FOUAD RIDAOUI

Business Development and Sales Director

Results-driven Business Development and Sales Director with over 15 years of international experience across luxury automotive, high-end retail, international trade, and e-commerce. Proven track record of launching successful businesses, pioneering market-entry strategies, and building strategic cross-border partnerships. Expert in high-value contract negotiation, key account management, and restructuring luxury operations to elevate product positioning and drive commercial revenue. Native Arabic speaker, fluent in English and French, offering exceptional cross-cultural leadership and a client-centric approach to corporate growth.

Dubai, UAE
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Work Experience
Sales & Operations Intern
Badia Design Inc.
Jul 2006 — Sep 2006North Hollywood, CA, USA
  • Owned sales logistics and inventory management for a distributor of fine Moroccan art and luxury home décor, ensuring efficient operations
  • Facilitated international order fulfillment and managed B2B client placement at major US wholesale exhibitions, including the Las Vegas Market and the San Francisco International Gift Fair
Sales Consultant
Ford Sunrise
Mar 2006 — Oct 2010North Hollywood, CA, USA
  • Accelerated retail vehicle sales volume as one of the youngest sales consultants hired at a top-tier volume dealership
  • Developed deep expertise in consultative retail sales processes, automotive product knowledge, and strategic closing techniques
Executive Sales Consultant
The Auto Gallery
Sep 2007 — Nov 2012Calabasas, CA, USA
  • Managed relationships with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), delivering bespoke consultative sales experiences for elite automotive brands including Audi, Porsche, Lotus, Ferrari, and Maserati
  • Executed high-value vehicle sales and lease contracts, consistently meeting strict luxury dealership sales targets and retention metrics
  • Mastered consultative selling techniques and contract negotiation, maximizing client retention and lifetime loyalty for the dealership group
Founder & CEO
Far East Trade Co.
2012 — 2020Casablanca, Morocco
  • Established and scaled an international trading enterprise specializing in the high-volume import and commercial distribution of premium spices
  • Pioneered market expansion initiatives by executing strategic sourcing of Arabica coffee from key East African agricultural markets
  • Directed international procurement and supplier negotiations, optimizing cross-border shipping logistics, customs coordination, and local pricing strategies
  • Cultivated long-term commercial relationships with overseas vendors and local retail networks to capture emerging market opportunities
COO & Partner
Bentex / Gabriel Collezioni
2020 — PresentCurrentCasablanca, Morocco
  • Co-created and launched the luxury brand Gabriel Collezioni, spearheading its strategic positioning in the premium menswear market
  • Restructured footwear manufacturing operations by transitioning from local production to elite Italian factories, substantially elevating quality, margin potential, and brand value
  • Diversified the corporate product line by introducing a luxury ready-to-wear men's collection and a bespoke custom-tailoring service utilizing premium Italian fabrics
  • Managed end-to-end supply chains, collaborating with European manufacturers and suppliers to oversee product design, premium material sourcing, and commercial distribution
Skills
Business DevelopmentSalesStrategic LeadershipHigh-Value Contract NegotiationKey Account ManagementLuxury B2C SalesLuxury B2B SalesInternational ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementCross-Border LogisticsVendor RelationsSales ForecastingCRM Platforms: SalesforceHubSpotLuxury Customer Retention Management SystemsBusiness AnalyticsRevenue OptimizationMarket AnalysisPricing Architecture
Education
Master of Business Administration
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Santa Monica College
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California State University, Northridge
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Expert
French
Expert
Spanish
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner
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