Loubna Khalfi

European Graduate Program (2 year intensive training program leading to a managerial position within the company)

• Experience in branch operations, sourcing, supply chain, operation management and logistics

- Identified strategy for improving stock accuracy on a European level, restructuring key accounts in order to tailor to customer needs, reducing transportation costs on a regional level, developed training sessions for improving internal communications between distributional centers and satellite branches
- Identified key marketing strategies for store additions, brand development, product introductions, and supplier relationships in context of competitive environment in construction products, materials and services

• Internal and external sales, showroom sales, branch management and operations management

• Classroom modules included sales leadership, marketing approach to customer management, managing a profit centre, managing people and teams, recruitment, the shift from internal to external selling and negotiation skills, product knowledge, project management, presentation skills, leadership, time management and cultural awareness.

Sector: Industry

• Teacher and role model for unprivileged pupils in a challenging inner London secondary school

- Taught subjects included: Spanish, French for GCSC levels

- Communication in a volatile environment which included communicating with students on many levels, including feedback sessions with parents.

- Leading in the classroom and developing creative methods for learning and implementing behavioral management skills

- Constant monitoring of performance, including inquisitive testing methods and analysis of examination results