Midhun Madhavan is seeking a position that utilizes his 13+ years of experience in sales, business development, and client relationship management. He has a proven track record of achieving sales targets and building relationships with customers. His most recent role was as a Sales Supervisor at 4 Seasons Trading LLC, where he was responsible for sales routes, customer data, product distribution, and meeting sales and wastage targets. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration and is proficient in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil.
More than 6 years in managing retail staff within a business and coordinates the shipping of goods, sets up displays, and assists customers and staff during business hours.
More than 6 years in managing retail staff within a business and coordinates the shipping of goods, sets up displays, and assists customers and staff during business hours.
1. Midhun Madhavan
Chef Middle East
Employment Visa, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Mobile: +971 55 759 35 45
E-mail: midhoosm@gmail.com;
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To optimally utilize the abilities and knowledge in the organization, so as to enable the
organization achieve its goals. I would like to fulfill long term career objectives by joining an
organization where my education & experience shall have valuable application.
STRENGTHS
• Able to work under pressures of deadlines
• Disciplined and Trustworthy
• Enthusiastic learner and confident in the assigned work
PROFILE
Over all 13+ years proven work experience in sales, business development.
Channel marketing, promotion, new product launches and client relationship.
Career record of achieving goals.
Sales targets with consistent track records.
Adherence to deadlines without sacrificing quality of output.
Systematic and methodical approach to work.
Possess demonstrated ability to work effectively and congenially with employees at
diverse levels.
Qualified with Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Familiar with Computers.
CAREER HISTORY
4 seasons Trading LLC Jan’2015 – Till date
Designation: Sales Supervisor
Key Responsibilities:-
Ensure all sales routes under supervision are up to date route plans
Ensure all customer data integrity is continually updated and correct.
Ensure that all routes under supervision have the correct quantity and mix of saleable
product to service outlets on a daily basis as per the company must stock list.
Review daily the service levels and sales volume and wastage performance by route
with each salesman within team and measured against the salesman’s agreed route
plan.
Responsible for the achievement of distribution targets under the area of supervision.
Responsible to deliver monthly sales volume and wastage targets.
Responsible to ensure the correct visibility and display of products in all outlets is as per
the company agreed standards.
2. Responsible to ensure that salesmen under the team reconcile their van stocks and cash
deposit on a daily basis.
Responsible for the investigation and control of non compliance to company standards
and policies.
Chef Middle East Jan’2013 - Dec’2014
Designation: Sales Executive
Products : seafood (Frozen, Fresh), Cheese, Chocolate, Eggs, Oil, Flour, Pasta, Oats
Cold cut, Game items, Special seasonal Items (Chocolate, Cake, Candy)
Key Responsibilities:-
Achieving the monthly targets fixed by the company.
Collection of payment within the specified credit limit.
Introducing products to the Client.
Collecting orders from Dealers.
Monitoring and maintaining of Hygienic conditions.
Building good relationship with Customers.
Checking price comparison with competitor outlets.
Maintain an awareness of all promotions.
Creation of rental agreements.
Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
Preparing Daily, Weekly& Monthly Reports to Management with Prospective projects
Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
Al Ghurair Foods LLC May’2009 - Dec’ 2012
Designation: Sales Executive
Products : Jenan Brand- Eggs, Oil, Flour, Pasta, Oats
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the Sales of the products in the designated area of responsibility.
Ensure achievement of Sales Value and Volume target for the designated areas by
acquiring a detailed understanding of the business needs of the customer and each of
its outlets to maximize the sales and customer base.
Develop and nurture close relationship with the relevant decision makers within each
account. Frequent multi-level contacts will include Executive Chefs, Purchase Managers,
Store Managers, Store keepers and receiving agents resulting in better customer
relationship.
Implement the agreed plans continuously monitoring and reviewing performance
against volume and value targets and set objectives. To make alternative plans with
discussions with the line manager to cover the deficit.
Follow the assigned journey plan on a daily basis and maintain 100% adherence. Identify
the potential gaps and aim for horizontal and vertical expansion.
To monitor Competitor's activities in the Market by conducting random surveys and
sharing the intelligence with the management for review and necessary execution to
maintain the sales growth.
Aggressively pursue collection and keep clients within the agreed limits and period
Price disparity between us and the competitors.
Accurate forecasting to counter the out of stocks scenario.
Maintaining clients within the agreed credit periods as competitors offering better credit
facilities.
Selection on the range of products to be sold to the client.
3. Prospecting and searching out for new businesses and qualifying leads.
Quick execution on any complaints received from the client after discussion with the
Foodservice Manager.
Rerouting the delivery schedule to accommodate urgent deliveries after coordinating
with the logistics department
Ensure product availability in maximum number of outlets in Auh.
Fully in contact with the clients to negotiate and sell our Company's products (Director
Materials, Purchasing Manager, Executive Chefs).
Communicating with the Finance department for any Finance related issues,
Outstanding and Invoicing.
Coordinating/Communicating with the Logistics support staff for Delivery issues.
Communicate with all support functions to ensure superior customer service.
Arabian Oasis Trading L. L. C, (Spinneys) Jun’ 2005 - March’ 2009
Designation : Sales Representative
Products : Kinder Chocolate, MacvitiesBiscut,Anchor Milk
Key Responsibilities:
Handle direct sales to the major outlets, retailers wholesaler in Sharjah, Ras Al Kamiah &
Fujairah
Regular client visit, developing relation with the purchasing authorities
Maximum distribution and merchandising potential
Maintaining stock level and minimizing out of stock in the trade
Ensuring accurate collection of outstanding
Build & maintain good relationship with retailers/wholesaler with view to increasing sales,
ensuring companies objective are met.
Al Seer Trading LLC Mar’ 2001 - May’ 2005
Designation : Sales Representative
Products : Nestle
Key Responsibilities:
Handle major outlets retailers wholesaler in Dubai
Listening to Client requirement and presenting appropriately to make a sale
Checking quantities of goods on display and in stock
Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office
Reviewing sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Diploma in Computer applications
PERSONAL DETAILS:
4. Date of Birth : 01-06-1978
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : English, Hindi, and Tamil & Malayalam
Visa Status : UAE Residence Visa
Hobbies : Listening Music, Driving
Driving License : Valid UAE D/L, Familiar with All UAE Roads
LANGUAGES KNOWN :English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil
REFERENCE
Mr. Sameer Khan, Food Service Manager, Al Ghurair Foods LLC, 050 450 9141.
Mr. Sunil Madambi, Food Service supervisor, Al Ghurair Foods LLC, 050 69 29 382.
Mr.Ragesh, Branch in Charge, Chef Middle East Abu Dhabi, 056 5080620.
DECLARATION
I confirm that the information provided by me is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
MIDHUN MADHAVAN