Dilani Prabakaran
Mississauga, ON
L4T 2W4
District manager professional with more than five years combined experience in sales and marketing roles
for the corporate fashion industry. Skilled in leading sales teams to penetrate new markets with latest
latest fashion products to achieve sales goals.
Objective
Managerial position in Sales and Marketing wherein education, experience and skills can be efficiently
utilized to increase the sales volume and profitability of the firm. Build a strong distribution network for
achieving greater market development by fulfilling the following underlying functions:
Leading sales teams to achieve sales objectives.
Identifying potential customers in the market.
Comparing products and their substitutes based on a range of criteria.
Managing the firm’s sales budget and costs – Estimating costs involved.
Obtain an executive sales/marketing management position in a growth-oriented company.
Utilize business development/sales skills at a progressive organization where these skills can
make a significant impact on the bottom line.
Obtain a position that will enable use of strong sales skills, marketing background and abilities to
work well with co-workers and clients.
Use sales and marketing-oriented skills in the best possible way to achieve the company’s sales
goals.
Experience
Fairweather- Store manager 2013 to date
Opening/ closing
Payroll
Schedule preparing
Making sure the team is providing proper customer service.
MAC- Sales Manager 2012-2012 Dec
Studied the scripts and the character to decide upon the materials and tools.
Demonstrated excellent makeup skills.
Researched and studied the market regularly to stay up-to-date regarding new makeup techniques
and beauty products.
Guess- Store Manager 2011-2012
Reported directly to the Vice-President regarding annual sales growth. Organized and managed the sales
team to achieve the required sales targets.
Analyzed competitive products in terms of reliability and features.
Calculated sales forecasts for newly launched products – Defined the financial budget
and targets for new sales projects.
Trained new members of the sales force – Monitored the performance of different
personnel associated with a project and compare it to the month’s objectives.
Worked on more than one sales project at a same time
PINK- Store Manager 2009-2011
Managing and training a hardworking, results-oriented sales force, helping with several management
functions to support sales functions.
Represented the firm at sales shows and exhibitions.
Communicated with clients and merchants to improve and develop business relationships
cordially, in addition to maintaining constant follow-up on their feedback.
Reviewed entire inventory lists on a daily basis to keep track of inventory flow.
Identified resource requirements and assigned responsibilities to different sales staff through
proper coordination.
Helped in resolving critical issues related to sales, and escalated important matters to upper
management.
Prepared client surveys for sales projects – Evaluated several areas of improvements in current
sales techniques.
CIBC – Bank teller 2008-2010
Greeted every customer and potential customers in a pleasant and professional manner
Assisted customers by completing all teller transactions and maintaining exact records
Identified customer requirements and referred new banking products and services
Identified deceptive activities to avoid potential losses to the bank
Received and paying out cash or other disbursements, cashing checks, accepting account deposits
and withdrawals, accepting loan, credit card, utilities and other payments, issuing money orders,
official and travelers' checks, and issuing and redeeming savings bonds.
Education
University of Toronto
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising
MBA in accounting