Usman Ali

Usman Ali

Sales Manager

About

  USMAN Ali, MBA (Sales and Marketing Strategist)   Multiple times awardedwith“Retail Reward Program” forbest performing Regional Manager Senior Sales and Marketing Professional with 12+ Years of Experience   A meticulous, result-oriented, senior marketing professional. Expert in marketing, commercial business strategy, large scale sales and distribution with major emphasis on diverse product offerings and pricing, with exceptional C-Level relationship management skills & proven track of developing business, implementing vision for the company and making critical business decisions that drive a brand into the future with confidence.Operational understanding of competitive landscape and market trends.Proficient indeveloping marketing strategy by studying economic indicators; tracking changes in supply and demands. Expertise In   •     Retail sales •     Sales planning •     Business strategy •     Business development •     Team building / Leadership •     Networking / Negotiating •     Effective budget planning •     Competitor market analysis •     New customer acquisition •     Supply chain management •     Inventory management •     Identifying customer needs •     Maximizing sales •     Marketing initiatives •     Building relationships •     Channel management •     Marketing management skills •     Retail distribution •     People management •     Product development & Placement •     Strategic pricing & positioning •     Employee engagement •     Strong business & Analytical skills   Qualification   BCS (Hons)                                      2002   MBA (Professional)                   2005 Dual Majors - Marketing and Management   University of Management & Technology Achievements& Highlights   •      Declared as Best performing Regional Manager, during the years 2016 & 2017 at AkzoNobel based on Net Revenue and CM.   •      Improved sales by 14%, during 2017 vs SPLY.   •      2016 targets exceeded by 11% during the year.   •      Improved sales by 19%, during 2016 vs SPLY.   •      Was part of new premium product launch and also won the inaugural competition, amongst the regions in terms of sales and retail spread.   •      Awarded the “Retail Reward Program” winner as Best performing Regional Manager Sales at TotalParco for the year 2014.   •      Recorded highest ever sales volume for Motor Fuel and Lubricants during the year 2013 & 2014.   •      Achieved 100 % recovery of all Non-Fuel Franchisee across the Region, for the year 2014 & 2013 at Total Parco.   •      Acted as corporate liaison for OCAC, Customs, SSGC, PPDA etc.   •      Awarded the “Retail Reward Program” winner for Best performing Area Manager Sales at TotalParco for increased turnover, profit and consistence for the year 2009, 2010and 2011.   •      Launched various CSR initiatives in the area in coordination with the brand team.   •      Launched 6 new outlets and 9 new CNG operations at Total Parcoduring 2006-2008.   •      Three times won “Total Commitment Awards.”   •      Recorded highest sales amongst the company’s network (Total Parco) during 2005-2006.   Career Snapshot   National Sales Manager                                                                                                                          Sep 2017 - Date AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited (formerly ICI)   Regional Sales Manager (Sindh and Baluchistan)                                                                                Jun 2015 - Aug 2017 AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited (formerly ICI)   Regional Manager (Sindh and Baluchistan)                                                                                             Dec 2012 - Jun 2015 Total Parco Pakistan Limited Area Manager Retail (Gujranwala and Faisalabad Areas)                                                               Jun 2008 - Nov 2012 Total Parco Pakistan Limited Network Sales Executive (Hyderabad Area, South Region)                                           Dec 2006 - May 2008 Total Parco Pakistan Limited Sales Support Executive (Mid Country & South Region)                                                  Apr 2005 - Nov 2006 Total Parco Pakistan Limited   Professional Experience Details   National Sales Manager (Decorative Business)                                                                     Sep 2017 - Date AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited (formerly ICI)   Key Result Areas   •            Managing decorative business across the region encompassing both retail and projects sales in terms of net-revenue, CM and OPI. •            Developing and implementing company’s decorative sales and services policies and strategies; •            Introduced “Key Account Management” concept to develop the distributors and dealers channel; •            Planning& ensuring achievement of sales objectives consistent with company’s long & short business plans; •            Monitoring & controlling product mix of existing lines / products (CM and Retail value) to be sold nationally. •            Devising sales strategies for new launches; •            Preparing and implementing budget with emphasis on effectiveness and efficiency; •            Developing and maintaining channel structure, processes and support system (e.g. distribution channels, discount and rebate structure, product assortments and engagement program) to meet the needs of customers / consumers with most economic deployment of human and financial resources; •            Establishing short and long-term function structures, manpower requirements, headcount, budget and establishing SMART performance measures; •            Building people capacity, competency and ensuring undertaken of appropriated role and responsibility as well as developing channel specific people competencies; •            Leading and motivating highly productive sales team that is attuned to market needs; •            Establishing professional relationships with large volume and other potential customer of large sales prospects, as necessary, to ensure continuity of and long-term business relationship; •            Interacting with key contractors and architects and maintaining relationship.   Personal Information Languages:English, Urdu Nationality: Pakistani Religion: Islam Driving Licence: Yes Address: Model Town, Lahore - Pakistan

