Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
Conducted research on potential vendors and products in order to make informed decisions.
Negotiated contracts with the vendor for the purchase of products
Negotiated pricing from vendors to secure optimal pricing, keep costs low, and obtain other benefits.
Expand business opportunities by opening a new potential branch to achieve the department’s strategic plan.
General Manager Category – Health & Beauty
CENTRAL RETAIL
03.2022 - 02.2024
Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives
Research & Selects products and negotiates buying terms with vendors, including price, margin, promotion, and delivery
Tracking sales to monitor the performance in category
Produces store sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services & POG
Reviewing customer feedback to forecast sales trends and seasonal stock demand
Researching and monitoring industry trends and consumer behavior to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns
Reviewing competitors, including pricing, profit, marketing and other progress
Prepare Trade plan & promotion as appropriate
Meets with store associates and the customer relationship management team to get feedback
Key Account Manager (Consumer Product Division)
L’OREAL (THAILAND)
08.2020 - 07.2021
Accountable for achieving sales target and profit margin and manage in-store execution of assigned account within a yearly controlled budget.
Preparing annual account plan which comply with company directions and retailer strategy in order to grow business and achieve company ultimate goal.
Leading and conducting business review, Top-to-Top and JBP meeting with assigned account.
Contribute to the commercial vision by sharing account perspective, risks and opportunities
Build, accurately forecasts and achieve the account results: turnover, market share, profit
Build the action plan to implement the Division and channel strategy
Build a deep customer intelligence and strong network with key stakeholders at the retailer’s
Work closely with other departments (Supply, Controller, finance, marketing, Trade Marketing) Connect Account key stakeholder of all functions
Trade Marketing & PC Development Manager
L’OREAL (THAILAND)
09.2018 - 07.2020
Trade Marketing Manager.
To increase company sales by generating specific activities for retailers through leveraging global brand positioning and category penetration.
Develop and implement the Trade Marketing strategy to contribute to brand growth targets and cross-category business objectives.
Lead the translation and execution of the marketing strategy into impactful retailer programs, respecting and tracking budget and commercial targets.
Implement, monitor, and improve processes to link all marketing activities with the a
PC and BA Development Manager
Lead and drive PC and BA to achieve sales growth and market share through offline and online platforms.
Review performance outcomes, analyze business, and build a strategic action plan to impact sales for each location to ensure the achievement of sales and KPI expectations.
Oversee the retail BA population on recruiting, onboarding, and retention plans. Monitor the BA turnover rate.
Allocate sales targets for each store, monitor, and analyze daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly results to ensure sales are in line with brand, store, and divisional objectives.
Coaching, training, motivating, and developing the BA team. Take corrective measures to strengthen their performances.
Ensure sufficient budget to support training and BA development activities.
Works closely with the Sales Team, Marketing, Trade Marketing, PR, and digital to define the best 360º strategy for the retailer.
Key Account Executive (BKK/West)
L’OREAL (THAILAND)
05.2015 - 12.2018
Analyze, monitor, and execute tasks for key accounts to achieve sales targets and improve account performance, aligning with business goals.
Create an annual business plan/trade marketing plan, taking into account levers of growth to achieve brand results (sell-in, sell-out, market share), and the profitability of brands within the account.
Lead or participate in the negotiations with clients on key launches, space, location, and stock.
Establish and implement the plan, including trade marketing, animation, merchandising, and training.
Follow up on the return on investment of actions and animations.
Drive the performance of their accounts, and manage stock agreements with trade partners.
Monitor contracts and invoices associated with the brand.
Prepare and conduct brand strategy meetings with the trade marketing.