Geeshan Perera

Retail Sales Merchandiser at Homewide
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Sinhalese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    Google Digital Garage
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Homewide
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Retail Sales Merchandiser
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      Sharaf DG / Carrefour Build meaningful customer relationships Maintain an expert understanding of Bosch Home Appliances Work in a collaborative manner alongside store staff Drive sales against targets Maintain brand, visual and operational standards Adhere to store / MHAO Group / Homewide policies and procedures Feedback customer and store ideas and suggestions Capture and report all relevant data on daily basis Review and communicate stock levels Train and develop in-store staff on selling Bosch / Beko products Responsible for motivating staff to drive sales and create brand awareness Compliance / Merchandising Show less

  • Al Yousuf Electronics LLC
    • Retail Office Equipment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Merchandiser
      • Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

      Responsibilities: - Provide all the needed information on promoted products and services. Assist customers in finding the suitable product they are looking for Provide advice and guidance on product selection to customers Build lasting relationships with customers by contacting them to follow up on purchases, suggest purchase options and invite them to upcoming events Consistently seek new product knowledge to act as an expert for the customer Present products using interactive materials such as videos, charts, slideshows etc. Set up booths or promotional stands and stock products Arrange merchandise to look tidy and attractive to customers Disseminate product samples, brochures, flyers etc Show less

  • Softlogic Holdings PLC
    • Sri Lanka
    • Manufacturing
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Product Executive
      • Oct 2016 - Sep 2019

      • Lead product development initiatives, including ideation, concepttesting, and product launch.• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations, to develop andexecute product strategies that align with company goals.• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and optimizesupplier agreements to improve product quality and profitability.• Oversee inventory and supply chain management to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize excess inventory costs.• Develop and implement pricing, closely monitoring competitor pricing and adjusting strategies as needed to maximize profitability.• Provide sales and marketing teams with product training, salescollateral, and promotional materials to drive product awareness• Analyze sales data and market feedback to continuously refine product offerings and improve sales performance.• Prepare and manage product budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to track product profitability and ROI. Show less

    • Key Account Executive
      • Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

      Responsibilities: -Handled Ecommerce WebsitesPartners & Modern Trade partners (WOW.lk / Daraz.lk / Targetonline.lk / Mydeal.lk / Arpico Super Market / Cargils Super Markets / Keels Super Markets)New Partner appointmentsExecute seasonal Merchandising / Branding & Partner PromotionsIntroducing New Products to the MarketForecasting & Achieving Revenue / GP Target of the MonthDebts Collection Target of the monthAnalyzing Sales related data to predict future sales and concomitant stock requirements, Managing Inventory & allocating to the partners.Main Achievements: -Developed & increased sales of the region 35% on 2015 compared to 2014Increased revenue & GP 20% on 2016 compared with 2015 Show less

  • Trident Corporation Pvt Ltd.
    • Sri Lanka
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Executive
      • Feb 2013 - Sep 2014

      Responsibilities: - Handled Ecommerce Websites Partners & Modern Trade partners (WOW.lk / Mydeal.lk / Arpico Super Markets / Cargils Super Markets) Revenue / GP Target of the month New Dealer appointments Managing Inventory & allocating to the partners. Execute seasonal Merchandising & Branding Introducing & ordering New Products to the Market Creating Partner & Customer Promotions Main Achievements: - Developed & increased sales of the region 20% on 2014 compared to 2013. Increased revenue & GP 50% on 2013 compared with 2012. Introduced 15 new products to the market. Show less

  • Citytel (Pvt) Ltd.
    • Sri Lanka
    • Sales Team Lead
      • Nov 2009 - Dec 2012

      Responsibilities: - Revenue / Product Target of the month 14 no of team members were handled New Customer appointments Customer Promotions Main Achievements: - 2nd Highest postpaid activation in the region Responsibilities: - Revenue / Product Target of the month 14 no of team members were handled New Customer appointments Customer Promotions Main Achievements: - 2nd Highest postpaid activation in the region

Education

  • University of Bedfordshire
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, General
    2023 - 2024
  • Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing-SLIM
    Postgraduate Diploma, Marketing
    2010 - 2013
  • Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing-SLIM
    Professional Certificate In Marketing
    2009 - 2010
  • President's College Maharagama
    Genaral Certificate of Advanced Level, Applied Mathematics
    1995 - 2008

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