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Ahmed Abou Zad

Ahmed Abou Zad

AZ

Marketing Director  /  Growth Systems & Automation

ahmedabouzad@hotmail.com
linkedin.com/in/ahmed-a-9ab388175
Montreal, Canada

About

I'm a marketing leader with a background spanning creative marketing, digital growth, and marketing systems architecture.

My edge is the ability to combine creative marketing thinking with operational systems that drive measurable business growth.

"Marketing should not just produce campaigns. It should build infrastructure that compounds growth over time."

Experience

ILCO TransitMarketing Director
Nov 2024 – Present
Montreal, Canada (Hybrid) · Logistics
  • Led marketing strategy and digital infrastructure for a North American logistics company
  • Built marketing funnels and CRM lifecycle journeys across clients and carriers
  • Managed Salesforce CRM and TMS systems supporting sales and operations
  • Designed internal dashboards for client management, carrier relationships, and HR operations
  • Led viral campaigns: Delivering Meals, We Made Moves series, F1 Car in the Office activation
  • Oversaw paid campaigns, email marketing, and website strategy
  • Led a marketing team of six
4 Level CoachDigital Marketing Manager
Mar 2023 – Dec 2024
Toronto, Canada (Remote) · SaaS / Online Coaching
  • Led digital marketing targeting builders and remodelers across North America
  • Managed Facebook ad campaigns generating 10 qualified leads per week on average
  • Reduced CPA to 2.7% of average client lifetime spend
  • Grew company email list by over 200%
  • Managed funnels, CRM, creative direction, and website redesign
  • Led Builder Show Las Vegas activation and developed the 4 Level Systems sub-brand
Inspira EducationMarketing Automation Specialist
Jan 2023 – May 2023
New York, USA (Remote) · EdTech
  • Developed marketing automation workflows and email campaign infrastructure
  • Built segmentation systems and lifecycle journeys across education technology platforms
  • Managed a contact list spanning multiple platforms with over 100,000 contacts
Creative Landscape DepotMarketing Manager
Nov 2020 – Jan 2023
Toronto, Canada (Remote) · Landscaping / Retail
  • Grew mailing list by 115% and social media audiences by 130%+
  • Built CRM customer journeys and marketing automation workflows
  • Produced a 100+ page digital product catalogue with e-commerce checkout
  • Led digital and traditional campaigns reaching millions of people
Practice BetterMarketing Specialist
Jul 2019 – Oct 2020
Toronto, Canada (Hybrid) · SaaS / TeleHealth
  • First marketing hire for the company
  • Executed digital campaigns across email, paid advertising, and social media
  • Built customer journeys and reduced customer acquisition costs by more than half
  • Grew social engagement and referral traffic significantly
  • Built and optimized blog and SEO content systems supporting company growth
Your Listing ExpertGraphic Design & Digital Marketing Coordinator
Aug 2018 – May 2019
Toronto, Canada (Office) · Digital Marketing Agency
  • Managed marketing campaigns and digital presence for over 15 client brands
  • Produced social content, paid advertising campaigns, and email marketing initiatives
  • Improved local SEO and Google My Business performance across multiple markets
Can Public Relations (CPR)Marketing & Events Coordinator
Apr 2016 – Jun 2018
Toronto, Canada (Hybrid) · Marketing & PR
  • Supported large-scale event marketing across national sports and entertainment events
  • Managed social engagement, promotional content, and logistics for stadium activations
  • Handled audiences ranging from 1,000 to 6,500 attendees
Amr Helmy DesignsMarketing & Business Development Intern
Apr 2015 – Aug 2015
Cairo, Egypt · Interior Design / Retail
  • Developed a market-entry business plan for German brand Hafele into the Egyptian market
  • Conducted market research and built financial projections
  • Supported retail launch planning for new product lines

Strategy

Brand PositioningCreative DirectionGrowth StrategyMarketing Systems ArchitectureCampaign Strategy

Execution

Marketing AutomationEmail MarketingPaid AdvertisingCRM ArchitectureDashboard DesignWebsite UX

Platforms & Software

AdobeMeta AdsSalesforceHubSpotActiveCampaignWebflowClaudeVercelZapierCanvaAirtableZoomInfoLinkedIn Sales Navigator

Industries

Logistics
SaaS
Online Coaching
TeleHealth
Consumer Brands
EdTech
Real Estate
Landscaping / Retail
Digital Marketing Agency
Marketing & PR
Interior Design
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