AHMED AWADALKARIM AHMED HASSAN
Dubai
Summary
Dedicated Optical Professional with over 10 years of experience in high-end retail and clinical environments. Expert in analyzing complex prescriptions and providing technical consultations for premium lenses and frames. Proven track record in achieving sales targets and enhancing customer loyalty across the UAE, Egypt, and KSA. Committed to delivering exceptional service and technical precision in the eyewear industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Consultant
Al Jaber Optical
Dubai
04.2025 - Current
- Provide expert technical consultations to customers, translating clinical prescriptions into optimal lens and frame solutions.
- Drive branch revenue through strategic upselling of premium lens coatings and high-end eyewear collections.
- Manage end-to-end customer journeys, ensuring personalized service that fosters long-term brand advocacy.
- Supervise visual merchandising standards to ensure luxury products are presented immaculately to attract high-tier clientele.
Sales Associate
Yateem Optician
Abu Dhabi
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed engaging product displays that increased foot traffic and enhanced customer interaction with new collections.
- Advised clients on specialized eyewear choices, balancing clinical needs with style and budgetary preferences.
- Maintained meticulous inventory presentation and floor standards to uphold the brand's premium reputation.
Senior Sales Consultant / Assistant Manager
Baraka Optics
Giza
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Operational Oversight: Assisted the Branch Manager in daily operations and led the sales team to consistently meet and exceed monthly targets.
- Delivered expert advice on spectacle and sunglass selections, focusing on prescription accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Inventory & Stock Management: Monitored stock levels, managed replenishment orders, and coordinated with suppliers to optimize inventory turnover
Sales Associate
Blue Eyes Optics
Giza
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Interpreted prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists to ensure accurate lens selection.
- Collected eye measurements and assisted clients in choosing eyeglass treatments, including tints and coatings.
- Created detailed work orders for lab technicians, ensuring timely delivery of the correct lenses.
Sales Associate
Dar Optics Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2012 - 10.2016
- Interpreted prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists to ensure accurate lens selection.
- Collected eye measurements and assisted clients in choosing eyeglass treatments, including tints and coatings.
- Created detailed work orders for lab technicians, ensuring timely delivery of the correct lenses.
Education
Bachelor of Optics Technology - Optics Technology
Higher Institute of Optics Technology
Egypt, Egypt05-2012
Strategic Management and Innovation Specialization
Copenhagen Business School
Coursera/OnlineSupply Chain Management
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Coursera/OnlineSkills
- Technical: PD Measurement, Lens Mapping, Prescription Analysis, Frame Fitting
- Sales: Consultative Selling, Luxury Retail Management, Customer Retention
- Administrative: Inventory Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Staff Training
- Personal: Advanced Problem Solving, Time Management, and Intercultural Communication
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/ahmed-alkarim
Courses
- Ophthalmic Medical Assistant: MAGRABI Hospitals, Egypt (August 2016).
Timeline
Senior Sales Consultant
Al Jaber Optical
04.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Yateem Optician
01.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Sales Consultant / Assistant Manager
Baraka Optics
11.2018 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
Blue Eyes Optics
12.2016 - 10.2018
Sales Associate
Dar Optics Group
11.2012 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Optics Technology - Optics Technology
Higher Institute of Optics Technology
Strategic Management and Innovation Specialization
Copenhagen Business School
Supply Chain Management
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey