Mauro Affuso
Regional Product Manager at Knauf GCC- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Angela Franzoni
Mauro was one of the most dedicated professionals through his work at Amazon. I can recommend Mauro as a person with great education and deep experience of solutions. Mauro is a self motivated, energetic, experienced and forward thinking co-worker. His background and loyalty makes Mauro to view solutions instead of problems.
Stefano Cestari
Focused, dedicated, meticulous with a strongly positive attitude. Always able to manage customers and relationship and achieve his outcomes. It has been a pleasure collaborating with him. Mauro would be an asset to any team.
Angela Franzoni
Mauro was one of the most dedicated professionals through his work at Amazon. I can recommend Mauro as a person with great education and deep experience of solutions. Mauro is a self motivated, energetic, experienced and forward thinking co-worker. His background and loyalty makes Mauro to view solutions instead of problems.
Stefano Cestari
Focused, dedicated, meticulous with a strongly positive attitude. Always able to manage customers and relationship and achieve his outcomes. It has been a pleasure collaborating with him. Mauro would be an asset to any team.
Angela Franzoni
Mauro was one of the most dedicated professionals through his work at Amazon. I can recommend Mauro as a person with great education and deep experience of solutions. Mauro is a self motivated, energetic, experienced and forward thinking co-worker. His background and loyalty makes Mauro to view solutions instead of problems.
Stefano Cestari
Focused, dedicated, meticulous with a strongly positive attitude. Always able to manage customers and relationship and achieve his outcomes. It has been a pleasure collaborating with him. Mauro would be an asset to any team.
Angela Franzoni
Mauro was one of the most dedicated professionals through his work at Amazon. I can recommend Mauro as a person with great education and deep experience of solutions. Mauro is a self motivated, energetic, experienced and forward thinking co-worker. His background and loyalty makes Mauro to view solutions instead of problems.
Stefano Cestari
Focused, dedicated, meticulous with a strongly positive attitude. Always able to manage customers and relationship and achieve his outcomes. It has been a pleasure collaborating with him. Mauro would be an asset to any team.
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Credentials
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Social Media Marketing for Small Business
LinkedInMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Sales: Closing Strategies
LinkedInMar, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
B2B Marketing Foundations
LinkedInJul, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
How to Create a Perfect Elevator Pitch
LinkedInJul, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Take a Holistic Approach to Advancing Your Career
LinkedInJul, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
The Key to Good Communication: Your Audience
LinkedInJul, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Sales Consultancy
Per FormareJan, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Sales and Marketing for Sales Representative
Fondazione EnasarcoMar, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Knauf GCC
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United Arab Emirates
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Product Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
•Managing all activities related to Knauf flooring systems across the Middle East; •Provide commercial and technical support to dealers, architects and consultants to improve customer experience and grow market share; •Developing product pricing and positioning strategies; •Managing the supply chain by coordinating with European production facilities to ensure stock and timely deliveries; •Cooperating with the marketing team to boost product awareness and drive demand through online and field marketing strategies. Show less
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Kährs by Nordic Homeworx
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United Arab Emirates
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager
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Jun 2019 - May 2021
•Responsible for expanding Kährs wood flooring business across the MENA region; •Managing the entire sales cycle: prospecting, qualifying, negotiating and closing; •Developing and implementing business programs and tactics to maximize revenues; •Cooperating with marketing department to increase visibility, strengthen brand awareness and create demand through online and social media strategies. •Responsible for expanding Kährs wood flooring business across the MENA region; •Managing the entire sales cycle: prospecting, qualifying, negotiating and closing; •Developing and implementing business programs and tactics to maximize revenues; •Cooperating with marketing department to increase visibility, strengthen brand awareness and create demand through online and social media strategies.
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Cooperativa Ceramica d'Imola
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Italy
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Area Sales Manager
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Sep 2016 - May 2019
•Representing one of the largest Italian porcelain tiles manufacturers in the Middle East region; •Set and agree sales strategy to maximize revenues across a network of distributors; •Responsible for managing retail, project, architect & interior designer sales; •Set pricing policies to achieve sales and margin targets; •Manage project pipeline report for all areas in the targeted territories; •Manage credit exposure. •Representing one of the largest Italian porcelain tiles manufacturers in the Middle East region; •Set and agree sales strategy to maximize revenues across a network of distributors; •Responsible for managing retail, project, architect & interior designer sales; •Set pricing policies to achieve sales and margin targets; •Manage project pipeline report for all areas in the targeted territories; •Manage credit exposure.
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Kersia Tiles
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Oct 2014 - Aug 2016
•Represent top Italian brands including porcelain tiles, taps and faucets, sanitary ware, mosaics and bathroom furniture; •Creating demand and developing a pipeline by securing specifications via the architect & design community; •Responsible for developing new business for the UAE territory, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Bahrain, Oman; •Analyze industry market intelligence in relation to market trends and future product development. •Represent top Italian brands including porcelain tiles, taps and faucets, sanitary ware, mosaics and bathroom furniture; •Creating demand and developing a pipeline by securing specifications via the architect & design community; •Responsible for developing new business for the UAE territory, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Bahrain, Oman; •Analyze industry market intelligence in relation to market trends and future product development.
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Amazon
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Bangladesh
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Launch Specialist
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2014
•Acting as the primary interface between Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.it new and existing business partners (online Merchants and Sellers);•Onboard new customers with medium to high long-term spend and growth potential, provide effective account management, seek and pursue upsell opportunities;•Delivering new business growth and maximize revenue by assisting launch high potential merchants that deliver competitive selection, pricing, and availability;•Assisting sellers in integrating on Amazon's marketplace by working with them to ensure they master catalogue, pricing and other tools;•Develop original ideas, approaches, and solutions in a competitive and ever changing business climate. Show less
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Technical Account Manager
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
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Barclaycard
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Collections Representative
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
•Responsible for contacting overdue accounts by phone and email to collect previous outstanding balances; •Protecting the accounts receivable assets of the company by maintaining and running a portfolio of accounts in a way to maximize gainful sales and reduce bad debt losses; •Investigate customer’s accounts and documents methodically; •Negotiate payment arrangements on past owing receivables. •Responsible for contacting overdue accounts by phone and email to collect previous outstanding balances; •Protecting the accounts receivable assets of the company by maintaining and running a portfolio of accounts in a way to maximize gainful sales and reduce bad debt losses; •Investigate customer’s accounts and documents methodically; •Negotiate payment arrangements on past owing receivables.
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Pulitalia Spa - Official
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Italy
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Representative
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Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
•Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients;•Managing the entire sale cycle from prospect to close;•Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets;•Meeting with the customer to find opportunities and generate revenue for the company;•Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up;•Identify and resolve client concerns;•Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services;•Working on monthly targets to reach. Show less
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Sales Associate
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Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
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Education
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Edinburgh Napier University
Bachelor's degree, Business Management -
Industrial and Technical Institute ''Galileo Galilei''
Industrial and Techinical