Gnanaprakasam Prakash
Manama
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior sales associate & E-commerce Team
Ashrafs
Bahrain , Bahrain
02.2020 - Current
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
- Explained product benefits maximizing customer engagement while driving sales.
- Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
- Strengthened vendor relations by maintaining open lines of communication.
- Warehouse associate at an electronics
- E-commerce stock and delivery status
- Floor customer delivery stock arranging
- Yearly Floor & Warehouse stock count
- Daily track the goods status
- Weekly arrange the floor stock count
- Developed targeted marketing campaigns for increased footfall during off-peak times.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Strengthened brand identity with precise merchandising strategies.
- Used management software and data analysis to forecast product demand.
- Pitched innovative ideas at regional sales meetings, driving store visibility and reach.
Sales Team leader & Whorehouse Team
Sharaf DG,
Bahrain , Manama
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Implemented proven networking methods to build strong working relationships with clients and peers.
- Demonstrated products to encourage purchases by showcasing features and benefits.
- Detailed and demonstrated products' characteristics and functions.
- Processed orders and recorded transactions accurately.
- Managed client accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw team performance, ensuring achievement of sales targets.
- Fostered healthy relationships with clients, leading to long-term contracts.
- Cultivated effective partnerships for increased sales opportunities.
- Worked with internal and external teams to initiate marketing strategies to grow at national, regional and specific sector levels.
- Upheld brand values throughout sales process to differentiate company from competitors.
- Generated sales forecasts to inform resource allocation and project management.
- Spearheaded multiple high-quality marketing campaigns to increase brand recognition among key audiences.
- Handling sales of television and home theatre system Product training about the new products on floor
- Taking care of the Merchandising of the products on floor according to the company norms make sure the price updating is done on the daily basis
- Market analysis with the competitors with the help of more sales
- Make sure all the products are displayed according to the company display manual Weekly check the discounts and profits
- Help with cashier and floor inventory
- Handling the brand promoters sales and achievement
Out Door Senior sales merchandiser
Al-Awadhi Electronics, Manama
Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Designed visually pleasing in-store and window displays to increase footfall.
- Produced attractive signage for products, offers and sales promotions.
- Established relationships with vendors to negotiate favourable terms and promotions.
- Accepted card, cash and cheque payments in POS register system.
- Managing the Promoters, Team Leaders
- Analyzing Competitors Marketing & Sales Report
- Make sure all the products are displayed according to the company display manual
- Focusing for the Dealer Payment and Invoice
Senior sales consultant
Tata motors
Bangalore, India
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
- Identified prospect needs and offered appropriate products and services.
- Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.
- Coordinated product launches, generating significant interest.
- Focusing on cars sales & achievement for every month
- by providing sufficient knowledge about the same and there by increasing the profit margin After delivery flow up the customer & happy calling with all customer
- More focusing for Accessories
- Customer Flows check with every day
Sales Promoter
Samsung India
Chennai , India
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Boosted brand awareness with engaging promotional strategies.
- Executed dynamic product demonstrations, captivating potential customers and driving interest.
- Tracked KPIs and pursued continuous training to improve metrics.
- Conducted market research for effective product positioning.
- Sales of different category products such as entertainment (Panels, Home theaters)
- Focusing the Month target and Achievement
- Every day report to our Brand managers and floor manager’s
Team Leader
Reliance digital Retail Ltd
Chennai, India
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Led shifts and motivated team to drive sales.
- Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
- Introduced innovative solutions which maximised output without compromising quality.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Conducting Daily team meeting for boosting sales by proper customer follow‑ups
- Educating Sales associates about the latest products in the market and the ones on display
- Make sure all the products are displayed according to the company display manual
- Supporting staffs on the floor while selling, and make sure the conversion is exceeded according to sales target given
- Focusing on importance of extended warranty by educating customers through sales team by providing sufficient knowledge about the same and there by increasing the profit margin
- Conducting market surveys in order to offer competitive pricing for the customers
- Preparing Weekly as well as Monthly plans for achieving the sales targets given
- Conducting comparative analysis of private label with other well established brands(Sony, Samsung, LG
Retail sales associate
Tata Croma,
Chennai , India
08.2009 - 01.2012
- Championed highest level of professionalism and expertise in communication and teamwork.
