GEHAN ST CLAIRE DE JOODT
Tashan,Manama
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project management, development of marketing strategies, and branding. Proven track record in direct marketing, launching new products and brands, and conducting comprehensive market analysis and reporting. Adept at managing sales promotional activities, strategic communications, and building strong negotiation and relationship skills. Committed to driving business growth through innovative marketing solutions and strategic planning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Manager
Diyaar Baghdad Contracting
Manama, Bahrain
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Initiating the operation of the Fire Fighting solutions division, in partnership with the main company
Sales Manager
Quality Safety Technology
Manama , Bahrain
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Initiating the operation of the Fire Extinguisher Servicing division
- Cater to sales/ post sales service operations of Fire Extinguishing products to individual, domestic, industrial and corporate markets in Bahrain
- Managing the operation of Sales, Projects divisions.
- Generate sales of security products, CCTV, Access Controls, Security & Burglar Alarms, PA.
Sales Manager
Artemis Fire & safety Services SPC
Manama , Bahrain
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Initiating the Launch of a new Business
- Achieving business targets in the Security & Safety Equipment solutions..
- Sales/ post sales service of Fire Extinguishing products to individual, domestic, industrial and corporate markets in Bahrain
- Managing the operation of Sales, Projects, workshop divisions & Site Management.
- Maintained regular interaction with principals in the UK, China, and suppliers in various parts of the GCC
Sales Manager
Dream One Fire & safety Services W.L.L.
Manama, Bahrain
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Focus on the Achieving Sales targets in the Security & Safety Equipment.
- Managing the operation of the Division
Sales Representative
Alpha Fire Services B.S.C.
Manama, Bahrain
11.2011 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Bahrain
- Achieving targets in the Security & Safety Equipment solutions across Bahrain
- Sales and servicing of fire extinguishers security products CCTV, Access Control, Security & Burglar Alarms, Vehicle Tracking Systems.
- Coordinate activities related to launching of introductory products in the local market managing new products
- Build/ maintain a productive business relationship with existing clients/ prospects for identification/ development of new business opportunities
- Collate market intelligence on competition and other market trends for re-engineering of business strategies
Sales Manager
Adel Hassan Haider Darwish S.P.C.
Manama, Bahrain
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: Bahrain
- Defined/ implemented strategies to enhance display/ visibility of products in Supermarkets
- Coordinated activities to ensure supply of top range FMC Goods to hypermarkets, supermarkets, and wholesalers in the country
- Monitored sales, merchandising, delivery and shipment of products
- Maintained regular interaction with principals in Italy
- Enhanced satisfaction of key clients through a prompt resolution of issues and qualitative service delivery
- Focused on new activations
Assistant Manager - Sales
Hovael Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: Sri Lanka
- Developed business for Heavy equipment/ machinery used in development/ construction of sites, yards, roads, foreign-funded projects for the industrial, construction and government sector
- Catered to the awareness of brands such as Doosan, Ammann, Tadano, New Holland, GC Power, Manitou with regards to heavy machinery such as excavation, loading, industrial, warehouse, road development, canal cleaning machinery
- Participated in government tenders
- Customized business solutions based on client requirements
Senior Business Development Executive
Vanguard Management Services (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo , Sri Lanka
08.2004 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Sri Lanka
- Acknowledged for generating highest sales for TNL TV Channel on multiple occasions
- Played a vital role in the acquisition of new clients/ brands for TNL and ETV (Television channels)
- Involved in selling of airtime for TNL TV and ETV to the Corporate Sector
- Coordinated activities related to programming, promotions, events and functioned as key account handler for designated business partners
- Focused on Strategic Media Sales (Business to Business product), Promotional Activities, Brand Promotions, Web Advertising and events
- Implemented customized promotion campaigns aligned to client requirements
Marketing Executive
Colombo Communications Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2000 - 08.2004
- Catered to corporate clients in marketing and selling airtime On radio
- Implemented strategies to position the brand in the highly competitive and fragmented demography
- Generated brand awareness for other channels within the group (Shri FM & E FM)
- Involved in the sale of airtime on 3 leading radio channels in the country
- Defined and implemented promotional activities for various product brands/ clients
Marketing Executive
MBC/MTV Channels (Pvt.) Ltd.
Colombo , Sri Lanka
08.1997 - 02.2000
- Catered to corporate and Regional clients in marketing and selling airtime On radio and tele vision
- Involved in the sale of airtime on 3 leading radio channels and 1 TV Channel in the country
- Defined and implemented promotional activities for various product brands/ clients
Sales Assistant
Grip Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
Colombo , Sri Lanka
08.1995 - 08.1997
- Manufacturers and Distributers of Furniture
- Showroom Sales
Education
Certificate in Marketing (PCM) -
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing
Mechanical Draughtsmanship (stages I & II) - Structural Droughting of Engine blocks
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
Colombo Sri Lanka 04.1994 - 06.1995
GCE O/Level - undefined
St. Joseph's College
Colombo, Sri LankaSkills
- Project Management
- Development of marketing strategies
- Branding
- Direct marketing
- New products/brands launches
- Market analysis and reporting
- Sales promotional activities
- Strategic communications management
- Negotiation and relationship building
Languages
English
Fluent
Sinhala
Native
Custom
Available on request.
Affiliations
- Reading,
- Playing Guitar
- Musical Exploitation
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 12/31/75
- Nationality: Srilankan
Timeline
Sales Manager
Diyaar Baghdad Contracting
05.2023 - 04.2025
Sales Manager
Quality Safety Technology
11.2018 - 05.2023
Sales Manager
Artemis Fire & safety Services SPC
10.2016 - 10.2018
Sales Manager
Dream One Fire & safety Services W.L.L.
09.2015 - 10.2016
Sales Representative
Alpha Fire Services B.S.C.
11.2011 - 09.2015
Sales Manager
Adel Hassan Haider Darwish S.P.C.
07.2011 - 11.2011
Assistant Manager - Sales
Hovael Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd
12.2008 - 04.2011
Senior Business Development Executive
Vanguard Management Services (Pvt) Ltd
08.2004 - 11.2008
Marketing Executive
Colombo Communications Ltd.
02.2000 - 08.2004
Marketing Executive
MBC/MTV Channels (Pvt.) Ltd.
08.1997 - 02.2000
Sales Assistant
Grip Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
08.1995 - 08.1997
Mechanical Draughtsmanship (stages I & II) - Structural Droughting of Engine blocks
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
04.1994 - 06.1995
GCE O/Level - undefined
St. Joseph's College
Certificate in Marketing (PCM) -
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing
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