Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Sales
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2018 - Current
To assist the organization to help meet customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping the company competitive and innovative, being responsible for maximising sales team potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those to plans the upper management
Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching, motivating and performance monitoring of sales representatives
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Build and promote strong, long – lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecast to the management team
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status.
Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue growth.
Manager – Customer Service
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2018
Plan, co-ordinate and control the activities of the customer service team to maintain and enhance customer relationships and meet organizational and operational objectives
Develop and implement customer service policies and procedures
Oversee the achievement and maintenance of agreed customer service levels and standards
Direct the daily operations of the customer service team
Plan, prioritize and delegate work tasks to ensure proper functioning of the department
Ensure the necessary resources and tools are available for quality customer service delivery
Review customer complaints
Handle complex and escalated customer service issues
Identify and implement strategies to improve quality of service, productivity and profitability
Liaise with company management to support and implement growth strategies
Ensure budget requirements are met.
Senior Assistant Sales Manager
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2012 - 08.2014
Responsibilities; Handling all the Key Accounts (Brandix, MAS, Hirdaramani, Crystal Martin, Courtaulds GP Etc)
Preparing the monthly sales reports which are presented to foreign principals
Training new staff and meeting clients while assisting them in troublesome periods
Preparing annual budgets.
Senior Sales Executive
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012
Responsibilities; Achieving a sales target of $1,000,000/- a month from Garment sector
Handling all the Key Accounts (Brandix, MAS, Hirdaramani, GP, Etc)
Clearing out debtors
Keep a close look at customer care in on time deliveries.
Sales Executive
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
06.2006 - 01.2010
Responsibilities; Achieving the monthly sales target and gradually building the customer base from Garment sector
Bringing in new nominations
Handling all the Key Accounts (Brandix, MAS, Hirdaramani, GP, Etc)
Following up deliveries and complaints
Constant customer visits and updating customer data base.
Managing Director
Global Link Travels (Pvt) Ltd & Global Manpower Consultants
01.2004 - 01.2006
Responsibilities; Setting up the organization with a prime objective of offering clients a one stop solution for all travel needs
Establishing a company in solving unemployment in the country, setting up representative offices in foreign countries
Bringing in business working closely with government representatives
Visiting foreign principals partnering in order to secure more business share
Introducing new promotions to win back more client base.
Marketing Executive
International Watch Company in U.A.E
01.1997 - 01.2004
Responsibilities; Achieving sales targets monthly and maintaining a customer base of 1,500 individual clients
Handling cooperate sales with the government of United Arab Emirates
Handling promotional campaigns to promote sales.
Management Trainee
C & A Consultants (pvt.) Ltd
01.1996 - 01.1997
Responsibilities; Coordinating all marketing related activities
Personal selling & sales promotional activities
Carrying out research studies on products, market etc
Coordination of purchasing equipments, machinery etc for the above companies.
Education
Spearhead Training Institute (Dubai)
International Airline Ticketing Academy
AQUINAS Higher Education Institution
St. Peter’s College, Colombo 04.
Charted Institute of Marketing (U.K.)
01.1996
Accounts
St. Peter’s College
Colombo 04
1994
Skills
Excellent proven and practical skills in the fields of Sales/ Customer service operations
Excellent Planning and Organizing skills
Excellent communication strategies & interpersonal skills
Capability to perform equally or better in a pressurized environment and attitude of looking at challenges as growth opportunities
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Workforce Management
Business Administration
Staff Development
Non Related Referees
U.A.R. Rukshan Perera, Group CEO & Chairman, Air Marine Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, +94 11 465502, +94 716 805901, # 171 -1/3, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08
Upul Kathriarachchi, General Manager (Growth Brands at MAS), MAS Intimates (PVT) Ltd., +94 11 4376332, +94 0773 503287, 7th Lane, Off Borupana Road, Ratmalana
Countries Travelled To
Singapore
Malaysia
United Arab Emirates
India
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/04/75
Gender: Male
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Roman Catholic
Extracurricular Activities
Played Cricket representing college in all age groups & was also a member of the Hockey teams of under 13 & under 15. Was the Assistant Secretary (1993-1994) & Secretary (1994-1995) of the St Peter’s College, Commerce Society.
Timeline
Manager – Sales
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Manager – Customer Service
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2018
Senior Assistant Sales Manager
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2012 - 08.2014
Senior Sales Executive
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sales Executive
International Trimmings & Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
06.2006 - 01.2010
Managing Director
Global Link Travels (Pvt) Ltd & Global Manpower Consultants
Assignment Manager at International Trimmings And Labels (Vizag) India Pvt LtdAssignment Manager at International Trimmings And Labels (Vizag) India Pvt Ltd