MOHAMED TRAY BENMOUSSA
Summary
International business director with 8+ years of experience in the defense industry, specializing in remote weapon systems, maintenance programs, and project execution in the Middle East. Proven track record in high-stakes negotiations, client relationship management, and defense exhibitions. Bilingual (Arabic-Spanish) with full mobility and cross-cultural leadership skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle East Business Director
Escribano Mechanical & Engineering
01.2022 - Current
- Lead business development and project execution across GCC countries.
- Managed major defense exhibitions, increasing market visibility.
- Oversaw production and logistics of remote weapons and ammunition systems.
- Negotiated contracts and coordinated with military stakeholders.
Service Manager
Everis Aerospace
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Crafted competitive proposals and managed multi-million euro defense accounts.
- Led FAT/OSAT with clients in UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Optimized maintenance processes and led QHSE initiatives.
Authorized Technician
Ingeteam S.A.
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines.
- Trained junior technicians in the UK.
Education
Degree in Mechanical Industrial Engineering - Energy Techniques
University of Castilla La Mancha
01.2016
Skills
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Advanced
- AutoCAD, Inventor – Intermediate
- Project & Client Management
- International Business Development
- Organized product demonstrations and managed full acceptance procedures (FAT/OSAT) with clients
- Maintained direct contact with end users to gather technical requirements and specifications
- Coordinated with multi-national suppliers to source competitive offers and integrate complex systems
- Oversaw project execution and monitored all phases to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Secured multiple defense contracts totaling €180M, €100M, €50M, and €30M, contributing to significant revenue growth
- Led technical and commercial contract negotiations with Ministries of Defense in Morocco, UAE, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia
- Operations management
- Partnership development
- Effective communication
Certification
- IQNET Integrated Management Systems – Internal Auditor
- EFQM Foundation Training
Languages
Arabic – Native
Spanish – Full Professional
English – Full Professional
Timeline
Middle East Business Director
Escribano Mechanical & Engineering
01.2022 - Current
Service Manager
Everis Aerospace
08.2018 - 12.2021
Authorized Technician
Ingeteam S.A.
07.2016 - 08.2018
Degree in Mechanical Industrial Engineering - Energy Techniques
University of Castilla La Mancha
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