Nilanke Perera Email & Phone Number

New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

• Overseeing the operations of the dealership from canvassing clients to the final delivery process by both engaging and delegating tasks for staff to perform.• Negotiating with suppliers, distributors and local vendors in regards to product sourcing etc. • Coordinating with other sister companies (Autometrix/Workshop and Bodyshop ) of the organisation to ensure smooth flow of operations between vehicle arrivals to final display. • Responsible for Sales, marketing plans and associated operations of the company; which involve identification of New Business opportunities, new markets, client trends etc. • Addressing post sales / after sales related concerns and keeping clients updated re actions being taken. • Identification of all operational issues and addressing them in a timely manner liaising with suppliers and clients alike• Liaising with the New Zealand Transport Agency and other related organizations in regards to vehicle documentation pre and post-sale. • Coordinating with external Inspection agencies AA, VTNZ etc to ensure product compliance per client requirements • Responsible for the training and development of new staff into the company • Ensuring that the showroom is up to standard at any given time for compliance checks by Commerce Commission or general visits by prospective clients • Devising strategies towards the achievement of monthly KPIs whist simultaneously retaining clients via CLV and creating avenues for customer growth • Running various credit criteria checks and lender feasibility for prospective clients intending to finance vehicles and accordingly channeling them through the correct route to achieve a mutual outcome. • Educating clients on various Insurance products to complement their core product in a manner that their decision is not based on coercion bur rather, choice.

Auckland, New Zealand

Working with the organisation provided the required NZ work experience which was gained from face-to-face interaction with customers and being acquainted with the local business cultureResponsibilities• Procurement of entertainment material from New Zealand and Australian suppliers • Organising instore advertising and promotional material • Stock management and till balancing at the close of a day• Barcoding and categorizing stock within Civic’s database• Primarily responsible for customer satisfaction and retention Achievements• Facilitated the health and safety training for both Civic Video and Four Square Henderson staff • Involved in teaching staff to identify hazards around the workplace in order to keep themselves, customers and visitors safe• Properly represented the company in health and safety audits

Sri Lanka

MAS is a leading manufacturer of intimate apparel and performance wear, with a 28-year history of supplying international clothing retailers. Noyon Lanka specialises in the production and marketing of wearable lace. Responsibilities • Represented the organisation in bi-annual retailer visits • Canvassed orders from both local and foreign garment manufacturers • Processed orders and coordinated with internal production units to ensure on-time delivery• Conducted general bi-monthly customer visits/buying office visitsAchievements• Collaborated with internal teams to expedite sample development processes and promotion of new innovations in Lace articles before the start of design seasons. Rigorous follow up and resubmission of samples to retailers enabled new orders being placed to the organisation

Sri Lanka

My Career within the garment industry of MAS Holdings spanned 4 years and 02 months as i switched roles between subsidiaries- Textprint Lanka/Trischel and Noyon Lanka over this period

Sri Lanka

Textprint, also one of the SBUs of MAS Holdings, is a Joint Venture with TextprintSA of Spain, one of the largest cotton/synthetic/Lace fabric printers in South East Asia responsible for the manufacturer of intimate wear and children’s wear. Responsibilities• Ownership and control of the functioning of the Victoria’s Secret account • Maintained/sustained current customer base and prospected for new markets and alternative product uses• Represented the company in biannual exhibitions, bimonthly customer visits and monthly buying office meetings• Prepared price quotations to current and prospective clients• Reported/ presented to department management on key performance indicators and account stabilityAchievements • Streamlined spreadsheet-based weekly reporting mechanism to company management and external buying office enabling both stakeholders to be well integrated and to provide a proactive standpoint for the organisation

Sri Lanka

Antwerp Plastic Manufacturing specializes in the manufacture of artificial floral arrangements, synthetic plants and foliage, home décor, candles and synthetic plants with a product reach across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas Responsibilities• Represented the organisation in International Trade Exhibitions on a biannual basis• Involved in the reporting sales and market performance and suggesting the product type applicable for the relevant market• Involved in the preparation of post-exhibition customized catalogues to customers • Monitored the logistics and supply chain and engaged in the persistent follow up of orders to ensure on-time deliveryAchievements• Initiated and launched a product awareness campaign in Bangladesh starting off with an International Trade Fare based in Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka

A global leader headquartered in the US and with SBUs in over 50 countries worldwide, specialising in labeling, packaging materials and solutions including retail graphic embellishments and RFID tags . Responsibilities• Initiated the product development phase by canvassing developments from European retailers or from Hubs in United Kingdom and Belgium • Working with local clients and the factory to tailor solutions per their requirement • Undertook product re-engineering to enhance price-competitiveness and prepared customized price quotations to clients in order to develop new business Achievements• Promoted from Account Assistant to Business Development Executive (BDE) in 2008• Promoted from BDE to Global Product Development executive in 2010

Post Graduate Diploma, International Business

Professional Diploma In Marketing, Marketing

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management (Bsc), 02Nd Class

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