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EDWARD MORALES

Chief Of Expansion At Apricot Delivery
29/44 Centro Rama9-Motorway

Summary

I'm a Thai National with more than 15 years at top level business management specializing in tech and data driven analytics for sustainable and scalable business growth. Experienced with all stages of the omnichannel business development cycle (P&L management, product portfolio management, full funnel marketing methodology, operational SL and SOP). Well-versed in numerous digital, e- commerce, CMS, CRM tools and software. Strong background in retail, digital transformation management, business development, customer relationship management and top level business management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chief of Expansion

Apricot Delivery Co., Ltd
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for Go Live of business in Thailand
  • Responsible for Operations, Cloud store CAPEX, Delivery, Order management, Customer Care, Inventory management, Funding, Commercial Partnerships and Marketing.
  • Press Release on Grand Opening Day

1.https://positioningmag.com/1382264

2.https://www.gqthailand.com/toys/article/apricot-groceries-application

3.https://www.marketingoops.com/news/ecommerce/quick-commerce/

4.https://www.thestorythailand.com/21/04/2022/62554/

5.https://www.avtechguide.com/apricot-groceries-delivery-app/


Key Accomplishments:

  • Completed fully functional and ready to operate Cloud Store in Wathana area with 15own fleet riders/packers/CC agents and 2500SKUs
  • Sucessfully launched the app/picker app/delivery module within 3 months
  • Completed 18k downloads/15USD AOV
  • Successfully raised 500k USD in angel investments

GM

E-commerce
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for online business P&L, day to day business operations, identifying and implementing short, medium and long term key business growth strategies and key drivers to ensure breakeven and sustainable profitability
  • Building and grooming a streamline online department focusing on channel management performance marketing, operations, production and merchandising
  • Modernizing and updating tech stack updates and new ecommerce platform to improve overall user and purchasing journey

Key accomplishments:

  • Increased topline revenue by 300%
  • Increased bottom profitability by 11%, achieved breakeven for business in Q3 of FY2020
  • Over hauled working team and reorg to improve productivity
  • Lead team of IT, Operations and 3rd party developers in building a new ecommerce tech ecosystem and platform.

Digital Transformation Consultant

02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Business Development for Dash (blockchain and crypto currency)
  • Creating and matching potential business partners to Dash payment within banking, retail, insurance, manufacturing, education, real estate, FMCG, booking portals (booking.com, traveloka) hospitality and entertainment sectors
  • Business Start Up Planning and overview for Thailand market penetration
  • Hiip (influencer marketing platform focusing on client/brand acquisition and micro and macro influencer retention on platform
  • 4moles.com media sales and golf course purchase of facility management softwar
  • E-commerce omnichannel and digital transformation for retail business consultant for Star Fashion Group Co
  • Ltd
  • E-commerce and omni-channel consultancy for Bata SEA regional office
  • Built strategy and conceptualize omnichannel app while customizing CRM software to legacy system to give seamless journey for its customers
  • Digital transformation (digital marketing, customer experience and CRM side) help created 3YR plan to turn all digital channel of bank into a self-service or sales channel
  • Started with data architecture creation to merge all data entry points, use customized version of SalesForce for segmentation and integrate with other legacy tools (marketing cloud, audience , interactive studio, campaign management, social media tools) to give better understanding of customer needs for further upsell, cross sell opportunities while driving down ROI.

E-Commerce Business Director

Jaspal Group
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for starting up e-commerce for the group
  • (RFP creation for business, financials, forecast and pilot project test cases with other online commerce strategies s-commerce and instant messaging app for local and international markets)
  • Responsible for omni channel strategy and planning
  • Responsible for digital marketing strategies planning and implementation for all brands local and international Member of digital transformation committee for Jaspal Group
  • E

Commerce Business Director

Minor Group
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Digitizing Minor Retail Group (Retail, Minor Education and Minor Manufacturing)
  • Database cleansing and merging into single login (food, hotel and retail)
  • Conceptualizing and implementing e-commerce for Minor Retail overall organization
  • Planning, pitching and implementing Minor Corp 5 years business plan for e-commerce, m-commerce and ommichannel Laying down all essential growth and revenue generators for e-commerce partners and
  • Stakeholders
  • Merging online to offline via a CRM/m-commerce app/in-store app
  • Big Data analytics implementation
  • Launched www.bemynt.com
  • Responsible for ending 2016 with net profit of 9.5MB after 3 months of operations
  • Responsible for O2O merge strategic plans (omnichannel) for 2017- 2021 and tactical plans for Minor’s strength of investment thru JVs and M&As with both startups and foreign based e-commerce partners.

