7+ years of experience of retail & trade marketing in FMCG and Electronics Industry
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Product Manager [Home Entertainment]
LG Electronics
Dubai
02.2022 - Current
Assesses the impact of missed forecasts on inventory and manufacturing and takes corrective actions for Home Entertainment
Manage the month-over-month promotions and discounts for assigned products to drive sales and market share objectives, and to ensure that market forecasts are achieved
Work with B2B team for the business expansion of HE category in MEA region
Monitor OSM for HE products through CRM tools
Specialist [Assist Product Manager - TV & AV]
Samsung Gulf Electronics
Dubai
03.2021 - 02.2022
Assist UAE/GCC PM for sellout promotion plan
Manage B2B price roadmap for UAE
Assist Supply Chain Manager for managing PSI, Sell In forecast
Manage reporting on Weekly Sales and Aging
Assist PM Head for managing SKU/Channel Monthly Sales Plan
Assist PM Head on PnL closing [budget mgmt] And SKU Net Price
Budget Analyst [Visual Display - TV & AV]
Samsung Gulf Electronics
10.2019 - 03.2021
Manage and control Sales promotion monthly budget as planned in the division P&L
Work with the SCM, Sales and PM to ensure smooth launch of new models, by making sure the registration process, and in turn achieve Sales Target
Update forecast for sales and Sale Promotion budget based on the supply and division guidelines
Analyze and improve cost effectiveness, prepare ad review budget updates in collaboration with Product
Marketing Planner [Visual Display - TV & AV]
Samsung Gulf Electronics
08.2018 - 09.2019
Work with Product Manager in setting up the yearly strategic plan and marketing Budget
Coordinate with the Marketing & Retail Team to recommend marketing mix for existing shops and new openings within the budget planned in P&L
Maintain smooth relationships with the suppliers/brand owners and business partners
Retail Marketing Specialist
BBLUNT, Comapny
Dubai
04.2017 - 07.2018
Manage Retail operation and marketing activities to achieve the monthly target
Develop & implement marketing campaigns every month to highlight particular performance of the services, product and team
Briefing the social media marketing team on website & social media changes each week & month
Deliver all marketing activities within the agreed budget and continuously monitor campaign success to ensure maximum ROI
Work on key vendors(Loreal, Redken, Healthcare, Ikonic and other ) to achieve highly automated replenishment of stock
Assistant Manager, Field Operations
Hindustan Fd Services, JV HUL & Smollan
Hyderabad
05.2015 - 01.2017
Responsible f or the entire territory sales and local marketing campaign to achieve monthly target and smooth operation for Surf Excel & Knorr (HUL)
Manage 3 party employees (instore promoters) to increase the territory sales and conduct monthly training for instore execution
Coordinating with the Brand team for localizing the HUL brand campaign for Knorr, Surf excel
Coordinating with the retail buyers for listing the product code for stock replenishment
Management Trainee [Lakme]
Hindustan Field Service (HUL)
Mumbai
05.2014 - 05.2015
Retail Operation for HUL brands : Lakme
Handled MT operations for Lakme and Ponds
Strategic planning of monthly sales targets and execution of
BTL activities at stores/exhibitions/fests
Responsible for periodic sending of reports on sales, market share, growth, visibility and competitor sales
To visit every counter on a monthly basis and ensure product availability, visibility, branding and to streamline and resolve any pending crisis.