Sharath Chakkingal, Training And Development Specialist

Sharath Chakkingal

Training And Development Specialist

INSTASHOP

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Experience
5 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :5 years, 5 Months

Training And Development Specialist at INSTASHOP
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2020 to October 2020

 Identify and asses the training needs of the shops & prepare daily /weekly trainings
 Train shops on company policies, operations procedures & customer service protocols
 Prioritize the areas that require urgent improvement and have the max impact on company performance
 Track progress after the trainings & report the KPIs to the operations team
 Maintained database of all trained shops & employees
 Identify progressive tools & technology enablers that will improve operating procedures
 Ensure that all technical solutions in the shop work properly

Senior Sales Executive at African + Eastern
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2016 to August 2020

• Handling a team of 31 Brand Ambassadors
• Target based role implying meeting/exceeding assigned monthly targets and product placement objectives
• Travel to all the locations to review marketing mix, obtain feedback and share information to the supplier and other retail professionals
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
• Develop trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
• Creation, coordination and attendance to onsite promotional events at established customer accounts
• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
• Driving brand distribution agenda by securing maximum number of SKU’s across spirits categories
• Collection of payment. Resolving any long standing debt issues
• Negotiating/Handling customer complaints
• Working with Merchandising Team and ensuring best class visibility and availability of stocks for sales and promotional podiums are installed effectively
• Communicating business relevant information and providing structured feedback to senior management
• Conducting company exhibitions and product awareness programs

Sales Executive at African+Eastern
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2016 to February 2018

• Supporting the store team and travel retail manager to increase revenue streams and profit targets by identifying selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Consistent target achievements in assigned territory by identifying sales opportunities, recommending products as per the customer requirements, dealing with multiple nationality customers as per brand requirement under competition
• Reporting structure, day to day routines, sales reports, minimum sales commitment in each outlet and other operating procedures
• Merchandising and ensuring display with exceptional brand standards.
• Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets consumer demands
• Collaborating with team members to achieve better results and exceeding sales quota

Senior Sales agent at AEGIS
  • India - Bengaluru
  • November 2014 to May 2015

• Responsible for handling several different types of U.S clients issues relating to hotel bookings and reservations over the phone
• Handling all customers in a professional manner
• Making professional, correct, cost effective, travel arrangements for clients while providing exceptional customer service
• Opening and closing sales calls
• Up selling relevant travel packages and promotions
• Building profitable relationships with clients
• Analyzing Expedia data bank to provide the right travel package to prospective clients
• Resolving customer issues regarding payments and guiding the customers to navigate on the website to book their stay
• Research, explore and study different travel destination options, travel prices, customs, weather conditions and reviews.
• Assisting clients with information on destination, local knowledge, visa related details and airline related details
• Offering flight tickets, hotel accommodation, travel insurance and other travel related service

Sales Executive at Accenture
  • India - Bengaluru
  • May 2012 to October 2012

• Handling large volume of incoming and outgoing customer queries about AT&T services, equipments and billing
• Managing documentations for all AT&T clients
• Promptly responding to all enquiries received
• Addressing and resolving customer concerns promptly together with great service quality
• Ensuring timely submission of sales related payments
• Enhance customer retention and satisfaction by providing outstanding level of customer services
• Gathering feedback from customers and share with management to enhance customer satisfaction
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about ATT products and services
• Understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate products and plans
• Develop innovative ways and up sell ATT products and services to customers

Education

Bachelor's degree, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
  • at NEW HORIZON COLLEGE
  • January 2009

High school or equivalent,
  • at OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
  • January 2008

High school or equivalent,
  • at OUR OWN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
  • January 2005

courses: 8th&12th

Specialties & Skills

Self driven
Communications
Negotiation
Brand Awareness
LEADERSHIP
MARKETING
REPORTS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
WSET LEVEL 2
negotiation
problem solving

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Expert

Training and Certifications

WSET LEVEL 2 WINES AND SPIRITS (Certificate)
Valid Until:
January 2019