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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
BusinessDevelopmentManager
EUGENE QUEK

EUGENE QUEK

Summary

Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.


Proactive with expertise in developing, implementing and strengthening marketing plans. Offers analytical, proactive approach to revamping strategies to meet changing needs. Talent for directing creative efforts and brand engagement combined with history of surpassing objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ECHAN INDUSTRIES PTE LTD
01.2006 - Current

Set up

  • Company objective; - diversify the business solely from manufacturing to whole sale and retail sales distribution (1996)
  • Primary Responsibility

1) to chart direction for sales and marketing for retail product

2) sourcing of retail products , budget for buying flow, timeline planning

3) distribution channel - setting up department in retail business

  • Secondary Responsibility over see; recruitment of sales executives / sales staffs for promoting of FMCG goods

Growth

  • Rapport with customers to set up sales distribution channels , promotion and advertising mechanics
  • Sourcing of products and quality control
  • Planning / reviewing & setting of sales targets, budgeting of A&P, presentation / proposal for customers
  • Search & gather market information to evaluate and propose potential business opportunity for the company in the retail sector
  • Reviews of marketing opportunities and goals setting, follow-up sales movements
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
  • Performed research to uncover potential target areas, markets and industries.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and trade association meetings.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
  • Devised effective marketing, sales and other promotional initiatives.

SALES MANAGER

MAYFRAN INT
07.2003 - 07.2006
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Supervised sales team of 15 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Sales reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure.

Sales Executive

SINTEX
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
  • Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.
  • Remained current on industry trends to better understand customer needs, product effectiveness and sales tactics.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed and led sales training initiatives for employees and teams across organization.
  • Worked independently with minimal supervision.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.

Education

High School Diploma -

MARKETING INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE
04.2005

CERT. in Sales And Marketing

MARKETING INSTITUTE oF SINGAPORE
02.2003

"O" LEVEL

LOYANG SEC. SCH
12.1997

PSLE

EUNOS PRI. SCH
12.1993

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Force Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Trend Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Sales Presentation
  • Brand Marketing
  • Brand Development
  • Trade show Events
  • Operational Efficiency
  • New Business Opportunities
  • Research

Certification

  • WORDS INTERMEDIATE
  • EXCEL INTERMEDIATE
  • POWER POINT INTERMEDIATE
  • PRESENTATION INTERMEDIATE
  • E COMMERCE Beginner

LANGUAGE

  • ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE
  • CHINESE INTERMEDIATE

Additional Information

  • Main challenges ;

-take the lead in driving the business to success

- liaising with suppliers and R&D to churn out new products.

-working with sales department in planning of buying chart, budget, sales forecast and survey up-coming trends.

  • New challenges ;

- new market & product lines.

- review of existing product line to optimize sales.

- e-commerce and export. (2016)

- trade shows , for oversee exposure , seeking partnerships.

  • Job Achievements :

- maintain good rapport with major departmental stores and hyper markets.

- achieve year on year sales growth.

- from nil product to more than 100 products in the market.

- Work force have growth from myself to include 2 executives and a team of 20 dedicated sales promoters.

  • Distribution channels.

- distribution into departmental stores : such as Metro , Robinsons , OG ...

- distribution into hyper market , NTUC Fairprice , Giant ...

  • Job Experience :

- more then 10 yrs experience in management role in FMCG industry

- able to lead , motivate, train & delegate a group of sales team.

- a team player & team building.

- proven initiative & ability to work with minimal supervision.

- determined to meet expectations and willing to perform effectively and efficiently.

- to aline and meet company objectives , and communicate regularly with down flow

- using strong interpersonal communication, presentation.

  • Reason for leaving
  • - seek new career challenge , opportunities and exposure.

Timeline

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ECHAN INDUSTRIES PTE LTD
01.2006 - Current

SALES MANAGER

MAYFRAN INT
07.2003 - 07.2006

Sales Executive

SINTEX
01.2000 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

MARKETING INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE

CERT. in Sales And Marketing

MARKETING INSTITUTE oF SINGAPORE

"O" LEVEL

LOYANG SEC. SCH

PSLE

EUNOS PRI. SCH
  • WORDS INTERMEDIATE
  • EXCEL INTERMEDIATE
  • POWER POINT INTERMEDIATE
  • PRESENTATION INTERMEDIATE
  • E COMMERCE Beginner

LANGUAGE

  • ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE
  • CHINESE INTERMEDIATE
EUGENE QUEK