Ahmed Maher

Experience

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  Cultural store

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  Founder

  - Co-founder- Responsible for recording all payables and receivables for the store - responsible for all closing activities for the store- responsible for preparing all financial statements using Excel

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  General Motors

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Accounting and Finance Intern

  -Assisted in posting overseas services related invoices using SAP system-Assisted in the process of cheque request and payroll-Assisted in clearing GR/IR account.

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  Drowzy

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  Operations Executive

  -Managing all the operation process-Handling clients-Reporting all the vendors’ sales reports each month

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  L'Oréal

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Visual Merchandising Intern

  - Assisting in Managing Different brand in terms of Visuals merchandising -designing and implementing planogram for for L’Oréal Luxe Division Brands-Checking the POSM quotations, Quality, Production and installation-Aligning with the suppliers for Marketing campaigns implementation

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  Freelance

  Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  -Worked for Sharik-Hub For one month -Designing Social Media posts -Designing all visuals required for onground events-Worked for a period of time on multiple websites Designing posters, Flyers, Banners and other Visual items

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  Drowzy

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Operations Executive

  -Checking And Enhancing the Production’s Quality-Managing e Production Process of Products -Making Deals and Getting Quotations For New Suppliers-Minimizing Costs rough Various Methods -Reporting To the Upper Management

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  In Your Shoe

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  Business Development Executive

  •Had the responsibility to discover new suppliers and negotiate the deals to reach a final agreement and report the final deal to the management• Handling and executing new production lines all the way from the samples to the final product launching

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  L'Oréal

  Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Brand Manager

  -Handled Kerastase Brand in terms of brand activity, sell out and sell in, marketing activities, activations, promotions, and any other related activities.-Coordinated projects’ execution with the commercial team to upscale the Egyptian hair industry in terms of visibility and luxury-Executed one of the major brand related projects “The Perfect Execution” Targeting to upgrade the Egyptian hair salons.-Built dashboards and trackers to help us have a clearer view of the market and have the ability to track down the current condition of the market Show less

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  Portsaid Modern Trade Development, Soudanco

  Nov 2023 - Dec 2024

  Assistant Brand Manager

  -Handling all marketing and trade marketing responsibilities for "Lindt, Rio Mare, and Segafredo." -Compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for each brand, in respect to IMS values. -Creating marketing strategies and overseeing their implementation across various channels. -Managing and coordinating all aspects of the shipment process, from order creation to warehouse arrival, in collaboration with stakeholders.-Regularly Following with the sales team, including key accounts and retail sales, to ensure alignment with brand objectives. Show less

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  Ayman Shahin Group

  Dec 2024 - now

  Brand Manager

  •Managed all marketing activities for Funday's product range, including popcorn, candy, cakes, salty snacks, and confectionery.•Contributed to innovation and renovation strategies, fueling brand development through new product launches and improvements.•Analyzed competitor activities, market trends, and performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.•Developed and monitored the annual marketing budget, ensuring alignment with financial and sales objectives.•Collaborated with the finance team on pricing updates and new product pricing (VC) to maintain market competitiveness.•Supported the new product development process with creative ideas and ensured alignment across teams.•Handled in-store branding and visibility initiatives to maximize shelf impact and consumer engagement.•Assisted in creating and executing marketing strategies and annual plans to drive brand growth.•Conducted data analysis and reporting to monitor sales performance and achieve targets through various activities.•Participated in sales forecasting and ensured alignment with P&L targets, collaborating with production teams across three factories.•Ensured balanced stock levels by coordinating with stores and following up on production schedules for new products.•Attended product testing sessions and addressed manufacturing defects with factories, social media, and sales teams•Managed and followed up on all digital marketing and social media campaigns with media agencies.•Supervised on-ground marketing activities and ensured successful execution.•Authorized hard digital Cromalin for printings and managed packaging material stock for planned innovations.•Worked with art agencies to develop designs for new product launches and other branding needs.•Coordinated with suppliers across various fields to ensure timely delivery and quality standards. Show less