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Reference No.:
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MECPR1069 |
| Name: |
Mr. Ramesh Venkatachalam |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Nationality: |
India |
| Date of Birth: |
23/03/1963 |
| Areas of Interest: |
Management |
| Education: |
Masters in Business Administration (University of Strathclyde, U.K)
Graduate in Retail Management (DMS Retail, Ontario, Canada)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (University of Kerala, India)
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Work Experience:
(Last 3 Positions) |
Manager – Business Development (Sun & Sand Sports LLC, Dubai, UAE)
(July 2007 Onward)
Design a road map of the retail business for the GCC with current / future brand portfolio, in line with consumer profile and demographics.
Optimise ROI by establishing KPI across sales, inventory, finance and customer service.
Develop strategic business alliances to augment category ownership and continuous availability of international brands to create a USP and a point of difference with competing retailers.
Brand Manager - Timberland (Sun & Sand Sports LLC. Dubai, UAE)
Tasks as a Brand Manager for Timberland were
Distributor standpoint
Compile and provide seasonal forecast in units and value.
Involve in maximisation of the distribution and sales through Wholesale & Retail.
Monitor inventory position and manage the flow in accordance with present
and future needs.
Review shipment and delivery schedules with assistance from Logistics.
Provide data on retail and wholesale business with sales density, P&L support.
Ensure local training needs are covered particularly on product knowledge,
technologies, visual merchandising techniques etc. in line with brand guidelines.
Communicate regularly with Timberland’s Business development team
and attend International Business / Sales meetings for product preview,
forecasting and congregate market intelligence.
Timberland standpoint
Make product selection to cater specific Retail & Wholesale needs.
Collate information on sell through by style and by channel of distribution.
Input to regular OTB (Financial & Product)
Work on and place orders at required deadlines.
Finalise and provide yearly business plan indicating sales density and general development strategy of the Timberland business model for the territory.
Give marketing overview, set objectives and ensure best brand positioning for Timberland.
Draw together competitor analysis on price, distribution, product, marketing etc..
Update Timberland on Economic, Political & Social climate of the markets covered.
Procurement Stratégist in Gensys International (Ajman Free Zone, UAE)
(May 1998 – September 2000)
Tasks as a consultant were:
Obtain confirmed orders from reputed European Retail & Mail Order companies for supply of fashion apparel and leather accessories.
To identify, source, pre-qualify, evaluate, negotiate and short list cost effective suppliers and services required on a long term basis.
Collate product portfolio management.
Coordinate with licensed manufacturers and vendors to supervise quality, timely delivery.
Obtain approvals from buyers after sample submission for quality, size and fit.
Strategising based on clothing /accessory trends.
To carry out feasibility studies and ensure optimum utilisation of resources from factories.
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| Other Information: |
Languages known (verbal & written) : English & a few Asian languages.
Computer Knowledge : MS office
Hobbies & Interests: Reading, travelling & socialising.
Driving License Held: U.A.E, UK, INDIA.
Visa Status: UAE resident |
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