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Hussein Abou Jawhar

Hussein Abou Jawhar

Dilbeek

Summary

Results-driven Marketplace Sales Manager bringing 10 years of experience in product development, promotion and optimization. Skilled in developing lasting client rapport based on knowledgeable support and consistent service. Proficient in developing and applying advanced marketing, prospecting and merchandising strategies to accomplish promotional goals. Demonstrated success in building networks and supporting branding objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketplace Sales Manager Benelux

Levi Strauss & Co
Brussels
08.2019 - Current
  • Drive and enhance sell-out performance
  • Identify and capitalize on assortment and stock opportunities
  • Ensure effective execution in the market for brand awareness and optimal consumer experience
  • Act as the face of the brand, maintaining direct relationships with wholesale partners, store teams, and customers
  • Optimize geographical journey plans and prioritize visits to top-performing stores and key cities
  • Utilize tools for real-time communication on market opportunities and challenges
  • Identify new business opportunities and engage with store managers for location enhancements
  • Conduct floor trainings and promote the execution of visual merchandise plans - up to 200 people
  • Lead new store rollouts and refits, ensuring proper setup and fit zones
  • Monitor and analyze weekly sell-out performance, taking actionable steps based on findings
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Focus on delivering a best-in-class consumer experience within the geographical marketplace
  • Maintain a critical communication loop with sales teams, retail ops teams, and cross-functional partners

E-Commerce Omnichannel Advisor - Social Media Referent

Louis Vuitton Europe
10.2016 - 07.2019
  • Omnichannel advisor: Social media, calls & e-mails
  • UK, Ireland & South Africa stores support (approx
  • 15)
  • Develop long term relationships and brand loyalty with 10k and potential 10K clients
  • Contact and communicate w/ clients on a regular basis via meetings and calls to review website and campaign performances
  • Onboarding: Coaching and training of the newcomers
  • Sales: Approx £800,000/per year.

Head Booker

MA Model Academy Dubai
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Organization & coordination of casting sessions and meetings
  • Review resumes and photographs of models and talents
  • Booking of models overseas for international placement, manage international and local models, and assist at photo shoots including editorials, catalogues, campaigns, music videos, TVCs
  • Manage social media platform (website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter...) Sourcing and speaking with clients on a regular basis
  • Working as part of an account team to develop client proposals and implement the PR activity
  • Event management, including press conferences and promotional events.

Visual Merchandiser

Diesel Brussels
02.2013 - 04.2015
  • Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts
  • Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features
  • Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows.

Education

Bachelor in Public Relations & Communication -

Arthur Haulot Institute Brussels
01.2013

Skills

  • Sales & Customer Service
  • Coaching & Training
  • Exceeds Sales Goals
  • Public Relations
  • Product Knowledge
  • Oracle
  • RMS
  • Salesforce
  • Macintosh
  • Microsoft Office
  • Performance Management
  • Sales Reporting
  • Client Relationship Management
  • KPI Analysis
  • Market Research
  • CRM Software
  • Social Media Savvy

Languages

French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • LOUIS VUITTON INTERNATIONAL | Best Collaborator 2017| Second worldwide bestseller with a turnover of £800,000

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Marketplace Sales Manager Benelux

Levi Strauss & Co
08.2019 - Current

E-Commerce Omnichannel Advisor - Social Media Referent

Louis Vuitton Europe
10.2016 - 07.2019

Head Booker

MA Model Academy Dubai
11.2015 - 06.2016

Visual Merchandiser

Diesel Brussels
02.2013 - 04.2015

Bachelor in Public Relations & Communication -

Arthur Haulot Institute Brussels
Hussein Abou Jawhar