
Abdul Wahid
18 years of experience in Fashion and retail as a brand manager and area sales manager.Experienced Brand Manager proficient in managing all aspects of purchasing
operations in Fashion and Accessories. 10-year track record of success
in Luxury Retail. Results-oriented purchasing professional specializing in
increasing distribution efficiency and reducing costs. Strong program
manager and team leader with exceptional multi-tasking and planning
abilities. Seeking Brand Manager/ Area Manager position with leading
company. Talented Buyer well-versed in planning and executing daily
and special inventory buys
Last Resume Update | May 21, 2019 |
Address | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
[email protected] | |
Phone Number | 0509226219 |
Experience
Brand manager
• Brand portfolio - Burberry, Aigner, Christian Dior, St Dupont, Moschino,
Nina Ricci, Escada and Cerruti.
• Setting and managing Product strategy/mix for region/markets.
• Provide necessary training covering brand, product and selling skills.
• Setting and managing commercial conditions, logistics, retail and
wholesale pricing for market and region.
• Developing & implementing a regional marketing strategy & plans via
suppliers/distributors
Area Sales manager
Area Sales Manager 2007 – 2009
Paris Gallery LLC – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Facilitated, guided and motivated the Showroom Managers, to achieve/
exceed the sales targets, maintain optimum stock levels.
• Liaison with internal/external parties and recommend/provide long
term solutions to the day-to-day problems faced by the showrooms.
• Monitored the optimum number of employees required for efficient
functioning of the showroom.
• Gathered competitor information on products, pricing and promotions to
keep the management informed about market/competitor activities.
Retail Supervisor
Supervised junior staff, prepare staff schedule, weekly, monthly reports &
budgets.
• Managed all customer service activities including maintaining the existing
customer database, taking inquiries from potential customers and liaising
with existing clients.
• After sales service and follow-up.
• Responsible for the follow up of franchise enquires and negotiations.
Sales Executive
Selling merchandise and assisting customers with purchases, orders, and
deliveries as required.
• Merchandising and maintaining visual display standards.
• After sales service and follow-up
Education
MBA in Marketing