Dear Sir/ Madam,
This is to inform you that I was an Ex-employee (Sales Representative) of Jumbo Electronics LLC (SONY Agent) in Dubai, UAE 2010-2013.
I am ending my contract with my present employer M/s Jumbo Electronics Wll (LG Agent) from my present post as a Sales & Marketing Officer in the Retail Key Customer Division on 02nd July 2016 in Qatar.
I am looking for any suitable position in your organization commensurate with my qualifications and experience. In review of your company's objectives and possible openings, I believe that my experience is in perfect line with your current needs.
In support of candidature I enclose herewith my full Resume for your kind perusal and necessary action. I am confident that I have a great deal of enthusiasm to contribute to my profession, and that I could be relied upon to work effectively and efficiently within a group. I am very much keen to work in your organization with responsibilities and commitment. I strongly feel, given the proper opportunity, I shall be able to prove my excellence
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.
Yours faithfully,
Ravi Nagalingam
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Resume - Application for a Suitable Position in Sales & Marketing
1. Ravi Nagalingam
PO Box: 4668, Doha, State of Qatar
Mobile: +974 7033 6115
E-Mail:nrave4@gmail.com
Date of birth: 05 May 1980
Nationality: Sri Lankan
OBJECTIVE:
A Sales Management position that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to
excellence. Desire a position with career growth potential.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Innovative professional with 10+ years of sales & marketing experience within the B2B, Key Accounts, retail, dealer,
pharmaceutical, construction industries and the skills to drive business growth, capitalize on new revenue potential,
and manage all aspects of daily business operations.
Expertise in IT, Mobile, Home appliances, Luxury Watches/ jewellery, Pharmaceutical, Sanitary ware sales, client
relations and needs assessment, marketing, purchasing, administration, and staff training, supervision and motivation.
Proactive leader with refined business expertise and exemplary people skills. Facilitate a team approach to achieve
organizational objectives, increase productivity and enhance employee morale.
Quick study, with an ability to easily grasp and put into application new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies.
Dedicated, innovative and self-motivated team player/builder.
Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution
skills. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
Proficient in the use of various computer programs and applications including Windows, Apple Mac, Microsoft office.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Qualification
Apple Sales Online Training (ASTO)
Successfully achieved the highest recognition of Apple Sales Professional and Apple Product Professional levels.
Institute of Supply & Material Management, Colombo 07
Followed a Diploma at Institute of Supply & Material Management, which covers all aspects of Logistics &
Procurement.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board, 42 NawamMawatha, Colombo-02
Successfully completed a Course conducted by Sri Lanka Export Development Board on Import & Export Procedures.
Academic Qualification
Royal College, Colombo 07 August 1997 – December 1999
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka – 2000
G.C.E. Advanced Level
Chemistry ............................C
Physics ................................C
Zoology ...............................C
Botany .................................S
Christ King College, Tudella, Ja-ela August 1986 – December 1996
Dept, of Examinations, Sri Lanka – 1999
G.C.E Ordinary LevelSeven (7) ‘Distinctions’ and One (1) ‘Credit’
Sinhala ................................D
English ................................D
Mathematics ........................D
Science ................................D
Commerce & accounts ........D
Social Studies .....................D
Arts .....................................D
Religion ..............................C
2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
LG - Video Home & Electronics Centre Wll, P.O Box 4668, Doha, Qatar January 2015 - Till date
Video Home/ Jumbo Electronics in its 35th
year, is Qartar's leading retailer of Electronics & Home Appliances. Jumbo
Electronics offers over 25 world class brands and over 1000 products from MEP, CAC and RAC to a wide range of products in
Home Electronics and Home appliances in Qatar and Mena region.
Sales & Marketing Officer (Retail Key Customer - B2B)
Responsibilities:
Playing an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients.
Responsible for the development and achievement of sales through the RKC sales channel.
Focusing on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business.
Write Sales Quotations, contracts and Product Submitals for all current and opportunity tender business.
Promote the Jumbo Gift Voucher Business & Customer promotions activities in Qatar.
Collect Customer feedbacks from all 14 showrooms across Qatar and address the complaints on weekly basis.
ROCELL - Rroyal Ceramics Lanka PLC, 10, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 June 2014 - January 2015
ROCELL is the leading brand for surfacing solutions, Bathware and plumbing fixtures/ accessories in Sri Lanka. The company
has come a long way from producing Ceramic, porcelain Tiles and Bathware products meeting Int'l standards is a true market
leader.
Showroom Manager
Responsibilities:
Maintaining the Rocell image to the highest standards.
Ensuring the Showroom and all displays are neat and tidy at all times.
Responsibility for stock management and ordering.
Ensure that Rocell Customers are extended the highest levels of customer service at all times.
Vist Architects, Contractors & site engineers regulaly to promote Tiles, Bathware & Fittings.
Manage, motivate and develop all staff. Ensure attendance, individual and team performance is managed effectively
with all members of the showroom team
Ensure daily banking is reconciled and banked accurately.
Financial reporting to be sent to Head Office, daily/ weekly/ monthly/ annual basis..
LG, TOTO, APPLE - ABANS PLC, 498, Galle Road, Colombo 03 January 2013 - June 2014
Abans is one of the leading names in the field of consumer electronics, information technology, telecommunications, home
appliances, office automation, sanitary ware, Auto mobile and entertainment in Sri Lanka.
Sales Executive – TOTO Dealer Channel (Colombo 12, Kandy, Kurunegala Area)
Responsibilities:
Promoting TOTO Sanitary ware to Existing and potential Dealers in the area.
Appointing New Dealers as per company rules & regulations.
Maintain good relationship with dealers and their staff.
Visiting dealers to get orders and to check stock levels.
