Iftikhar Ahmed

Iftikhar Ahmed

$30/hr
Staff Consultant, Marketing Professional, Brand Promotions, Sales Promotion, Branding, MIS
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Age:
39 years old
Location:
Kamrup, Assam, India
Experience:
12 years
IFTIKHAR AHMED (- |-| GU, AS Summary Accomplished professional with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in marketing, staff management, brand promotion, business development, and advertising. Proven track record of success in driving revenue growth, enhancing brand visibility, and optimizing marketing strategies. Adept at remote collaboration, strategic planning, and team leadership. Excels in leveraging market insights to develop innovative solutions that meet organizational objectives. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company in a remote capacity. Experience Oracle Solution Services (India) Private Limited | Bengaluru, KA Staff Consultant | 01/2021 - Present Commenced employment with Oracle on January 4th, 2021, undertaking the position of Staff Consultant. Currently, I am a key member of the PMO team concurrently managing project operations across four distinct Business Units, namely Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, and Pakistan, demonstrating effective multi-geographical project coordination and leadership, fulfilling responsibilities in the capacity of Project Administrator. My Roles & Responsibilities: a) Spearheaded the onboarding of new resources to support the Project Team b) Facilitated access provisioning across diverse platforms, including Oradocs, Internal and External Jira, and Distribution Lists c) Generated comprehensive Jira reports on a weekly and alternate-day basis, enhancing project monitoring and ensuring effective decision-making. d) Assisted the Project Team in diligently following up on Jira tickets, ensuring timely closure based on valuable feedback. e) Contributed to the Project Team by actively participating in resource forecasting and facilitating the development of comprehensive extension plans. f) Overseeing Vacation Tracker management g) Reviewing WIP (Work in Progress) reports and coordinating hour entries with the Project Team. h) Ensuring compliance by regularly reviewing Security Training Completion Details Report i) Coordinated interviews for subcontractor positions across different roles j) Scheduled project reviews, meetings, and orientations through call setups. k) Aiding Project Team with travel arrangements and visa processes. l) Established and applied standardized project management practices. m) Addressed Oracle compliance issues pertaining to contractors' devices and facilitated their resolution n) Facilitated seamless project Go-Live by providing comprehensive oversight of diverse issues and activities for the project team o) Managed Contractors SGD Migration for Projects, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with project objectives p) Facilitated timely and targeted communication with contractors through scheduled calls, addressing various project-related topics q) Exemplified excellence in my Project Management Office (PMO) roles, executing diverse responsibilities with a focus on strategic planning & resource management skills. STAR CEMENT LIMITED | Guwahati, AS Senior Officer | 06/2014 - 12/2020 Company Overview: STAR CEMENT, an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certified industry leader, stands as the largest cement manufacturer in the North East of India. My Roles & Responsibilities: Being a part of the Sales Team & MIS Team1. Managed Dealers Key Accounts: Oversaw key accounts and conducted retailer visits to promote Star Cement, ensuring product availability. 2. Network Expansion: Initiated and executed network expansion by acquiring new dealers and establishing cement counters to enhance sales and market share. 3. Market Coverage: Ensured comprehensive product availability in all assigned areas, maximizing market coverage. 4. Sales and Marketing Strategy: Developed and implemented effective sales and marketing strategies, programs and content to optimize sales opportunities. 5. Sales and Technical Support: Provided sales and technical support through conference calls, meetings, on-field visits with company engineers, and responding to product data requests. 6. Sales Target Achievement: Achieved sales targets set by the company, focusing on business development and performance improvement in the assigned market. 7. Policy Development: Developed new policies and procedures to enhance sales performance and efficiently resolved dealer disputes. 8. Market Penetration: Enhanced market penetration by managing a network of retailers, dealers, distributors, and franchise partners, contributing to business growth. 9. Team Leadership: Led a team of 2 sales trainees, providing continuous guidance and obtaining regular feedback on sales and competitor activities. 10. Sales Monitoring: Monitored sales reports, analyzed competitor strategies, assessed selling prices, and tracked market shares to inform decision-making. ABBOTT TRUECARE PHARMA PVT. LTD & RLB Wellness Pvt. Ltd. | Nagaon, AS Business Development Manager | 08/2009 - 04/2014 My Roles & Responsibilities: a) Sales and Market Analysis: Monitored sales reports, analyzed competitors' strategies, assessed selling prices, and tracked market shares to inform strategic decision-making. b) Network Expansion and Distribution: Developed and expanded the distribution network by identifying new areas and core customers, leading to improved market shares for the brand. c) Sales Promotion and Closing: Managed and implemented various sales promotions, strategies, displays, and campaigns to achieve primary and secondary targets. Identified areas for improvement and implemented plans to enhance sales performance. d) Strategic Planning: Formulated comprehensive sales plans aligned with monthly objectives, ensuring effective implementation through strategic planning and execution. e) Customer Engagement: Ensured coverage of doctors and visited retailers to promote the company's products, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. Skills Customer service, Leadership, Operations Management, Brand Development, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Market Research Education Central IT College | Guwahati, AS Sales & Marketing | 09/2009
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