BASSEM TOUKEBRI

BASSEM TOUKEBRI

Service & Sales Area Manager – Algeria, Tunisia & Egypt

Dubai – UAE

Profile summary

Results-driven and multilingual Sales & Business Development Manager with over 20 years of progressive experience in the automotive and transport equipment industry across the GCC and North Africa. Proven track record in B2B and F2F sales, dealer network management, government tenders, and strategic market development. Adept in leading multicultural teams, negotiating high-value contracts, and driving consistent revenue growth. Mercedes-Benz Certified Sales Consultant with extensive product and technical knowledge in commercial vehicles and industrial sales solutions.

Key skills

Skills
Automotive & Heavy Equipment Sales (Trucks, Trailers, Vans)Dealer & Distributor ManagementExport & International TradeTeam LeadershipGovernment & Fleet Tendering (UAE)Key Account Management & Client RetentionCross-Cultural Communication & Negotiation (MENA Region)Arabic Language Proficiency (Modern Standard or relevant dialect)Digital Marketing & CRM (Customer Relationship Management) for AutomotiveData Analysis & Sales Forecasting (Power BI, Tableau)Supply Chain Management & Logistics (MENA Focus)

Professional experience

Sales & Service Area Manager – Algeria, Tunisia & EgyptJun 2025 - Present
Scania Middle East FZE | Dubai, UAE

• Manage service & sales operations across three countries; oversee dealer performance, budget planning, and operational alignment. • Act as the primary liaison between Scania and regional distributors, ensuring brand compliance. • Coordinate with logistics, finance, marketing, and product teams to support integrated operations.

  • Increased parts and truck sales volume year-on-year.
  • Elevated distributor performance and compliance with brand standards.
Senior Sales EngineerJul 2024 - May 2025
Al Tayer Motors – Ford Trucks Division | Dubai, UAE

• Led full-cycle sales operations across UAE for Ford Trucks, focusing on technical solution selling and government tenders. • Built and maintained key client relationships, tracked sales pipeline, and provided market feedback.

  • Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales targets.
Certified Sales Consultant (Trucks, Buses & Vans)Apr 2017 - Jun 2024
Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles – Mercedes-Benz | Doha, Qatar

• Managed sales and account development for commercial vehicles; handled showroom sales, fleet sales, and key accounts. • Provided tailored vehicle presentations, test drives, and aftersales support.

  • Repeatedly achieved sales targets and maintained top performer status.
Sales ManagerJan 2016 - Jan 2017
Valpaint Morocco L.L.C | Casablanca, Morocco

• Oversaw national sales operations for decorative paint products. • Led procurement operations and liaised with HQ in Tunisia for supply chain and pricing negotiations.

  • Streamlined procurement processes and improved team performance.
  • Expanded client base and increased sales profitability.
General ManagerJul 2011 - Dec 2011
PROCEL | Algiers, Algeria

• Headed business operations and sales for sanitary paper products. • Oversaw procurement, financial planning, and marketing.

  • Boosted monthly sales by 50% through strategic business planning.
Executive ManagerJun 2010 - Nov 2015
Libyan Tunisian Transport Equipment Company (Subsidiary of SICAME) | Tripoli, Libya

• Directed overall company operations, sales, and procurement for trailers and transport equipment. • Managed imports, logistics, and client negotiations.

  • Surpassed sales targets and grew the company’s market share in Libya.
Export Sales ExecutiveDec 2006 - Jun 2010
SICAME SA | Tunis, Tunisia

• Prospected regional markets (Libya, Algeria) and supported regional subsidiaries. • Managed international sales operations and logistics for trailers and truck bodies.

  • Led to the opening of a Libyan subsidiary following extensive business development missions.
  • Opened new showroom in Algeria to expand regional footprint.
Export Sales ExecutiveJan 2006 - Nov 2006
World Trading Co. | Tunis, Tunisia

• Managed sales and export activities for automotive consumables (tires, batteries, lubricants). • Conducted client visits, sales reporting, and market trend analysis.

  • Achieved monthly sales targets and expanded client base in North Africa.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, International BusinessSep 2000 - Jun 2025
High Commercz School of Tunis
High School or equivalent, Economy & Management StreamSep 1993 - Jun 2000
Al Hadika High School