Regional Head in Japan Tobacco International
Job Experience
Regional Head
Japan Tobacco International
October 2020 to Actually working here
? Achieving Sales and Revenue Target by Brands and by SKUs
? Drive a winning team culture by prioritizing training and development of direct reports and subordinates to rack-up as best-in-class for Sales and Field marketing team.
? Achievement of the agreed objectives (awareness, recruitment, retention, volume, market share)
? Administrator of the assigned annual budget and resources in conducting cost effective consumer programs and relevant trade/channel activities that result to maximum return on investment
Regional Field Marketing Manager
Japan Tobacco International
March 2019 to September 2020
? Work in close collaboration with the Field Marketing team (Consumer Planning and Activation team), and Sales Operations in order to ensure alignment and integration of activities which should result in the achievement of the mutually agreed objectives
? Ensures alignment and achievement of the agreed objectives (awareness, recruitment, retention, volume, market share)
? Analyzes market trends and dynamics and capitalize on growth trends relevant to the region benchmarked with growth of the market and other regions.
General Manager, Channel Operations
Robi Axiata Ltd.
March 2018 to February 2019
? Plan & develop channel development strategy & implementation across clusters and regions
? Developing robust channel incentive model to ensure retailers satisfaction with strategic support from Market Strategy & Planning
? Develop rural market penetration strategy
? Develop strategies for M-Commerce and support regions in executing the same.
? Planning Channel Operation and Development Budget.
Regional Manager
Robi Axiata Limited
November 2014 to February 2018
? Achieving of region specific sales, service & Revenue targets
? Develop & execute of Region specific Business Plan.
? Motivating Regional Sales Team
? A single point of contact for input, support and coordination of Sales for the respective Region.
? Maintain effective and regular relationship with the important stakeholders within the region so as to facilitate achievement of the business objectives of the company
Zonal Sales Manager
Airtel Bangladesh Ltd.
September 2013 to October 2014
Responsibilities:
1. Effectively manage budget to ensure the best utilization of resources in the achievement of company and regional strategies.
2. Grow future leader from the existing team members to take over future leadership.
3. Drive and establish strong relationship with both internal functions and external stakeholders for smooth operation of business.
Area Sales Manager
Grameenphone Ltd
April 2008 to September 2013
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement an Area Business plan to attain brand volume, segment share, brand distribution, merchandising and profit objectives.
2. Ensure effective development of the team members through regular coaching, training, guidance, support, progress evaluation & feedback.
3. Select, appoint and develop professional distributors as long term business partners.
? Manage Area trade marketing budget and functional assets for the area.
Territory Officer
Grameephone Ltd.
December 2006 to March 2008
Responsibilities:
1. Implement Area Business plan and national marketing and promotion program in the territory.
2. Build and maintain a sustainable long term business and personal relationship with the key trade members through regular calls, engagement and relationship building activities.
3. Recruit and train up the contractual merchandisers and brand promoters.
Supervise distribution field force, contract merchandisers and brand promoters.
Territory Officer
Nestle Bangladesh Limited
August 2005 to November 2006
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement an Area Business plan to attain brand volume, segment share, brand distribution, merchandising and profit objectives.
2. Ensure effective development of the team members through regular coaching, training, guidance, support, progress evaluation & feedback.
3. Select, appoint and develop professional distributors as long term business partners.
? Manage Area trade marketing budget and functional assets for the area.
Marketing Executive
Rangs Group
June 2004 to July 2005
Responsibilities:
1. Monitoring and evaluation of company promotional campaign
2. Assessment of supplier proposals of project based promotional campaign
3. Execution of customers motivating events.
4. Execution of project based promotional materials through suppliers.
5. Assist in developing overall marketing plans and project specific plans.
6. Acting as an interface between Sales and Marketing.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
Khulna University BangladeshDecember 1999 to January 2003
Higher Scecondary Certificate
Chatkhil Govt. College, BangladeshJanuary 1997 to December 1998
Secondary School Certificate
Thanar Hat High SchoolJanuary 1995 to December 1996
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Basic
IT skills
MS Office
Advanced
Other Skills
More Zahir
Career Goals
Enhance leadership capabilities by accepting new challenges to grow as an efficient international manager in commercial function.
Industries of interest
Areas of interest
Availability to travel and work outside the city
Yes
Interests and hobbies
Travelling and Reading