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Cherif Adel

Chief Digital Officer & PMO
Cairo

Summary

Experienced with digital sales strategies and customer relationship management. Utilizes data analytics to inform strategic decisions and optimize sales processes. Track record of leveraging digital marketing techniques to drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

Decathlon Egypt
Cairo
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed cross-functional teams effectively, enabling efficient collaboration and problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle during 4 years
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning through training programs tailored for team members at various skill levels.
  • Optimized resource allocation for projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Oversaw the development of detailed budgets for each project phase; closely monitored expenses against planned estimates.
  • Establishing OKR for Project's follow up that increase the KPI by 30% and increase the engagement of the teammates to the project by 65%
  • Organizing quarter meetings by year to analyze the performance of the project by pillar and strategy

Chief Digital Officer

Decathlon Egypt
Cairo
01.2018 - Current

Digitalization of the company

  • Championed mobile-first approach for all digital initiatives, ensuring seamless experiences across devices.
  • Mentored future leaders within the organization, empowering them to drive positive change in their respective departments.
  • Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.

Digital sales:

  • Analyzed e-commerce data to identify trends, making informed decisions for inventory management and pricing adjustments.
  • Optimized paid advertising efforts across various digital channels, resulting in a higher return on investment.
  • Managed multiple vendor relationships to maintain optimal stock levels and negotiate favorable terms for the company.
  • Tracked competitor activity, aiming to consistently be one step ahead in innovative, captivating content.
  • Increased New user users by 100% over 2 years period through effective social media management.
  • Increased Digital sales by 180% over 2 years period through effective team management and local strategies.
  • Aiming the profitability of the business unit by controlling the expenses and the being ROI oriented.

Digital Marketing Consultant

Merconnet
Cairo
01.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed performance metrics to continually refine digital marketing strategies for optimal results.
  • Increased website traffic to 50% by implementing effective search engine optimization strategies.
  • Improved audience targeting by segmenting marketing lists based on demographic information and behavioral data.
  • Evaluated the success of various marketing initiatives through KPI tracking and analysis; made data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Enhanced sales by 50% thanks to efficient marketing campaigns

Digital Sales Consultant

Freelance
01.2023 - Current
  • Mentored junior sales staff, sharing best practices and contributing to positive team culture focused on achieving results.
  • Generated leads for sales team by creating compelling content for email campaigns, social media platforms, and blog posts.
  • Increased digital sales by developing and implementing effective online marketing strategies.
  • Strengthened partnerships with key vendors to ensure seamless product integration for clients.
  • Writing strategies and business model

Financial Controller

Decathlon Egypt
Cairo
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
  • Supervised two person accounting team.
  • Prepared external audit documentation and financial reports
  • Managed payroll processing for 50 employees.
  • Worked with executives to create annual budget and tracked actual expenses against projected expenses.

Supply Production Leader

Decathlon Egypt
Cairo
03.2012 - 01.2014
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Maintained delivery on time for orders of more than 90%
  • Training of cost management to other supply production leaders in my country

Order Manager

Alcatel-Lucent
10.2009 - 03.2012
  • Increased sales by 80% with all MEA customers ( Qatar , Lebanon , Bahrain).
  • Receiving Customer Orders directly (email, fax , hard copy).
  • Following up with sales and Project Managers to confirm commercial / technical conditions.
  • Introducing all customer orders type on corresponding ERP (Blue Planet)-(SAP).
  • Checking document consistency , and following up financial and shipment processes with supply chain (Sourcing Units ) ( France , China, Italy , Belgium ,USA, Mexico , Canada ) or with third party provider.
  • Performed availability of equipment in line with dates in ERP(Blue planet) and allocation decisions.
  • Optimize delivery performance towards clients.
  • Booking orders, creating of delivery & invoicing on tool.
  • Analyze shipment mode , and cost.
  • Shipment process (contact “SC, Freight Forwarder, French Customs” to ensure shipment of material.
  • Revenue Optimization , and Contributing with PM for Project closure.

Customer Service Agent

Xceed
01.2009 - 10.2009
  • Performed best sales four times.
  • Receiving calls from Quebec.
  • Solving problems and customer satisfaction.
  • Understanding Canadian cultures.
  • Being patient and pro active.
  • Explaining invoices.
  • Selling 4 products while receiving calls Training Experience:.
  • Recruit potential personalities - Decathlon 2016.
  • Communication skills - Decathlon 2012.
  • Functional management - Decathlon 2013.
  • AAF (Learn to lead training) - Decathlon 2012.
  • Crucial Conversations Mastery Course ( November 2010 ).
  • Focus Workshop Course (October 2010).

Education

Master of Science - Management

Poitiers University
France
01.2024 - 07.2008

High School Diploma -

Lycee El Horreya
Cairo

Skills

Business analysis

Interests

Martial arts - Wing tsun

Teaching French & Arabic to Adults

Swimming

Padel tennis

Fitness

Boxing

Timeline

Master of Science - Management

Poitiers University
01.2024 - 07.2008

Digital Sales Consultant

Freelance
01.2023 - Current

Digital Marketing Consultant

Merconnet
01.2022 - Current

Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

Decathlon Egypt
01.2020 - Current

Chief Digital Officer

Decathlon Egypt
01.2018 - Current

Financial Controller

Decathlon Egypt
01.2014 - 01.2017

Supply Production Leader

Decathlon Egypt
03.2012 - 01.2014

Order Manager

Alcatel-Lucent
10.2009 - 03.2012

Customer Service Agent

Xceed
01.2009 - 10.2009

High School Diploma -

Lycee El Horreya
Cherif AdelChief Digital Officer & PMO