I possess over 15 years' plus professional & diverse experience in Sales Management, Coordination & Administration from world’s No.1 Foods & Beverages Company NESTLE PAKISTAN LTD and leading Advertising companies in Lahore and Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I have a degree in MA English Literature and excellent skills in MS Office.
Besides, I have been handling the customer orders planning, sales reporting, communication with bank and importers for funds arrangement, compilation of sales tax data for refund purpose, exports sales reconciliations, exports documents processing from banks and chamber of commerce, handling of duty drawback claims, EE EF Part-II statements for State Bank of Pakistan etc.
Exports sales queries, generating PFIs & execution
Minutes of Meetings & Communication with customers & top management
Reports, backup & support to sales teams in regions
Reports & Presentations for sales meetings
Budget & Sales Forecast preparations
Handling B2B communications
HR matters (Reimbursements, Leaves & Medical claims etc.)
Travel reservations, Hotel bookings, Invitations & Visa assistance for foreign guests
Liaison with Government Authorities
Attended workshops & trainings at NAVTTC & TEVTA as Trade Expert/Subject Specialist
Drafting and preparation of Assessment Packages & CBT for technical trades
Teaching of English to DAE classes at Govt. College of Technology, Raiwind Road, Lahore
Script & content writing, rephrasing, proofreading and editing of text
Regular market & exhibition visits and gathering market intelligence of competitors
Leading sales team, trouble-shooting of various production, transportation, deliveries and damage issues.
Segment wise targets allocation, sales reports analysis, sales forecast discussions
Devise effective recovery procedures and develop strong market connections
Recruitments & selection of sales staff
Created sales staff Job Descriptions and performance evaluation procedures
Managing customers’ accounts, queries, quotations and invoicing
Documentation for Vendor Registration, Minutes of the meeting & drafting various write-ups
Vendor management/selection of vendors, finalizing / renewals of contracts, lease and insurance agreements with relevant suppliers/companies on most competitive terms & conditions.
ACHEIVEMENTS:
Advertising contracts with leading multinational companies LG Electronics, Qatar Airways, Mars, IFFCO and Nestle
Developed the company website i.e. content writing, editing and designing
Cross-functional support to streamline the business activities within departments of the company
Attended Print & Pack exhibition 20014 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Orders planning and coordination with production for timely dispatches
2. Analysis of evaluation reports & ensure compliance of standard practices
3. Sales reports and stock allocation approvals
4. Handling of importers’ queries and consignment issues
5. Preparation of weekly stock reports and follow ups with importers for remittances
6. Leading the sales team to ensure sales target achievement
7. Handling of HR issues of sales team and related secretarial tasks
8. Arrangement of custom cleared documents for each shipment
9. Ensure the release of sales orders on hold from supply chain & ACR etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Exports documentation, Form ‘E’ attestation, Quarantine certificates and attestations from Chamber of Commerce & Industry
2 Export Refinance (EE & EF Part-II) preparation, data compilation and submission with the State Bank of Pakistan, R&D 6% claims lodged with TDAP and Duty Drawback documentation
3 Export Receipts reconciliation & close coordination with banks and streamlining the funds utilization
KEY ACHEIVEMENTS
1. Award winning performance of worth PKR 330 million R&D 6% claims submitted with TDAP
2. Worth PKR 2.8 million cheques submitted in the company treasury against Rebate claims
3. Attended professional trainings and workshops
1. Developed clientele base, regular market visits & meetings and follow ups
2. Handled communication and correspondence with renowned daily newspapers
3. Business strategies and implementation ensuring compliance and results
4. Mechanism for disposal of queries, set up of Booking Section & Processing Unit
5. Implemented diverse market strategies, automation of booking section, billing and invoicing
6. Recruitment & selection of sales and accounts staff, devised HR policies, salaries & benefits plans
Ali blends creativity and innovation with organization and strategy.