Sales Manager

SYED ALAM [MBA, MS in Marketing]

404-***-****, **********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/syednazmul

Have extensive experience in sales/marketing, international procurement, and new business development, primarily in Bangladesh with multiple product categories. Currently working as Management Consultant for a company in Bangladesh, being based in Atlanta. Seeking opportunity in the USA.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Marketing

J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University, USA Dec 2015

Master of Business Administration in Marketing

IBA, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh June 1995

Certificate in Business Intelligence,

Emory Continuing Education, Emory University, USA June 2017

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Expert

Data Visualization -Tableau Desktop, Advanced Excel

Beginner

Digital Marketing – Facebook Ads, Email Marketing

Beginner

CRM – Salesforce.com for Marketers

Beginner

CAREER AT A GLANCE

Employer

Job Function

Industry

Tenure

Market

Self Employed

Management Consultant

Consumer Goods

3.5 yrs.

Georgia, USA

Procurement / Manufacturing

Commodity Trading, Government Supplies

2 yrs.

Bangladesh

Triple 7s Amusement LLC

Research and Promotion

Entertainment

2.5 yrs.

Georgia, USA

Local & Multinational Companies in Bangladesh

Sales, Marketing, International Procurement, New Business Development

Tobacco, Consumer Electronics, Baby Food, Construction Materials

17 yrs.

Bangladesh

(Brief Employment History in Page 2)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

1.Managed diversified businesses/product categories throughout the career while being comfortable working with large team. Worked as a key project member for launching new products/brands during 1998, 2002 and 2004.

2.Established new business with Baby foods in 2004 through searching and sourcing products from multiple international manufacturers/suppliers from Australia, France, Indonesia and Oman.

3.During the tenure with Abul Khair Steel, did set up and lead a B2B marketing team that generated annual volume of US$ 50 million in 3 years with zero bad debt in a predominantly credit market.

4.Worked as a trainer/facilitator in numerous functional trainings on Trade and Brand Marketing for entry and mid-level managers both in BAT and Abul Khair Group in Bangladesh.

5.During 2009-2011, managed own business of importing commodities from Myanmar & Singapore as a supplier of Bangladesh government.

EMPLYMENT HISTORY

SNA Consulting LLC

(Self Employed)

Atlanta, USA

(Since Oct 19)

As an Independent Contractor, (based at Atlanta) working for a company in Bangladesh in planning and implementation of - a) Detail Marketing Plan b) Organizational Re-structing c) New Product Development 4) Setting up of a Packing Plant for imported baby foods.

Triple 7s Amusement LLC

Atlanta, USA

Triple 7s Amusement LLC is a COAM (coin operated amusement machine) business operator.

Research Manager (Mar 18 – Sept 19)

Responsibilities included but not limited to, collecting, and analyzing information for developing action plan for current business development and evaluating prospective customers and recommend actions and investment.

Promotion Manger (Feb 16 – Nov 16)

As an international student at GSU during this period of OPT, supervised existing customers while recruited few new customers

Abul Khair Group (AKG)

Bangladesh

Abul Khair Steel Ltd & Abul Khair Consumer Products Ltd are two sister concerns of Abul Khair Group (AKG) in Bangladesh. With annual turnover of more than US$ 5 billion, AKG is a major player in Cement, Steel re-bar, Corrugated steel sheet, Ceramic & Floor tiles, Tobacco, and various food products in Bangladesh.

Head of Corporate Marketing – (Aug 11- Oct 14)

Abul Khair Steel Ltd

Set up a sales organization to identify, target and develop rapport with key customers (B2B) to meet sales & market share goals.

Grew monthly sales from 700 ton in Sept 11 to 5000 ton in Jun 14. Managed a volume equivalent to US$ 50 million annually, with almost zero bad debt.

Head, Baby Food Division (Oct 03 – Jun 09)

Established a new business with imported baby foods through a) Sourcing products from multiple international suppliers, b) Setting up of a sales organization & developing a new brand, c) Promoting through a team of 120 sales reps.

Sunshine Trading

(Self Employed)

Bangladesh

Managing Partner (Jul 09 – Jul 11)

Imported round log from Myanmar to manufacture and supply wooden sleeper to Bangladesh railway. Disinvested from business for family reason.

Imperial Tobacco Bangladesh Ltd

Bangladesh

Imperial Tobacco was a JV operation in Bangladesh between Akij Group and Imperial Tobacco International Ltd.

Trade Marketing Manager (Aug 02 – Mar 03)

Was responsible for planning and coordinating trade marketing activities with sales force for a new brand launch in Bangladesh market. Launched it but failed. In 2003, Imperial Tobacco decided to disinvest from Bangladesh market due to a major global re-organization.

Nicole International Ltd (Panasonic)

Bangladesh

Nicole was a Singapore owned company involved in marketing of Panasonic branded home appliances in Bangladesh.

Sales Manager (Oct 99 – Jul 02)

Prepared a business plan & did lead a team to achieve sales growth of 225% in 2000 over 99 and 78% in 2001 over 2000 through same store sales growth and expansion of distribution.

British American Tobacco (BAT)

Bangladesh

BATB is the largest global company having its operation in Bangladesh for more than 100 yrs. It is not only the leader in local market but also one of the best performers among BAT’s all operating companies globally.

Area Manager-Trade Marketing (Apr 98 – Oct 99)

Attained set goals Area Trade Marketing plan through leading a team of Territory Officers. Also worked as one of the nominated facilitators for BATB’s ongoing training programs for entry level managers.

Brand Officer (Aug 97 – Mar 98)

This assignment with Brand Marketing was to co-ordinate a new product launch and successfully launched it nationally in Feb 1998.

Territory Officer -Trade Marketing (Aug 95 – Jul 97)

Attained highest market share of 93% for company’s brands (per BAT’s Retail Audit Oct’95)

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