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Praveen Joel Francis

Surrey,BC

Summary

Motivated professional with 17+ years of experience in insurance, FMCG, telecommunications, construction, building, and interior sectors. Passionate about customer service, sales, and marketing. Inspiring leader skilled in team development and successful in identifying business needs, expanding sales, and increasing customer satisfaction. Accomplished senior manager with a proven track record of building strong relationships with key clients to drive business growth and establish a service-led sales culture in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Hansgrohe
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all customer account management inquiries in relation to the German brand Hansgrohe bath/sanitary ware products, as well as Rocell tiles and bath/sanitary ware products.

Head of Modern Trade

Marvel Marketing (Pvt) Ltd
Peliagoda, Sri Lanka
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Meeting revenue targets and driving profitability was the primary duty of the Head of Modern Trade of the Company.

Senior Manager Key Accounts

Malza Group (Pvt) Ltd
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
03.2017 - 12.2022
  • In charge of sales and marketing and account management for globally recognized sanitaryware and showers, faucets and accessories. Brands such as Villeroy & Boch, GERMANY, ISVEA of ITALY, OLI, and the Co-brands, AIKE, EMCO, MAXIFLOW, etc.

Key Account Manager

Access Lifestyle (Pvt) Ltd
Nawala, Sri Lanka
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Achieving targets by engaging in project sales of bath and sanitary ware , accessories of European brands such as DURAVIT, HANSGROHE, TESSE, REMER, ONGA, GEBRIT, SCHELL, and others for the building and interior sectors.

Sales & Marketing Manager

Araliya Amtrad (Pvt) Ltd
Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Managing overall Sales and Marketing activities for the company.

Assistant Manager - Projects

Exel Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • To generate project sales from the existing market such as luxury buildings, hotels, apartments, domestic retail market.

Assistant Manager (Corporate)

Idea Group Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
11.2012 - 09.2013
  • Developed corporate channel in the construction field for 'SIVILIMA' Brand by collaborating with architects, contractors/builders, cost consultants, and interior designers.

Corporate Business Associate

Etisalat Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Devised successful sales strategies by identifying potential market segments to boost revenue.

Contact Center Associate

Dialog Telekom PLC
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2006 - 07.2008
  • Maintained outstanding performance by consistently meeting or exceeding KPIs throughout tenure. Expertly managed incoming calls, customer emails, and complaints while efficiently processing product orders and resolving inquiries through the CCBS ORACLE system. Proactively identified escalated issues for effective resolution by supervisors.

Customer Service Assistant

Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC
Biyagama, Sri Lanka
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Executed 'Dial for Beer' special project in Colombo Area.
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently using cash registers and other point of sale systems.
  • Assisted customers over the phone, providing helpful information regarding products and services.

Sales Consultant

Ceylinco Life Insurance
Colombo, Sri Lanka
06.2003 - 08.2005

Built and nurtured client relationships resulting in a notable increase in sales revenue for life insurance policies.

Education

Master Of Business Administration (MBA) -

London Metropolitan University
UK
12.2022

Diploma in Business Administration -

Nilai University
Malaysia
05.2011

Certificate In Business Management -

Sri Jayewardenepura University
Sri Lanka
07.2008

Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking -

Turnkey IT Training
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2004

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Time Management
  • CRM System
  • Fast Learner
  • Communication Skills
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Report Generation & Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Result Oriented
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Account Servicing
  • Lead Development

Web

https://praveenjoel120.wixsite.com/mysite

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Account Manager

Hansgrohe
08.2023 - 04.2024

Head of Modern Trade

Marvel Marketing (Pvt) Ltd
01.2023 - 07.2023

Senior Manager Key Accounts

Malza Group (Pvt) Ltd
03.2017 - 12.2022

Key Account Manager

Access Lifestyle (Pvt) Ltd
07.2016 - 02.2017

Sales & Marketing Manager

Araliya Amtrad (Pvt) Ltd
07.2015 - 06.2016

Assistant Manager - Projects

Exel Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
07.2013 - 06.2015

Assistant Manager (Corporate)

Idea Group Limited
11.2012 - 09.2013

Corporate Business Associate

Etisalat Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
02.2012 - 09.2012

Contact Center Associate

Dialog Telekom PLC
07.2006 - 07.2008

Customer Service Assistant

Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC
09.2005 - 06.2006

Sales Consultant

Ceylinco Life Insurance
06.2003 - 08.2005

Master Of Business Administration (MBA) -

London Metropolitan University

Diploma in Business Administration -

Nilai University

Certificate In Business Management -

Sri Jayewardenepura University

Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking -

Turnkey IT Training
Praveen Joel Francis