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Mahmoud El-Hawari

Mahmoud El-Hawari

Kuwait ,Kuwait

Summary

Forward-thinking Senior Key Account Sales Manager with over 12 years of experience driving revenue growth, client retention, and strategic account development in the software and mobile industries. and corporate sales. Proven track record in managing key operator accounts (Zain, Ooredoo, STC) and representing leading brands such as Samsung, HONOR, and OPPO. Recognized for building, managing, and expanding key accounts while consistently delivering on profitability targets and market share growth.
A dynamic leader with a proven ability to lead full sales cycles, foster strong customer relationships, and promote brand loyalty through service-oriented engagement. Skilled in progress reporting, account profiling, and leveraging data-driven insights to improve performance and territory coverage.
Known for a strategic, analytical approach combined with motivational leadership, I excel in high-pressure environments, delivering results that exceed expectations and enhance market positioning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Channel Account Manager

Al-Babtain Group
Kuwait City, Kuwait
03.2021 - Current
  • Act as the main link between your brands and telecom operators
  • Sell-in products mobiles, tablets, home under operator commercial agreements
  • Maintain strong, strategic relationships with commercial, procurement, and retail heads at Zain, Ooredoo, and STC.
  • Support operators with product training, promotional support, and after sales service coordination.
  • Drive sell-in volumes, monitor stock rotation, and ensure healthy sellout performance.
  • Represent multiple brands’ interests in the telecom retail and B2B channels.
  • Align with each brand's regional- local office on pricing, allocations, and marketing support.
  • Monitor inventory levels with operators to avoid overstock or stockouts
  • Coordinate with supply chain and logistics for timely deliveries.
  • Plan and execute joint marketing campaigns with operators for launches and peak seasons.
  • Align operator campaigns with each brand’s guidelines and visual merchandising standards
  • Externally with operator retail teams, key account managers, and brand promoters.
  • Report market trends, pricing movements, and operator strategies to both brand principals and your management

Key account manager

Itesalgroup Systems Co
Kuwait City, Kuwait
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Understand client business goals and technical environments to propose tailored ICT and integration solutions.
  • Collaborate with pre-sales and technical teams to develop demos, RFP responses, and proofs of concept.
  • Oversee end-to-end implementation: planning, deployment, testing, and handover.
  • Conduct regular business reviews, gather client feedback, and identify areas for optimization or extension.
  • Develop account plans, forecasts, and periodic performance reports for senior management.
  • Manage vendor and partner relations Cisco, Dell, Microsoft to secure best pricing, technical support, and licensing.

Corporate sales executive

Ooredoo Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
10.2013 - 09.2019
  • Cultivate, maintain, and grow relationships with SME, government, and larger corporate clients.
  • Promote Ooredoo’s service offerings, including value-added services, IoT, cloud, and data center solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Work closely with pre-sales, technical, deployment, finance, and legal teams to prepare proposals, validate solutions, and finalize contracts.
  • Track and report on sales performance, order status, and renewal rates. Prepare incentive and achievement reports.
  • Validate client documents (KYC), create customer profiles, and ensure contract compliance. Handle CRM updates and maintain accurate records.

Key accounts sales executive

Daman - National Health Insurance Company
Kuwait City, Kuwait
11.2011 - 07.2013

Targeting and acquiring corporate clients, SMEs, and VIP accounts

  • Identified opportunities for business growth within existing key accounts.

Preparing proposals and quotations based on client requirements and company underwriting guideline.

  • Worked closely with distribution teams ensuring timely delivery of orders to key accounts.
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly, improving overall satisfaction.

Handling objections, negotiating pricing, and ensuring high retention rates.

  • Presented new product lines to existing clients enticing higher orders.

Staying updated on local health insurance regulations.

  • Reviewed and updated key account plans regularly ensuring alignment with company goals.

Working closely with operations, claims, underwriting, and customer service teams

  • Graphically presented sales reports at quarterly review meetings, providing clear vision of progress and areas for improvement.

Achieving assigned sales and retention targets

  • Managed key accounts effectively, maintaining a strong rapport with clients.

Operations Manager

Aquarius Diving Club, Egypt
Hurghada, Egypt
04.2007 - 09.2011
  • Managing staff rotations: dive instructors, guides, boat crew, maintenance teams
  • Ensuring equipment availability, maintenance, and safety checks (compressors, tanks, gear)
  • Overseeing guest transportation and logistics pickups, transfers
  • Ensuring dive briefings, safety protocols, and service standards are consistently followed
  • Managing emergency response plans accidents, weather changes, equipment failure
  • Motivating and monitoring staff performance
  • Coordinating with travel agencies, hotels, and tour operators for partnerships
  • Reporting on daily income, expenses, and forecasts

Education

Diploma, Social Services Psychology - Psychology

High School Diploma
Egypt
09.2005 - 08.2007

Skills

  • Strong B2B sales experience
  • Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
  • Excellent communication in Arabic and English; skilled in relationship building and negotiation
  • Strong consultative selling and technical understanding
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Product and service sales
  • point of sale operation
  • Business planning
  • Sales and marketing
  • Communication skills

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Elementary

Timeline

Senior Channel Account Manager

Al-Babtain Group
03.2021 - Current

Key account manager

Itesalgroup Systems Co
10.2019 - 03.2021

Corporate sales executive

Ooredoo Kuwait
10.2013 - 09.2019

Key accounts sales executive

Daman - National Health Insurance Company
11.2011 - 07.2013

Operations Manager

Aquarius Diving Club, Egypt
04.2007 - 09.2011

Diploma, Social Services Psychology - Psychology

High School Diploma
09.2005 - 08.2007
Mahmoud El-Hawari