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Ben Brahem Mohamed (Ben)

North York,ON

Summary

Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sales & Toronto Branch Manager

ZIM Canada
04.2023 - Current
  • As the head of Sales for the Central Canada region, I am also the Branch Manager of Toronto office that hosts approx. 20 colleagues in different departments (Sales, Logistics, Customer service)
  • Heading directly a team of 8 with focus on three main trades: Transpacific, Transatlantic and Caribbean/Latin America
  • Our portfolio of clients includes some of the biggest strategic accounts in North America.

Head of Supply Chain & Logistics

DP World
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Reporting to DP World Jeddah CEO and Saudi Arabia country Head, am responsible of setting up the company's logistics strategy in the kingdom, transforming DP World in Saudi from a traditional port operator to an end-to-end logistics provider with main focus on increasing the BCO stickiness by designing and executing innovative products that cater different priorities/ needs (Dry cargo, Frozen, Chilled, Petrochemicals, Sea- Air etc.)
  • Part of the role is to conduct negotiations with Port authorities for securing lands and plots that can be developed into CFS stations, ICDs, Logistics Parks etc that are operated directly by DP World logistics Saudi Arabia
  • Explore JV opportunities with local / regional logistics, transportation, parcel delivery and Ecommerce companies.

Managing Director

BMMI
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Leading a team of +800 employees scattered over 22 locations handling life support for major oil and gas, mining players and human bodies in Sudan and South Sudan with main mission to develop further and manage BMMI activities in the locations and potential neighbouring countries, its profitability, Key Customers and Suppliers, in order that the Company growth and subsequent profit expectations are met
  • I am responsible of setting and monitoring the strategic direction, ensuring compatibility with Company objectives and Key Customer requirements
  • Responsible of optimising business opportunities through excellent relationships, managing the business portfolio and exploring business opportunities in Sudan and surrounding countries for business diversification
  • Responsible of communicating with JV partners, Government Agencies, Key Customers, Ministries, Lawyers and other external consultants as per the company policy and work ethics.

Managing Director

Maersk Line
11.2014 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for 2 countries, Somalia (Agent) and Djibouti which is also the gateway to Ethiopia
  • Main responsibility is to manage the Container Business within Djibouti & Somalia while ensuring that the performance is in line with agreed targets, that long term sustainability is ensured, and that customers and employees are satisfied with the services offered by Maersk Liner Business.

Managing Director

Safmarine Container Lines
03.2014 - 11.2014
  • Responsible for 3 countries, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen (3rd party agency)
  • Main responsibility is to drive the new Safmarine sales strategy within the 3 countries of the cluster.

Riyadh Branch Manager and Head of Cluster Petrochemical Sales

Maersk Line
09.2007 - 03.2014
  • Responsible overall of the Riyadh Branch performance and the Saudi cluster Petrochemical team
  • Direct supervision of the following Key Clients; Sabic, ExxonMobil, Sumitomo Chemicals, Chevron Philips, Petro Rabigh, Natpet, Emeraude Polymers, Tasnee, Advanced Petrochemicals, Sahara Petrochemicals etc.

Trainee

Maersk Tunisia SA Agent Of Maersk Line
08.2005 - 09.2007
  • Inside Sales Representative and Customer service Agent.
  • Management trainee part of Maersk International Shipping Education program (MISE)

Education

Certified International Supply Chain Manager -

IPSCMI Delaware
06.2022

Global Supply Chain and Logistics -

Erasmus Rotterdam School of Management
06.2022

Master of Business Administration -

Mediterranean School of Business
01.2020

Essentials of Leadership -

London Business School
11.2013

CTWWS: Changing The Way We Sell -

Sales Performance International
01.2011

Maersk International Shipping Education -

Maersk Academy
01.2007

Master's degree -

Tunis High Business School
01.2004

Baccalaureate in Mathematics -

Mahmoud Messaadi College
01.2000

Pioneer School Ariana -

Tunisian government
01.1997

Skills

  • Strong problem-solving, critical judgment, conceptualization, and research skills; effective in under structured academic environment where initiative and creativity are encouraged
  • Strong Conceptualization, analytical, and interpersonal skills essential for administration of an international corporation
  • Responsible for P&L along with Pricing / Profit / Sales Revenue / Forecasting / stock / Margin / Collection / Key Performance Indicator - KPI's
  • Significant experience and expertise in developing and implement sales and marketing strategies for international markets
  • Highly developed teamwork abilities; superior communication, leadership, and flexibility skills
  • Leadership of group committed to social change, facilitation of individual efforts toward achieving group objectives; motivation of individuals to achieve their own objectives
  • Expert oral and written conversation skills; practical experience in supervision, negotiation, teaching, training, and tutoring
  • Excellent time keeping and very articulate
  • Self-Motivated and very keen to further my skills through courses
  • Transpacific trade, Transatlantic trade, Latin America trade, Caribbean trade

Websites

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary

Nickname

  • Willing To Relocate: True
  • Citizenship: Tunisian
  • Date of Birth: 08/22/81
  • Driving License: True
  • Marital Status: Married

Resident

Canada, PR

Dependants

Ben

Awards

2008 Blue Ribbon Award (Cluster's Man of the year in Maersk Line)

Numberofdependants

4

Traveling

Up to 25%

References

Available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading (books)
  • AI & New technologies
  • Playing and watching football
  • Bricolage

Timeline

Head of Sales & Toronto Branch Manager

ZIM Canada
04.2023 - Current

Head of Supply Chain & Logistics

DP World
12.2021 - 04.2023

Managing Director

BMMI
01.2018 - 11.2021

Managing Director

Maersk Line
11.2014 - 11.2017

Managing Director

Safmarine Container Lines
03.2014 - 11.2014

Riyadh Branch Manager and Head of Cluster Petrochemical Sales

Maersk Line
09.2007 - 03.2014

Trainee

Maersk Tunisia SA Agent Of Maersk Line
08.2005 - 09.2007

Certified International Supply Chain Manager -

IPSCMI Delaware

Global Supply Chain and Logistics -

Erasmus Rotterdam School of Management

Master of Business Administration -

Mediterranean School of Business

Essentials of Leadership -

London Business School

CTWWS: Changing The Way We Sell -

Sales Performance International

Maersk International Shipping Education -

Maersk Academy

Master's degree -

Tunis High Business School

Baccalaureate in Mathematics -

Mahmoud Messaadi College

Pioneer School Ariana -

Tunisian government

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