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Salma Rekiouak

Business Development & Market Access Africa & Gulf

€450/day
Málaga, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Salma

I help companies identify partners, distributors, and business opportunities in French-speaking African and Gulf markets.

With over 22 years of experience across Morocco, West Africa, the Gulf, and Europe, including 13 years managing a B2B agency in Casablanca, I support companies in their development in complex and relationship-driven markets.

My approach is very operational and field-oriented: transforming an expansion need into concrete contacts and opportunities.

I specialize in:

• Partner and distributor search
• Qualified B2B prospect sourcing
• Business opportunity mapping
• Key contact identification for local development
• Business trip coordination and on-the-ground introductions

Working languages: French, Arabic, and English.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

  • Spanish

    Basic

Can work on-site
Málaga (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Bridge Business Intercultural
    Senior Intercultural Consultant
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2026 - Today (7 months)
    Málaga, Spain
    I help European and international companies identify partners, distributors, clients, and business opportunities in Morocco, French-speaking Africa, and Gulf markets through direct on-the-ground access and qualified local networks.

    With over 22 years of experience across Morocco, West Africa, the Gulf, and Europe, including 13 years managing a B2B agency in Casablanca, I support business development projects in relationship-driven and complex markets.

    My main responsibilities:

    • Sourcing qualified partners, distributors, and B2B prospects (Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal)
    • Identifying and mapping local business opportunities
    • Organizing and coordinating business trips (scheduling, appointments, introductions)
    • On-the-ground support during local meetings and negotiations
    • Business introductions and access to reliable local networks

    Working languages: French · Arabic · English
    Business Development International Business Development Business Trip Support B2B Partner Sourcing Business Development Africa
  • Groupe Tendance du Maroc
    General Manager
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2012 - November 2025 (13 years and 10 months)
    Casablanca, Morocco
    Management of a B2B agency specializing in business development and corporate communication projects.

    Supporting local and international companies in their development in the Moroccan and African markets through missions focused on visibility, networking, and commercial activation.

    Main responsibilities:

    • Management of B2B projects for companies operating in the Moroccan and African markets
    • Coordination of business development and new market access initiatives
    • Organization of networking and professional event arrangements
    • Interface between international companies and local economic actors
    • Contribution to multi-sector business development projects
  • Association R’WAC
    Vice President
    CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
    January 2022 - December 2024 (2 years and 11 months)
    Temara, Morocco
    Support for girls' education and income-generating activities in rural areas.

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Education

  • Master's in Organizational Communication
    University of Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
    2006
    Master , Organisational Communication
  • Bachelor's Degree
    Higher Institute of Management Studies
    2001
    Bachelor

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