Mahmut Rizk

Growth & Performance Marketing Strategist | eCommerce Growth | Funnels, Ads, CRM, CRO πŸš€ | Data-Driven. Business-Minded. Impact-Focused βœ…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

πŸš€ Helping eCommerce brands grow profitably β€” not just run ads. I work with founders, marketers, and media buyers to turn technical performance into strategic business wins. πŸ”§ What I Do Best: β—‰ Audit ad performance & full-funnel growth systems (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Google, etc.) β—‰ Map customer journeys and optimize funnel stages (Acquisition, Retention, LTV) β—‰ Translate dashboards into business actions β€” CAC, AOV, LTV, Profit β—‰ Lead creative strategy & messaging (UGC, influencer hooks, bundles, urgency) β—‰ Build CRM & WhatsApp flows β€” from recovery to loyalty β—‰ Build automated systems for reporting, retargeting, and creative testing β—‰ Deliver team workshops for agencies and in-house teams β—‰ Scale growth across diverse markets (Gulf, Ghana, Turkey, Egypt, etc.) πŸ“Š Managed 7–8 figure ad budgets across Meta, TikTok, Google & Snapchat β€” in Gulf, Ghana, Turkey & Egypt. πŸ† Top-performing campaigns across Trendyol, Shopify, Youcan, Zid, Salla, WordPress β€” adapting to different tech stacks and markets. πŸ€– Recently exploring AI tools & marketing automation to streamline execution, insights, and performance decision-making. If you’re ready to go beyond dashboards β€” and finally read your numbers in the language of business β€” let’s connect.

Experience

  • Solo Growth & Performance Marketing Consultant at Rizkim
    Jan 2023 - Present Β· 3 yrs 6 mos

    Launched Rizkim as a solo brand to help businesses β€” especially eCommerce β€” grow profitably by turning ad performance into strategic decisions. Focused on bridging the gap between ad performance metrics and real business outcomes. β—‰ Audited ad performance & full-funnel strategy for DTC and marketplace brands β—‰ Launched & optimized paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Google, etc. β—‰ Built tracking setups (GTM, GA4, UTMs, Mixpanel) and custom dashboards (Looker, Sheets) β—‰ Developed CRM & WhatsApp flows for order recovery, loyalty, and reactivation β—‰ Led creative & offer planning β€” bundles, urgency angles, and first-order discounts β—‰ Reviewed and improved product listings, page structure, and CRO elements β—‰ Delivered workshops for teams on analytics, strategy, and decision-making β—‰ Mentored founders & media buyers to read numbers in the language of business

  • Evimki (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Growth Marketing Manager
      Feb 2024 - Present Β· 2 yrs 5 mos

      Scaled Evimki in Ghana with β‚΅20M+ sales and 8-figure Ads budget β€” leading full-funnel growth, CRM, Product Listing & Offers, and Creative ops. β—‰ Launched multi-channel marketing campaigns with 8-figure budgets across Meta, Google, SMS, and WhatsApp. β—‰ Built and scaled CRM automation flows for order recovery, reactivation, and retention β€” powered by Zoho CRM & Mixpanel. β—‰ Directed creative production (UGC, influencer videos, urgency hooks) aligned with funnel stages and LTV goals. β—‰ Designed and tested combo bundles, urgency offers, and first-order discounts to increase AOV, CR, and repeat purchases. β—‰ Implemented a full tracking system using GA4, GTM, UTM links, and Mixpanel for deep funnel visibility. β—‰ Built performance dashboards via Zoho Analytics & Google Sheets to monitor ROAS, CAC, LTV, CR, and delivery success rate in real time.. β—‰ Managed and coached cross-functional teams β€” marketing, eCommerce, content, logistics β€” toward clear KPIs.

    • E-Commerce Expansion Manager
      Jul 2023 - Jan 2024 Β· 7 mos

      Led Evimki’s expansion into Ghana β€” built operations from scratch and generated β‚΅2M+ in sales in 6 months. β—‰ Conducted full market validation to identify demand gaps and customer behavior in the Ghanaian market. β—‰ Partnered with local logistics providers for fast delivery and adapted operations for the local context. β—‰ Generated β‚΅2M+ in sales during the first 6 months through highly targeted ads and offer testing. β—‰ Led paid campaigns across Meta, WhatsApp, and SMS β€” optimizing for conversion and delivery rate. β—‰ Built and tested local bundles, creatives, and funnels adapted to the COD model. β—‰ Set up foundational reporting tools (GA4, Data Studio, Clarity) for tracking sales and performance.

