Waleed Fawzi Albassam is seeking a challenging position in marketing management utilizing his education and experience. He has a BA in Marketing from University of Business and Technology in Saudi Arabia. His work experience includes roles as a Commercial Buyer for APU in Jeddah, where he launched new products and set pricing strategies. He also had an internship at Ernst & Young focusing on sustainability reports, strategies, and events organization. His skills include fluency in Arabic and English and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Dear HR / Recruitment Manager,
Application for the vacancy of Sales Executive
It is with great interest that I am presenting my CV for the position advertised in (where the job was found). I am greatly interested in this position and I believe that my profile could be the perfect fit for your Company.
I have over 3 years of experience as Sales Alkyd Resin industries. Main responsibilities included handling customers over the phone, answering, and solving their queries. I have always believed that deep knowledge of product/service to sell is a must for this position, therefore I have participated to many ongoing trainings offered by previous companies.
Great communication and selling skills have been developed through the years and I am now a resourceful and committed Sales Advisor, able to meet and overcome targets and objectives.
I am available for interview at a time convenient for yourselves, and I would be pleased to attend for interview at your convenience to allow me to discuss my experience and qualities further. My full contact details can be found on my CV.
Dear HR / Recruitment Manager,
Application for the vacancy of Sales Executive
It is with great interest that I am presenting my CV for the position advertised in (where the job was found). I am greatly interested in this position and I believe that my profile could be the perfect fit for your Company.
I have over 3 years of experience as Sales Alkyd Resin industries. Main responsibilities included handling customers over the phone, answering, and solving their queries. I have always believed that deep knowledge of product/service to sell is a must for this position, therefore I have participated to many ongoing trainings offered by previous companies.
Great communication and selling skills have been developed through the years and I am now a resourceful and committed Sales Advisor, able to meet and overcome targets and objectives.
I am available for interview at a time convenient for yourselves, and I would be pleased to attend for interview at your convenience to allow me to discuss my experience and qualities further. My full contact details can be found on my CV.
To leverage my 7+ years of team management, bidding and procurement, and expertise into a managerial purchasing position in a business-to-business environment.
1. Waleed Fawzi Albassam
P.O.Box 51052 Jeddah 21543
Saudi Arabia
Mobile: 00966-504315612
E-Mail: waleed.albassam@gmail.com
Nationality: Saudi Arabia
Date of Birth: 24th
April 1985
Objective
Seeking a challenging vocational position that will aid me to utilize my past education and experience to develop
the skills and abilities necessary to excel in the marketing management field to their full potential. As a
hardworking and adaptive individual, I will eagerly take advantage of all opportunities in which I can further my
knowledge as well as pursue the interests of the company and complete the assigned tasks to the highest
standard.
Education
2011-2013 University of Business and Technology, CBA, Saudi Arabia
BA(Hons) Marketing (GPA: 4.57)
2004 - 2007 Nottingham University, United Kingdom
Engineering Foundation Year
Manufacturing Engineering and management (Unfinished)
2003-2004 University of British Columbia, Canada
Orientation & English Program
2002-2003 Al-Andalus Private Schools, Saudi Arabia
High School Certificate (science Division)
Work Experience
Dec 2014-Present APU, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Commercial Buyer, Private Label
Launching new products (Cost negotiation, design, movement forecast and quarterly plan).
Working with Marketing in setting a marketing strategy for newly launched products/ existing products.
Negotiating and administrating the cost and retail prices setting (Product Margin).
Leading the negotiations of the annual supply agreements with the vendors as per the company guidelines.
Recommending the product categories to the Category manager as well as assisting him/her in
implementing the category plan in line with the sales budget and forecasts.
Managing the total commercial margin by negotiating the deals with vendors and ensure implementation.
Product sourcing.
Managing the vendor relations by providing periodical feedback to the vendors regarding their performance.
Analysis of the supplier/product availability in the store level and stock level.
Coordinating/communicating with supply chain to ensure product availability at DC & Store level.
Dec 2013-Jan 2014 Ernst & Young Cleantech and Sustainability services (Internship)
Sustainability reports
Sustainability strategy
Sustainability awareness events organization
2009-2011 Al-Samadi, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Assistant Inventory Manager
Optimising inventory levels.
Reducing holding costs.
Maximising service levels.
Enhancing store availability
Skills
Languages: Fluent Arabic (Mother-tongue), Fluent English (Writing, Speaking and Reading)
Computing: Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet and the World Wide Web.
**References available upon request.
