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Md. Monir Hossain

Md. Monir Hossain

Strategic Brand Builder & Marketing Expert. Driving Growth In Agri-Input Industry.

Summary

15+ years of relevant experience in the field of marketing in different strategic positions. Built and nurtured some nationally and even globally celebrated brands. Served industries like - Agri Inputs, Consumer Goods, Services, and Sports franchises. Seeking a leadership role to apply my insights into local market dynamics and consumer behavior, fostering sustainable growth for an innovative organization. Ready to lead impactful campaigns that shape the future of agriculture in Bangladesh.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8019
8019
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy General Manager, Marketing

BRAC Seed & Agro Enterprise
05.2019 - Current
  • Achievement Highlights in 4 Years, up to 2023: Revenue Growth: 110% I PBT Growth: 1300% I Receivable: (32%) I Profitability Growth: 4.24% to 28.27%
  • Revamped Packaging and brand communications
  • Safeguarded cash cows from counterfeits in the market
  • Launched organic fertilizer and bio-pesticides as a new product category
  • To represent BSAE in local and international seed associations and forums to establish strategic alliances with internal and external sources to fill up portfolio gaps
  • To lead marketing mix strategies.
  • Additional Responsibilities: Led the entire sales team for three consecutive crucial years with substantial growth in terms of both revenue and profitability.
  • Led PDS team & an additional SBU, Aarong Natural.

Assistant General Manager (HoD)

Lal Teer Seed Limited
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Achievement Highlights in 2 Years, up to 2019: Revenue Growth: 55%
  • Safeguarded the top brands from counterfeits in the market
  • To develop and recommend product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategies
  • To direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and marketing programs
  • To direct market channel development activities and coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals
  • Additional Responsibilities: Managed marketing activities of the following sister concerns; Lalteer Livestock Limited & CG Foods Limited

Sr. Manager (HoD)

Lal Teer Seed Limited
02.2016 - 12.2016

Duties/Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategic marketing plans

  • Formulate and manage annual marketing budgets
  • Establish and maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events
  • Ensuring best practices in the development of marketing programs including writing strong creative briefs that result in creative communications

Director, Strategy

Roop
09.2015 - 02.2016
  • Achievement Highlights in 2015: Rebranding of Janata Bank PLC Communication Strategy of Ananya
  • To formulate business strategies for the clients as well as the agency itself
  • To supervise the whole client servicing, creative & strategy team
  • To meet strategic clients from different Government and non-government sectors regularly
  • To present proposals/pitches

Head of Marketing

Dhaka Gladiators Limited
09.2012 - 08.2015
  • Achievement Highlights in 3 Years, up to 2015: First-ever sports franchise marketer in Bangladesh
  • Onboarded the top brands of the country as sponsors
  • Launched OILIO as a premium edible oil brand
  • Managed the total marketing operations of Europa Group which included two core businesses of the house, the FMCG & DHAKA GLADIATORS LTD., the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricket Franchise
  • DHAKA GLADIATORS: To develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance the brand visibility and drive sponsors for the franchise
  • To lead the marketing team in creating engaging campaigns across various platforms including digital, electronic & print media
  • To oversee the creation of promotional materials, merchandise, and advertising collateral in line with brand guidelines
  • To represent the organization at industry events, press conferences, and media appearances to promote the brand and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders
  • FMCG: Brand strategy formulation (starting from designing the brand architecture, packaging, advertising, and distribution channel establishment)
  • Media Buying
  • Trade marketing activities designing and ensuring proper execution

Brand Manager

Maple International Limited
12.2009 - 12.2011
  • Achievement Highlights in 2 Years, up to 2011: Onboarded world's No.1 all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as brand ambassador. It was his very first brand endorsement
  • Ensured nationwide brand visibility with BTL campaigns
  • Launched several models with compelling campaigns in ATL & BTL media
  • Duties/Responsibilities: Communication and marketing strategy planning for existing brands
  • Formulating advertising & campaign strategies
  • Maintaining liaison with the agencies as well as other third parties to develop promotional materials for ATL & BTL media

Creative Strategist

Roop Brand Communications
01.2009 - 11.2009
  • Duties/Responsibilities: To prepare communication and marketing strategies for the clients
  • Production management
  • Writing copies, scripts, and proposals
  • Formulating advertising campaign strategies
  • To work closely with Creative leads and Account services to develop creative execution, strategic planning, and written communication for ATL & BTL media

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing

ASA University Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
12-2015

Bachalor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration

Asian University of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (HSC) - Commerce

Rifles Public School And College
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC) - Science

Sher E Bangla Nagar Govt. Boys' High School
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Skills

Effective Leadership

Training


  • Supply Chain Management, 2016, IBA, DU
  • Marketing & Salesmanship, 2017, Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM)
  • Brand Marketing in the Age of Social Media, 2018, DCCI Business Institute
  • Advance MS Excel for Professionals, 2019, Business Express
  • Finance for Non Finance, 2021, Shafiqul Islam & Co. Chartered Accountants
  • The Art of Business Story Telling, 2023, Storywallah

Timeline

Deputy General Manager, Marketing

BRAC Seed & Agro Enterprise
05.2019 - Current

Assistant General Manager (HoD)

Lal Teer Seed Limited
01.2017 - 04.2019

Sr. Manager (HoD)

Lal Teer Seed Limited
02.2016 - 12.2016

Director, Strategy

Roop
09.2015 - 02.2016

Head of Marketing

Dhaka Gladiators Limited
09.2012 - 08.2015

Brand Manager

Maple International Limited
12.2009 - 12.2011

Creative Strategist

Roop Brand Communications
01.2009 - 11.2009

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing

ASA University Bangladesh

Bachalor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration

Asian University of Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (HSC) - Commerce

Rifles Public School And College

Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC) - Science

Sher E Bangla Nagar Govt. Boys' High School
Md. Monir HossainStrategic Brand Builder & Marketing Expert. Driving Growth In Agri-Input Industry.