    • Co-Founder & Ecommerce Manager
      Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 Β· 1 yr 6 mos

      Launched Evimki in Turkey β€” built operations, scaled ads, and hit β‚Ί2M+ in sales as a top Trendyol seller. β—‰ Positioned Evimki as a best-seller on Trendyol & Hepsiburada with β‚Ί2M+ in sales and 2,000+ orders. β—‰ Executed high-ROI advertising campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok with six-figure budgets. β—‰ Identified winning products through structured market testing, pricing iterations, and customer feedback. β—‰ Established third-party fulfillment and last-mile partnerships with 5 cargo companies to streamline operations. β—‰ Built creatives strategy (UGC, influencer marketing, urgency) tailored to the Turkish audience. β—‰ Utilized tools like Google Analytics, Clarity, and Hotjar, alongside GTM and UTMs, for performance optimization. β—‰ Developed reporting dashboards using GA4, Looker Studio, and Google Sheets for actionable insights.

  • Growth Marketing Advisor at Kaafex
    Jun 2023 - Present Β· 3 yrs 1 mo

    Collaborated with the Kaafex team on growth strategy and performance marketing initiatives β€” supporting branding projects and digital campaigns. β—‰ Strategic Consulting: Developed custom growth strategies to enhance clients' brand positioning and expand their market reach. β—‰ Data-Driven Solutions: Leveraged analytics to inform targeted marketing campaigns, significantly boosting client ROI. β—‰ Performance Optimization: Supported the digital marketing department, streamlining databases, email, and display ads to align with client objectives. β—‰ Brand Positioning: Collaborated with clients to sharpen brand positioning and elevate market awareness, leveraging deep market insights. β—‰ Innovative Marketing Tech: Advised on cutting-edge marketing tools and platforms to foster client growth and engagement. This role allowed me to stay close to creative and branding projects β€” while applying data-driven strategy to real client work.

  • Taager (Remote)
    • Gulf E-Commerce Growth Partner
      Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 Β· 1 yr 4 mos

      β—‰ Sales Growth: Achieved over SAR 15,000,000 in sales and generated over 10,000 orders monthly. β—‰ Growth & Performance Marketing: Achieved high-ROI advertising campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat with a strategic six-figure budget. β—‰ Regional Growth: Successfully scaled operations, tapping into a diverse range of over 2,500 products to meet the unique demands of the Gulf market. β—‰ Market Testing: Validated niches in SA and UAE markets through targeted test campaigns on Shopify, Youcan, and WordPress. β—‰ CRM Excellence: Managed relationships with over 70k customers, enhancing customer retention and loyalty. β—‰ Growth Hacking: Applied the AARRR framework (Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, Revenue) β—‰ CRO & UX Optimization: Developed a user-centric online store and compelling landing pages with strong CTAs, optimizing the shopping experience and conversion rates. β—‰ Data-Driven Insights: Utilized Google Analytics, Clarity, and Hotjar for campaign analysis and optimization, leveraging big data to inform strategic decisions. β—‰ Tracking System: Enhanced campaign tracking and insights using GTM and UTMs, ensuring accurate performance measurement. β—‰ Budgeting & Forecasting: Optimized marketing budgets, focusing on an ideal CAC to LTV ratio to minimize CPA and efficiently scale customer acquisition. β—‰ Strategic Reporting: Implemented real-time reporting with Google Sheets and Data Studio, providing actionable insights for continuous growth and strategic adjustments. β—‰ Gulf Engagement Content: Created and tested culturally relevant content, including custom voiceovers for the Gulf audience. (A/B Testing)

    • Social E-Commerce Seller
      Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 Β· 9 mos

      β—‰ E-commerce Sales: Launched my online store on WordPress, achieving five-figure monthly sales using Taager's product diversity. β—‰ Performance Marketing: Boosted sales through targeted campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, optimizing for high ROI. β—‰ CRO Store Design: Crafted a user-friendly store optimized for CRO with compelling listings and SEO-smart descriptions, boosting user experience UX. β—‰ Data-Driven Strategies: Applied Google Analytics, Clarity, and Hotjar for in-depth campaign analysis, optimizing ad spend for maximum efficiency. β—‰ Tracking System: Implemented GTM to create events and Applied UTMs for accurate tracking and insights. β—‰ Performance Reporting: Used Google Sheets and Data Studio for real-time reporting, driving strategic growth.

  • Digital Marketing Strategist at Mena Gate Group
    Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 Β· 1 yr 1 mo

    β—‰ Led Digital Marketing for 5 Brands: Drove multimillion-dollar sales across diverse sectors. β—‰ Email Marketing Excellence: Launched campaigns increasing B2B leads by 40%, and uplifting sales revenue by 15%. β—‰ Website & SEO Innovation: Led website and SEO enhancements, spiking organic search traffic by 50%. β—‰ Content Strategy Impact: Developed and implemented strategies, boosting brand engagement by 20%. β—‰ B2B Advertising Strategy: Directed targeted B2B efforts, significantly expanding the professional market segment. β—‰ Complex Digital Navigation: Managed intricate digital marketing landscapes, catalyzing market growth.