Ali Wahid

Strategic Marketing & Product Executive
Riyadh, SA.

About

A dynamic and results-driven leader with over 16+ years of experience in the home appliances industry, specializing in sales, product strategy, marketing leadership and procurement. Proven track record of empowering high-performing teams and fostering innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Adept at driving significant business growth through consumer-centric product development, strategic procurement and high-impact marketing initiatives. Currently Head of Brand for Bissell in Riyadh, KSA, overseeing the entire business portfolio, including revenue generation, distribution, product development and brand value enhancement.

Work

Modern Electronics - Al Faisaliah Group
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Head of Brand (Bissell)

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Spearheaded the entire Bissell business portfolio across KSA, driving significant revenue growth, market expansion and brand visibility.

Highlights

Heading the entire Bissell business portfolio across KSA, driving significant revenue growth, market expansion and enhancing brand visibility.

Designed and implemented robust distribution networks, achieving optimal market penetration and accessibility for emerging brands.

Led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, market-driven products, ensuring alignment with evolving consumer needs and industry trends.

Optimized procurement processes to reduce costs while upholding high-quality standards and strengthening supplier relationships.

Cultivated a high-performing team culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability, achieving key organizational goals.

Dawlance - Subsidiary of Arçelik - Beko
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Category Head Cooking/SDA & Export Division

Summary

Managed a $120M portfolio, achieving 35% gross profit through localization amid LC challenges, and expanded export revenue.

Highlights

Managed a $120M portfolio, achieving 35% gross profit by driving localization strategies amidst challenging Letter of Credit (LC) conditions.

Revitalized Microwave Oven sales through comprehensive 360-degree marketing strategies, enhancing market performance.

Secured Dawlance's inaugural third-party assembly partnerships, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and production capabilities.

Doubled export revenue by successfully penetrating six new international markets.

Increased product penetration through integrated communication, optimized channel strategies, and targeted trade initiatives.

Dawlance - Subsidiary of Arçelik - Beko
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Category Head Cooling, LED TV & Export Division

Summary

Led product strategy and export growth for Cooling, LED TV, and Export divisions, driving innovation and market expansion.

Highlights

Spearheaded the first redesign of Dawlance's refrigerator lineup in 40 years (2020), introducing innovations that enhanced energy efficiency and consumer appeal.

Pioneered Pakistan's first water dispenser exports to Turkey in 2019, establishing a new benchmark for international trade.

Successfully launched Pakistan's first IoT smart refrigerators, significantly transforming market dynamics and competitive positioning.

Achieved an 85% year-over-year growth in the split AC & LED TV business in 2018 through strategic turnaround initiatives.

Dawlance - Subsidiary of Arçelik - Beko
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Product Manager - Cooling

Summary

Managed the Cooling product portfolio, launching new lines and revamping existing ones to meet consumer demands and expand market offerings.

Highlights

Successfully launched the Health Zone Refrigerators line in Pakistan, aligning product offerings with evolving consumer trends.

Revamped the Split AC portfolio, resulting in positive consumer feedback and increased market responsiveness.

Introduced the first-ever Inverter & Glass Door Freezer range, significantly enhancing Dawlance's market offerings and competitive edge.

Dawlance - Subsidiary of Arçelik - Beko
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Operations Manager - Customer Service

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Summary

Led Karachi branch operations for Customer Service, focusing on performance, growth, and high customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Led Karachi branch operations as the youngest manager, driving significant performance improvements and growth.

Achieved an 88% same-day complaint resolution rate, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Maintained a 94% customer satisfaction rate, consistently exceeding service expectations and improving customer loyalty.

Dawlance - Subsidiary of Arçelik - Beko
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ASM - Customer Service Planning

Summary

Developed and managed customer service marketing campaigns and budget planning to enhance brand visibility and resource allocation.

Highlights

Developed and executed customer service marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.

Prepared and managed comprehensive budget planning, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost optimization.

Education

Institute of Business Management (IOBM)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

MBA

Business Management

University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Masters

Mass Communication

University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Bachelors

Awards

Best Regional Campaign Award

Awarded By

Turkey (Arcelik)

Won 1st position for the Best Product Campaign of the Region for Complete Refrigerator Revamp, selected from 11 regional campaigns across Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and India.

Best Integrated Procedures Award

Awarded By

Central Product Management (Turkey)

Awarded by Turkey after the acquisition for outstanding process integration.

Best Region Performance Award

Awarded By

Dawlance

Managed and grew the Karachi region for Customer Services, driving exceptional performance.

Gold Medal - 3rd Position in Master's in Mass Communication

Awarded By

University of Karachi

Recognized by the University of Karachi for academic excellence.

Certificates

Certified Six Sigma - Black Belt Expert
Train the Trainer

Issued By

Carnelian

Certificate in Export Management

Issued By

Leipzig University

Leadership Journey

Issued By

Dale Carnegie

Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

Issued By

University of Virginia

The Art of Project Management

Issued By

Global Business Management Turkey

Skills

Leadership & Strategy

Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Empowerment, Commercial Negotiation, International Business/Market Expansion, Cross-functional Team Leadership, P&L Management, Strategic Planning.

Marketing & Product Management

Brand & Product Management, Product Development, Marketing Campaigns, Consumer-Centric Development, Market Analysis, IoT Product Development, Sales Strategy, Product Penetration.

Operations & Procurement

Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Procurement Optimization, Distribution Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Budget Planning, Export Management, Customer Service Management, Supply Chain Management.