Said

& Regional E-Commerce Business Head
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Professional Summary Regional Retail & E-Commerce Leader with extensive GCC experience across UAE and KSA markets, driving commercial growth through strategic retail partnerships, marketplace ecosystems and omnichannel business development. Experienced in regional retail operations including assortment planning, pricing strategy, merchandising, promotions, forecasting and P&L management across multinational environments. Strong background in channel development, strategic alliances and managing relationships with major retail groups, distributors and e-commerce platforms across the region. Proven ability to lead commercial execution, market expansion and business growth across both online and offline channels.

Work experience

  • LCD Monitors | Projectors | Interactive Panels | Commercial Displays | LED Screens | AI Accessories

    ViewSonic Middle East & Africa (Dubai, UAE)
    2021.11-Current(5 years)
    B2C KSA Country Manager & Regional E-Commerce Business Head | Jan 2025 – Present - Oversee country business operations with full responsibility for P&L management and commercial performance. - Lead Amazon DI, retail and marketplace business activities across sales and marketing functions. - Define KPIs and performance targets for sales, marketing and pre-sales teams. - Manage relationships with key decision makers across major retail groups, e-commerce platforms and independent retailers including Jarir, eXtra, X-Cite, Lulu, Virgin, Panda, Carrefour, Amazon and Noon. - Manage strategic relationships with mega distributors and large-scale system integrators across the region. - Established a USD 15M business target for 2025 with 80% YoY growth ambition and strong commercial performance targets. Modern Trade Business Manager MEA & Levant, North Africa Territory Leader | Jul 2023 – Jan 2025 - Managed retail and e-commerce operations across the MEA region with responsibility for commercial growth and market expansion. - Owned a USD 19M target and achieved 119% performance across the territory. - Expanded access across major retail groups and strengthened regional market visibility. - Built distribution networks and strategic partnerships across Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq. - Appointed Ingram Micro as North Africa distributor in Morocco, generating USD 1.2M within the first 3 months. Retail & E-Commerce Business Manager – MEA | Nov 2021 – Jul 2023 - Structured and expanded the retail and e-commerce business across the MEA region. - Successfully expanded access across major UAE and KSA retail groups, in addition to key retailers in Kuwait and Qatar. - Generated USD 11.2M revenue from the Modern Trade business between Nov 2021 and Jul 2023.
  • Regional Sales, Marketing & Software Solutions Manager – MEA

    CASIO Middle East & Africa (Dubai – UAE)
    2015.04-2021.11(7 years)
    - Led CASIO entertainment division business across the Middle East and Africa, driving regional sales growth through distributors, strategic partners and major retail accounts. - Worked closely with distributors and regional partners including Carrefour, Lulu, eXtra, X-Cite, Virgin, Panda, Jarir, Amazon and Noon to develop commercial agreements, financial targets, pricing structures and growth plans across multiple markets. - Managed regional product planning, SKU allocation, pricing strategy and promotional activities while monitoring key performance indicators including market share, shelf share and retailer contribution. - Collaborated with local marketing, corporate and PR teams to develop and execute integrated campaigns that strengthened brand visibility, product positioning and commercial performance across the region. - Led seasonal and regional commercial initiatives including Back-to-School, Ramadan and year-end promotional campaigns across UAE, KSA, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya and wider African markets. - Worked closely with HQ product and software R&D teams on feature enhancements and software optimization for entertainment product lines, providing regional market feedback and customer insights to improve usability, localization and overall customer experience. - Managed regional agency relationships across online and offline channels, overseeing campaign planning, execution and performance alignment with commercial objectives. - Led recruitment, coaching and performance development for promoters and sales representatives across multiple regional markets, driving execution standards and sales productivity.
  • Sales Manager – Northern Emirates

    Bu Khatir Group (Sharjah – UAE)
    2012.09-2015.04(3 years)
    - Managed sales operations across the Northern Emirates, driving commercial performance through customer engagement, account development and channel expansion. - Developed new business opportunities, expanded point-of-sale coverage and supported sales growth across assigned product categories and retail channels.
  • Sales Manager & Business Development

    Art Consultants - (Dubai – UAE)
    2009.11-2012.08(3 years)
    - Developed and maintained business relationships with customers and third-party agents to support sales growth and business development activities across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Educational experience

  • Al-Najah National University, Palestine

    Bachelor’s Degree
    2004.01-2008.01(4 years)
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