Pierre Sabbagh

Experience

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  Cedars Trade International

  Jan 1990 - Aug 2004

  International Sales and Marketing Manager

  Integrated a solution-based selling approach to drive sales growth throughout the entire Middle East, while also steering the opening of new global markets for the Middle East, North Africa, South Africa, and Europe. Increased market share by over 38% by effectively guiding the full sales cycle, launching marketing initiatives, and coaching the team to surpass revenue targets.

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  CVS Caremark

  Sept 2004 - Oct 2010

  Gross Margin Analyst/ Shortage control

  Conducted detailed analyses over a multi-state territory and delivered actionable insights to increase profit, minimize shrink and loss, mitigate loss risks, and drive gross margin improvements.► Saved $85M in one year by overhauling multiple policies for cosmetics, including ordering and expired inventory processing► Drove an additional $500M in totality throughout tenure after line-by-line analyses of other merchandise► Played an integral role in the success of 750 stores spanning Ohio, Kentucky, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania► Assessed the effectiveness and practices and internal controls, and made recommendations to reduce companywide risks► Designed innovative solutions to boost sales, margins, and overall profits Show less

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  PFS And Sons

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2015

  International Sales Manager

  Led the full sales cycle from cold calling and relationship building through negotiating and closing to sell medical devices, medical equipment, hospital hardware, and hospital supplies in educational markets. Identified and capitalized on new revenue opportunities to drive profitable growth, while also providing top customer service.► Generated $5M in new revenues in the first year and grew book of business by an additional $1M the following year► Surpassed production targets in the Middle East and North Africa by achieving 145% to goal► Demonstrated integrity, empathy, professionalism, and reliability to foster meaningful partnership with international clients► Selected to launch major markets in Europe and remained adaptable to varying cultural norms to always showcase respect Show less

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  RCJ Petroleum LLC

  Oct 2015 - May 2021

  Area Operations Manager

  Lead operations effectively to drive profitable growth and optimize team performance. Manage all hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and supervising to build and retain a top talent team. Innovate and implement data-drive sales plans propel incremental growth.► Held full P&L ownership of $9.5M across 5 locations and championed strategic plans to continuously increase revenues► Managed and motivated 5 direct reports, and developed 16 employees to achieve management-level promotions► Improved productivity and quality operations by 88%► Grew the customer satisfaction metric from 61% to 90% by emphasizing a focus on customer service► Networked tenaciously to foster strong business partnerships and build a pipeline of sales to close► Demonstrated an authentic leadership style, jumping in to assist employees and providing individualized support as needed Show less

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  Mountain Express Oil Company

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2023

  Ohio & N. Indiana Territory Operations Manager

  I am directly responsible for driving the overall fuel performance for C-Stores within the Ohio and Northern Indiana regions as well as protecting all company assets within each location. I develop strong relationships within my dealers network to drive excellence in the following areas: fuel company programs, volume targets, environmental compliance, and contract adherence. Further, I am responsible to leverage my relationships to drive additional dealer volume and define geographic areas of growth. Show less

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  GPM Investments, LLC

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

  Business Development Manager

  Business Development Manager focussing on new business development and account management of the wholesale fuel division. Recruiting and maintaining profitable branded and unbranded dealer accounts within an assigned area in support of the Mission and Vision Statements. Responsible for business development as well as volume growth overseeing a group of accounts in an assigned area. !