Arvind Jayaram

Meticulous and highly accomplished professional offering 9 years of experience in Sales and Business Development

Key Skills:

Sales Management, Business Development, Channel Management, Retail Operations & Management, Sales Planning / Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Executive Leadership, Team Management, Client / Customer Relationship Management
Process Optimisation, Communications Management, Revenue Generation
Product Management, Market Research & Analysis, Marketing Management

Last Resume Update April 8, 2019
Address Dubai, United Arab Emirates
E-mail arvind.jayaram24@gmail.com
Phone Number 0562934144
Website https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvind-jayaram-732060100/

Experience

Fakhruddin Holdings, Dubai, UAE
Business Manager
Oct 2016 - Current

Responsibilities
• Completely responsible and ownership of handling consumer electronics brand portfolio’s businesses (B2C & B2B) for the UAE region which includes sales & marketing management, forecasting, sales channel development,
customer relationship management, financial management including the business unit profitability, manpower management, liasing with other cross functional department with respect to the business
• Working very closely with key account customers at hypermarkets, electronics power retailers, pharmacies and E-Commerce retailers, to increase & improve the business together with team members within the business unit as well as the support from the external customers
• Monitor & review the unit’s activities and with the input from the resources ensuring the sales budget is achieved for the month or quarter
• Directly coordinate with the overseas principal brand for stock planning & ordering, marketing strategy for online and offline platforms, new product development based on the consumer market trend
• Conduct monthly meetings with the sales team and channel account customers to see the progress for the month; reviewing the sales performance with actuals against the budget

Significant Achievements
• Expanded the sales channels from 15 outlets to 30 outlets in 1 year period, with sales revenue increase by 25%.
• Successfully launched the brand’s website (UAE domain) where it has been tailored for the UAE target segment along with the social media platforms Facebook & Instagram; which has witnessed significant traffic with respect to product enquiries, demo requests and sales conversions via online or offline sales channels.

Fakhruddin Holdings, Dubai, UAE
Business Manager
Oct 2016 - Current

Responsibilities
• Completely responsible and ownership of handling consumer electronics brand portfolio’s businesses (B2C & B2B) for the UAE region which includes sales & marketing management, forecasting, sales channel development,
customer relationship management, financial management including the business unit profitability, manpower management, liasing with other cross functional department with respect to the business
• Working very closely with key account customers at hypermarkets, electronics power retailers, pharmacies and E-Commerce retailers, to increase & improve the business together with team members within the business unit as well as the support from the external customers
• Monitor & review the unit’s activities and with the input from the resources ensuring the sales budget is achieved for the month or quarter
• Directly coordinate with the overseas principal brand for stock planning & ordering, marketing strategy for online and offline platforms, new product development based on the consumer market trend
• Conduct monthly meetings with the sales team and channel account customers to see the progress for the month; reviewing the sales performance with actuals against the budget

Significant Achievements
• Expanded the sales channels from 15 outlets to 30 outlets in 1 year period, with sales revenue increase by 25%.
• Successfully launched the brand’s website (UAE domain) where it has been tailored for the UAE target segment along with the social media platforms Facebook & Instagram; which has witnessed significant traffic with respect to product enquiries, demo requests and sales conversions via online or offline sales channels.

Fakhruddin Holdings, Dubai, UAE
Business Manager
Oct 2016 - Current

Responsibilities
• Completely responsible and ownership of handling consumer electronics brand portfolio’s businesses (B2C & B2B) for the UAE region which includes sales & marketing management, forecasting, sales channel development,
customer relationship management, financial management including the business unit profitability, manpower management, liasing with other cross functional department with respect to the business
• Working very closely with key account customers at hypermarkets, electronics power retailers, pharmacies and E-Commerce retailers, to increase & improve the business together with team members within the business unit as well as the support from the external customers
• Monitor & review the unit’s activities and with the input from the resources ensuring the sales budget is achieved for the month or quarter
• Directly coordinate with the overseas principal brand for stock planning & ordering, marketing strategy for online and offline platforms, new product development based on the consumer market trend
• Conduct monthly meetings with the sales team and channel account customers to see the progress for the month; reviewing the sales performance with actuals against the budget

Significant Achievements
• Expanded the sales channels from 15 outlets to 30 outlets in 1 year period, with sales revenue increase by 25%.
• Successfully launched the brand’s website (UAE domain) where it has been tailored for the UAE target segment along with the social media platforms Facebook & Instagram; which has witnessed significant traffic with respect to product enquiries, demo requests and sales conversions via online or offline sales channels.

Max Electronics LLC - Landmark Group, Dubai, UAE
Sales Manager
Aug 2012 - Oct 2016

Responsibilities
• Instrumental in monitoring and managing overall sales of the Power Retail sector for appliances category in the UAE region
• Efficient planning and forecasting towards the Sales generation for all retail customers on monthly & quarterly basis; based on the seasonal trends and customer demands
• Successful in planning and implementing BTL activities in terms of brand promotion across retail channels at national level
• Effectively monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Analyzing financial aspects in terms of outstanding payments against credit supplied to customers, calculating staff incentives against targets, controlling margins supplied to the respective customers
• Undertake regular market visits to ensure SKU and display management; timely placement and replenishment of stocks ensuring adequate supplies available for sales and control over ageing
• Carry out business review with business / channel partners; on the performance of the brand and increase the sales volume accordingly based on promotional schemes from time to time
• Conduct fortnight meetings with the Sales team and Management on the Sales performance (budget vs actual); arrange on the floor product training with the respective brands to promoters and sales staff

Significant Achievements
•45% increase in retail channel sales when compared to previous year (2013-14 vs 2014-15).

