Narayanan Subramaniam

Experience

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  Stop & Shop Chain Stores Ltd

  Jan 1984 - Mar 1987

  Marketing Executive

  PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVESIntroduction to ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems conducted by KPMG Certification Services, Sharjah, U.A.E., 2003.QMS 2000 Auditor/Lead Auditor training - conducted by TQMI India 2003.Internal Quality Auditor Program conducted by KPMG Certification Services Sharjah, U.A.E., 2002.Program in Sales Management conducted by Administrative Staff College of India, 1992.

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  Orson Electronics Ltd

  Apr 1987 - Jun 1989

  Assistant Manager
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  Mirc Electronics Ltd

  Jun 1989 - Jun 1994

  Senior Branch Manager
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  BPL Limited

  Jan 1994 - Jul 1999

  Assistant General Manager - Sales
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  Muscat Electronics Co. L.L.C

  Jan 2000 - Jul 2007

  Deputy General Manager

  The Growth Path Joined as Sales & Marketing Manager in January 2000 Promoted as Deputy General Manager in September 2006Main Roles & ResponsibilitiesDistinguished efforts towards managing the complete of sales & marketing operations.Interfacing with the principals on product planning, new product introduction, channel management, product mix analysis.Orchestrating advertising and promotional campaigns for enhancing sales.Entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring network of company owned showrooms.Leading and mentoring a team of 24 people. Notable CreditsDemonstrated skills in handling 65% of the Company's turnover.Augmented the sales by 50% within three years. Effectively negotiated and finalised distribution rights for JBL/Harman Kardon products for Oman.Displayed competency in:Managing channel mix of power retailers, dealers and retail in a finite market. Planning and implementing several new product launches for SONY. Show less

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  Jumbo Group

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

  Head - IT Operations

  Main Roles & Responsibilities Setting up the infrastructure for operations in Oman.  Formulation of annual budget for IT operations in Oman. Channel management for IT products. Setting up distribution channels. Appointment of resellers in the various channels, Planning and implementation of IT retailing in company owned retail outlets. Notable Credits Infrastructure set up completed on schedule, to facilitate IT distribution. Appointed re-sellers – both corporate and retail – to increase the sales of products.  Augmented the sales by 50% within two months.  Displayed competency in planning new product launch for SONY. Show less

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  Synergy L.L.C

  May 2008 - Jan 2010

  Divisional Manager

  Golf EquipmentMain Roles & ResponsibilitiesSetting up and registration of the company in an entirely new industry. Designing of new business model and formulation of business plan for the company.Selection of business partners and negotiations with them for representation in the Region. Commencement of marketing activities in the Region for several new brands and products. Planning of consignments and import documentation for orders received from customers. Notable CreditsCompany registered and operational within three months - the first and only golf supply business in Oman, catering to the Middle East.Achieved a turnover in excess of USD500,000/- within nine months of operation. Organised road-shows to introduce new concepts and brands.Formulated three year business plan and five year roadmap for the company. Show less

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  Rain Bird Corporation

  Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

  Area Manager - Golf

  I joined Rain Bird India as Area Manager - Golf for India and Sub Continent. I was focusing on irrigation systems in existing golf courses and new golf projects in the territory.

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  Ace Golf India Private Limited

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  General Manager

  We are a golf equipment, machinery and accessories distributor, active in India and Sub Continent. We work closely with golf courses and golf projects, identifying and meeting their needs for equipment. We also undertake consultancy assignments for new projects.

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  Bin Hindi Informatics L.L.C.

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2015

  General Manager

   Taking charge of a trading and distribution company in the telecom and IT space.  Developing strategies to increase sales and market share. Planning and executing marketing campaigns on a periodical basis. Expansion of network of retail outlets, and improving the image in the mind of the consumer.  Managing a multi-cultural team of marketing, sales and accounting professionals.

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  Business Owner, Entrepreneur

  Sept 2015 - now

  Learning And Development Specialist