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Parvez Marfani

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Determined & motivated Business & Sales Development Manager with 16 years of hands-on experience in Polymers, PET Preforms, Caps & Closures, Electrical & Instrumentation cables. Expertise in new markets development, project development and forecasting. Hardworking & disciplined professional with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Business Development and Sales

Skyplast General Trading LLC
, Middle East & Africa & America
05.2021 - 07.2023

Products Handled :- Polymers, PET Preforms & HDPE Caps

  • Arranged the Pre-Qualification & approval for the plant from various government authorities & Petrochemical Plants like Sabic, Borouge, Qatar Petroleum, Reliance Industries, Indorama Ventures, LyondellBasell & Other major producers in the Polymers industry.
  • Built partnerships and strategic alliances to extend organization's brand and increase avenues of support.
  • Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts by maintaining professional relationships.
  • Organized business development initiatives such as trade shows, conferences, seminars, workshops and other events.
  • Developed the team, trained them & established cross country business for the company in the Middle East & Africa, Europe & American markets for Polymers, Preforms, Caps & Closures
  • Handled procurement of raw materials from the world's major producers & executed the contracts for an average 6000 to 7000 MT / Month, in terms of value approx USD 7.5 to 8 Million every month.
  • Arranged LC payments, Bank Guarantees, Over Drafts & arrange all the banking requirements for various import & export shipments
  • Developed logistics platform to handle all import & export shipments, customs & government clearances & handled all land, sea & air shipments.

Manager - Sales & Business Development

Denox Rhone General Trading LLC
, Asia & Middle East
09.2020 - 04.2021

Products Handled : Polymers & Chemicals

  • Developed business with Government bodies / ministries, Oil & Gas companies, Refineries, Petrochemical Plants, Steel Plants & key end users
  • Created & implemented sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives & extend global reach
  • Top line & bottom line of the business to maintain very precisely & country wise growth plan to implement & generate reports & discuss with top management
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality standards.
  • Cash flow management & managing LC’s, Bank Guarantees with clientele & coordination with bank for all the transactions.
  • Logistics management to ensure smooth shipping functions & timely deliveries.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Identified and developed new markets for products

Manager - International Business

RR Global
, Asia, Middle East & Africa
08.2016 - 07.2020

Products Handled - Electrical & Instrumentation Cables, Offshore & Marine Cables, Aviation Cables, Electrical Busbar, Industrial LED Lights

  • Liaison with Government bodies / ministries, Oil & Gas companies, Refineries, Petrochemical Plants, Steel Plants & key end users for product approvals
  • Handled Aviation authorities tenders & supplied airport runway cables to numerous international airports
  • Handled Busbar vertical with distributor network in GCC & executed various value engineering projects
  • Developed distribution network business in Middle East & Africa for Industrial LED Lighting, Industrial & Domestic Fans, Panel Wires & other electrical products like switches, extension plugs & etc.
  • Giving Presentations to end users & project consultants to establish good platform for product branding, associations & approvals.
  • Appointed distributors at Middle East & India, developed the market for AGL cables (Airport ground lighting), Marine Cables, Offshore Cables & other specialty cables & handled the daily operations
  • Developed procedures for cross-border transactions, such as payments and shipping logistics.

Manager of Business Development and Sales

KEI Industries Ltd
, Middle East, Africa & CIS Countries
06.2008 - 12.2015

Product Handled : Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Cables, Offshore & Marine Cables

  • Developed and implemented effective strategies to expand customer base and increase sales.
  • Organized business development initiatives such as trade shows, conferences, seminars, workshops and other events.
  • Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities & expanded the global footprints by enhancing the business network
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.

Asst. Manager

AL MOURJAN STAR CONTRACTING L.L
DUBAI
12.2006 - 05.2008
  • Entrusted with the responsibility of forecasting and planning raw materials and other consumables based on the construction schedule
  • Organized and supervised all the administrative / purchase activities that facilitate the smooth running of the business
  • Coordinated with engineering team & construction team to plan purchasing & equipment activities
  • Looked after the purchase for all the construction materials with a volume of around USD 10 Million per annum
  • Ensured to Control the office budget & payroll systems for the company
  • Accountable for Revenue collection of the outstanding payments from clients and Maintaining all the bank accounts and financial matters for the company
  • Maintained the portfolio of client’s base
  • Managed PRO activities like visa renewals, making contracts, making health cards & insurance policies
  • Structured & released payouts for new & old employees.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Nav Gujarat College, Gujarat University
01.2006

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Key Account & portfolio management
  • Profit and Revenue-Generating Strategies
  • Market Intelligence & competitor analysis
  • Project Management
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Networking Events
  • New Business Development
  • Customer Service Management
  • Sales Presentations
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Recruiting and Hiring

References

References: Available on request

Timeline

Manager of Business Development and Sales

Skyplast General Trading LLC
05.2021 - 07.2023

Manager - Sales & Business Development

Denox Rhone General Trading LLC
09.2020 - 04.2021

Manager - International Business

RR Global
08.2016 - 07.2020

Manager of Business Development and Sales

KEI Industries Ltd
06.2008 - 12.2015

Asst. Manager

AL MOURJAN STAR CONTRACTING L.L
12.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Commerce -

Nav Gujarat College, Gujarat University
Parvez Marfani