Ahmed Bahnasawy
Salmyia
Summary
Results-driven professional Sales Engineer with extensive expertise in lighting products and product line management. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth through effective management of key accounts and consultative sales strategies for major commercial projects in Kuwait and the region. Proficient in aligning technical product engineering with client needs to deliver high-margin solutions and foster long-term business partnerships.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Lighting Product Manager
Easa Husain Al-Yousifi & Sons Co.
Kuwait
2026.01 - 2026.08
- Oversaw lighting product strategy, sourcing decisions, and lifecycle management activities daily.
- Coordinated supplier, sales engineering, and client input on technical demand fit.
- Owned product positioning, technical specifications, and portfolio growth for regional rollout.
Senior Sales Engineer
Easa Husain Al-Yousifi & Sons Co.
Kuwait
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Provided advanced consultative sales techniques and end-to-end technical support for commercial lighting projects.
- Developed tailored lighting design solutions, managing customer inquiries, technical proposals, and delivery.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with architectural, engineering, and commercial clients across Kuwait.
Sales executive
Spaces & Concepts
Shuwaykh, Kuwait
2024.02 - 2025.01
- Conducted comprehensive market research for identification of emerging trends in consumer behaviour, contributing towards strategic planning process accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with key industry players to expand business reach.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations at industry events to attract potential customers and partners.
Sales Engineer
Al Arabiya Electrical Company
Shuwaikh
2020.03 - 2024.12
- Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms.
Production Manager
Manazel Aluminum Factory
Amghara
2018.12 - 2020.01
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Project Engineer
Asfour Crystal
Cairo
2017.10 - 2018.11
- Designed and supplied customized chandeliers for major projects in Egypt.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Product Designer
Elements Aluminum Systems Company
Cairo
2016.07 - 2017.09
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
- Produced rapid prototypes using SolidWorks Software.
Instructor
Moowaze Academy
Cairo
2016.01 - 2016.07
- Instructed design software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, and 3DsMax.
- Prepared training courses for design and sketching.
Production Engineer
Factory 200 / Ministry of Military Production
Cairo
2015.02 - 2015.07
- Advanced metal forming processes using giant CNC machines.
- Metal testing and preparations.
Product Designer
Kandil Masr
Cairo
2014.02 - 2014.04
- Used CAD/CAM system for design and rapid prototyping.
- Metals casting and finishing production cycle.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Jewelry And Metalsmithing
Helwan University
Cairo 2011.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- Sales Management & Strategy: Excellent
- Consultative B2B Sales: Very Good
- Key Account Management: Very Good
- Pre-sales Support & Consulting: Very Good
- Program & Project Management: Good
- Organization & Negotiation: Very Good
- Creativity: Very Good
- Team Work & Leadership: Very Good
- DIALux: Very Good
- AutoCAD: Very Good
- Rhino: Excellent
- SolidWorks: Very Good
- Adobe Photoshop: Excellent
- Adobe Illustrator: Very Good
- SketchUp: Excellent
- 3DsMax: Average
- Microsoft Office: Very Good
- CRM software usage
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native / Excellent
English: Excellent
French: Average
Timeline
Lighting Product Manager
Easa Husain Al-Yousifi & Sons Co.
2026.01 - 2026.08
Senior Sales Engineer
Easa Husain Al-Yousifi & Sons Co.
2025.01 - 2026.01
Sales executive
Spaces & Concepts
2024.02 - 2025.01
Sales Engineer
Al Arabiya Electrical Company
2020.03 - 2024.12
Production Manager
Manazel Aluminum Factory
2018.12 - 2020.01
Project Engineer
Asfour Crystal
2017.10 - 2018.11
Product Designer
Elements Aluminum Systems Company
2016.07 - 2017.09
Instructor
Moowaze Academy
2016.01 - 2016.07
Production Engineer
Factory 200 / Ministry of Military Production
2015.02 - 2015.07
Product Designer
Kandil Masr
2014.02 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Arts - Jewelry And Metalsmithing
Helwan University
2011.09 - 2016.07