Taras Pyrih
North York,ON
Summary
Goal oriented and result-driven Trade Marketer with over 7 years experience in business development, FMCG sales and marketing, with hands-on expertise in market research, analysis and evaluating growth strategies. Adept at networking with decision makers, conducting business introduction and growing a customer base. Good communications and presentation skills with strong commercial understanding. Recognized for consistent performance and achieving targets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business development executive
Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
, Ukraine
06.2017 - Current
- Optimized product distribution, inventory levels, space allocation and fair and competitive pricing at the retail, wholesale and cash & carry and level within a predefined territory
- Ensured the sound management of my territory in terms of data reports, trade program budgets, monthly expenses
- Monitored and reported compliance of all National and Regional chain agreements in my territory
- Negotiated independent retail contracts
- Educated the trade to resell JTI Ukraine products through proper communication of brand attributes and use of trade support tools developed by the Sales and Marketing group and the implementation of all retail initiatives assigned by the District Sales Manager
- Regularly engaged retail and wholesale customers in conversation, regarding their business (CPA programs) and general industry trends, effectively communicating competitive activity on a timely basis
- Presented a professional image, created and maintained a good business rapport with all customers in line with JTI Corporate guidelines and code of conduct.
Territory Manager
TEDIS
, Ukraine
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Implemented sales strategy on Tobacco Category
- Managed customer relations and trained customers sales reps in Sales and Merch Techniques in order to push product at Point of Sale which drove both increase of sellout and better implementation of Placement Strategy
- Managed more than 200 retail doors, achieve excellent execution at point of sale by increasing visibility through shelf restructuring, gain of secondary placement and out of plan displays due to out of the box thinking and taking initiative.
Education
Master’s Degree in Engineering -
Donetsk National Technical University
12.2008
Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Time management skills
- Forecasting
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
- MS Office
- Power BI
- Oracle Database
- CRM(Nielsen)
- Drive license G full
TRADE MARKETER
Central Region Sales - Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
Certification
- ELT Courses Sales &Marketing, 07/2023, 08/2023
- Vehicle-For-Hire Driver Accreditation Program, 04/2023
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption training (ABC) training, 06/2022
- Privacy and data Protection Essentials, 06/2022
- Effective Communication Skills, 08/2018
- Selling and Negotiation Skills, 08/2018
- Anti illicit Trade and Conflicts of Interests Training ( CIS+), 10/2017
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business development executive
Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
06.2017 - Current
Territory Manager
TEDIS
07.2015 - 05.2017
Master’s Degree in Engineering -
Donetsk National Technical University
- ELT Courses Sales &Marketing, 07/2023, 08/2023
- Vehicle-For-Hire Driver Accreditation Program, 04/2023
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption training (ABC) training, 06/2022
- Privacy and data Protection Essentials, 06/2022
- Effective Communication Skills, 08/2018
- Selling and Negotiation Skills, 08/2018
- Anti illicit Trade and Conflicts of Interests Training ( CIS+), 10/2017
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