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
01.2026 - 08.2026
- 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
01.2025 - 01.2026
- 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
02.2024 - 01.2025
- 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
03.2020 - 12.2024
- Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms.
Production Manager
Manazel Aluminum Factory
Amghara
12.2018 - 01.2020
- 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
10.2017 - 11.2018
- 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
07.2016 - 09.2017
- 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
01.2016 - 07.2016
- 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
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Advanced metal forming processes using giant CNC machines.
- Metal testing and preparations.
Product Designer
Kandil Masr
Cairo
02.2014 - 04.2014
- 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 09.2011 - 07.2016
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.
01.2026 - 08.2026
Senior Sales Engineer
Easa Husain Al-Yousifi & Sons Co.
01.2025 - 01.2026
Sales executive
Spaces & Concepts
02.2024 - 01.2025
Sales Engineer
Al Arabiya Electrical Company
03.2020 - 12.2024
Production Manager
Manazel Aluminum Factory
12.2018 - 01.2020
Project Engineer
Asfour Crystal
10.2017 - 11.2018
Product Designer
Elements Aluminum Systems Company
07.2016 - 09.2017
Instructor
Moowaze Academy
01.2016 - 07.2016
Production Engineer
Factory 200 / Ministry of Military Production
02.2015 - 07.2015
Product Designer
Kandil Masr
02.2014 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Jewelry And Metalsmithing
Helwan University
09.2011 - 07.2016