Manal Haddad

Angestellt, General Manager, Cigalah Group

Jeddah, Saudi-Arabien

Über mich

I am a seasoned business professional with over 30 years of applied experience in strategic planning, management, marketing, branding, and operations working for multi-national organizations in the FMCG and pharmaceutical industries and managing world-class brands and cross-cultural teams. My dedication to continuous learning and personal development has earned me a reputation for being a knowledgeable and insightful business leader. I believe that success is achieved through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, and I apply this philosophy to every project i undertakes. My dedication to mentorship underscores my commitment to positively influencing the world around me. My coaching and mentoring style has been described as practical, insightful, and result-oriented. I believe keeping a healthy lifestyle is essential to achieving long-term success and happiness, personally and professionally.

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

New Business Development
Operations Management
Distribution Channel & CRM
Develop Turnaround & High-Growth Strategies
Talent & Performance Management
Budget Planning & Results-Generating Execution
Business Trend Identification & Forecasting
Change Management & Resource Allocation
Cost Rationalization Control and Process Audit
Project Management
Marketing
Management
Business Development
Consulting
Sales & Marketing
Coaching
Sales management
Trade marketing
Business strategy
Start-up
General Management
Distribution Management
Profitability
Income statement
Account Management
Customer care
Customer Support
Project development
Strategy Development
Business Analytics
Customer Relations
Lead Generation
Business Planning
Restructuring
Sales strategy
Efficiency
Leadership
Reliability
independent
Entrepreneurship
Team work
Creativity
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Analytical skills
Commitment
Customer orientation
Negotiation skills
Strategic mindset
hands-on mentality
Organizational skills
self-confidence
Conceptual thinking
problem solving skills
Professionalism
Key Account Management
MS Office
Product
E-Commerce
Salesforce
Human Resources
Acquisition
Recruitment
Branding
Organizational Development
Strategic Consulting
Responsible
Loyalty
innovative
Motivation
Professional experience
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Intercultural competence
willingness to travel
ability to work under pressure
Empathy
open minded
Fast learner
willingness to learn
Assertiveness
Curiosity

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Manal Haddad

  • Bis heute 9 Jahre und 1 Monat, seit Juni 2015

    General Manager

    Cigalah Group

    Distribution of pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and tobacco.

  • 6 Jahre, Juni 2009 - Mai 2015

    Business Development Consultant

    Jay Smith Consulting

    Advising and supporting start-up, public and private sector organizations, I led complex projects, improved efficiency, deployed new tools, workflows, and software.

  • 6 Jahre, Juni 2009 - Mai 2015

    Business Development Consultant

    Jay Smith Consulting

    Advising and supporting start-up, public and private sector organizations, I led complex projects, improved efficiency, deployed new tools, workflows, and software.

  • 3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 2005 - Mai 2009

    Country Manager

    Reckitt Benckiser

    Managed P&L and was responsible for a budget in excess of $115 million which was almost 38% of the company’s entire business across the Middle East and the North African region. Executed annual business plans and clearly specified the objectives for coverage, volume, distribution, display and service plans.

  • 1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Jan. 2004 - Sep. 2005

    Trade Marketing Manager

    Gillette UK (Middle East & Africa)

    Managed the entire sales and marketing activities of different products like blades, razors and personal care products for the Gillette brand with a sales team of 170 personnel. Streamlined business strategy and developed trade channel plans that met brand and market objectives. Active participant in sales presentations with key clients and also conducted weekly sales calls for discussing strategy as well as the launch of new products and solutions.

  • 2 Jahre und 7 Monate, Juni 2001 - Dez. 2003

    Regional Business Manager

    Gillette UK (Middle East & Africa)

    Managed the overall performance and profitability of Gillette’s oral care business across the Middle East and Africa region which comprised of 66 different markets.

Ausbildung von Manal Haddad

  • Bachelor of Science

    The University of the State of New York

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Arabisch

    Muttersprache

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