W.Y.M. Ranga Lakshan Dunuwila
117/3 , Dewamottawa , Andiambalama , Katunayake , Sri Lanka
Summary
10 years of experience working directly with clients to service accounts. Expert at communication and applying targeted marketing strategies to achieve sales goals. Successful at increasing revenue with new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing ones.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager - Merchandising
Hela Clothing PLC Holdings
Grandpass
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Participate for the Overseas Business Meeting. ( UK )
- Created comprehensive reports on account performance and presented them to senior management ( Analyzed field - EPM / CM / EARNING % / RMC % / SAH / NP / SALES.)
- Negotiated Prices with Suppliers to maximize profitability.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Developed strategies to increase revenue from existing accounts.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for each account.
- Resolved CP issue / Approvals delays / Delivery concern with Buying and Buyer Merchandise team in weekly Basis Via Team Call.
Senior Merchandiser
Hela Clothing PLC Holdings
Grandpass
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Handled the Costing / Sampling for Kids Wear Department ( Tesco )
- Managed to full fill the three production plant with their maximum monthly SAH.
- Department handled - Older Girls / Older Boys / Toddler Boys / Swim Wear / School Wear / Kids night wear / Ladies Night wear / Mens night wear in Tesco Buyer.
- Manged the required EPM using Fashion wear Costings / Global costings/ Tender Costings.
- Mainly Knit Category garments and Light weight woven.
Senior Merchandiser
Timex Garment (pvt) Ltd
Borella
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Handled the Costing and Sampling for Ladies and Mens Department
- Buyer handled - Gerry weber / S-Oliver.
- Sample stages - Proto / Fit / SMS / TOP sample
- Fabrics - Woven / Knit Both
Merchandiser
Hirdaramani Knit Centre of Operation
Maharagama
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Development Merchandising - Sample Development and Costing making
- George baby wear - Baby Boys / Baby Girl / BT Girls / BT Boys
- Proto Sample / Black Seal ( fit) sample
- Knit and Woven ( including heavier weight Denim )
- Non wash and Washed garments ( Including tie dye / Garment dye )
- Bulk Ordering - River Island Buyer
- Trim purchasing using the Buyers Portal.
- KPI monitored to Pass PCD.
Education
MBA - Business Administration In Marketing
University of Bedfordshire
United Kindom01-2023
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Relationship Development
- Group Leadership
- Marketing Knowledge
- Sales Target Monitoring
- Team Player
Accomplishments
- Sustainable Award from Tesco
- Collaboration Award from Tesco
- Supplier Empowerment Award from Tesco ( Tesco Certified Color Expert )
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
- Melanie Pickard - Senior Buyer , License Category
- Primark Stores Limited , Dublin, Ireland
- TP +44 7740 436174
- Harshana Perera - Chief Marketing Officer
- Lucky Industries Pvt Ltd , 3 Milagiriya Ave, Colombo 00400
- TP - +94 778252425
Timeline
Account Manager - Merchandising
Hela Clothing PLC Holdings
04.2022 - Current
Senior Merchandiser
Hela Clothing PLC Holdings
04.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Merchandiser
Timex Garment (pvt) Ltd
01.2018 - 04.2019
Merchandiser
Hirdaramani Knit Centre of Operation
11.2013 - 01.2018
MBA - Business Administration In Marketing
University of Bedfordshire
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