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Mohamed Negm

Mohamed Negm

Doha

Summary

  • Through my rich experience and IT knowledge effectively succeeded in developing business on both business and customer fronts, meaning advising internal corporation with new technologies and vendors to fill the gaps in the company’s portfolio and to have more reach for clients and satisfy our customer requirements, on the client side managed the convince clientele base with the new acquisitions and to be the leaders in the market to implement these technologies
  • Experience with organizational management activities and leading a team in working on common goals, establishing agreement around intended outcomes/results in response to a changing environment. The wealth of expertise in IT Sales, Business Development, IT solutions & Technology as a Service including managerial exposure consisting of Sales, Support & Training divisions. Recognized for effective management of profit center with consistent YOY growth. Experience in managing different types of customers and maintaining such trust relationship to the highest level of partnerships, which lead into many success stories. Recognized by vendors for being the pioneer of introducing new technologies and innovations to our customers. Sound knowledge of international work cultures by virtue of overseas exposure in the Middle East. Solid management skills, capable of leading & motivating individuals to maximize levels of productivity; a customer-centric professional and knack for motivating large workforces for exceeding customer expectations in delivery of committed services.

Diligent [Desired Position] with proven track record in strategic leadership and organizational growth. Expertly managed large-scale projects, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and financial oversight.

Corporate executive with robust experience in driving business transformations and operational improvements. Known for delivering strategic initiatives that foster growth and enhance profitability. Exceptional at fostering collaborative environments and adapting to dynamic business needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Vice President

Mannai Trading Corporation
02.2020 - Current
  • Align IT Strategy with Microsoft Solutions
  • Leverage your existing IT strategy to emphasize Microsoft solutions such as Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365
  • Highlight how these offerings align with Mannai’s broader business objectives
  • Implementation; Conduct workshops with stakeholders to ensure Microsoft's solutions are part of IT transformation initiatives
  • Showcase case studies of successful implementations in the private and public sectors
  • Lead and mentor a high‑performing IT leadership team
  • Foster Leadership and Innovation, Empower your Microsoft department team to stay updated with emerging technologies, such as AI-powered Microsoft Copilot or advancements in cloud security
  • Implementation; Establish innovation sprints to evaluate new tools and present recommendations for adoption
  • Strengthen Vendor and Partner Relationships; Utilize Mannai's strong EPG customer base to build and manage strategic alliances with Microsoft
  • Negotiate favorable terms for licenses, training, and joint marketing efforts
  • Participate in co-marketing campaigns, emphasizing the department’s expertise in deploying Microsoft solutions
  • Drive Agile and DevOps Practices Using Microsoft Tools; implement agile and DevOps initiatives through Microsoft Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise, integrating them into existing workflows
  • Enhance IT Security and Compliance with Microsoft Solutions; Leverage Microsoft Defender and Purview for organization-wide security and compliance needs, Regularly assess and enhance cybersecurity measures through automated vulnerability scans
  • Build Disaster Recovery Plans Around Azure; Leverage Azure Site Recovery and Backup for disaster recovery and business continuity
  • Promote Collaboration Across Teams
  • Showcase Mannai's Value in the Market
  • Continuous Feedback and Stakeholder Communication, Maintain open communication with all stakeholders, aligning their needs with Microsoft department initiatives, Regularly update stakeholders on project milestones

Business Development

Mannai Trading Corporation
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients, industry trends, and competitive landscape
  • Analyze market needs and opportunities for IT solutions
  • Identify and prospect potential clients through various channels, including cold calling, networking events, and industry conferences
  • Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with existing and potential clients
  • Understand clients' business needs and propose IT solutions accordingly
  • Collaborate with technical teams to create tailored IT solutions proposals
  • Present proposals to clients and address any inquiries or concerns
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, ensuring favorable terms for both parties
  • Work closely with legal and finance teams to finalize contracts
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
  • Track and report on sales performance regularly
  • Work closely with technical teams to understand the capabilities of IT solutions
  • Provide technical support and expertise during client interactions
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive intelligence
  • Use this knowledge to position our IT solutions effectively in the market

