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Mohamad  Barakat

Mohamad Barakat

Category Manager
Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

  • Work in Carrefour with over 17 years of progressive work exposure in UAE, Expertise in Purchasing, Procurement, Administration,
  • Perform all the necessary tasks to develop sales and satisfy customers
  • Manage, lead and motivate the team, Set objectives and work with the team towards achieving target turnover.
  • Motivating, developing, and directing people as work
  • Highly motivated and dedicated team leader who has ability to build strong relationships with senior Management, Suppliers, manufacturers and colleagues
  • Market research, negotiation, communication Skill, Driving strategy, planning, top line, budget management
  • Work with brand teams to design & implement in store marketing elements for different categories
  • E-commerce manager Managing online sales and presence Large appliances ,Small Appliances, TVHIFI
  • Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

E-Commerce Manager- Heavy House Hold Items

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket
Dubai, UAE
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Optimised online sales by reviewing category growth opportunities ,stock strategies.
  • Organized special sales at specific times to drive customer engagement move high volumes of product for more than 2500 Order per day, when there is event
  • Built reports based on stakeholder requirements to implement meaningful and necessary business changes.
  • Completed impact assessments to outline ,implement necessary changes to drive business-wide improvements.
  • Defined ,maintained data-definitions, metrics KPIs.
  • Generated forecasts statistical models to guide future planning.
  • Created impactful content strategy, implementing effective, functional content across Carrefour Online digital platforms.

Category Manager Mobile Accessories

Majid AL Futtaim Hypermarket
Dubai, UAE
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Generated achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.
  • Determine what products get to store shelves, in catalogues, online
  • Selecting new products ,reviewing old one
  • Managing Store Planogram by Family by item to display right range
  • Negotiating prices ,margin to achieve company Profit.
  • Stock control to achieve sales Target. Reacting to any changes in customer demand
  • Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones
  • Getting feedback from customers ,suppliers
  • Re-search create deals to buy large quantities of products for Company
  • Negotiate , Work with suppliers to create best deals
  • In charge of making key decisions throughout buying process

Improving Mobile accessories Business in Carrefour hypermarket for More than 70% yearly Growth in 4Years

Assistant Merchandise Manager Mobility

Majid AL Futtaim Hypermarket
Dubai, UAE
12.2010 - 12.2014
  • Work with Mobility Merchandise Manager to Determined selection of products and display items for collections , promotional events.
  • Responsible to Manage Mobile Stock for 26 Store in all over UAE
  • Managed in-season trading, balancing profit maximization with risk management.
  • Reviewed product performance on periodic basis to refine marketing and merchandising strategies.
  • Worked with marketing and procurement teams to formalize range and sourcing strategy.
  • Evaluated and reported on performance of established sales, margin and stock objectives.
  • Analyzed sales reports against conversion KPIs and key input metrics to inform merchandising strategies.
  • Built, edited and maintained assortment sheets.
  • Determined selection of products and display items for collections and promotional events.
  • Communicated with vendors to answer questions, order samples and resolve issues.

Online Heavy household Department head

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket
Dubai, UAE
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • Monitored listing views and likes to send promotional discounts to interested consumers,
  • Negotiation with suppliers to have best Online Offers for all Sections Mobility, Office Automation, Goods and Appliances & TV, increasing sales by 25% in yearly biases
  • Introduce new brands to Carrefour online which is not available in Hypermarket in order to increase range and meet Customer requirement

Section Manager Carrefour Midriff City Centre

Majid AL Futtaim hypermarket
Dubai, UAE
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Maximized staff performance, leading store operational meetings to discuss projects and implementation.
  • Following with suppliers to make sure delivery of goods is made on time to store as indicated in Purchase order.
  • Oversaw ordering, receiving and merchandising of new stock.
  • Performed regular performance appraisals, working with individuals to devise plans towards making necessary improvements.
  • Analysed daily, weekly and monthly sales figures to determine section profitability.
  • Maintained section service levels and premises at per with company standards.
  • Set team KPIs to meet section and store sales targets.
  • Trained new employees in company policies and procedures.

Supervisor - Office Automation Mall Of Emirates

Majid AL Futtaim Hypermarket
Dubai, UAE
09.2006 - 09.2008
  • Responsible for handling human management
  • Checking inventory, sourcing Suppliers, handling LPO, and goods receiving and delivery for requester

Salesman- Mall Of Emartits

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket
Dubai, UAE
09.2005 - 09.2006
  • Office automation section: selling laptops Computers, Printers
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Processed product returns, ensuring items were clean and resaleable.

Education

High School Diploma - Civil Engineer Assistant

AL Baath University Syria
Syria
09.2002 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - Science

Albaath University
Syria
09.2000 - 09.2001

Skills

  • Product forecasts
  • Quantitative and qualitative market research
  • E-commerce
  • Sales strategies
  • Promotions
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

E-Commerce Manager- Heavy House Hold Items

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket
01.2019 - 04.2023

Category Manager Mobile Accessories

Majid AL Futtaim Hypermarket
01.2013 - 01.2017

Assistant Merchandise Manager Mobility

Majid AL Futtaim Hypermarket
12.2010 - 12.2014

Online Heavy household Department head

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket
09.2009 - 09.2010

Section Manager Carrefour Midriff City Centre

Majid AL Futtaim hypermarket
09.2008 - 09.2009

Supervisor - Office Automation Mall Of Emirates

Majid AL Futtaim Hypermarket
09.2006 - 09.2008

Salesman- Mall Of Emartits

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket
09.2005 - 09.2006

High School Diploma - Civil Engineer Assistant

AL Baath University Syria
09.2002 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - Science

Albaath University
09.2000 - 09.2001

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Travel

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