VIKAS YADAV

Plot No. ** &**, Parak view enclave, Mahalakshmi puri Colony, Yapral, Sec-Hyderabad, India

Cell: +91-984**-*****; E-mail: acuzjp@r.postjobfree.com

EXPORT MARKETING PROFESSIONAL –YARN / TEXTILE PRODUCTS

Seeking senior management role in the domain of Export marketing of Yarn / textiles / related products with a progressive business organization.

PROFILE

Academically qualified Graduate Textile Technologist with illustrious career of 12+ years in driving export marketing initiatives for yarn /allied textile products with prestigious yarn manufacturing companies in India.

Creative strategist with ability to roll out innovative export marketing /promotional programs to capture and retain a respectable market share across all potential overseas’ markets in fiercely competitive business scenario.

Proven capabilities in developing a strong network of channel partners / Agents in all target countries to explore and exploit available business potential.

Proven capabilities in mapping market dynamics and tracking competitor’s moves to facilitate realignment of products /export strategies to combat competition and stay firmly afloat. Explorative mindset with professional strengths in identifying fresh business opportunities and building customized marketing thrust to capitalize on export opportunities. Deft in organizing / participating in exhibitions in various countries to promote product awareness across all potential markets.

Proficient in identifying customer’s needs, submitting offers, negotiating and finalizing export contracts on advantageous terms. Adept in setting up effective coordination with production / dispatch & logistics sections to ensure efficient execution of export orders. Prolific relations builder having ability to forge productive relations at decision making levels to ensure uninterrupted inflow of business. Articulate and assertive with ability to build and retain teams of cohesive performers to create distinct competitive advantage.

Key strength areas

● Export Marketing ● Business development ● Demand forecasting ● Sales Planning/ Budgeting

● Channel Development ● Export Promotion / Exhibitions ● Product / Brand Building ● Industrial / Trade sales ● Quality / Dispatch /International logistics ● Credit Management ● Team Leadership

● Strong Interpersonal Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GTN INDUSTRIES Ltd Hyderabad Apr 2007 – Present

Accredited as one of the world largest exporters of fine and superfine counts in various mix of cotton with annual group turnover in excess of US$100 million.

Assistant General Manager –Export Yarn Marketing

Driving export initiatives to promote sale of 100% grey cotton yarn in Bangladesh, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Turkey, Greece, Poland, Egypt, and Colombia etc.

Exploring export opportunities in all target international markets, identifying potential customers, mapping their requirements, submitting offers and negotiating / concluding export contracts on advantageous terms.

Creating and developing productive relations at decision making levels to ensure uninterrupted inflow of business.

Appointing marketing agents in different countries to keep an eye on market developments and ensure best in class service delivery.

Studying customer preferences using agents, internet, personal visits and other sources to facilitate development of new products customized to market needs.

Participating in international exhibitions/ events to arrange displays of company’s products and generate awareness among target audience.

Setting up effective coordination with other functional areas-production, quality control, new product development, dispatch, logistics, shipping service providers, CHA etc –to ensure hassle-free cross border movement of materials.

Striving to win and retain customers’ delight with prompt and personalized services. Resolving customers queries within minimum turnaround time.

Travelled to Bangladesh China, Egypt, South Korea, Hong Kong, Turkey, Greece,, and, Paris for business development and yarn & fabric exhibition etc.

PRATIBHA SYNTEX LTD Jul 2003 – Mar 2007

A Two Star Trading House manufacturing/exporting 100% cotton yarn and knitted fabrics and garments with a turnover of over Rs.350 crores.

Assistant Manager -Export Marketing

Successfully explored and developed new export markets in South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Bangladesh, for Cotton Yarn.

Coordinated with production (knitting, Dyeing, Finishing Depts.), QC, dispatch, logistics functions to ensure scheduled dispatch of fault-free materials in compliance with customers’ instructions.

Ensured processing of export orders on priority and maintained regular coordination with internal depts. and external agencies to ensure smooth movement of materials across borders.

Consistently surpassed export sales targets year on year to total satisfaction of management.

Frequently traveled to Hong Kong South Korea, Taiwan for business development and participating in exhibitions.

EDUCATION

B-Tech (Textile Technology)-1999-2003

The Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences, Bhiwani

10+2: S.D.A Inter College, Roorkee ISE (Indian School of Examination)

Matric Hilton School, Dehra Dun, ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination).

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

6-weeks summer internship at Cheema Spintex Ltd Lalru

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office, Internet, MS Outlook and Outlook Express, Sales & Distribution Module of SAP R/3

Date of Birth: 10th Sept’1980

Nationality: Indian

Gender: Male; Marital Status: Married

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