Hichem Belouizdad
About Hichem Belouizdad
Hichem Belouizdad serves as the Manager of New Business EMEA at Liftoff Mobile, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in sales and account management, having previously held positions at Tapjoy and Criteo, and has significantly contributed to Liftoff's growth.
Work at Liftoff Mobile
Hichem Belouizdad has been with Liftoff Mobile since 2017, holding various positions that reflect his growth within the company. He started as a Senior Sales Manager and progressed to Senior New Business Account Executive before becoming the Manager of New Business for the EMEA region in 2022. As employee number 90, he played a significant role in the company's expansion, contributing to its growth to over 700 employees by 2023. His leadership has been instrumental in achieving substantial revenue milestones, including generating over $100 million from clients across the EMEA subregions.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Liftoff Mobile, Hichem Belouizdad gained valuable experience in sales management at several companies. He worked at Tapjoy as an Account Manager for France from 2012 to 2013 and later served as Sales Manager for France at Tapjoy from 2014 to 2015. His role at Criteo as Sales Manager for EMEA Mobile from 2016 to 2017 further enhanced his expertise in the mobile advertising sector. These positions helped him develop strong client management skills and a deep understanding of the sales cycle.
Education and Expertise
Hichem Belouizdad has a solid educational background in economics and management. He studied at Université Paris Cité, where he achieved a D.E.U.G in Eco Gestion from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his studies at Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II), earning a Bachelor of Economic in 2009-2010. Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Lycée Jacques Prévert, obtaining a Bac ES with a focus on Mathematics in 2006. This educational foundation supports his expertise in business development and sales management.
Achievements in Sales Performance
Hichem Belouizdad has consistently demonstrated exceptional sales performance throughout his career. At Liftoff Mobile, he achieved the highest target overachievement in the company's history for New Business, reaching 380% of the quota on two occasions. His ability to manage and advise Account Executives has led to consistent target attainment within his team. His adaptability and client management skills have enabled him to effectively handle all sales cycles, from prospecting to scaling accounts, contributing to significant revenue growth.