Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Bestpractices
Roles And Responsibilities
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WAHIDULLA SHARIFF

Garividi

Summary

Results-driven Key Account Manager combining cross-functional competencies in sales forecasting and analysis, sell-in and sell-thru strategies. Expertise includes creating brand awareness, analyzing data and and implementing projects to positively impact organizational goals. Proficient in identifying challenging areas and achieving corrective measures. Recognized by executive management as a dependable leader that contributes as a team player, coach and develop colleagues and interface with professionals on all levels.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Manager

LG Electronics India Pvt., Ltd.,
Visakhapatnam
2022.08 - Current

To develop trade partner network and increase volume of business to manage sales (Primary & Secondary), inventory planning, revenue, profitability, assigned targets, scheme planning, market shares, counter shares, team monitoring, commercial hygiene.

Bottom up Planning for 4 months in advance, moving plan for monthly basis model wise and category wise.

Long Term inventory and EOL models liquidation for every 30 days to reduce channel partner aging.

RMS Planogram development.

Competition analysis and timely action.

Managed and enhanced business size to 250 Crs per annum.

Lead a team of 100 members

Product Portfolio : Television, Washing Machine,Air Conditioners, Audio & Small appliances.

Channel Handled : Regional Store.

Deputy Manager

LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd
Tirupati
2021.09 - 2022.09

Chain stores, Direct Dealers and Brand Stores

Key accounts inventory, display, brand visibility, promotional activities to establish brand for long term in chain stores.

Inventory planning on key skus monthly category wise, segment wise, and color wise to visible brand more in chain stores.

Retail Management System Plannogram implementation segment wise to make organization more profit in mid end and high end products at all chain stores.

Retail Executives monitoring on daily basis secondary tracking market to replace the product after secondary as well to understand competition movement lead the counter share in all categories segment wise.

Store Manager rapport to drive mix in counter primary, secondary also increase display shares, identifying floor level issues finding solutions and rectifications.

Conducting weekly reviews to retail executives and their supervisors on achievement of secondaries, brand visibility, display corrections, competition movements.

Regular outlet visits as per PJP and market trend.

Maintained a business size of 150 Crs throughout the year

Directed a workforce consisting of 45 professionals

Manager

LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd
Nellore
2019.02 - 2021.09

Distribution

Annual and monthly planning of inventory category wise and segment wise in primary level, on the same time need to drive sub dealer market district wide, town wide as per allocated geography in category mix, segment mix drive to reach deployed target.

To increase network reach and weighted reach sub dealer wise scheme planning and implementation monthly basis also to develop counter share, market share in ‘A’ and ‘B’ class, after achievement checks of scheme disbursement dealer wise. Quarterly basis account balance confirmations from A and B class dealers to happen healthy business consistently every month.

Focus on planned billing points town wide, district wide consistently increase monthly wise to achieve set targets, also non moving stocks identification and liquidation within the planned time frame at floor level once for every two months.

Daily monitoring on RSOs, DSOs for secondary market movement, conducting weekly reviews on updates, performances to analyze status of achievements, competition activities how to overcome and achieve planned targets in this competition scenario as well on distribution market outstanding also.

Focus on distribution ROI quarterly basis for healthy profit and long term association with manufacturer.

Weekly sub dealer market visits according monthly PJP.

Managed business operations with an annual turnover of 85 Crores

Managed a team of 25 members

Senior Area Manager

LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd
Visakhapatnam
2015.09 - 2019.02

Brand Stores

New shoppe establishment, Focus on inventory, RMS planogram, premium products saliency, promotional activities, and consumer feedback.

Inventory planning on key SKUs, premium products to maintain stock at floor level increase saliency and profitability.

Planning promotional activities (ATL and BTL), design specific finance schemes to attract more consumers at brand stores.

Focus and development of Brand stores ROI quarterly basis for healthy business between manufacturer and channel partner.

Managed annual business revenue of 35 Crs, ensuring consistent growth and profitability

Managed a team of 15 members

Business Manager

IFB Industries Ltd.
Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, East & West Godavari Districts
2007.05 - 2015.08

Motivating and Handling of sales representatives, and handling distributors.

Analyze sales information.

Reporting to ASM, the person responsible for sales at a Particular Territory.

Implementation of schemes, coverage growth objectives, focusing on new Distributors.

Post sale, Pre sale support & Cold Calls.

Increasing range selling of the company products by product detailing, sampling and by connecting on all product

Variants.

Planning and achieving secondary sales on the basis of width and depth of each product.

Lead generation through local activities and fulfillment.

Managed a business with an annual turnover of 45-50 Crs

Led and managed a team of 23 members

Product Portfolio : Washing Machines, Air Conditioners, MWOs, Dishwashers.

Area Sales Officer

Dukes Biscuits & Wafers
Vizianagaram District
2004.01 - 2007.03
  • Motivating and Handling of sales representatives, and handling distributors
  • Analyze sales information
  • Reporting to ASM, the person responsible for sales at a Particular Territory
  • Implementation of schemes, coverage growth objectives, focusing on new Distributors
  • Post sale, Pre sale support & Cold Calls
  • Increasing range selling of the company products by product detailing, sampling and by connecting on all product Variants
  • Planning and achieving secondary sales on the basis of width and depth of each product
  • Lead generation through local activities and fulfillment.
  • Managed a business with an annual turnover of 5 Crs.
  • Managed a team of 9 members
  • Product Portfolio : Biscuits & Wafers.

