Experienced Sales and business development professional with a demonstrated history of working in the fishery industry. Skilled in Contract Negotiation, Business and Cashflow Planning and Reporting, Sales, International Business Development, International Shipping/Trade.
Pacific Rim Group
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Sales Director Japan And SeaPacific Rim GroupSingapore -
Trade SecretarySeafood Industries Association Singapore (Sias) Jun 2024 - PresentSingapore -
Business Unit HeadPacific Rim Group Jul 2019 - PresentSingapore• Headed Fishmeal & Fish Oil Business Unit with global coverage based in Singapore.• Owned USD70M P&L with emphasis on cash flow and revenue planning. Report to the CEO and supervise local sales support teams in China, Russia and Singapore.• Lead business development with full responsibilities in generating sales and new business for fishmeal and fish oil business unit, with projected USD40M revenue (2023), covering China, South Korea, Japan, and Russia. Maintained 8-10% yearly growth.• Expanded into new markets/uses for fishmeal and fish oil - e.g., introduced white fishmeal in pig feed, worked with Korean distributors to incorporate oils in cosmetics industry, and partnered with Chilean and European experts to penetrate salmon feed industry, resulting in a price increase of over 50% for oils.• Spearhead business development initiatives in frozen fish and crab meat industry in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia). Achieved >USD10M yearly turnover with double-digit YoY growth.• Started development of Frozen Surimi (New product) into South China (Fujian/Guangdong) in 2023, securing about USD9M in initial commitments.• Represent Pacific Rim in conferences globally (e.g., IFFO conferences) and in various forums (e.g., Russian Far East Economic Forum). Led a trade mission with Singapore government and business leaders on a tour of Russian Fishery Assets.• Presented market information on Russian Fishmeal to >300 delegates in IFFO Conference in Rome.• Directed a project with Singapore government to work on and execute food security program deals for national food stockpile during COVID. -
Regional Sales Manager/ Legal Rep.Guangzhou Pacific Rim Group Sep 2017 - Jun 2019Guangzhou, Guangdong, China• Lead Fishmeal & Fish Oil Business Unit in China while based in Qingdao and Guangzhou.• Led business development for Fish Oil and Fishmeal Business responsible for over USD30M of revenue. Responsible for sales planning and cashflow planning for top management. Reported directly to the Head of the Business Unit.• Tracked and reported on market prices/information in East Asia Markets, China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.• Developed Korea, Taiwan, and Japan market for company for all product lines, incl. growing fillet/mince business in Korea (~USD50M market opportunities).• Oversaw all logistics, documentation, and trade finance issues for business unit.• Controlled product quality, communicating with specialists and client feedback and recommending production changes with factory managers and production head offices in Russia.• Set up the Guangzhou Branch office specializing in feed for aquaculture market (~USD150B market size in China).
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Regional Sales ManagerQingdao Pacific Rim Group Jun 2016 - Sep 2017Qingdao, Shandong, China- Lead business development of Fishoil and Fishmeal for the Company- Manage all client relations for Fishoil and Fishmeal Business.- Attend global conferences and trade shows representing the company at least 4 times a year.- Budgeting, Sales and Cashflow planning for the business unit.- Work with supplier production department on quality improvement with expert advisors.- Track and report on market prices/information in East Asia Markets, China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan- Developed Korea, Taiwan and Japan market for the company.- Oversee all logistics and trade finance issues for business units.- Single Handedly set up the Guangzhou Branch Office (Company Registration, Budgeting, Cash Flow Projection, South China Client Relations)
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Sales AssociatePacific Rim Group Mar 2015 - Jun 2016Singapore- Leading Seafood Trading and Marketing Company with over USD300,000,000 in revenue.- In charge of sales of Alaska Pollock, Herring, Cod, Fishmeal and Fishoil.- Maintaining client relationships.- In charge of all commercial paperwork from Contracts, Invoicing, LC documentation- Track and Manage Company Inventories in Cold Storages in China and Korea.- Develop and Expand Fishmeal and Fishoil business -
Physical Commodity Broker - Singapore Solar ExchangeGinga Petroleum Jul 2012 - Jul 2014• In charge of Solar Cell/ Module business development and trading• Build portfolio of customers: manufacturers across the solar supply chain and other traders• Discuss feasible business models with customers, ie, financing deals, project procurement etc.• Negotiate spot and contract deals for wafer, cell and module products• Negotiate Letter of Credit terms with customers and arrange for submission of documents• Discussion with banks on revolving loans and other financing solutions• Arrange freight and handling of shipping documents• Travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Taipei and New Delhi for meetings with Sales and Procurement Directors of companies to develop new and maintain existing partnerships. -
Intern - TradingWilmar International May 2011 - Jul 2011• Attached to India and Middle East trading desk• Shadowed the commodity traders in their day to day activities and assisted in summarizing market reports• Learn about hedging strategies using palm oil derivatives to cover physical contracts• Made a trip to Malaysia to inspect factory production schedules and palm oil plantations• Attached to Raffles Shipping division and attended lessons on shipping, management and brokering -
Brand ManagerRed Bull Aug 2009 - Dec 2010• Worked for over a year while concurrently pursuing a degree in Singapore Management University• Drive sales on campus to hit monthly targets• Initiate and head Red bull related events and parties on campus (eg. Formula 1 Market Activation)• Getting school media for in campus and out of campus events coverage• Discuss Product Sponsorship deals for university events• Consumer collection (Gather Contacts for potential sales at events, parties etc.)
John Paul Tan Education Details
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Economics And Finance (International Trade) -
Economics -
Gce 'O' Levels
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John Paul Tan works for Pacific Rim Group
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John Paul Tan's current role is Sales Director Japan and SEA.
What schools did John Paul Tan attend?
John Paul Tan attended Insead, Singapore Management University, Zhejiang University, Catholic Junior College, Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road).
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John Paul Tan's colleagues are Joanne Lim, Grace Lee, Christine Goh, Hosup Rim, Kok Xiang Yi, Dmitry Timoshenko, Wayne Ge.
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