Experience

National Sales Manager

AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited

2017Present

Key Result Areas • Managing decorative business across the region encompassing both retail and projects sales in terms of net-revenue, CM and OPI. • Developing and implementing company’s decorative sales and services policies and strategies; • Introduced “Key Account Management” concept to develop the distributors and dealers channel; • Planning& ensuring achievement of sales objectives consistent with company’s long & short business plans; • Monitoring & controlling product mix of existing lines / products (CM and Retail value) to be sold nationally. • Devising sales strategies for new launches; • Preparing and implementing budget with emphasis on effectiveness and efficiency; • Developing and maintaining channel structure, processes and support system (e.g. distribution channels, discount and rebate structure, product assortments and engagement program) to meet the needs of customers / consumers with most economic deployment of human and financial resources; • Establishing short and long-term function structures, manpower requirements, headcount, budget and establishing SMART performance measures; • Building people capacity, competency and ensuring undertaken of appropriated role and responsibility as well as developing channel specific people competencies; • Leading and motivating highly productive sales team that is attuned to market needs; • Establishing professional relationships with large volume and other potential customer of large sales prospects, as necessary, to ensure continuity of and long-term business relationship; • Interacting with key contractors and architects and maintaining relationship.

Regional Sales Manager

AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited

20152017

• Leading and motivating highly productive sales team that is attuned to market needs; • Establishing professional relationships with large volume and other potential customer of large sales prospects, as necessary, to ensure continuity of and long-term business relationship; • Interacting with key contractors and architects and maintaining relationship.

Regional Manager

Total Parco Pakistan Limited

20122015

• Establishing short and long-term function structures, manpower requirements, headcount, budget and establishing SMART performance measures; • Building people capacity, competency and ensuring undertaken of appropriated role and responsibility as well as developing channel specific people competencies;

Area Manager Retail

Total Parco Pakistan Limited

20082012

• Preparing and implementing budget with emphasis on effectiveness and efficiency; • Developing and maintaining channel structure, processes and support system (e.g. distribution channels, discount and rebate structure, product assortments and engagement program) to meet the needs of customers / consumers with most economic deployment of human and financial resources;

Sales Support Executive

Total Parco Pakistan Limited

20052006

• Planning& ensuring achievement of sales objectives consistent with company’s long & short business plans; • Monitoring & controlling product mix of existing lines / products (CM and Retail value) to be sold nationally. • Devising sales strategies for new launches;

Network Sales Executive

Total Parco Pakistan Limited

20062008

• Managing decorative business across the region encompassing both retail and projects sales in terms of net-revenue, CM and OPI. • Developing and implementing company’s decorative sales and services policies and strategies; • Introduced “Key Account Management” concept to develop the distributors and dealers channel;

Education

MBA

University of Management and Technology

20022005

BSCS

University of Management and Technology

19992002