NARAYAN MOHANAKRISHNAN
****, ** ******** *****, ****: 647-***-**** Toronto, Ontario **********@*****.*** M4Y 2V6
October 29, 2012
To,
The Recruitment Manager
Dear Sir / Madam,
This letter is in response to your search for a Sales Account Executive (Packaging Industry). My experience and accomplishments match the requirements mentioned by you and more. You can go through my resume and cover letter which is attached, regarding this.
I look forward to an interview, which will allow me to share my background in greater detail and to discuss how I can be a positive force in your organization.
Sincerely,
Narayan
NARAYAN MOHANAKRISHNAN
647-***-****, **********@*****.***
http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/narayan-mohanakrishnan/27/425/283
SALES AND MARKETING PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE
Motivated, highly analytical, goal oriented professional with over 10 years progressive experience in Sales and Marketing in the Consumer Goods IndustryProficient in business development by achieving high growth in sales and profitability by successfully leading Direct Sales and Distribution, Managing Distributors, Interaction with large Supermarket chains and developing International BusinessDemonstrated ability to negotiate high valued contracts proven through years of experience in establishing long term partnerships with large Supermarket Chains and DistributorsEffective communicator and adept at high impact sales presentations, refined through years of collective experience and excellence in customer relations with diverse clientsOutstanding team and rapport building ability proven through positive interactions and long lasting relationships, internally / externally to achieve work related goals.Excellence in strategic thinking proven through formulating and achieving sales and marketing goals, pricing decisions, promotions and launching new productsExcellence in time management and multi tasking by being able to adapt to changing situations and balance numerous tasks and produce quality projects under severe time constraints in fast paced environmentsComputer savvy and proficient in MS Office Suite and Internet Applications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Energy Sales and Assessor Sept 2012 – present
Power Saving Systems Inc. Toronto, Canada
Selected Accomplishments: Sales and marketing of the small business lighting program of Toronto Hydro by meeting small business owners / managers and providing energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades leading to energy savings.Convinced and signed contracts with large number of small businesses to install upgrades and successfully implement the energy conservation program of Toronto Hydro.
Sales and Marketing Contractor Sept 2012 – present
Direct Sales Force Inc. at Pareto Corporation, Toronto, Canada
Selected Accomplishments: Providing sales and marketing services in the form of conducting face to face sales by promoting and selling products to potential customers located inside shopping malls.Achieved high sales of Mobile phones by intercept sales and marketing to customers at several locations of No Frills supermarkets.
Head Sales and Marketing (U.A.E, GCC Countries & Export Markets) Feb 2008–April 2012
NATIONAL FOOD INDUSTRIES LLC - Dubai, UAE
Selected Accomplishments: Achieved annual sales growth of 25% by coaching and motivating sales team and leading direct sales and distribution in U.A.E market. Managed Distributors in GCC Countries and International markets to achieve Sales and Marketing objectivesInteracted with major Supermarket chains like Carrefour, Spinneys, Geant, Lu Lu, Choithram, Co-operatives and negotiated entry in Key outlets to develop the business by increasing availability, visibility and off-takes from the shelfIncreased overall profitability by 20% by initiating measures for better price realization across all channels and by revising packaging weightPlanned and implemented Route plans for 17 Sales Professionals leading to considerable savings in time and fuel consumption and achieving higher efficiency, better Productivity and increased salesEstablished new depots / sales offices and increased market coverage
General Manager – Sales & Marketing (U.A.E, GCC & ME Markets) Jan 1996 – Feb 2008
Strategic Food International Co. LLC - Dubai, UAE
Selected Accomplishments:Achieved year on year sales growth with high increase in market coverage, visibility and availability by formulating and executing Annual Business PlanPlanned and implemented a project entitled Go for Double and doubled sales in U.A.E Market in 18 months time leading to better utilization of Production capacity and achieving economies of scaleLaunched new products in the market successfully Maintained excellent relations with Distributors and Key decision makers in major Supermarket Chains such as Carrefour and Spinneys to generate business growthGuided and motivated Distributor’s sales team to achieve higher performance in U.A.E and GCC marketsFormulated, implemented and monitored budgets for Trade Marketing and Sales Support and devised strategies for Merchandising and Visibility
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Member of The Canadian Institute of Marketing, MCInst.M (Professional Marketer)
Brand Strategy Training
Temporal Brand Consulting, organized by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Market Study on Luminaires
Crompton Greaves Ltd, Bombay, India
EXHIBITIONS
Participated as a Exhibitor in Food Exhibitions at Koln (Germany), Kiev (Ukraine), Algiers, UAE and GCC Countries
EDUCATION
Education Credentials assessed by International Credential Assessment Service of Canada as comparable to Canadian Bachelor’s Degree and Canadian Post-Bachelor’s Diplomas
Certificate in Sales & Marketing Connections
Humber College / OTEC / ACCES, Toronto, Canada
Post Graduate Diploma (Advertising)
Annamalai University, India
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing & International Trade)
Institute of Productivity and Management, Lucknow, India
Bachelor of Science
University of Bombay, India
Driving License
Valid G2 Driving License
References available upon request