Hossam Ismail

Experience

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  Helnan International Hotels

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Sales And Marketing Representative
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  Citi

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Customer Service Representative
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  Thyssenkrupp

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Sales &Tender Coordinator
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  Egyptian Company for Nickels

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Assistant Purchasing Manager

  • Added new Suppliers with the best match of strategic criteria every month.• Updated the team about any delays or problems with suppliers• Stocked rotation with vendors to keep the stock at healthy rates.• Trained new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.• Ensured that all procured items met the required quality standards and specifications.• Maintained the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.• Prepared cost estimates and managed budgets. Show less

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  Egyptian Company for Nickels (FRAB EGYPT)

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Assistant Purchasing Manager
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  A.M.O Group Companies for Trade & Agencies

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2016

  • Developed and implemented purchasing strategies.• Managed daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.• Strategized, planned, and enforced the import activities as per the providers and requirements of the clients.• Maintained the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.• Coordinated with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.• Ensured that all procured items met the required quality standards and specifications. Show less • Evaluated and optimized marketing and pricing strategies.• Analyzed market trends and preparing forecasts.• Increased brand awareness and market share.• Oversee branding, advertising, and promotional campaigns.• Prepared and presented quarterly and annual reports to senior management.• Assessed current team processes and procedures, identified opportunities for improvement, and implemented them.• Understood our ideal customers and how they relate to our products.• Set individual sales targets with the sales team.• Managed organizational sales, and developed a business plan that covers sales, revenue, and expensed controls. Show less

  • Purchasing and Import Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    Jan 2006 - Nov 2011
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  Sigma For Trade & Agencies

  Jan 2016 - now

  Commercial Manager

  • Visit and follow up on annual International Household Exhibitions (Canton Fair - China. HK Exhibition, Macif fair Milan -Italy, Ambiente fair Frankfurt – Germany) for the development of new products according to the market requirements and marketing plan• Build and nurture client relationships in order to continue winning new contracts.• Support in major negotiations with suppliers – international and local suppliers Advertising and research agencies.• Conduct market research to inform strategic business decisions.• Negotiate contract deals with suppliers, in addition to building the foreign/imports and private label range.• Review and develop operational processes to improve performance and maximize growth.• Establish sales targets and ensure that a company meets these.• Lead business growth strategies to help meet organizational goals and objectives. Show less