Arash Hamidi

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DISC Type : c

Group Manager - Marketing Procurement at H&M Group

Sweden

Overview

Arash is a Group Manager in Marketing Procurement at H&M Group, with a background spanning the Automotive, FMCG, and Fashion industries. Holding an M. Sc. in Operations Management, he has experience in the entire procurement process, from analysis to global category management. People who have worked with him describe him as hard-working, strategic, and analytical.

He is an outgoing individual who enjoys building strong professional relationships and has a genuine passion for business and sharing valuable insights with others. His interests extend to major corporations known for innovation, such as IBM and GE.

Unique fact: Before his career in procurement, Arash served as a Researcher at the University of Toronto.

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Topics They Care About

Marketing Procurement
His entire career, from Volvo to H&M Group, has been dedicated to progressing within the marketing procurement sector, now leading a group in this function.
Team Leadership
As a Group Manager, he is actively hiring for his team, looking for passionate category managers and buyers to join him.
Strategic Thinking
He holds a certification in making strategic thinking a habit, and a former manager highlighted his strategic and analytical mindset.

Media Appearances

Arash has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Group Manager - Marketing Procurement at H&M Group
2-2025 - 8-2025
Global Category Lead - Marketing Procurement at H&M Group
2-2024 - 1-2025
Global Category Manager - Marketing Procurement at H&M Group
8-2016 - 2-2024
Global Category Manager - Marketing Procurement at Essity
2-2016 - 8-2016
Senior Purchaser - Marketing Procurement at Volvo Car Group

Education

2009 - 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Chalmers University of Technology
2011 - 2011
Researcher from University of Toronto

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Exp : 16 Location : Sweden Job Level : Middle Designation : Group Manager - Marketing Procurement at H&M Group
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Insights For Selling To Arash

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Arash is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Arash

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Arash move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Arash take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Arash

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