Education

MBA in Marketing & Finance -

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam

B.Com Accounts & Auditing -

SDS Autonomous Degree College
Garividi

Intermediate -

Shree Ram Junior College
Garividi

Secondary School Certificate -

Barracks High School
Berhampur

Skills

  • Consultative Selling
  • Needs analysis
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Proficient in [Technology]
  • Lead Generation
  • Relationship selling
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Customer rapport

Accomplishments

  • Participated ‘LG My Company’ Program in South Korea in 2019
  • Awarded outstanding performance in 2018 new HA business from VP-HA
  • Awarded New HA business 2017 No-1 Area Manager in Pan India from MD
  • Established ‘4’ New Brand Stores in Area Office
  • Best Business Manager in the Year of 2015
  • Promoted in 2013 for the performance of 2012 as a Business Manager
  • Selected for ICLD (IFB Centre for Learning & Development) in 2015

Bestpractices

  • Weekly sub dealer market visits according monthly PJP.
  • Key accounts inventory, display, brand visibility, promotional activities to establish brand for long term in chain stores.
  • Inventory planning on key skus monthly category wise, segment wise, and color wise to visible brand more in chain stores.
  • Retail Management System Plannogram implementation segment wise to make organization more profit in mid end and high end products at all chain stores.
  • Retail Executives monitoring on daily basis secondary tracking market to replace the product after secondary as well to understand competition movement lead the counter share in all categories segment wise.
  • Store Manager rapport to drive mix in counter primary, secondary also increase display shares, identifying floor level issues finding solutions and rectifications.
  • Conducting weekly reviews to retail executives and their supervisors on achievement of secondaries, brand visibility, display corrections, competition movements.
  • Regular outlet visits as per PJP and market trend.
  • New shoppe establishment, Focus on inventory, RMS plannogram, premium products saliency, promotional activities, and consumer feedback.
  • Inventory planning on key skus, premium products to maintain stock at floor level increase saliency and profitability.
  • Planning promotional activities (ATL and BTL), design specific finance schemes to attract more consumers at brand stores.
  • Focus and development of Brand stores ROI quarterly basis for healthy business between manufacturer and channel partner.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • To develop trade partner network and increase volume of business transacted by engaged trade partners to manage sales (Primary & Secondary), inventory planning, revenue, profitability, assigned targets, scheme planning, market shares, counter shares, team monitoring, collections and commercial hygiene.
  • Bottom up Planning for 4months in advance, moving plan for monthly basis model wise and category wise
  • DMDC Implementation in all channels to maintain trade healthy
  • Long Term inventory and EOL models liquidation for every 30 days to reduce channel partner aging
  • RMS Planogram development & Store Manager Interaction on daily basis
  • Competition analysis and timely action
  • Selecting best idea from the team monthly once and executing the same at floor level converting in to business development
  • Encouraging team with rewards on quarterly basis
  • Identifying low performing outlets and conducting BTL activities to increase monthly business at outlets
  • Conducting Exhibitions, Melas at rural markets experiencing wide range of products to consumers once for ever quarter
  • Co-up tie ups with Brand Store partners monthly for mutual business development on marketing activities basis on sell out
  • Collecting competition information and movement on tie ups with trade partners acts accordingly
  • Collecting market potential and display data monthly basis. Based on that data product portfolio presence implementation at store level
  • Conducting Sub dealer meets experiencing new products range before every season starts doing tie ups ensuring distributor business
  • Weekly Sell out Management improvement. Replenishment timely

Activities

  • Curricular activities on quarterly basis with team for self motivation
  • Executive member of Cultural Association in the Inter College level
  • Participating in Social Works, Blood Donated Camps for every ‘3’ months
  • Achieved 3 years best performer extracurricular and Cultural Competitions during Graduation
  • Awarded as ‘Young Executive’ during Post Graduation

Strengthsandpersonalskills

  • Excellent in both verbal and written communication skills
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good Presentation Skills
  • Excellent team player
  • Perform to perfection
  • Give full effort in work
  • Proactive
  • Quick Learner

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/24/81
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Urdu
  • Oriya
  • Bengali

Hobbies and Interests

Making friends, Traveling, Meeting with people.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Odia
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Bengali
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Key Account Manager

LG Electronics India Pvt., Ltd.,
2022.08 - Current

Deputy Manager

LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd
2021.09 - 2022.09

Manager

LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd
2019.02 - 2021.09

Senior Area Manager

LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd
2015.09 - 2019.02

Business Manager

IFB Industries Ltd.
2007.05 - 2015.08

Area Sales Officer

Dukes Biscuits & Wafers
2004.01 - 2007.03

MBA in Marketing & Finance -

Andhra University

B.Com Accounts & Auditing -

SDS Autonomous Degree College

Intermediate -

Shree Ram Junior College

Secondary School Certificate -

Barracks High School
WAHIDULLA SHARIFF