Waruna Grero
Surrey,Surrey, BC
Summary
Hard-working professional with experience in consultative sales, customer loyalty, and contract negotiation & management. Frequently praised as proactive by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MERCHANDISER — Pepsico Foods
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines
- Implemented store layout changes, including the addition of new fixtures
- Executed and audited store signage and other visual merchandising elements meeting company standards
- Examined stock, verifying conformance to quality standards.
ORDER PICKER OPERATOR
Value Village
Langley, BC
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Partnered with merchandising team to create and implement profitable pricing strategies.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
ORDER PICKER OPERATOR
The Brick
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Adjusted inventory pick lists to reflect changes in customer
- Verified incoming products, part numbers, and quantities against receiving documentation.
SALES MANAGER
John Keells Office Automation
06.2008 - 11.2019
- Managing the sales team and achieving sales targets, maintaining relationships, increasing the customer base, Credit collection, and controlling, overlooking & controlling after-sales units
- Managed customer accounts and customer relationships
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement
- Developed and pursued pipeline of new business opportunities, expanding partnerships and presence.
Education
A.A - HISTORY AND INFORMATION
Coquitlam College
Coquitlam, BC04.2023
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Finance
University of Jayawardenepura
Sri Lanka2013
Skills
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Account and Territory Management
- Product and Service Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Sales Presentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Key Account Management
- Motivated Team Player
- Customer Needs Assessments
Certification
Class 5 Drivers License
Forklift Drivers Certificate
Rugby and Soccer
Former Sri Lanka National Schools Soccer Player
Played Rugby for School and Professional Level
Timeline
MERCHANDISER — Pepsico Foods
08.2022 - Current
ORDER PICKER OPERATOR
Value Village
08.2021 - 07.2022
ORDER PICKER OPERATOR
The Brick
02.2021 - 07.2021
SALES MANAGER
John Keells Office Automation
06.2008 - 11.2019
A.A - HISTORY AND INFORMATION
Coquitlam College
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Finance
University of Jayawardenepura