Raheel Faruqi
Area Sales Manager – South Region at Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited (HOH)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Forecasting Techniques
Phlip Lal, KarachiJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
How To Motivate Yourself At Work
Umair Jaliawala, KarachiJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
KPIs & Objective Setting
InstituteJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
22 Laws of Branding
IBA, KarachiJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Professional Marketer
Asia Marketing FederationJan, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited (HOH)
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Pakistan
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Area Sales Manager – South Region
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Aug 2019 - Present
-Developing & executing strategic & tactical sales plan to promote sales and enhance profitability, sales & market share. Delivering volume & profit plan for assigned account on period, quarterly and annual basis-Fostering positive relationships with channel partner sales teams as well as implementing channel wise infrastructure. Identifying new sales opportunities & executing marketing programs for smooth working-Building collaborative rapport with big dealers to achieve width distribution targets while implementing trade marketing activities. Overseeing competitors’ activities, market trends and technology innovationsMajor Achievement:-Successfully converted business to 100% cash & recovered all bad debts
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Product & Demand Manager
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
-Utilized key skills in demand management and executing sales planning & forecasting while liaising with departments to execute wide go-to-market plan. Planned & implemented effective brand communication-Compared company’s products with competitors’ products to assess market competition. Developed product sales strategies by evaluating product market share in collaboration with working sales manager-Delivered solutions set across development teams (primarily production, sales & marketing) by analyzing market requirements, product contract & positioning in compliance with company’s polices & procedures-Adroitly maintained & updated record of prospective & existing customers to prepare sales forecast and analyze market. Articulated reports related to sales activity, potential sale opportunities & market trendsMajor Achievements:-Successfully increased customer business by 22% through customer wise demand planning-Offered right design & executed effective demand planning and increased volume growth by 12%-Expertly increased 18% growth through SKU penetration in market as well as reduced cost by 16%-Handled portfolio of 8 Billion with wall & floor tile categories
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Marketing & Business Development Manager
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May 2012 - Jul 2016
-Evaluated market strategies and handled internal priorities to screen and secure business deals while managing product distribution and aptly negotiating with vendors & brokers for process improvements-Established sales & marketing programs for product sales. Analyzed market trends & sales performance on daily basis. Formulated reports on all marketing, sales, and production activities to upper managementMajor Achievement:-Supported in setting-up pyrolysis oil plant from scratch to produce oil from waste tires at M. Ahmad Trading Co.
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Brand Manager
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Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
-Actively supported in re-launch plan to focus on developing new mix for consumers. Spearheaded team of professionals, injected motion and conducting training needs analysis of staff to achieve revenue growth-Interacted with advertising agencies for detailed discussions regarding brand while monitoring product distribution and consumer reactions through focus groups and market research by using best fit practices-Implemented design standards & quality controls to maintain consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials & events. Scrutinized market trends in liaison with regional managerMajor Achievements:-Skillfully designed development of channel specific programs and increased sales growth of LR & WS-Efficiently improved share from 6% to 13% by tools for brand visibility for LMT – Local Modern Trade-Implemented “Go to Market” strategies to cover new product development category/business reviews and particular accounts/customer issues as well as analyzed data & consumer/shopper understanding-Saved 19% cost on packaging type change, 15% on mix change and 6% on formulation change at BP Industries
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Tabani Real Estate
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United Arab Emirates
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing & Sales Executive
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2009
-Acted as intermediary to maintain coordination between buyers & sellers in real estate deals -Acted as intermediary to maintain coordination between buyers & sellers in real estate deals
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Continental Biscuits Limited
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Pakistan
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Food and Beverage Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Intern
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2007
-Rendered responsibilities as "Intern" -Rendered responsibilities as "Intern"
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SC Securities (Pvt) Ltd
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Sri Lanka
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Capital Markets
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
-Rendered responsibilities as "Intern" -Rendered responsibilities as "Intern"
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Education
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Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Pakistan
MBA, Marketing -
University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
B.Com