Ramesh Venkatraman

[email protected] 968 92506429 Muscat, Oman

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Sales , Retail, Marketing, Management professional with over 37 years of experience serving Blue Chip MNC’s handling Sales of FMCG, Consumer, Fashion wear, White/Brown Goods, and Office Automation products in the Middle East & India.

WORK EXPERIENCE

General Manager
03/2025 - Present
Qatar Oasis – Al Arabiya Mineral Water & Packaging , Qatar
Operational Oversight : Manage Day to Day operations ensuring efficiencies and effectiveness in all departments
Strategic Planning : Develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve the organizations goal and objective
Sales Management : Drive revenue targets and manage territorial expansions
Financial Management : Oversee budgeting, financial planning and cost control to maintain financial health
Team Leadership : Build & Lead high performing team fostering a positive work culture by providing guidance and conducting training sessions
Stake holder Relationship : Manage relationships with key stake holders including, clients, vendors, and partners to ensure alignment and support
Performance Analysis : Monitor organizational performance, identify areas of improvement, and implement changes to enhance productivity and profitability
Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure that Organization complies with relevant laws and regulations, while assessing and mitigating risks to protect assets and reputation
National Sales & Marketing Manager – OMAN - FMCG
01/2017 - 02/2025
Oman Oasis Water Company WLL – Zubair Corporation Group , Oman
Heading the Business Unit managing a larger team of 300 + - Leading/ guiding/motivating/ directing them to achieve the Corporate Objective – Profitably
Create and develop programs for national sales and ensure its implementation.
Ensure the successful achievement of the company’s sales goals across all its regions
Ensure sales volume is at its maximum, maintaining product mix, and selling price
Oversee company’s sales performance at regional levels
Develop effective sales strategy and ensure its timely implementation
Schedule occasional meeting with regional managers
Monitor cost in relation to prevailing competition, and if necessary adjust the price of selling
Discipline employees when necessary
Monitor and give appraisal to the activities of regional sales manager
Review professional publications
Establish personal networks across all regions
Participate in professional societies – CSR activation
Recruit and train sales employees for effective delivery
Participate in market strategy building by providing useful information from sales activities
Head of Sales & Marketing – General Manager
02/2010 - 03/2014
ASHRAFS , Bahrain/UAE
Managing the entire operations of 10 Electronics Showrooms
Responsible for motivating the team of 220 staffs for better performance
HR- KPI’s/ Annual Reviews/Incentive Programs/Promotions/Increments
Increasing profitability of the showroom ( per square feet realization)
Commitment to deliver minimum 6% Nett Profit
Rejuvenate the existing showrooms – Re- Energize / change of product mix
Working on new projects/ opening of new showrooms etc…
Work in close coordination with the Marketing Manager & the Divisional Sales Managers to meet the defined objectives
Ensure effective implementation of the Plan-o-grams, Point of Sales Materials, Displays etc, in the outlets
Launch of New Products / Prepare Launch Drives in all showrooms
Run across all Trade Marketing Activities suggested by the Principles in all retail outlets
Evaluate product drive lines periodically
Handling Customer Complaints / Improving Service Quality
Handling all security related issues (Staff/Customer/etc.)
Setting new Standards for the team to have an edge over competition/power retailers
Design and execute promotional campaigns for the showrooms
Ensuring smooth functioning of the outlets all the time
Trade Marketing Manager /Divisional Sales Manager
08/2007 - 01/2010
Intercol-CPD (International Agencies Company Limited)
Responsible for Sales/Marketing – Driving Volume and Value
Foreign Purchase /Imports (Sourcing/Pricing/Distribution)
Recruit /Train Quality Team
Supply Chain Management
Day to Day Management – Providing Solutions to Challenges
In Field Execution – Conduct Training programs
Draw up/Negotiate/Execute – Yearly Agreements with Retailers/Suppliers