Regional Marketing Manager

GrantonWorld Co., Ltd
01.2013 - 10.2015
  • Conceptualizing, implement and managing all online and offline marketing plans for TH, MY, ID, PH, PT and ESP to acquire as much new subscribers, revenue and traffic to site
  • Preparing business plans for all markets
  • Setting- up new markets and operations (recruiting the right people and starting up the business units in various markets) Managing overall site mood and tone
  • Managing all promotions and giving direction to sales and online business development

Marketing Director

Ensogo Co., Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2013
  • Managing all e-commerce marketing functions (brand building, increasing subscribers, member and revenue thru deals Ensuring that our consumer journey is memorable and guaranteeing repeat purchase
  • Strategic marketing plans/ marketing plan for daily deal business
  • Managing a team of 16 strong personalities
  • Achieved 94% market share for Daily deal site in Thailand

Business Owner

SMC Sport Marketing Co., Ltd
12.2009 - 12.2011
  • Managing all aspects of start-up business
  • Creating, planning and implementing sports marketing plans for client base (Nok Air, Unilever, KFC, Thailand Premier League Co., Ltd., TTM FC Phichit, Chonburi FC, Kon Kean FC)
  • Managing company P&L
  • Working with media and advertising agencies as their supplier
  • Securing 6 years commercializing rights contract with TPL (Thailand Premier League Co., Ltd.)
  • Developed marketing master plan for various TPL football clubs in Thailand’s top tier league
  • Developed professional organization master plan for various TPL/ Provincial league football clubs in accordance to AFC (Asian Football Confederation) rules and regulations
  • Securing first year profits of more than THB2MB

Brand Connections Manager

Nike
03.2005 - 11.2009
  • Creating, planning and implementing advertising plans, while utilizing all consumer touch points
  • Managing all marketing campaigns from planning until roll-out with focus on football, Athletic Training and Running Managing marketing budget with focus on advertising and sports marketing
  • Managing all Nike owned football sites within region with focus on content planning and site management (SEA role) Managing all retailer relations on marketing functions
  • Signed the Thai National Team (Football, FAT)
  • Signed the Thai Amateur Boxing Team (ABAT)
  • Increased Brand awareness and Brand desirability to No
  • 1 in SEA region
  • Increased website traffic, membership and unique visitors to site by more than 100%
  • Won various awards for online campaigns and utilizing traditional media from advertising communities within Thailand Relaunched the Thai Football team kits with the highest sell-thru of 98%
  • Managing retail space productivity
  • Managing and implemented all retail campaigns
  • Managing visual merchandising and product training for all retailers
  • Increased retail productivity and P&L by 2% within 3 months
  • Increased premium product promotions for retailers

Credit Card Portfolio Management Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
09.2003 - 12.2004
  • Managing, creating and implementing campaigns aimed at increasing ANR
  • Managing and implementing anti-attrition campaigns
  • Managing campaigns aimed at converting transacting card members to revolving members Cross Sell campaigns to other unsecured products
  • Balance transfer campaigns
  • Launched new fee structure in line with BOT regulations

Senior Division Manager, Retail Business Marketing

KBANK
02.2002 - 03.2003
  • Creating, developing and implementing marketing plans for retail financial products (increasing usage, spending and acquisitions)
  • Managing network of strategic partners for bank loyalty program
  • Integrating financial products with other consumer products/services for customer incentive program Managing promotional event at retail level
  • Preparing marketing analysis and research for new card products and segmentation
  • Successful launching of TFB Double points campaign
  • Successful launching of TFB value choice campaign
  • Instrumental in negotiating and acquiring more than 30% of card partners (retail partners) Increasing in-store promotions revenue

Technical Marketing Representative

Adidas
01.1999 - 02.2002
  • Starting up and developing technical marketing in Thailand
  • Training all employees and retail partners on technical aspect of products Creating and implementing retail and trade marketing campaigns Assisted in sports marketing functions
  • First Thai Technical Trainer
  • First Annual Technical Training seminar
  • Assisted in signing local athletes
  • Published first tech manual

Retail Marketing Executive

SuperSports Co., Ltd
01.1998 - 11.1998
  • Assisted in retail relations functions
  • Assisted store managers in dealing with foreign customers Assisted in acquiring new card members at point of purchase Established first team store relations officers

Education

Arts Degree -

University of Asia and The Pacific
02.1993 - 02.1997

High School Diploma - undefined

Ruamrudee International School
01.1980 - 06.1992

Skills

Key decision making

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Timeline

Chief of Expansion

Apricot Delivery Co., Ltd
01.2022 - Current

GM

E-commerce
01.2020 - 07.2021

Digital Transformation Consultant

02.2019 - 01.2020

E-Commerce Business Director

Jaspal Group
12.2017 - 01.2019

Commerce Business Director

Minor Group
10.2015 - 12.2017

Regional Marketing Manager

GrantonWorld Co., Ltd
01.2013 - 10.2015

Marketing Director

Ensogo Co., Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2013

Business Owner

SMC Sport Marketing Co., Ltd
12.2009 - 12.2011

Brand Connections Manager

Nike
03.2005 - 11.2009

Credit Card Portfolio Management Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
09.2003 - 12.2004

Senior Division Manager, Retail Business Marketing

KBANK
02.2002 - 03.2003

Technical Marketing Representative

Adidas
01.1999 - 02.2002

Retail Marketing Executive

SuperSports Co., Ltd
01.1998 - 11.1998

Arts Degree -

University of Asia and The Pacific
02.1993 - 02.1997

High School Diploma - undefined

Ruamrudee International School
01.1980 - 06.1992
EDWARD MORALESChief Of Expansion At Apricot Delivery