Experience

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  Abdul Latif Jameel

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Managing Director

    • Feb 2005 - Feb 2018
    • Saudi Arabia

    Directly managed team of 8 professionals within a company of over 400 staff Created new brand revenue streams by expanding on main product linesReduced costs by 20% consolidating locations and improving staff efficienciesRestructured several departments to eliminate cash drains and increase overall revenue by 519%Improved profit margin to record levels by sourcing new channels and negotiating favorable contractsImplemented new quality assurance initiatives to increase product reliability and customer satisfaction

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  OMASCO - Al Futtaim

  • Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

  • General Manager

    • Jul 1995 - Jan 2005
    • Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

    Consistent track record of over-achieving budgets in 30 quarters out of 31.Successful negotiation with top Multinationals like Panasonic, GE Appliances, Black & Decker and various manufacturers from India China, Europe, USA, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and Korea.Distinction of handling all high-value accounts with minimum order values of above USD 1 million.Recipient of the highest award from Matsushita (Mfrs of National and Panasonic Brands). for achieving a record growth of 280% in 5 years in one of the toughest market conditions. (Recipient of Agent of the Year Award in 2001 and Silver Award in 2003 out of 82 countries)Instrumental in providing successful leadership leading to receipt of an award for being the No.1 in Middle East & Africa for ‘National’ Air Conditioners and Panasonic LCD projectors.Recipient of Panasonic Gold Award for excellence in Customer Service in Middle East and Africa region.

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  National Trading Co,

  • Sana‘a, Yemen

  • Divisional Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Feb 1995
    • Sana‘a, Yemen

    Successfully achieved increase in sales by 50% within a short span of 6 monthsInstrumental in achieving significant reduction in debtors through successful implementation of Credit control initiatives.Successfully achieved reduction in purchase prices from 5 to 20% through direct interaction with overseas principals.Distinction of negotiating and forging agreements for new business with Sharp, Casio, Daewoo, GE Appliances, Hitachi and several manufacturers from across the world.Initiated the identification of new growth areas, preparation of business plans and evaluation of financial fundamentals for preparing feasibility reports for the years 1994 and 1995

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  IFB Industries Ltd

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Assistant General Manager

    • Mar 1990 - Jan 1994
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    Successfully managed all aspects of launch of the IFB-BOSCH brand in entire South IndiaDistinction of achieving a 15% growth in Sales during a period wherein the industry recorded a negative growth of over 25% in 1992Successfully introduced the novel & pioneering CSR concept for product promotion at Dealer counters.Forged tie-ups with Citibank for Direct marketing of company products on All India basis.Recipient of various awards & appreciation letters for concept selling initiatives at Exhibitions and Trade fairs.Instrumental in achieving a breakthrough in Export operations for Washing machines to Sri LankaRecorded highest levels of after sales service and customer satisfaction.

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  Regency Ceramics Ltd

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Regional Manager

    • Apr 1987 - Feb 1990
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Successfully planned & executed the restructuring of Marketing operations to gear it towards more productivity & profitability.Achieved increase in Sales turnover by 500% through development and expansion of Dealer networkInstrumental in the region being recognized as the Best Region for two consecutive years.Successfully introduced information systems

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  Parry and Company limited

  • India

  • Assistant Manager

    • Dec 1983 - Mar 1987
    • India

    Distinction of achieving 100% growth in sales turnover in Andhra Pradesh in a short span of 11 months.Successfully achieved reduction in debtors through implementation of effective credit control measures.Successfully introduced systems for standardization of Technical specifications through computerization of operations.