Sales Manager - HP Solutions

Mannai Trading Corporation
03.2013 - 03.2018
  • Leading & supervising a team of 10+ members in HP Solutions Sales
  • Collaborating with the principal about issues like on-time Special prices, Market Development Plans & Activities, and collation of technical information for the team members & clients
  • Accountable for the division’s Revenue and Profit line by Implementing Sales Strategy and reporting to the Vice President
  • Focusing on the right resources for the sales team and new recruitments for the division
  • Managing the relations with the main vendors like HPE, HPI, HPSW, IBM, Fortinet, Nexthink, Perpetuuiti, Landesk, Commvault and Micro Focus
  • Management of solutions like VDI Solutions, Mobility Solutions, Virtualization Solutions, Print Management Software, Cloud Platforms, Converged Systems, Enterprise Storage, Backup & Data Management, Enterprise Monitoring/Management & Automation, Flexible Capacity Services / Pay as You Grow Datacenter and Monitoring Software
  • Improving client satisfaction/relation management with a focus on retention and increase of client base
  • Designing and implementing a strategic business plan that expands the company's customer base and ensures its strong presence
  • Solid knowledge of forecasting and sales reports that accurately reflect the business productivity and healthy forecast and pipeline
  • Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors
  • Carrying out appraisal reviews and ensuring close coordination with team members for the accomplishment of organizational goals
  • Leading, managed and motivated a sales team to implement the sales strategy and meet agreed targets
  • Involved in responding to tender / RFQ, and preparation of techno‑commercial proposals besides coordinating and organizing product technical seminars for clients and team members

Senior Account Manager

Global Brands Group
06.2008 - 02.2013
  • Overachieving target yearly
  • Solid understanding of solution selling that could be mapped to the customer’s main strategy, objectives, and challenges
  • Managing complex solutions from a sales point of view, building and managing communication plans with pre‑sales and Vendors
  • Presenting and selling company portfolios and services to new and existing clients
  • Communicating with the existing accounts to increase or maintain levels of business activity
  • Increasing the total revenue by developing a customer relationship and account mapping for each account
  • Work with other departments to improve efficiency and overall service delivery
  • Accountable for the management of enterprise & government accounts
  • Preparation & verification of major project proposals
  • Bestowed with Star Performer of the Year Award three times for outstanding performance in 2009, 2010, and 2011
  • Assisting the management in availing most of the certifications

Education

B.Sc. - Computer Science

6 of October University
01.2003

Skills

  • Account Planning
  • Requirements Mapping
  • Solution Evaluation
  • Project Scope Definition
  • Client Relations Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Delivery & Service Quality
  • Cost-effective Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • RFP Response Completion
  • Customer Needs Evaluation
  • Product Trials Coordination
  • Client Interfacing
  • Technical Customer Support
  • Account-based Product Management
  • Strategic leadership
  • Policies and procedures
  • Operational excellence
  • KPI tracking
  • Business development

Certification

  • HP Certified Sales Professional for HP Workstations
  • HP Printing & Personal Systems Sales
  • Accredited Platform Specialist (APS)
  • Practicing Leadership, LOGIC Management Consulting, Cairo, Egypt
  • Accredited sales consultant (ASC)
  • Data Base building (Visual Basic)
  • DCSE Dell Server Management & Configuration
  • VSP Certified
  • PV220S Management & configuration Course
  • NetApp Install Fundamentals (SW) web based Exam
  • NetApp Storage Networking NCDA
  • IBM Certified Specialist - Open Systems Storage solutions version6
  • EMC Professional Storage – Netherland Dell premises
  • Dell EqualLogic Sales professional certified
  • EMC Partner Academy certified, Cairo, 1998
  • Selling HP Converged Infrastructure Solutions
  • Selling HP Enterprise Solution

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the 'Best Partner of the Year 2016' award in HP across the Gulf, Egypt, and Levant Countries
  • Secured high-value contracts from enterprise accounts
  • Directed the business division to achieve the highest level of partnership with HP (Platinum Partner)
  • Recognized as the Microsoft Partner of the Year Winner for Qatar (2017 & 2022)
  • Achieved Lenovo Platinum Partner status
  • Instrumental in opening Mannai's first Security Operations Center (SOC) in 2024

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/03/80
  • Gender: Male
  • Driving License: GCC & Egypt
  • Marital Status: Married

Reading

  • Regularly read publications and books on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
  • An avid reader of business and leadership literature.

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Senior Vice President

Mannai Trading Corporation
02.2020 - Current

Business Development

Mannai Trading Corporation
03.2018 - 01.2020

Sales Manager - HP Solutions

Mannai Trading Corporation
03.2013 - 03.2018

Senior Account Manager

Global Brands Group
06.2008 - 02.2013

B.Sc. - Computer Science

6 of October University
Mohamed Negm