Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Highlights Of Abilities
Volunteer Experience
References
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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FATEMA AKTER SUMI

Kamloops,Canada

Summary

Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in different industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Walmart
06.2024 - Current

• Analyze sales data, manage budgets, and respond to market trends to drive profitability.
• Develop and implement operational plans, delegate tasks, and ensure adherence to company standards.
• Monitor asset protection, safety, and quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with policies and
regulations.
• Act as a customer service ambassador, addressing customer needs and ensuring a positive shopping
experience.
• Support store participation in community events and sustainability initiatives, building relationships with
Sensitivity: Internal
local groups.
• Lead, engage, and develop associates, providing training opportunities and recognizing achievements.
• Provide timely feedback and manage performance through corrective actions and building cross-functional
relationships.
• Ensure compliance with merchandise handling policies and manage large cash transactions securely.

Department Manager

Walmart
04.2024 - 06.2024

• Exceptional customer service skills, including friendly greeting, product promotion, issue
resolution, and referral management.
• Strong leadership abilities demonstrated through delegation, task assistance, and follow-up in
various operational tasks.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment by adhering to company
policies and procedures.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating coverage, supporting team activities, and
providing feedback to associates.
• Dedication to training and developing associates to enhance their performance and contribute to
overall team success.

Associates

Walmart
11.2022 - 03.2024

• Demonstrated passion for putting clients first.
• Problem-solving and people skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and proactively
connect with clients.
• Flexibility, eagerness to learn, and strong personal ethics.

Premium Acquisition Manager

Grameenphone Ltd.
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Achieve Premium segment sub & Star base acquisition target
  • Achieve premium segment portfolio pack sales target
  • Propose & drive acquisition campaigns for premium segment
  • Explore multi channels mix for driving premium acquisition
  • Responsible for short-long term roadmap and progress monitoring on segment Acquisition & Pack sales strategy & assessing outcome on regular interval
  • Forecasting annual, quarterly, and monthly sales goals
  • Coordinate with cross functional team for customer-centric acquisition offer design & GTM plan for acquisition campaigns
  • Budget planning for each of the campaigns with success KPI
  • Measure the campaign success and take necessary actions for betterment.

Lead Manager

Grameenphone Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Successfully managed a team of 7 direct reports
  • Lead the Area Team Members-Senior Territory Managers & Territory Managers to achieve area business plans and objectives
  • Develop and execute business plan considering area level challenges and competitive scenario
  • Ensure successful execution of sales activities in the respective area to meet the area sales and service-related targets
  • Develop plan establishing premium products and services, e.g
  • Internet, VAS, Financial Services etc
  • Manage on field distribution operation of the assigned area
  • Ensure sustainable business relationship with channel partners and franchise
  • Ensure Proper execution and utilization of regular and campaign merchandising materials in the respective Market through TMM Team & Distributors' Field Force
  • Ensure presence of permanent merchandising material as per retail classification guidelines
  • Track and report competition activities to Head of the Region.

Category and Channel Development Manager-BFC

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Looked after the 'Breakfast Cereal Businesses' in Nestle Bangladesh Limited
  • Conducted ICP (Integrated Commercial Plan) aligning with the brand plan and financial support
  • Forecasting Monthly sales plan aligning with the trade promotional activities and budget
  • Monitor and manage the monthly sales volume and assess the promotional performance by ROI measurement
  • Guiding the field sales team to achieve the monthly target
  • Conduct business review meeting on quarterly basis and follow up with the yearly plan.

Manager-Key Accounts

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Successfully managed a team of 2 direct reports
  • National key accounts yearly business planning [Activity + Budget + Sales Vol]
  • Distribution Channel Management
  • Top Tier Key Accounts business planning [JBP]
  • Shopper engagement and experience at point of purchase
  • Increase brand visibility and awareness at point of purchase.

Executive-Key Accounts

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • National key accounts yearly business planning [Activity + Budget + Sales Vol]
  • Distribution Channel Management
  • Top Tier Key Accounts business planning [JBP]
  • Shopper engagement and experience at point of purchase
  • Increase brand visibility and awareness at point of purchase.

Territory Officer-Key Accounts

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Maximize market share through developing relationships with Key Retailers
  • Develop and maintain sales process with regular market visit, relationship development, proper implementation and maintenance of planogram and visibility strategy
  • Monthly, quarterly and yearly meetings and rigorous reporting on PTE budget utilization and constant liaising with distributors/POP executive and Marketing to ensure FSUs are developed and implemented on time
  • Monitor & analyze Nestlé products sales trend vis-à-vis the overall Category sales trend for the key account
  • Executing in store Branding
  • Leading Secondary Sales Force (SSFs) / Merchandising team
  • Identify their training needs and execute quarterly training with the assistance of the training manager
  • New Product launches - Planning, execution & budgeting.

Education

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY
Kamloops, BC
01.2024

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Marketing and Finance -

BRAC UNIVERSITY
Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2008

Skills

  • Resources Allocation
  • System Optimization
  • Quality Control Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Intelligence Gathering
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Relationship Building
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Data Collection
  • Scheduling
  • Call Management

Highlights Of Abilities

  • Sales manager with more than 12 years of experience as a sales professional.
  • Successfully managed teams with direct reports.
  • Experience preparing sales plans, designing promotional activities, and budgeting.
  • Have diversified work experience in customer service, B2B sales, B2C Sales, and trade marketing.
  • Strong administration, organizational, planning, and time management skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Have good knowledge of Excel i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP & HLOOKUP, etc.
  • Hands-on knowledge of using MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the Internet.

Volunteer Experience

  • Working as an Executive Committee Member of TRU MBA Club.
  • Representing TRU in CFA Ethics Challenge 2024 by participating in the competition.
  • Worked as an emcee at TRU Celebration of Success Program in 2023.
  • Worked in the Organizing Committee TRU BC MBA Games theme in 2021.
  • Worked as a virtual moderator for TRU BC MBA final event in 2021.
  • Worked as student volunteer to play the role of clients in a simulated dispute for The Faculty of Law for TRU Law Club.
  • Worked as an emcee at Nestle Bangladesh Annual Sales Conference 2018.
  • Raised funds for a cancer patient in Bangladesh to help her for her treatment.

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Working as an Executive Committee Member of Thompson Rivers University MBA Club.
  • Representing TRU in CFA Ethics Challenge 2024 by participating in the competition.

Certification

1. Safety on Move Operator Training.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Walmart
06.2024 - Current

Department Manager

Walmart
04.2024 - 06.2024

Associates

Walmart
11.2022 - 03.2024

Premium Acquisition Manager

Grameenphone Ltd.
01.2022 - 01.2022

Lead Manager

Grameenphone Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2022

Category and Channel Development Manager-BFC

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019

Manager-Key Accounts

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018

Executive-Key Accounts

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2016

Territory Officer-Key Accounts

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2013

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Marketing and Finance -

BRAC UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY
FATEMA AKTER SUMI