kaoutar Ait Benali

As an Engineering and Management Graduate with expertise in business development, sales, research, project management, and finance,  I am committed to continuous learning and keeping up with the most recent developments in technology along with how they fit in with management strategies. I am actively seeking student opportunities in engineering and management roles to apply my skills and knowledge effectively.

1. Inside Digital Sales at Tesselate: Responsible for lead generation and sales support across the MENA region and Africa through various channels such as email, LinkedIn, and cold calls. Proficient in email marketing and skilled in planning virtual or hybrid sales events. Also, adept at engaging prospects via live chat and facilitating prompt follow-up. (Nov 2022 - Present)

2. Business Development Specialist / Proposal Associate at Sanford Federal: Actively engaged in business development activities, focusing on fostering business-to-business relationships and partnerships to secure government contracts. Specialized in crafting technical proposals for public opportunities published by US states and governments, and proficient in documentation management. (Sep 2022 - Oct 2022)

3. Accounting Intern at Nestlé: Supported treasury management and finance tasks using SAP Financials modules, including gathering invoicing data and creating reports. Also contributed to a cash flow forecast accuracy project. (May 2022 - Jul 2022)

4. Grading Teaching Assistant at Al Akhawayn University: Assisted faculty in grading and other administrative tasks, and worked with students to reinforce material learning. (Sep 2021 - Dec 2021)

5. Market Analysis Internship at YOUR HOME IMMOBILIER: Worked closely with the market research team in data collection, monitoring campaign performance, and generating insights from client and third-party data sources. (Aug 2020 - Sep 2020)

6. Summer Internship at Nexans: Analyzed complex data sets, identified trends, and provided reports. Also collaborated with the Human Resources department on occasional event organization. (Jul 2018 - Aug 2018)

Master of Science in Management and Digital Technologies
 - Technical University of Munich /Germany
 - Summer 2024

Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Management
 - Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane /Morocco
 - 2018 - 2022
 - Achieved Summa Cum Laude with highest honors (3.69/4 GPA, language of instruction: English)