Aziz Slaoui

Senior Retail Management - New Markets | Business Development

I am an executive management professional with 21+ years of experience in spearheading initiatives of business development, business expansion and marketing within the retail sector with specific focus on commercial management, territory and product management, distributor management and new market entry. Involved with leading international brands across the MENA region. Key strengths include heading the business from a strategic perspective, with dual focus on brand and operations management Specific expertise in heading a business line.

I have a proven track record of over two decades heading commercial and general management portfolios. I have in my years of service worked at Carrefour in the UAE and Marjane in Morocco.

My key strengths lie in the ability to translate business requirements into business critical decisions and finally into financial profitability. My key skills include business strategy development, owner relations, sales and marketing management, client development, revenue optimization and negotiation. What deserves a special mention is the fact that I also have expertise in growing stores from the ground-up.

Being technically adept and having a robust understanding of the business requirements within the retail sector in the region, I intend to add value to the strategic think-tank of a major player within the industry, contributing to both strategic and functional requirements.

Last Resume Update March 28, 2019
Address Dubai, United Arab Emirates
E-mail aziz.slaoui@hotmail.com
Phone Number +971508739874

Experience

MAF Carrefour UAE
General Manager
Dec 2014 - Feb 2019

 Retaining key focus on business development, planning, implementing and coordinating sales activities to achieve sales and gross profit margins
 Locating and proposing potential business deals through prospecting, discovering and exploring opportunities, developing and negotiating contracts.
 Analyzing local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads, developing and implementing creative local marketing channels and avenues for business growth.
 Managing staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures, recruiting, managing, training and developing the sales team.

MAF Carrefour UAE
Commercial Department Head
Sep 2004 - Dec 2014

 Developed a strategy for achieving business goals and reaching the highest point of customer satisfaction across the FMCG vertical, contributed to execution of the commercial business plan, vetted strategic alliances, contracts and terms.
 Monitored sales collections and highlighted significant variances; analyzed trends over a period and recommended changes in the sales approach appropriately.
 Mentored the sales team on the sales process, managed outlet relations, customer grievances and contributed to performance and competency building initiatives.
 Managed corporate policies, legal requirements, procedures and instructions so the organization was better poised to handle the requirements of the evolving market.
 Developed and nurtured relationships with strategic partners, reinforced unique value propositions to the clients and met both individual and team targets proactively.
 Provided monthly/weekly reports and analysis of the evolution of the client base, tracked using quantitative, qualitative, customer satisfaction and KPIs defined in consultation with the management.
 Managed all aspects of the department, assumed responsibility for operations and strategy, oversaw performance, monitored the business reports and took strategic decisions on a daily basis.
 Demonstrated the highest level of personalized service to customers, tracked the quality of operations, and managed expectations of the owners and clients as needed.

MARJANE Morocco
Commercial Department Head
Sep 1997 - Jul 2004

 Built and developed intimate relationships across key accounts through constant monitoring of solutions to grow and support the business.
 Maintained direct contact with clients, negotiated terms of sales, coordinated logistics and economics of supply and resolved service issues if any.
 Resolved conflicts and mitigated complaints, settling disputes and grievances among customers to ensure smooth operational relationships.

Education

SUP DE CO Morocco
Diploma
Sep 1991 - Jul 1994

Business Administration and Management

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