SUMMARY
Highly motivated, innovative and strategic minded professional with experience in business development, sales and operations. A proven record in sales, inventory management, marketing of brands, market strategies and pricing structures. Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building expertise with customers, colleagues and staff at all levels. A versatile, flexible, highly adaptable, self starter, capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines with a passionate approach towards business development. Highly analytical, with strong leadership qualities and an ability to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve measurable success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Account Representative
IMPERIAL TOBACCO COMPANY 2011-2012
(Muskoka, Orillia, North Bay, Sudbury, Wasaga Beach, Midland, Pembroke, Guelph,
Woodstock, Kingston, Windsor and Ottawa)
Consistently exceeded sales targets and distribution targets
Ensured contract compliance with Key Accounts and independent clients
Smoothly executed cycle activities, contests, promotions and commercial offers
Provided business development solutions for retail locations, enabling clients to
better manage inventory levels
Analyzed and reported competitive information to aid in district marketing strategies
for new brands
Built and implemented marketing strategy for brands on a district level
Analyzed and utilized reports (seasonal, scan data, distribution) to suggest
order quantities
Conducted territory level marketing in line with the company’s global objectives
Owner
PETRO CANADA, Kingston, Ontario 2008-2011
Recruited and trained all staff members
Discussed selling techniques and business development opportunities with sales representatives
Built a stable clientele while attracting new customers
Organized and conducted business meetings with staff members
Understood and efficiently resolved all customer complaints
Priced items effectively with the help of price survey in the area.
Maintained sustainable and profitable margins through strategic marketing initiatives
Achieved, in the first year of operation a 25% increase in fuel sales and a 60% increase on inside sales
Instructor
LAHORE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, Lahore, Pakistan 2006-2007
Taught concepts of financial mathematics to first year university students
Presented up to 10 lectures a week to classes of 50 to 80 students
Organized and conducted examinations and tests on a regular basis
Achieved a permanent instructor position after one semester
Created mathematics section of the university entry exam
Consistently achieved high evaluation reports from students
EDUCATION
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY 2001-2006
Bachelors of Arts, Mathematics
IMPERIAL TOBACCO COMPANY 2011-2012
Multiple Marketing Modules
Brand Development
Inventory Management
Route to Market
Negotiation Skills
Marketing Strategy
References Available Upon Request