Conducting Road shows.
Plan /Oversee /Execute – BTL /Trade Marketing Activations
Motivating the Sales Managers & the Sales Force to achieve the corporate objective
In – Store Campaigns – Brand Activation
Marketing Activity Calendar – Agree with all the principals the Marketing grid for the year and seeking budgets for the same and executing them - Incorporating the same in Annual Business plan
Forecasting – Monthly/Quarterly /Annual – Reviews – Actuals Vs.Forecast
Maintaining all Records, and following up the principals for all the claims on the market spend.
Product Drive Lines
Brands Manager
08/2006 - 08/2007
Jawad Business Group
Conduct Orientation/training ( On Field & Class room ) on Merchandising & Sales Disciplines
Work in close coordination with the Marketing Manager & the Divisional Sales Managers to meet the defined objectives
Define & Execute Promotional Calendar for all the Brands – Agree with the Principles & Execute the same in the trade through Sales Managers
Ensure effective implementation of the Planograms, Point of Sales Materials, Displays etc, in the market
Foreign Purchase/ Import/ Stock Reviews/Forecasting/Procuring/Pricing/Documentation
Launch of New Products / Prepare Launch Drives for new brands/products
Run across all Trade Marketing Activities suggested by the Principles in the Trade
Evaluate product drive lines periodically
Evaluate the ROI’s of centralized promotions and execute the same
Prepare reports Brand Analysis/Performance and highlight the same to the Principles suggesting the scope for improvement
Ensure that Optimum stock levels are maintained of all Brands, to meet the normal & promotional requirements
Execution of Agreed action points with the principles to the Trade
Advise Finance Department to raise claims on Brand owners
National Key Account Manager
06/1998 - 05/2006
Fonterra (ME)/New Zealand Milk (UAE) , Dubai, U.A.E
Provided leadership and direction to the multicultural sales team of 15 people as Key Account Manager reporting to the General Manager Sales
Planned and executed comprehensive sales strategy to successfully ignite growth and profits.
Spearheaded and Grew sales from 160 MT to 220MT. Consistently achieved target of AED. 4.2 Million p.m
Revitalized and strengthened key account relationships, which accelerated revenue growth and improved, market position.
Realized total sales growth of 40%. Increased market share from 14% to 28%. Positioned the company as the major distributor of the Dairy products.
Achieved Corporate Objectives in market and maintained market share, for the products and business development by analyzing and cross checking competitor’s product activity.
Performed market research to identify market opportunities for new and existing products.
Maintained hands-on responsibility for cold calling to initiate and develop new business and grow accounts. Managed 14 Major Key Account Chains, Retail Stores & 2 Distributors (1 for Abu Dhabi & 1 for Northern Emirates) in U.A.E.
Lead new product launches, sales/ performance/ profitability forecasting for the products handled, merchandising, tactical promotional campaign planning and execution. Managed price negotiations, brand placement, budgeting, P & L Management, sales forecasting, business assessment and development.
Developed and maintained positive and professional relationship with Key Accounts. Performed regular visits to Key Accounts, reaffirming business relationships, to promote product and boost sales.
Recruited, trained, inspired and developed a top-performing sales team, focused on achieving and surpassing company goals and customer expectations for this company.
Senior Sales Executive
06/1995 - 05/1998
American Eastern Dubai L.L.C , Dubai, U.A.E
Represented company interests in by marketing and promoting the sales of JOLEN BLEACH CREAM SUNBEAM BARBEQUES, KENT BRUSHES, AMITY LEATHER from USA, SUNGLASSES, SCRENGETTI, MASERATI, ROCHAS, ICEBERG, KARL LAGEAR FELD, ADDIDAS & PARKER PENS Brand of Products. Supervised a team of 3 Merchandiser. Reported to the Marketing Manager & General Manager
Inspired the team and Revenue uplifted from AED 3 Million to AED 4.8 million in 3 years. Created 5 new Major Accounts. Managed skillfully 15 Major Accounts including DUBAI DUTY FREE, CAREFOUR, LULU & EMKE GROUP.
Maintained targeted product availability by brand to ensure highest levels of consumer and trade satisfaction. Ensured proper distribution and product rotations.
