A/**, Roof-Top Society,
Mahakali Caves Road,
Andheri (East),
Mumbai- 400093
India
Dear Sir or Madam:
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits.
I would like to express my interest for a suitable position in the Client Servicing / Merchandising department of your dynamic and prestigious organization. The position will fit well with my education, experience, and career interests.
I am a Science graduate with an outstanding academic performance. I have completed my Masters Degree in International Business with specialization in Marketing & Foreign Trade from Symbiosis Institute of Foreign Trade (now SIIB), Pune.
Having worked in the jewellery industry for more than 9 years, I have acquired an extensive experience of various jewellery markets around the world ranging from USA to Japan, having gained an opportunity of handling some of the top wholesalers, retailers & design houses. Currently I am working with Sunjewels Group as Asst. Manager- Product Development catering to US Designer Brands like Ippolita, Michael Aram & Stephen Dweck. Previously, I have worked for R.B Jewellery for 2.5 yrs as Asst. Manager wherein I have handled high end clients like Sterling Jewelry, Helzberg Diamonds & Prestige Jewelry. I have also worked as a Dy. Manager- Sales & Marketing with Tara Ultimo Limited for 1.5 years, where I was responsible for business development & marketing of studded jewellery to Wal-Mart Corp & Sam’s Club. Additionally, I have worked for 3 years as a Customer Account Manager with InterGold Jewellery Limited, where I was responsible for business development & marketing to the US, Japan & ANZ.
I have provided professional and dedicated customer service to jewellery retailers like Wal-Mart Corp., Sam’s Club, Sterling Jewelry & Helzberg Diamonds (US), Rosy Blue Tokyo & Miki Corp. (Japan) & Design Houses like Ippolita, Michael Aram & Stephen Dweck (US). I have demonstrated the ability to improve productivity and increase profits by meeting diverse challenges. I am enthusiastic, reliable and a hard-working person.
I have herewith included my resume highlighting my qualifications and achievements. I am available for an interview at your convenience. I can be contacted on mobile at +91-897******* or by email at ***********@*****.***. I appreciate your consideration and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills would benefit your organization.
I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanking you.
Warm Regards,
Jyoti Gatade
RESUME
PERSONAL DATA
Name: JYOTI GATADE
Permanent Address: A/21, Rooftop CHS, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400093 India
Contact No: (Mobile) +91-897******* (Landline) 022-******** E-mail: ***********@*****.***
RESUME SUMMARY
A Client Servicing, Merchandising & Business Development professional with 9 years of progressively increasing responsibilities in product developing and marketing diamond jewellery to the US, Japan & ANZ.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To secure the position of Client Servicing, Business Development or Merchandising Professional in an organization where my qualifications and skills will make a significant contribution to the firm’s growth and where I would have the opportunity to work in a team to enhance my knowledge and skills. My core aim is to learn with utmost sincerity and apply my knowledge with enthusiasm to generate positive results.
EDUCATION
Duration
Educational Institution
Degree
Percentage
Specialization
1998-2000
Symbiosis Institute of Foreign Trade (SIFT)
Pune, India
Masters Programme in International Business
68 %
Foreign Trade and International Business
1994-1997
Maharani College
Jaipur, India
Bachelor of Science
65 %
Life Sciences
1993-1994
1991-1992
BVB, Vidyashram
Jaipur, India
HSC / CBSE
SSC / CBSE
78 %
84 %
General
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organization: Sunjewels (Aditi) Group, Seepz, Mumbai, India
Duration: Mar 2014 till date
Designation: Asst. Manager
Department: Product Development
Job Profile:
Product Development for Sunjewels for the US segment
The major clients serviced include Design Houses Ippolita, Michael Aram & Stephen Dweck
Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for undertaking all product development activities for the Design Houses
Core activities include:
Coordinating with clients for product development for designer brands
Client Servicing (Assuring 100% client satisfaction)
Analysis of client requirements & designer jewellery trends
Supervising the preparation of product pricing & quotations
Major Achievements:
Rejuvenated an almost dead account- Ippolita with professionalism and sincere hard work resulting in sales turnover of $1.5 million in a span of 1 year
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organization: R.B. Jewellery, Seepz, Mumbai, India
Duration: Jan 2005 to May 2007
Designation: Asst. Manager
Department: Product Development
Job Profile:
Design and product development for R.B. Jewellery for the US segment
The major clients serviced included Sterling Jewelry, Helzberg Diamonds & Prestige Jewelry
Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for undertaking all product development activities with Sterling Jewelry, Helzberg Diamonds & Prestige Jewelry.
Core activities include:
Coordinating with clients for design and product development for high end customers.
Analysis of client requirements and market trend analysis
Supervising the preparation of product pricing & quotations
The profile also assists in developing a deep understanding of the US jewellery trend
Major Achievements:
Generated a sales turnover of US$7 million through Prestige Jewelry
Organization: Tara Ultimo Pvt. Ltd., Seepz, Mumbai, India
Duration: May 2003 to Dec 2004
Designation: Dy. Manager- Sales & Marketing
Department: International Marketing
Job Profile:
Marketing and business development for Tara Ultimo for the US segment
The major clients serviced include Wal-Mart Corporation and Sam’s Club (USA), which together comprise the largest customers of Tara Ultimo.
Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for undertaking all marketing and business development activities for Wal-Mart Corp. & Sam’s Club
Core activities include:
Coordinating with clients for marketing, business development and sales support
Merchandising of jewellery
Analysis of client requirements and market trend analysis
Supervising the preparation of product pricing, profitability & quotations
Tracking of product sales in Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores
Supervising the quality requirement for Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club
Coordinating with the design department and customers for product development
The profile also assisted in developing a deep understanding of the US jewellery trends, customer psyche and knowledge of the gems & jewellery industry in the United States
Major Achievements:
Successfully developed and marketed two consecutive Christmas rings for Wal-Mart and generated business of US$16 million during my tenure
Organization: Inter Gold Jewellery Ltd, Seepz, Mumbai, India
Duration: May 2000 - Apr 2003
Designation: Customer Account Manager
Department: International Marketing
Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing the customer accounts of Inter Gold in the USA, Japan & ANZ
The major clients serviced included Sterling Jewelry (US), Dison Gems (US), Miki Corp. (Japan), Rosy Blue Tokyo (Japan), Excellence Impex (Australia) & Pacific Gold (New Zealand)
Directly responsible for undertaking all marketing and business development activities for the company in the US and Asia-Pacific markets
Functioning as the main interface between the company and customers, the job involves interacting with clients, client servicing, offering the company’s products and quotations, taking orders, follow-up with production for delivery of orders and undertaking export shipments
Special Projects:
Travelled to Tokyo, Japan for exhibiting at the 2003 International Jewellery Show Tokyo as a part of the RosyBlue Exhibitor team.
PERSONAL ABILITIES
Ability to learn quickly and use the new found knowledge concisely and accurately
A decision maker, well organized and resourceful
A Problem-solver with the ability to break complex issues into manageable parts
Interrelate well with people at all levels and across diverse multicultural environment
Capable of meticulous planning, executing tasks and functions
Highly perspective, ability to pinpoint problems, provide creative solutions and follow through to resolutions
Ability to undertake meticulous research and analyzing data
REFERENCES Available on request