MD AKIB NAWAZ
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
With 8+ years of experience in diverse roles in marketing & business development, excel in crafting innovative strategies that drive brand growth and market dominance. A proven track record of delivering exceptional business results under strict timelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Sales Coordinator
Sherwin-Williams
03.2023 - Current
- Drive the sales growth of the Winnipeg Commercial Store to achieve yearly CAD$ 4 Million target by engaging with different segments of customers
- Guide & educate 4 market segments' customers. E.g. Residential, Commercial, Protective & Marine, Industrial paints
- Identify new business opportunities and convert potential leads to regular customers. Achieved 120% of yearly target already.
- Mentor and guide new joiners to adopt to the industry practices & company business models.
Deputy Manager- Business Development & Strategy
Confidence Group
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Strategized for 17 Local and International Brands and conducted creative pitch for 50+ Clients
- Led, coached and guided client service team & strategy team.
Senior Manager - Brand & Digital Distribution
Sheba Platform Limited
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Led one of the highest net revenue-generating business vertical “Facility Management Solution” of Digital Distribution Network Business Unit
- Led a community & bill management tech solution product named “sHome” by keeping alignment with the Tech team and product team
Growth Strategy Head - Remote
MARKOSIS Digital
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Built brand development strategies for 3 Australian brands and 6 local brands
- Led the client servicing, creative and social media analytics team.
Product Manager
ACI Limited
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Launched a global business of Yamaha portfolio 'Yamaha Music' in Bangladesh which had market size of USD 20 million
- Ensured 25% sales increase by penetrating 4 big scale music instrument markets in Bangladesh
- Forecasted & analyzed demands and planned import/shipment from Japan accordingly
- Led a team of 9 members from product, digital, retail and service team.
Assistant Marketing Manager
RANGS Properties Limited
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured efficient use of marketing budget (Launched the idea of distributing 1.5% Marketing cost in every project sales’ value) to cater to the marketing activities
- Implemented Realtor Management Program by onboarding 12 realtors in Q3’18 which resulted in highest ever sales in one quarter in Q4’18
Territory Officer
British American Tobacco
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Ensured retail distribution to a territory which sold 35 million units daily and led 120 members' sales force
- Led the sales & distribution team to achieve highest ever volume growth regionally in consecutive two years (34% SPLY in 2017 & 37% SPLY in 2018).
Education
BBA - Marketing & Human Resource Management
North South University
01.2016
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Negotiation
- Project Management
- Digital Marketing
- Financial Acumen
- Innovation in Product Launches
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Branch Sales Coordinator
Sherwin-Williams
03.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager- Business Development & Strategy
Confidence Group
01.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Manager - Brand & Digital Distribution
Sheba Platform Limited
08.2020 - 12.2021
Growth Strategy Head - Remote
MARKOSIS Digital
07.2020 - 12.2021
Product Manager
ACI Limited
02.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Marketing Manager
RANGS Properties Limited
04.2018 - 01.2019
Territory Officer
British American Tobacco
04.2016 - 03.2018
BBA - Marketing & Human Resource Management
North South University
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