Max Electronics LLC - Landmark Group, Dubai, UAE
Sales Manager
Aug 2012 - Oct 2016

Responsibilities
• Instrumental in monitoring and managing overall sales of the Power Retail sector for appliances category in the UAE region
• Efficient planning and forecasting towards the Sales generation for all retail customers on monthly & quarterly basis; based on the seasonal trends and customer demands
• Successful in planning and implementing BTL activities in terms of brand promotion across retail channels at national level
• Effectively monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Analyzing financial aspects in terms of outstanding payments against credit supplied to customers, calculating staff incentives against targets, controlling margins supplied to the respective customers
• Undertake regular market visits to ensure SKU and display management; timely placement and replenishment of stocks ensuring adequate supplies available for sales and control over ageing
• Carry out business review with business / channel partners; on the performance of the brand and increase the sales volume accordingly based on promotional schemes from time to time
• Conduct fortnight meetings with the Sales team and Management on the Sales performance (budget vs actual); arrange on the floor product training with the respective brands to promoters and sales staff

Significant Achievements
•45% increase in retail channel sales when compared to previous year (2013-14 vs 2014-15).

Max Electronics LLC - Landmark Group, Dubai, UAE
Sales Manager
Aug 2012 - Oct 2016

Responsibilities
• Instrumental in monitoring and managing overall sales of the Power Retail sector for appliances category in the UAE region
• Efficient planning and forecasting towards the Sales generation for all retail customers on monthly & quarterly basis; based on the seasonal trends and customer demands
• Successful in planning and implementing BTL activities in terms of brand promotion across retail channels at national level
• Effectively monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Analyzing financial aspects in terms of outstanding payments against credit supplied to customers, calculating staff incentives against targets, controlling margins supplied to the respective customers
• Undertake regular market visits to ensure SKU and display management; timely placement and replenishment of stocks ensuring adequate supplies available for sales and control over ageing
• Carry out business review with business / channel partners; on the performance of the brand and increase the sales volume accordingly based on promotional schemes from time to time
• Conduct fortnight meetings with the Sales team and Management on the Sales performance (budget vs actual); arrange on the floor product training with the respective brands to promoters and sales staff

Significant Achievements
•45% increase in retail channel sales when compared to previous year (2013-14 vs 2014-15).

Santander Bank, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Personal Banking Officer
Apr 2010 - Dec 2011

Responsibilities
• Played integral role as first point of contact for bank customers; advised and consulted on banking products, financial services; successfully managed complex queries and escalated cases with tact and professionalism
• Evaluated and analysed customer financial needs closely to deliver high standards of customer service
• Conceptualised and implemented winning strategies to manage customer concerns and meet service level targets
• Coordinated with other departments within bank to assist with customer concerns and needs
• Selected to lead team meetings on improving business processes in absence of manager; analysed team performance and introduced new strategies

Significant Achievements
• Commended by senior management for numerous suggestions that maximized customer satisfaction and streamlined work processes
• Awarded“Quality of Excellence” for excellent customer service for three consecutive months in 2010, and won cash award for meeting customer service excellence in 2011

Santander Bank, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Personal Banking Officer
Apr 2010 - Dec 2011

Responsibilities
• Played integral role as first point of contact for bank customers; advised and consulted on banking products, financial services; successfully managed complex queries and escalated cases with tact and professionalism
• Evaluated and analysed customer financial needs closely to deliver high standards of customer service
• Conceptualised and implemented winning strategies to manage customer concerns and meet service level targets
• Coordinated with other departments within bank to assist with customer concerns and needs
• Selected to lead team meetings on improving business processes in absence of manager; analysed team performance and introduced new strategies

Significant Achievements
• Commended by senior management for numerous suggestions that maximized customer satisfaction and streamlined work processes
• Awarded“Quality of Excellence” for excellent customer service for three consecutive months in 2010, and won cash award for meeting customer service excellence in 2011

Santander Bank, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Personal Banking Officer
Apr 2010 - Dec 2011

Responsibilities
• Played integral role as first point of contact for bank customers; advised and consulted on banking products, financial services; successfully managed complex queries and escalated cases with tact and professionalism
• Evaluated and analysed customer financial needs closely to deliver high standards of customer service
• Conceptualised and implemented winning strategies to manage customer concerns and meet service level targets
• Coordinated with other departments within bank to assist with customer concerns and needs
• Selected to lead team meetings on improving business processes in absence of manager; analysed team performance and introduced new strategies

Significant Achievements
• Commended by senior management for numerous suggestions that maximized customer satisfaction and streamlined work processes
• Awarded“Quality of Excellence” for excellent customer service for three consecutive months in 2010, and won cash award for meeting customer service excellence in 2011

Robert Bosch India Ltd., Bengaluru, India
Project Intern
Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
Robert Bosch India Ltd., Bengaluru, India
Project Intern
Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
Robert Bosch India Ltd., Bengaluru, India
Project Intern
Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
Astaldi Arabia Ltd., Doha, Qatar
Project Coordinator
Oct 2006 - Aug 2008
Astaldi Arabia Ltd., Doha, Qatar
Project Coordinator
Oct 2006 - Aug 2008
Astaldi Arabia Ltd., Doha, Qatar
Project Coordinator
Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

Education

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
MSc in Business and Management
Sep 2008 - Nov 2009
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
MSc in Business and Management
Sep 2008 - Nov 2009
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
MSc in Business and Management
Sep 2008 - Nov 2009
University of Northumbria, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bachelors of Engineering (Hons). Communication and Electronics Engineering
Sep 2003 - Jun 2006
University of Northumbria, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bachelors of Engineering (Hons). Communication and Electronics Engineering
Sep 2003 - Jun 2006
University of Northumbria, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bachelors of Engineering (Hons). Communication and Electronics Engineering
Sep 2003 - Jun 2006

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