- Actively participated in daily and department meetings, providing insights and recommendations.
- Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
- Prepared invoices for customers with large orders or special sales types.
- Handling sales of professional home theatres, high end panels (Led TV, Lcd TV, Plasma TV), Appliances (Refrigerators and Wash Care)
- Supporting junior sales team for achieving given targets on monthly basis
- Product training about newly arrived products on floor
- Taking care of the Merchandising of the products on floor according to the company norms and make sure the price updating is done on the daily basis
- Conducting market analysis with the competitors with the help of sales team and focusing more on the margin for discounts and profits
- Focusing on improvising sales of private label
- Conducting comparative analysis of private label with other well established brands (Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic) and thereby increasing confidence among sales team
Sales Associate Panels & Home theaters
Ezone Home Solutions Ltd
India, India
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Increased revenue by upselling and recommending products.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
- Replenished stock and processed deliveries to maximise product availability.
- Focusing on sales on high end Panels and Appliances including washing machines and refrigerators
- Specialised in handling the sales for High end professional home theatres such as Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha, Pioneer, Jamo and Polk Audios
- Being a part of pilot team of new store launch in Tamil Nadu region
- Support the team leaders and department managers in achieving the month targets
- Assisted team leader for conducting market survey for price variances with local competitors
Brand Promoter
LG India,
Banglore , India
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Restocked product displays and displayed pricing information to drive sales.
- Acted as a role model to provide professional, positive brand representation.
- Coordinated with retailers to implement impact in-store displays and promotions.
- Coordinated logistics for promotional events-ensured smooth operations.
- Sales of different category products such as entertainment (Panels, Home theaters), appliances (Air care, Food preservation, Laundry and wash care
- Being a part of brand exhibitions conducted at different occasions such as carnivals, trade fairs and other outdoor activities at places like huge housing colonies
- Attending training conducted from the brand for latest arrivals
- Conducting live demos for different features of the latest technologies in the products inside the store and creating a touch and feel experience for customers
- Arranging of the stocks on the floor according to the merchandising standards
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Telugu
Advanced
karnataka
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Accomplishments
Best Sales & Team handling Achievement Sharaf DG-Mar2018
Best Employee of month April‑2015 Bangalore at Tata motors
Best Employee of month April‑2016 Bangalore at Tata motors
Best Employee of month Jun‑2016 Bangalore at Tata motors Silver star Awards Aug‑2017 Bangalore at Tata motors
Best Employee of month in Chennai (Reliance digital Retail Ltd) Best Employee of month in Bangalore (Ezone Future Group) Best performance and highest sale for 2009‑2010 (Tata Croma)
Best Selling Theory, Merchandising and Gross Profit 2009‑2010 (Tata Croma)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth : 20‑05‑1983
- Nationality : INDIAN
- Sex : Male
- Passport Number : K1054064
Skills
Operating systems: WIN98, WIN2000,POS
Timeline
Senior sales associate & E-commerce Team
Ashrafs
02.2020 - Current
Out Door Senior sales merchandiser
Al-Awadhi Electronics, Manama
08.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Team leader & Whorehouse Team
Sharaf DG,
02.2017 - 02.2020
Senior sales consultant
Tata motors
05.2015 - 08.2017
Sales Promoter
Samsung India
03.2014 - 04.2015
Team Leader
Reliance digital Retail Ltd
02.2012 - 03.2014
Retail sales associate
Tata Croma,
08.2009 - 01.2012
Sales Associate Panels & Home theaters
Ezone Home Solutions Ltd
02.2007 - 07.2009
Brand Promoter
LG India,
01.2006 - 02.2007
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