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B.com graduate, computer literate with valid UAE driving license and own vehicle.

** ***** ** ***** **** experience in which 34 years in the UAE.

Office administration, Book keeping & Accounts, Sales co-ordination & Field Sales

20 years of service with multinational company{ AL GURG UNILEVER) in FMCG field sales

Well experienced in the FMCG sector with the knowledge of UAE market.

Computer literate with UAE driving license and own car with own visa - spouse Area of Experience - Jobs taken:

Pharmaceutical Salesman

Front office receptionist in Hotel Industry

Night Auditor in Hotel Industry

Accounts clerk in Hotel Industry

Hotel Sales Executive

Typist clerk

Secretary

Office Administration

Indoor Salesman

Showroom in charge

Retail Supermarket business

Sales Merchandiser

Van Salesman

Field Salesman

Sales Supervisor

Event Management

Present Job with TARIQ ARTS & PRINTING FUJAIRAH as Business Manager since 2017 Responsible for the accounts and documentation of the organization with the collection responsibility and job execution of the entire clients. Generate new business opportunities by creating more new customers and improving the services for them Company : FUSION EVENT ORGANIZERS

Position : Investor

Period : From Jan 2014 to June 2017

Formed an event management firm in the professional name of ‘The Fusion Event Organizers’ based at Dubai with the following activities:

Hospitality Services

Wedding Parties Organizing

Folklore dances – Training & Performance

Parties & Entertainment Services

Parties & Private Functions Filming Musical Band Ramdas Vazhappulli Menon

Mobile : +971-**-*******

Land : +971-*-*******

Mail : adg3ey@r.postjobfree.com

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Company : AL GURG UNILEVER

Position : Team Leader

Period : From Jan 1995 to Dec 2015 – 20 years

Responsibilities

I was the Sales Team Leader for the Northern Emirates shouldering responsibility of the total Unilever business of Fujairah and Ras Al Kamiah, leading a team of 15 + members. I was reporting to the Sales Manager in connection with the business development of total channels like Van Sales/ Groceries, Self Service, Wholesale, Institutions and HORECA of Fujairah & RAK.

Achieve and exceed sales target in line with forecast of Unilever

Make sure the store standard is maintained as per Unilever planograms

Determining the ideal distribution services with proper route planning

Regular market visits with the concerned channel executives for better market understanding

Conduct-on the job- training for the new recruited sales staff

Responsible for the commercial activities of the location Self Service Field Sales Executive:

From 2002 to 2008 I was serving in the above position and had the opportunity to cover most of the main markets in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman UAQ, Fujairah and RAK. Preselling Executive:

In 1998 July, I was assigned with a new project ‘Single Window Project’ in which I was doing pre- selling for the total portfolio of Al Gurg Unilever in a more widened area and outlets coverage. I was handling Home / Personal Care products, Agency line, Food and Walls Ice-cream. Van Salesman:

From Jan 1995 to June 1998 worked as Van Salesman dealing with Unilever Home/Personal Care Beverages & Food products. Area covered is Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman & UAQ with a total of more than 180 outlets.

Merchandiser:

In Sept 1994 joined as Sales Merchandiser with Al Gurg Unilever covering Key Accounts and the AB class outlets in Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman focusing on Unilever Products, Al Gurg’s agency division and HORECA. Attained thorough knowledge of channel strategy and perfect- store activities in stores. Work experience - II

SMOKERS CENTRE - ABUDHABI (NATIONAL TRADING & DEVELOPING EST)

(From March 1988 to Dec 1993 – 5 years)

Showroom in charge:

From 1990 to 1993 I was the Showroom-in-Charge for the Smokers Centre Branch in Abu Dhabi with the job responsibilities:

Train staff for the overall development and effective function of the store

Responsible for the set target achievement of the store and earning profit

Maintaining the overall image of the store

Responsible for managing the assets of the store

Ensure Customer Service

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Indoor Salesman:

Started my job in the above firm as an Indoor Salesman in the year 1988 – March: I was into direct sales to end consumers who buy large variety of cigars, tobacco, smoking accessories, Jewelries and gift items. Responsible for the following on a day-to-day basis:

Display showroom products and merchandize them in a pleasing and attractive manner.

Demonstrate showroom products to the customers for direct sale.

Answer and respond to customer inquiries on showroom products.

Overall management of the showroom.

Merchandiser:

I was given an additional responsibility as Merchandiser for confectioneries and Cadburys Products, covering two major accounts like Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society & Spinneys. Work experience – III

INTNL MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL COMPANY – ABU DHABI

3 YEARS FROM 1986 TO 1988

Typist clerk, Secretary, Coordinator

I was working in the above position with this firm, which is a manpower supplier for ADNOC group of companies in Abu Dhabi. My location of service was NATIONAL CHLORINE INDUSTIRES (ADNOC) in Umm al Nar. My clerical job included the following:

Responsible for all office works

Secretary to Sales Manager

Sales co-ordination with the clients

Preparation of sales statement and stock reports

Maintain job cards of the operations staff

Four years of service in India:

Pharmaceutical Representative:

APEX LABORATORIES PVT LTD MADRAS

2 YEARS FROM 1982 TO 1984

Started my career with ‘Apex Laboratories’ as Pharmaceutical Representative with Headquarters being Quilon, Kerala. Responsible for the business development of the entire area. HOTEL MOTI MAHAL - MANGALORE

1 YEAR FROM 1984 TO 1985

Night Auditor:

Worked with Hotel Moti Mahal (a three star hotel) in the front office department as Receptionist, Cashier and Telephone operator. I was taken as Night Auditor with the responsibility of maintaining the entire front office activities and reconciling accounts & guest ledger with the total outlets of the Hotel.

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HOTEL HILTOP - MANGALORE

1 YEAR FROM 1985 TO 1986

Hotel Sales Executive:

Worked with Hotel Hilltop in the position of Hotel Sales Executive.

Responsible for all front office works

Visit potential customers for new business

Provide customers with quotations

Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales

Identify new markets and business opportunities

PERSONAL:

NAME : Ramdas Vazhappulli Menon

AGE & DOB : 61 Years 05.06.1959 with robust health CONTACT : +971-**-*******; +971-*-*******

VISA STATUS : Sponsored by spouse valid till 02.03.2022 UAE DRIVING LICENSE : 427938 Dubai valid till 28.04.2023 HOBIES : Acting, music, cooking & traveling

I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

All the original testimonials will be produced on demand.

RAMDAS VAZHAPPULLI

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