Performed regular visits to Major Accounts, reaffirming business relationships, to promote product and boost sales.
Managed skillfully over 100 Dealers across the whole of U.A.E.
Successfully developed/ opened new export markets for the company such as Russia.
Traveled extensively throughout the assigned territory as a Corporate Ambassador, generating high visibility for the company.
Actively participated and organized Exhibitions involving Fashion Models to promote the products and enhance sales.
Identified new markets to penetrate and recommended strategic plans to increase business. Successfully opened new markets and appointed Dealers.
Sales Executive
10/1992 - 05/1995
Global Enterprises - (Bahwans Group – Muscat) , Dubai, U.A.E
Based on track record of achievements, was appointed in 1992 by Global Enterprises as “ Sales Executive “ for its operations in Oman. Bottom-line accountability for promoting the sales of Consumer electronics products manufactured by Hyundai.
Played key role in the establishment of the Office in Sharjah. Reported to the General Manager.
Started from scratch and managed the Office effectively and generated sales from ground zero to AED. 2.4 Million in annual revenue
Assessed customers’ needs and made recommendations for the most suitable product.
Achieved Corporate Objectives in market and maintained market share, for the products and business development by analyzing and cross checking competitor’s product activity.
Performed market research to identify market opportunities for new and existing products and services.
Managed and rebuilt relationship with Major Accounts, which included JACKY’S, REGENT, SOLAR & ETA etc.
Maintained hands-on responsibility for cold calling to initiate and develop new business and grow accounts.
Successfully developed/ opened new markets for exporting the company’s products such as Russia.
Identified, selected and appointed Dealers across the whole of U.A.E
Sales Representative
04/1988 - 10/1992
Latham India Limited , Madras, India
Represented company interests in by marketing and promoting the sales of full range of FACIT Typewriters. Reported to the Sales Manager
Revenue uplifted from Rs.0.8 Million to Rs.1.5 million in 4 years. Managed Corporate and Institutional selling and developed a reputation for exceeding client’s expectations.
Revitalized and strengthened key account relationships, which accelerated revenue growth and improved, market position.
Realized total sales growth of 60%.
Provided quality service to clients, increased market penetration by effective forecasting, and achieved better sales targets by implementing effective marketing plans.
Involved in new product launches and conducted a lot of sales promotional campaigns for increasing awareness about FACIT Brand of Typewriters and made considerable market penetration in different segments due to the aggressive pricing policy.
Managed a Dealer Network of 2 Realized 100% payment from the market through effective monitoring of records
Key Accounts included – I.I.T & all Government organizations
Head of Sales & Marketing – General Manager - FMCG Distribution Division
AL Meer Group
Heading FMCG/Consumer Business Unit
Restructured the business – turned around the non-performing division to a profit making SBU
Sales/Trade Marketing/Key Account/ Van Sales Management
Foreign Purchases and Imports
Supply Chain Management
Full P&L – Responsibility for the SBU – Close working with Finance team/ Monthly reviews- to take corrective actions to ensure the committed profits are delivered
Outsourced and established New Brands/Products in Bahrain
Retail Category Management
Key Contracts/Business Agreements – Negotiations /Sign off (Retailers/Suppliers Globally)
Exclusive Sales Drives/ Event Management
Increasing the bottom line by efficient and effective use of all available resources (Men/Money/Material - etc.)

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
01/1999 - 01/2000
The International University, Missouri, U.S.A
Certificate in Marketing
01/1994 - 01/1995
Chartered Institute of Marketing Berkshire (U.K)
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
01/1988 - 01/1990
Annamalai University- India , India
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
01/1985 - 01/1988
Vivekananda College –Madras University

SKILLS

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