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Offroading, Travelling, Music, Biker
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Neran Kumar

Dubai

Summary

Proven career built in merchandising & sales | Possesses a solid understanding of marketing practices (Masters – Business Marketing) | Analytical, process driven and engaging | Learns new skills, systems and processes quickly Professional Profile Self-motivated, aspirational and driven individual; instrumental in delivering key processes, innovative solutions and marketing initiatives to significantly enhance sales, increase customer engagement and develop brand awareness. Adopts a collaborative, solution orientated and process driven approach to tasks, internal and external relations and project delivery. Promotes values, standards and quality – consistently delivers results in-line with business and customer expectations. Dedicated to continued personal development; adapts positively and pro-actively to change and possesses polished negotiation, influencing and presenting skills. Takes ownership of responsibilities and works effectively independently and in a team environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Business Development Manager

POS Media LLC
04.2019 - Current
  • Solid career demonstrating adaptability and continued internal promotion)
  • Provided sales support for new and inactive customers, increasing sales by 40%.
  • Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Liaised between clients and support team to quickly resolve issues.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion for sports, makeup and sport style industry..
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Brand activation: Support of key brand activations phases, forecasting of product and advertising materials
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.

Business Development Manager

01.2019 - Current
  • Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings
  • Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives
  • Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives and developing new markets and improving sales
  • Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities
  • Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones
  • Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events to enhance client base
  • Developing quotes and proposals for clients
  • Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner.

Freelancer

DONE Events
11.2018 - 03.2019
  • Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objective) Organised and executed multiple events (Red fest, Jazz fest, AMF, etc and multiple VIP events)
  • Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
  • Coordinate with marketing team to perform promotional activities for the event Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers etc.) Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur.

ADIDAS DUBAI
03.2013 - 10.2018
  • Solid career demonstrating adaptability and continued internal promotion)

Merchandiser

01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Ensuring stores are equipped with all the necessary stock, operating across multiple stores within the region and accurately allocating stock based on sale requirements and market trends
  • Taking ownership of leading A&B grade stores and responsible for monitoring product sell through to ensure best performing stores are maximising market and consumer behaviour/trends
  • Working in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to product allocation and that all campaign launches are executed in-line with project plans and expectations
  • Instrumental in the creation of excel based analysis for teams to manage slow moving articles and providing management teams with recommendations for enhancing efficiencies
  • Delivering strategic and innovative recommendations to reduce cost
  • Managing the full lifecycle of campaigns.

Senior Sales Associate

01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Led a team of sales associates and ensured targets were met
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to enhance service levels and accurately produced reports in relation to campaign success / performance
  • Analysed business reports to identify the category contribution, ran fact-based reports to identify best and worst sellers and took responsibility for ordering stock
  • Executed end of season transfers and ensured all internal operational processes were adhered to
  • Delivered a variety of short term projects including – new store openings and renovations, matching POS elements with product availability.

Sales Associate

01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Ensured a high level of service at all times – greeted customers and assessed their requirements
  • Recommended products and worked in a team environment to ensure targets were met
  • Other Information

Education

Masters - Marketing Management

Jaipur National University
2018

BA - Business Administration

Mahatma Vishwa Vidyalaya
2014

High School Diploma -

Gulf Indian High School
Dubai
03.2013

Skills

  • Adapts to change and supports team
  • Workflow Planning
  • Creativity and pro-activity
  • Process Development and Implementation
  • Site Visits
  • Flexible, reliable and resilient – career demonstrates
  • Project Development
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Service Quality
  • Store Displays
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Efficiency Modifications

Accomplishments

  • Accomplished a full premium launch of "Blockbuster Campaign Adidas". Managed opening of 3 new retail stores in, 3 different emirates, openings and 24 other retail stores with full ISCs elements were designed, produced as per the quality, executed and launched.
  • Improvised initial design within the given budget design that was later recognized at global level for the brand.
  • Achieved highest Average Transactions for 3 consecutive months.

Offroading, Travelling, Music, Biker

Riding a motorcycle was a dream until i go on my first expedition in the foot of the himalayas without cellular network for 2 weeks. Ever since, a thrill of adrenaline fueled excitement coupled perfectly with the blessed serenity of a cleared mind. 

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Regional Business Development Manager

POS Media LLC
04.2019 - Current

Business Development Manager

01.2019 - Current

Freelancer

DONE Events
11.2018 - 03.2019

Merchandiser

01.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Sales Associate

01.2016 - 01.2017

ADIDAS DUBAI
03.2013 - 10.2018

Sales Associate

01.2013 - 01.2016

Masters - Marketing Management

Jaipur National University

BA - Business Administration

Mahatma Vishwa Vidyalaya

High School Diploma -

Gulf Indian High School
Neran Kumar