Collecting payments without any delays and meet company targets.
Conducting presentations and product demonstrations.
Attending Sales, exhibitions and other trade shows.
Achievements:
Achieved Sales Target for the year 2013 and qualified for a Thailand Tour
3. Promoted to Assistant Manager – Apple Division since January 2014
SONY - JUMBO ELECTRONICS LTD., (LLC), P.O Box 3426, Dubai, UAE December 2010 – January 2013
Jumbo is one of the leading names in the field of consumer electronics, information technology, telecommunications, home
appliances, office automation and entertainment in the United Arab Emirates.
Sales Representative
Responsibilities:
An Apple Sales Professional and a Vaio Specialist in Jumbo Electronics
Present and sell Mobile & IT devices of all leading brands like Sony, Apple, Samsung, Blackberry, Nokia, HP,
Toshiba, Asus etc.
In-charge of IT section in the store selling Laptops, Tablet Pcs, Printers and accessories
Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trainings, trade shows and events
Provide on-the-job training to new sales employees
Troubleshooting of IT products and Smart phones
Achievements:
One of the first few Staff in Jumbo Electronics to achieve Apple Sales professional Level
KISS 89.8 - VOICE OF ASIA NETWORKS (PVT) LTD, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka October 2009 – December 2010
Asst. Sales Manager, KISS FM
Responsibilities:
Responsible for sales & marketing in Colombo and its suburbs
Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned
Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts
Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships
Handle all the leading clients in the fields of Sales & Marketing, Education, Manufacturing, Foods & beverages, Super
Market Chains, Banks & Finance, Media & Advertising, Tele-Communication Services etc
Follow-up for collection of payment
PATEK PHILLIPE -AL MAJED GROUP, Doha, Qatar June 2008 – October 2009
A leading group of companies in Qatar for over 45 years, showrooms in many leading shopping complexes in Doha, marketing
world class branded hi-end watches & jewellery, clothing , food items & real estate.
Sales Executive, Swiss Watches
Responsibilities:
Work involved Sales, Invoicing, displaying of all the products and after sales services
Ordering of watches, jewellery & spare parts and handling of correspondence with overseas suppliers
Data entry, pricing of jewellery & watches, carrying out monthly, annual or intermittent stock taking
Handling daily cash & cheque deposits of the main showroom in Doha.
Arrange display and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge
Participate in marketing events and trade shows such as Doha Jewellery & Watches Fair
CADILA PHARMA -SWISS BIOGENICS (PVT) LTD, Colombo 01 September 2007 – June 2008
A leading pharmaceutical company in Sri Lanka for over 45 years with the largest market share in the field of
pharmaceuticals.
Medical Representative, CadilaPharma
Responsibilities:
4. Promoting pharmaceutical products fromCadila Pharmaceuticals India,in the Western, North-Western & North-Central
regions of Sri Lanka
Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
Meeting & promoting company’s products to Doctors and Consultants to generate prescriptions and achieve high sales
targets.
Conducted promotional events like Clinical Meetings, Round table meetings of the doctors in their hospitals & wards
to establish the brand names in the area.
Develop and maintain good rapport with the pharmacists in the region to ensure the availability of the products.
O|RANGE – OREL CORPORATION, Colombo 2 March 2005 – September 2007
A total solutions provider for electrical, lighting and communication needs and also for building, security and energy needs of
homes, offices and industries locally and internationally.
Procurement Executive
Responsibilities:
Documentations, ordering, forwarding & customs clearing of import & export cargos of the group including three BOI
registered companies,
Develop and maintain good relationships with the Department of Customs, BOI, Freight forwarders and logistics service
providers in the business.
Handling correspondence with the overseas suppliers and prepared shipping documents to comply with the standards &
requirements of the Department of Customs & BOI when importing goods & raw materials to Sri Lanka.
Handling and preparing all banking documents in imports & exports like import loans, bank guarantees, L/Cs, T/Ts, drafts
etc.
Regularly liaise with our suppliers to ensure the progress of existing orders.
Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services and update sales staff
Coordinate sales staff to accomplish the work required to close sales.
LG -ABANS LTD, Colombo 3 January 2004 – March 2005
The market leader in electrical and electronic equipment& appliances for all households, offices and industries in Sri Lanka
and throughout the south Asian region.
Junior Executive, LG Electronics
Responsibilities:
Develop good relationship with customers, project clients and dealers
Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales
Act as the secretary to the Marketing Manager in the electronic division
Prepare quotations as per projects BOQs, Invoicing, deliveries and coordinating of after sales services
Handled all correspondence with customers, project clients & dealers
Identify and resolve client concerns.
Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals
Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services
Follow-up for collection of payment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have the ability to communicate fluently in Sinhala, Tamil & English.
I Posses both valid Driving License in Qatar & Sri Lanka
COMPUTER SKILLS
Fully conversant in Ms Excel, Ms Word and Ms Power Point and have obtained hands on experience inother
Microsoft Applications
5. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
School Prefect in 1994 to 1996 at Christ King College
Active member in several clubs in college days.
INTERESTS
In my spare time I enjoy playing cricket and badminton, reading, listening to music and radio and dancing.
REFEREES
Mr. Ranjith Philip
Divisional Manager - Retail
Video Home & Electronics Centre Wll.
PO Box: 4668, Doha, Qatar.
Mobile: +974 50190210
Email: ranjith@jumboqatar.com
Mr. Abed Ghalayani
Manager - Retail
Jumbo Electronics Co. Ltd (LLC)
PO Box: 3426, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4315 6127
Mobile:+971507979057
Email: Abed.Ghalayini@jumbo.ae
I hereby certify the above information given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Sign
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(N. Ravi)