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Nalaka Thushara Jayathilaka
Doha
Summary
A versatile, hardworking, well organized, and experienced professional, holding a wealth of experience in sales and marketing. Much disciplined, competent with a broad spectrum of leadership and management experiences. Enjoy challenges, acquiring new skills and able to communicate and liaise well at all levels, with a naturally friendly disposition. Take pride in a job well done, meeting deadlines, and setting standards. Currently living in Doha, Qatar Seeking a team leading/ managerial role within an organization where a positive contribution can be made.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Supervisor – HORECA Department
Delta Group
Doha, Qatar
10.2023 - Current
- Managed relationships with major hotels, catering services, and restaurants to drive sales growth.
- Finalized new accounts by reviewing and approving credit applications. (New Credit Applications)
- Finalized main sales reports to provide insights on performance. related to sales
- Managing all payments and collections related to sales.
- Coordinated tender processes for Katara, Marriott, The Diplomatic Club, Aspire Zone, Dana Club, and AMAWAJ, enhancing competitive positioning.
- Utilized Futurelog System to enhance coordination with related hotels. with related hotels.
- Negotiated exclusive items deal with selected clients to enhance offerings. with selected clients.
Senior Sales Executive – HORECA Department
Transind Trading & Distribution
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed major hotels and catering services to ensure client satisfaction and service excellence.
- Applying for all kinds of Tenders, Katara Tender, Marriott Tenders, The Diplomatic Club Tender, Aspire Zone Tender, Dana Club Tender, Future Log System, AMAWAJ Tender.
- Finalized new account setups for credit applications (New Credit Applications)
- Finalized all sales reports using MS Office tools related to sales – With MS OFFICE Excel, Outlook, Word and Power Point
- Managing all payments and collections related to sales.
Manager Sales and Marketing
Nawaloka Holding (East West Marketing - Food)
Sri Lanka
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed key accounts within Eastern Province region in Sri Lanka, driving relationships with wholesalers and supermarkets.
- Coordinated local purchasing orders and accounts receivables, ensuring timely and efficient processing.
- Managed all key accounts successfully within the Eastern Province region in Sri Lanka, including wholesales and supermarkets and Ect.
- Managed wholesales operations, gained expertise in all aspects of retail market operations, cash handling and general store maintenance
- Acknowledged for providing outstanding customer service and efficiently handling stock and inventory management.
- Managed & coordinated deliveries and merchandising staff.
- Generated sales that exceeded targets and followed up with clients to maintain long-term relationships.
Regional Manager – Sales and Marketing (Food & Non Food)
Flava Trading L.L.C. Dubai - UAE
Dubai, UAE
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed all key accounts of UAE Region. HORECA, Whole Sales, ENOC and EPPCO, Carrefour Hypermarkets, Lulu Hypermarkets, Al Madina Hypermarkets and etc...
- Coordinated local purchasing orders and streamlined accounts receivables for efficient financial operations.
- Prepared exclusive promotions, general promotions and arranging special event promotions according to client requests.
- Oversaw wholesale operations, ensuring effective retail market management, cash handling, and store maintenance.
- Managing & coordinating deliveries and merchandising staff.
Manager – Sales and Marketing (Food & Non Food)
Ideal Marketing and Services W.L.L.
Doha, Qatar
01.2008 - 05.2018
- Managed key account outlets (Carrefour Hypermarkets, Lulu, Al Meera ,Giant Stores, Family Food Centre) including displays responsibilities, managing stocks and new product launches and introductions.
- Leading Sales Teams to reach sales targets.
- Oversaw all operations related to Souq Waqif, ensuring smooth functioning.
- Coordinated local purchasing orders to ensure timely payment and accurate record-keeping.
- Organised exclusive promotions and general promotions based on client requests.
- Managed operations related to Souq Waqif all
- Managed and coordinated local purchasing orders and accounts receivables.
- Acquired comprehensive understanding of retail market operations, cash handling, and store maintenance.
- Managed wholesales operations (Grand Mart, Najma Firdous, Mathar Bu Matar)
- Gained full knowledge on all aspects of retail market operations, cash handling and general store maintenance
- Generated sales and conducted follow-up activities to strengthen customer relationships and drive repeat business.
- Managed a team of delivery and coordination staff
- Coordinated overseas manufactures and handling imports.
- Hiring and training team members
Lieutenant (Promoted to the level of Captain)
Sri Lanka Army
Sri Lanka
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Acted as a Lieutenant in the Sri Lanka army.
- Gained training and experience on handling X-ray screening equipment, metal arch detectors and hand held metal detectors that are heavily used in security industry.
- Passed the examination to be promoted to the level of Captain.
- Held responsibility to assure the teams were adhering to health and safety rules and regulations.
- Organized different kinds of training programmes on safety for soldiers and staff.
- Led health and safety risk assessments at the camp, identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive measures.
- Planned military operations and events.
- Led a team of militants in executing strategic operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Defence – Military Studies
University of Sabaragamuwa
Sri Lanka01-2005
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level
Bandarawela Central Collage
Sri Lanka01-2002
General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
Bandarawela Central Collage
Sri Lanka01-1999
Skills
- Managerial
- Organizing and prioritizing
- Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Motivational
- Leadership and Team working
- Language fluency
- Computer – Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Interests
Sri Lanka Army (SLMA Best Boxer 2006), School Volleyball Team represented – All land, Member of School Chess Team
Certification
- Diploma in English - London Business School, affiliated to Wigan Leigh Collage - UK.
- Certificate in advance use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Timeline
Senior Sales Supervisor – HORECA Department
Delta Group
10.2023 - Current
Senior Sales Executive – HORECA Department
Transind Trading & Distribution
09.2022 - 09.2023
Manager Sales and Marketing
Nawaloka Holding (East West Marketing - Food)
03.2020 - 07.2022
Regional Manager – Sales and Marketing (Food & Non Food)
Flava Trading L.L.C. Dubai - UAE
11.2018 - 01.2020
Manager – Sales and Marketing (Food & Non Food)
Ideal Marketing and Services W.L.L.
01.2008 - 05.2018
Lieutenant (Promoted to the level of Captain)
Sri Lanka Army
01.2003 - 01.2007
General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
Bandarawela Central Collage
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level
Bandarawela Central Collage
Bachelor of Science - Defence – Military Studies
University of Sabaragamuwa
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Name: Basnayaka Mudiyanselage Nalaka Thushara Jayathilaka
- Country of residence: Sri Lanka
- E-Mail: bmnalaka@gmail.com
- Age: 43 years
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Passport Number: N 7207360
- Driving License: Valid Qatar Driving License