Youssef El-Menshawy

Experience

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  Modern science and arts University (MSA)

  Jun 2004 - Sept 2004

  Public Relations Executive)
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  Vodafone Egypt

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2005

  CS representative

   Supervises the day-to-day activities. Recommends solutions for customer’s complaints. Communicates implements and interprets new and existing policies and procedures to staffs within the department. Coordinates with other departments to resolve issues involving the customer services department. Trains and instructs employees. Helps workers in resolving problems and completing work.

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  Azadea Group

  Oct 2007 - Jul 2014

  District Manager

  Joined Azadea Group in 2007 with their first store opening in Egypt as "Assistant Store Manager" and have witnessed and contributed to the growth of the giant retailer.During my 7 years career with Azadea I held various positions which I have divided into Store Management Level & District Management Level.Store Management "Accomplishment":- Chosen as the "Best Store Manager" twice on MENA Level "Pull and Bear COO Spain".- After transferring to City Stars branch, transformed the store performance from bottom 10 to #1 Store in the MENA Region on both SALES/SQM & Turnover and ranked top 10 "Worldwide".- Trained, developed and promoted a team of SMs and VM.- Supported the opening of 2 Pull & Bear Stores.District Manager "Accomplishment":- Management of 14 different brands.- 3 Store openings "MOOD Furniture, Gymboree & Stradivarius".- Exit Plan recommendations for non performing brands.- Managing a team of more than 200 employees.- Enrollment in Azadea's Executive Retail Management Program competing with more than hundreds of applicants across MENA. Ranked 3rd in my class from 18 of Azadea's top Managers. Show less

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  Retail group Egypt

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Brand Manager GAP & JOE FRESH

  Brought in to identify pain points and presenting a comprehensive turnaround strategy to save the fledging brand "GAP" and prepare for the entry of Canda's favorite brand "JOE FRESH" to the market.Delivered:GAP:- A detailed turnaround plan on commercial, operational and financial levels.- Rejuvenating the brand and shifting customer's perception with strong and aggressive Branding and VM Strategies with a clear focus on matching product expectation and capitalization on GAP's strength.- Awarded "#1 Country" in both VM & Operations on the group level by GAP Senior Management.- Ranked from the top franchisee in the world for VM implementation and store standards.- Clearing of of aging stocks.- Price & Cost analysis for negotiating higher discounts on supplier cost which took effect for the new seasons buying.- Devised efficient buying strategies focusing on the brand's strength and best selling departments. With a clear vision of positioning GAP as a Fashion Brand rather than basics to compete in the market. - Established, trained and promoted a strong and energetic team on both Operations & VM Levels.JOE FRESH:- Detailed Market Study of the brand to ensure the brand successful launch.- Negotiation of Special Middle East products during my supplier visit in New York.- Successful Launch of the brand in Cairo Festival City.- Preparation of Mall of Arabia Store. Show less

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  Landmark Group

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

  Concept Brand Manager

  Responsible for all Landmark Group franchised Fashion Brands in Qatar "New Look, Koton, Yours London, Reiss London & Lipsy"Being the Business Head for 5 different brands with diversified product ranges that speaks to different target audience, my responsibility is to drive each and every brand to achieve their targets on both Top & Bottom Line levels in addition to form the strategies of Qatar Expansion Plan.This is achieved by a clear understanding of the business and operations of each brand on all levels "VM, OPS, ADMIN, etc.." and an understanding and adaptation to your ever changing market with an efficient and well planned strategies of Stock Management, Cost Optimization and most important fostering and developing dynamic and passionate people who are the real assets for the success of any business. Show less

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  Coldwell Banker Egypt

  Feb 2017 - now

  • Sales Team Lead

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Sales Advisor

    Feb 2017 - now