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Sales Manager

Location:
Alhambra, CA, 91803
Posted:
December 30, 2010

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Resume:

JANECA CARRANZA

************@*****.***

626-***-****

Profile and Career Objective:

A self-motivated professional with a solid background in commercial marketing. Highly adaptable to a

diverse working environment and ability to manage ongoing change. Join a diverse organization to

expand knowledge and skills in global business whilst pursuing law degree.

Relevant Skills:

• Demonstrated skills in using Advanced Excel formulas, Word and PowerPoint and day-to-day

use of Microsoft Outlook. Knowledge of relevant business systems such as AS400-ERP, JDE,

Cognos and Demantra.

• Proven knowledge of developing point-of-sale materials and creating marketing tools for

effective communication to end-users and consumers.

• Highly developed research and analytical skills in areas such as global market trends,

consumer insights, social media and the Internet.

• Proven ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and effectively relate with an

open communication as obtained through extensive work and travel, both local and abroad.

Educational Qualifications:

2011 Graduate Diploma in Law

Monash University, Melbourne Australia

2003 Bachelor of Science in Business Economics

University of the Philippines, Quezon City Philippines

Professional Work Experience:

Simplot Australia Foodservice Division (Dec 2009 – Dec 2010)

Assistant Product Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop marketing materials (POS, brochures, catalogues, website) to effectively

communicate products to end-users and consumers.

• Produce timely and accurate reports using Excel spreadsheets and charts.

• Participate in monthly SMR (Sales & Marketing Review) and quarterly JV (Joint Venture)

business reviews.

• With guidance, develop long-range product / segment plans specific to the product portfolio

that supports the brand’s business direction and delivers agreed outcomes.

• Manage NPI projects using Stage Gate process, liaising with key contacts for each

department and proactively communicate relevant information to the business.

Achievements:

• Implemented marketing plans as developed with Group Marketing Manager to support long-

term profitability and equity of the brand in the Foodservice market.

• Improved reporting structure in monthly sales meeting and consistently manage the delivery

of expectations in category results.

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• Entrusted with business decisions affecting category improvement and strategic business

partners.

Simplot Australia QSR Division (Nov 2007 – Dec 2009)

Business Support Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Generate reports on a regular and ad hoc basis using Excel spreadsheets and sales cubes.

• Provide in-depth analyses on sales, pricing, and inventory issues.

• Highlight critical issues and provide recommendations to National Account Managers.

• Monitor store yield trends and provide quantitative & qualitative report on historical and

forecast results.

• Participate in monthly Pre-SMR (Sales & Marketing Review).

Achievements:

• Implemented “Across the Counter Quality” program on sold products through weekly field

visits and on ad hoc basis across all states.

• Provided high quality quarterly and annual reports for major QSR accounts to be presented

on Supply Proposals and Annual Business Review.

• Entrusted with budget management on allocation for convention and exhibition opportunities.

• Promoted to Assistant Product Manager in Catering Division.

Sony Electronics Corporation, Dubai, UAE (Dec 2003 – Mar 2007)

Marketing Executive

Responsibilities:

• Develop business plans to achieve the yearly sales targets, keeping in mind the company

profitability.

• Manage Personal Audio category across the region. Define promotional activities, publicizing

the product through the press and publications, sales force, and alternate distribution channels.

• Manage weekly / monthly purchasing and sales targets using AS400 for rolling forecast of

Sales, Inventory and Profit.

• Work collaboratively with Procurement team and Sales Managers to monitor stocks and sales

level.

• Report directly with Regional and Head Office (Singapore and Japan) and participate in

management planning.

Achievements:

• Successfully launch new products in accordance with strategic integrated marketing plans.

• Provided high level of support in analysing stocks level, supply chain, and cost effectiveness.

• Developed market research activities with advertising and promotion agencies whilst keeping

in mind budget allocations and return on investment.

• Promoted from graduate marketing role to one requiring a higher level of self-management,

autonomy and authority for business decisions.

Interests:

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• Travel: Lived in the Middle East. Travelled across South East Asia, Turkey, Japan, Gulf

region, Australia & New Zealand.

• Sports: Running, Cycling, Hiking

• Arts: Reading, Photography

References:

To be furnished upon request.

Janeca Carranza - Resume ************@*****.*** 626-***-****



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