Prageeth Mendis, Territory Manager

Prageeth Mendis

Territory Manager

British American Tobacco

Location
Canada - Toronto
Education
Master's degree, Generic
Experience
17 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 0 Months

Territory Manager at British American Tobacco
  • Canada - Toronto
  • My current job since January 2020

TERRITORY MANAGER
• Achieved 4.3% growth in 2021 YOY sell-in and overall share growth of 1.2% in territory at the end of the year through activations and sell out programs in the convenience and key account channels
• 56.2% Market share in FMC and 82.3% in Vaping category in territory National average 48% and 73% respectively)
• Placed 1st for in Q1, Q3 for highest sales achieved in Vaping category for central region
• Q1, Q2 and H1 sales targets achieved with a cumulative 13% vs target
• Delivering 16% NTO in territory vs target YTD
• Working closely with Banner Accounts - Circle K, Parkland, Sobeys, Petro Canada and Canadian Tire for end market execusion of SLA prgorams.
• Driving Innovation - Territory level projects that drive share of value and voice which, some of which have been benchmarked regionally due to the success.

Marketing Manager - Sri Lanka and Maldives at Pernod Ricard
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 3
  • May 2015 to June 2019

Pernod Ricard is a largest premium liquor manufacturer in the world. The company operates in 91 countries

Current job is to lead the marketing function in SL and Maldives in both domestic and duty free channels, focusing on activating luxury and prestige brands and creating awareness in key customer touch points. Drive visibility and secure long term contracts for key brands with key customers grow volume and strategies to upsell and build value in the long run.

Maldives is managed by 2 distributors with periodic visits to Maldives by myself. SL is handled with local staff.

Assistant Manager - Channel Development at Ceylon Cold Stores
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 2
  • October 2014 to May 2015

The role was an intermediary between sales and marketing / customer marketing. I was responsible for rolling out all brand activity in the retail and acting as a catalyst to venture into new opportunities for the business. The role is responsible for GT, Modern Trade and HoReCa channels.

Assistant Brand Manager at Ceylon Cold Stores Plc
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 2
  • October 2011 to October 2014

We are the no 1 Ice cream and soft drinks manufacturer in Sri Lanka with a 59% market share. I'm currently responsible for marketing, branding and PR activitie carried out for Ice cream category and report to the AVP - Marketing. Please refer CV for further details and job functions

Trade Marketing / Customer Marketing Executive at British American Tobacco company
  • Sri Lanka
  • January 2008 to June 2011

Please refer CV attached below for detailed job profile

Customer Services Executive at HSBC
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • September 2005 to January 2007

Refer Cv

Education

Master's degree, Generic
  • at AIBA Adelaide Australia
  • June 2010

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Brand Alignment
Trade Marketing
Key Account Management
Brand Management
Presentation Skills
Analytical Skills

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Association of Business Executives
  • Member
  • April 2008
Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • Affiliate Member
  • June 2009