MD. ZAHID
Dhaka
Summary
Strategic Marketing & Merchandising Manager with comprehensive experience in business development, customer relationship management, sourcing, and supply chain coordination. Led multi-million-pound business portfolios and cross-functional teams to achieve profitable growth and timely product delivery. Committed to fostering long-term partnerships and enhancing organisational success through effective leadership and continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager (Marketing & Merchandising)
Renaissance Designs Ltd
Dhaka, Bangladesh
07.2025 - Current
- Managed a USD 20 million annual business portfolio and led a team of 15 merchandising professionals, driving business growth, customer satisfaction, on-time execution, cost optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration
- Drove sales growth of 18% in one financial year by implementing innovative marketing strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with key clients, resulting in a 25% increase in repeat business.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by 20% through the introduction of a new feedback system.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational expenses over two years.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms that decreased costs by 10% annually.
- Set accurate budgets based on historical data and forecasted trends to keep operations financially sound.
- Monitored staff performance and created improvement plans to enhance team effectiveness.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes, improving team skills and performance.
- Managed inventory control to minimise waste and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Attended buying meetings in India, China, and Brazil to align customer pricing with company policy.
- Attended conventions to represent organisation, gather information and help build new partnerships.
Deputy Manager (Marketing and Development)
Renaissance Designs Ltd
Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted thorough market research to identify trends and consumer preferences., generated and conceived new product ideas & offered it to customers
- Strived to achieve business targets and optimise overall margins for management
- Maintained regular contact with buyers to foster relationships and secure business for company management
- Attended buying meetings locally and abroad (India, China, Brazil) to align customer pricing with company policy
- Demonstrated expertise in working with various product types, including knit, woven, denim, and sweaters.
Assistant Manager(Quotation and Development)
Renaissance Designs Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed and nurtured relationships with buyers, securing business opportunities for the company through effective communication.
- Handled diverse product categories, including knitwear, woven fabrics, denim, and sweaters, to meet client needs.
- Conducted market research and presented innovative product ideas, enhancing customer engagement.
- Attended buying meetings in India, China, and Brazil to align customer pricing with company policies.
Sr. Executive Merchandiser(Quotation & Development)
Renaissance Designs Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Negotiated pricing agreements with factories to secure competitive rates while fulfilling organisational requirements.
- Attended buyers' meetings to discuss product availability and pricing strategies, negotiating prices to meet customer target prices with senior staff guidance.
- Maintained communication with buyers to update on order status and delivery timelines, coordinating updates from subordinates and factories.
Executive Merchandiser Product Development
Renaissance Designs Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed new products aligned with customer mood boards and emerging trends
- Created product presentations tailored to customer origins to secure new orders
- Attended buyers' meetings to capture detailed notes for product development
- Inquiries sent to different factories and took their price
- Making TNA plan by taking help of senior
- Oversaw ongoing enhancements to daily tasks and processes
Merchandiser
Newtop Trading Ltd.
03.2015 - 03.2017
Assistant Merchandiser
ASRO Fashion LTD.
01.2014 - 02.2015
Education
B.Sc. (Hon's) - Apparel Manufacture & Technology
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
12-2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Textiles Management and Business Studies
Bangladesh University of Textiles(BUTEX)
01-2018
Skills
- Sales strategy development
- Market research
- Customer engagement strategies
- Cost optimisation strategies
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Negotiation
- Data-driven decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Customer relationship management
- Relationship management
Languages
English
Bangla
Hindi
Custom
- Abdul Moin Khan, General Manager, Renaissance Designs Ltd, moin.khan@renaissance.com.bd, + 88 01730703897
- Md.Asaduzzaman, General Manager, EURO BANGLA GROUP, asad@eurobanglagroup.com, + 88 01730061697
Football and Cricket Traveling Reading the Quran and Hadith
- Football and Cricket
- Traveling
- Reading the Quran and Hadith
Timeline
Manager (Marketing & Merchandising)
Renaissance Designs Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Deputy Manager (Marketing and Development)
Renaissance Designs Ltd
01.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Manager(Quotation and Development)
Renaissance Designs Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
Sr. Executive Merchandiser(Quotation & Development)
Renaissance Designs Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2021
Executive Merchandiser Product Development
Renaissance Designs Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2019
Merchandiser
Newtop Trading Ltd.
03.2015 - 03.2017
Assistant Merchandiser
ASRO Fashion LTD.
01.2014 - 02.2015
B.Sc. (Hon's) - Apparel Manufacture & Technology
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Textiles Management and Business Studies
Bangladesh University of Textiles(BUTEX)