing Tasks in collaboration with the marketing team: Creating the Company profile for the Swedish Group [Whole Content].
  • Content Creation [Social Media posts, Official Letters, Presentations, and Company profile].
  • Support & Monitor the design process for all the visuals of the company [Company profile, Social media posts, Banners & flyers, Presentations, and official documentation...etc.].
  • Branding tools management [Presentation tool-kit, Samples, and hardcopy catalogs].
  • Planning for the company’s mega events [Design Club, Europ trip, Design for human senses event at the Sweden embassy 2022...etc.].
  • Manage the CSR program: Provide technical seminars, Workshops & employment fairs with universities [AUC, GUC, Ain Shams uni., Cairo uni...etc.]
  • Collaborate with the German grant for the upper Egypt schools.
  • Project Manager for The ERP System [Odoo].

Business Development Manager (Sales & Marketing)

Flair Systems
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: Flair Systems was established at the End of 2008 starting with two main Sectors Integrated systems and Home Automation.

Deputy Sales Manager

HDL Egypt
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: HDL is a manufacturer of comprehensive automation systems and a provider of integrated solutions for homes, commercial buildings, and hotels.

Business Development Engineer

SCAS Egypt
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: SCAS Construction & Finishing located in Cairo, Egypt has been active as a main contractor in construction, finishing, project management, and technical support for corporate, commercial, Hospitality, Industrial, and residential sectors since 2016.


Responsibilities:

  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify and secure new business opportunities.
  • Develop sales materials, including proposals and presentations, and support marketing efforts to promote products and opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships and manage the customer relationship database.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and purchasing, and support the Business Development Manager on various initiatives to achieve business goals.
  • Execute marketing campaigns and activities to increase company recognition and generate leads.

Business Development Engineer

TLine
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: Established in 2013, T-line is a one-stop architecture firm focused on designing and building aesthetic and sustainable spaces that improve engagement between people and their surroundings.


Project Sales Engineer - Team Leader

El-Nasr Group
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Company Overview: El Nasr Group was established in 1990 in Cairo, Egypt. EL NASR TRADING is a General Trader, Agent, Importer, Exporter, and Supplier in Egypt and the Middle East for A lot of interior and exterior Finishing products.

Reservation Manager

Bedouina Tours
10.2016 - 05.2017

Education

MBA - Strategic Management

Arab Academy For Science, Technology, And Maritime Transport
Cairo, Egypt
04.2001 - 01.2024

Bachelor Degree - Architecture Engineering

El-Shorouk Academy

High school - undefined

Al-Khalifa el-maamon experimental language school

Skills

  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Research and strategy
  • Learning & Development
  • Business development
  • Relationship development
  • Decision-making
  • Lead generation
  • Sales and marketing

Certification

Certificate in Soft Skills
Certificate in REVIT program
Certificate in 3DS MAX program
Certificate in PRIMAVERA program
PMP preparation Course – CADMASTER
Construction Management Course – CADMASTER, Calibers
Business Development for Engineers’ course – Calibers
Advanced Digital Marketing Program – Udacity

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/01/1993
  • Nationality: Egyptian


Software

ERP System - Odoo

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

AI Tools

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Swedish Group
01.2023 - Current

Business Development Executive

Swedish Group
01.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Business Development Engineer

Swedish Group
05.2021 - 12.2022

Business Development Manager (Sales & Marketing)

Flair Systems
07.2020 - 05.2021

Business Development Consultant

Confidential
01.2020 - Current

Deputy Sales Manager

HDL Egypt
10.2019 - 03.2020

Business Development Engineer

SCAS Egypt
05.2019 - 10.2019

Business Development Engineer

TLine
11.2018 - 05.2019

Project Sales Engineer - Team Leader

El-Nasr Group
05.2017 - 11.2018

Reservation Manager

Bedouina Tours
10.2016 - 05.2017

MBA - Strategic Management

Arab Academy For Science, Technology, And Maritime Transport
04.2001 - 01.2024

Bachelor Degree - Architecture Engineering

El-Shorouk Academy

High school - undefined

Al-Khalifa el-maamon experimental language school
Nourhan AhmedStrategic Business Development Consultant