Ismail Hafez
About Ismail Hafez
Ismail Hafez is a seasoned sales professional with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as a Country Sales Manager at Gulf Food Industries: California Garden.
Current Title and Role
Ismail Hafez serves as the Country Sales Manager at Gulf Food Industries: California Garden. In this role, he oversees sales operations across the region, utilizing his extensive experience in the industry to drive growth and achieve sales targets.
Previous Positions at Gulf Food Industries
Previously, Ismail Hafez worked at Gulf Food Industries: California Garden as the Head of Modern Trade from 2017 to 2018. In this role, he was responsible for managing modern trade channels, which involved developing and executing strategic plans to increase market penetration and sales volumes.
Experience at Kimberly-Clark
From 2015 to 2017, Ismail Hafez worked at Kimberly-Clark as the National Key Account Manager for Saudi Arabia. During his tenure, he managed key accounts, developed strong relationships with major clients, and implemented sales strategies to drive business growth.
Roles at Unilever and Pepsi
Before joining Kimberly-Clark, Ismail Hafez held the position of Modern Trade Manager at Unilever from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Senior Key Account Manager at Pepsi Bottling Ventures from 2010 to 2013. In both roles, he focused on developing and managing relationships with key accounts and driving sales growth through effective trade strategies.
Early Career at Gillette and SC Johnson
Ismail Hafez began his career at Gillette as a Customer Business Development Manager, where he worked from 2007 to 2010. Following that, he took on the role of Country Sales Manager at SC Johnson, further honing his skills in sales management and strategy development.
Educational Background
Ismail Hafez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the American University in Cairo, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in sales and key account management.
Expertise in Sales and Key Account Management
With over 15 years of experience in sales and key account management across multiple industries, Ismail Hafez has built a strong reputation in the field. His extensive experience includes managing modern trade channels and developing sales strategies for top FMCG companies, making him well-equipped to handle complex sales operations.