KUMAR ANAND
KOLKATA
Summary
Twenty years of experience with a proven track record. Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for taking new challenges, delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.. Achieved significant sales volume and profit increases through meticulous negotiation and market research.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR & COUNTRY MANAGER
SFINTS &NEXT LINK HK LTD
01.2022 - Current
- Handling Sales and Sourcing of fabrics form various sources. Oversee buying operation of garment division.
- Leveraging professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Managing purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiating price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
COUNTRY MANAGER
SMART FABRICS HK LTD
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Responsible for Marketing and Sourcing of merchandise and heading the operation of company in Bangladesh.
- Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making.
- Recommended new product lines by surveying consumer needs and trends.
- Maintained and expanded customer base by counseling the sales representatives, building and maintaining rapport with customers and identifying new customer opportunities.
- Verified appropriately priced products and services to secure competitive advantage and desired returns.
MARKETING MANAGER
KCTEX INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Responsible for Sourcing to Sales of merchandise
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
MARKETING MANAGER
DAMODAR MENON INTERNATIONAL, INDIA
10.2007 - 09.2013
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Led crisis management team and provided quick turnaround solutions.
MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT
FOUNTAIN SET HOLDING LTD, HONGKONG
11.2006 - 09.2008
- Responsible for supporting sales in South India, Srilakna and Bangladesh.
- Coordinated with factory merchandising team, senior leadership and customers ensuring smooth delivery of orders placed.
- Monitored and evaluated mill's performance to verify quality of products and delivery times met customer standards.
MERCHENDISER
BHARAT SILKS PVT LTD, BANGALORE
06.2005 - 10.2006
- Responsible to support sales of merchandise in Far East Asia Market.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in store to meet customer quick delivery requirements.
- Monitored and replenished inventory and restructured according to available stock.
Education
Bachelor of Science - FASHION AND APPAREL ENGINEERING
THE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF TEXTILE AND SCIENCES
BHIWANI, HARYANA, INDIA05-2005
12TH
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
RENCHI, JHARKHAND, INDIA03-1999
10TH
ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL
JASIDIH, JHARKHAND, INDIA03-1997
Skills
- Networking and Relationship building
- Deep understanding of dynamics of market
- Verbal and written communication
- Sound knowledge of International business
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strong analytical mind and crisis management
Timeline
DIRECTOR & COUNTRY MANAGER
SFINTS &NEXT LINK HK LTD
01.2022 - Current
COUNTRY MANAGER
SMART FABRICS HK LTD
04.2017 - 12.2021
MARKETING MANAGER
KCTEX INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE
10.2013 - 03.2017
MARKETING MANAGER
DAMODAR MENON INTERNATIONAL, INDIA
10.2007 - 09.2013
MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT
FOUNTAIN SET HOLDING LTD, HONGKONG
11.2006 - 09.2008
MERCHENDISER
BHARAT SILKS PVT LTD, BANGALORE
06.2005 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - FASHION AND APPAREL ENGINEERING
THE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF TEXTILE AND SCIENCES
12TH
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
10TH
ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL
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