Experience

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  Classic Retail Imaging Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

  • Cape Town - South Africa & Mumbai - India

  • International Business Development Manager

    • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
    • Cape Town - South Africa & Mumbai - India

    resync: Established in 2010, resync is a progressive retail solutions provider for clients who are both looking to make new beginnings altogether or need help to rework their brand communication, tailored to changing consumer behavior. Formed as part of the Astarc group, we aim to secure market leadership through originality, creativity and delivery of our brand-effective services to our partners and their brands.Vision : resync aims to be the market leader as the one-stop source for retail solutions and continues to meet and exceed customer expectations through originality, creativity and delivery to partner corporations and brands across industrial demographics. “We Think Ahead and Move Ahead”Core values :Honesty, integrity and ethics in all aspects of businessEmpowerment and respect for the individualWork with passion, commitment and enthusiasmLead by examplePursue innovation and higher goalsInvest time in making customers happyTeamwork winsRelentless focus on executionOpenness to giving and receiving feedbackRecognition of individual excellenceAWARDS WON BY RESYNC:2014◦Gold Award – Virtual Merchandising – Siemens Activation◦Sliver Award – Virtual Merchandising – Red Bull Plane Display◦Silver Award – Virtual Merchandising – HSBC Virtual Mannequin2013◦Gold Award – Virtual Merchandising – Lifestyle – Steve Madden – Shoe Chandelier◦Gold Award – Virtual Merchandising – Display of the Year – Microsoft – Virtual Assistance◦Gold Award – Virtual Merchandising – Innovation & Technology – Microsoft – Virtual Assistance◦Gold Award – Furniture & Fixture – Foods & Beverages – KFC- Crusher Kiosk◦Silver Award – Store Rollout – Automobile – Piaggio Vespa – Internal Display Elements2012◦Merit Certificate – Signages – Nissan Dealership Pylon◦Gold Award – Virtual Merchandising – Display of the Year – Nokia Lumia Window Display◦Gold Award – Point of Purchase – Innovative & Technology – Cadbury ship spectacular display

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  Classic Stripes Private Limited

  • Cape Town, South Africa - Mumbai, India

  • Manager International Business Development

    • Nov 2015 - Jul 2017
    • Cape Town, South Africa - Mumbai, India

    Classic Stripes Private Limited (CSPL), established in 1987, is one of the largest manufacturers of automotive graphics in the world, with a production capacity of over 15 million automotive graphic sets per annum.Today, CSPL has a significant market share in the Indian automotive OEM printing industry. CSPL is a global player with presence in the UK, USA and the Middle East.CSPL is a premium imaging solutions provider with diversified printing and a strong presence in the following verticals:- OEM graphics for the auto industry- Large/small format graphics, dashboard trims and other car accessories for the Retail Aftermarket- Fleet Graphics for wrapping corporate fleets- Large/small format graphics and domed labels for global markets - Polycarbonate fascia for the domestic consumer durables industryClassic Stripes Private Limited is committed to be a dynamic, diversified, global company offering innovative solutions with a drive to excel in the interest of its customers, employees, shareholders, business partners and the society at large.Core Values- Honesty, Integrity and Ethics in all aspects of the business- Lead by example- Work with passion, commitment and enthusiasm- Empower and respect every individual- Pursue innovation and higher goals - Customer comes first- Aim to get it "First Time Right"

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  Creative Graphics International Limited

  • Cape Town - South Africa

  • Key Account Manager

    • Apr 2005 - May 2014
    • Cape Town - South Africa

    Researching and qualifying geographies suitable for trade.• Managed and proposed designs to all clients in this region• Strategically managed the sampling stages of all projects• Managed all contracts for internal and external operations (eg. Quotations, freighting documents, warranty agreements, product briefs, job tickets, master samples, quality documents, etc…)• Managed the clients request from design brief through to production, finance and logistics ensuring the product’s success and satisfaction of all clients.• Ensured the success of the company by not only a good product and price but most importantly a Great Service was always upheld.• Revived many struggling operations with success by revamping pricing strategy and quality awareness as well as overall improvement of operations through business intelligence and analytics.• Formulate marketing, brand planning and business-development strategies to drive revenue growth.• Strategic Forecasting of budgets and production ensuring a constant minimum annual 10% increase in company revenue.• Developed campaign-management tools (e.g., creative briefs, proposal templates, estimate forms and project tracking spread sheets) that improved flow of communication and elevated client satisfaction.• Adept at building a strong bond with each prospect and customer -- from lead generation to close and beyond - through consultative, solution-based approach.