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Tariq Azam

Marketing & Management Professinal
Lahore,Pakistan

Summary

Having elevated the performance and profitability of organizations in the healthcare and FMCG sectors through expert alignment of innovative marketing and advertising strategies, I offer more than 40 years of experience in Marketing and Management.


I possess superior analytical and creative talents, strong project management and planning ability, and have a motivational leadership style that has resulted in a manyfold increase in revenues for various organizations.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Marketing & Resource Development

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
10.2009 - 12.2023

Chief Executive Officer

WM Proserv (Pvt.) Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
01.2007 - 06.2009

Established back office operations for Wenham Majors UK - a chartered accountancy and financial management firm

  • Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Consultant

ARY Digital UK
London, United Kingdom
05.2006 - 12.2006

Consultant

Searle Pakistan Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
01.1999 - 12.2006

Consultant

Phillips
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
01.1999 - 12.2006

Consultant

Pakistan Tobacco Co. Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
01.1999 - 12.2006

Consultant

Packages Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
01.1999 - 12.2006

Consultant

Nestle Pakistan
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
01.1999 - 12.2006

Vice President

Premier Event Management & Entertainment Ltd. (Dubai)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2002 - 09.2004


  • Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Successfully launched and established Dubai International Film Festival.

Pepsi Cola International
01.1999 - 06.2002

British Biscuits Company (Pvt.) Ltd.
01.1999 - 06.2002

General Foods Products
01.1999 - 06.2002

Hamdan Associates
01.1999 - 06.2002

K.N.K. Dairies
01.1999 - 06.2002

General Manager (Marketing)

Asian Food Industries Ltd. (Mayfair)
02.1998 - 10.1998
  • Responsible for total marketing and sales operations throughout the country.
  • Achievements:
  • Achieved an unprecedented growth in sales i.e
  • From Rs
  • 5 million to Rs
  • 35 million (average monthly) in six months.
  • Launched successfully Mayfair Bubble- Bon Bon – Fruita Chew- Milka Chew- Mayfair Candy.
  • Developed nine new products in different categories which include wrapper/pack designs, brand names, pricing and promotional campaigns and TVC concepts.

General Manager

Tripple Em (Pvt.) Ltd. (Super Crisp)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
05.1993 - 01.1998
  • Handling total marketing operations of the company and monitoring production, procurement, HR and Finance functions.
  • Above 500% growth in business and sales from 1993 to 1997.
  • Establishment of nation wide distribution network with 146 active distributors.
  • Sales forecasting system and integration of total company operations with production and procurement plans, imports, cash flows and costing etc.
  • Developed seven products of extruded snacks and their launch plan successfully, catering to all consumer segments.
  • Conducted annual training workshops for field force and distributors.
  • Developed a new inventory system and implemented it for raw material as well as finished products to remove any bottleneck situation in the company’s operations.

Group Marketing Manager

Nsir Siddiq Corporation (Pakistan) Ltd. (Toyonasic & Sanyo)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
01.1989 - 01.1991
  • Planning marketing system for the re-launch of Toyonasic products.
  • Brought the Sanyo brand of home appliances from Japan.
  • Established a nation wide dealers network for distribution of Sanyo appliances.
  • Developed promotional / advertising strategies for Sanyo making it the second best selling TV in Pakistan in its category

Merchandising & Sales Promotion Manager

Pakistan Tobacco Company Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
08.1985 - 11.1988
  • Responsible for overall marketing and sales promotion activities in central Punjab.
  • Achievements: 78% sales growth in terms of volume in 2 years.
  • Designed, developed and successfully implemented rural coverage and village penetration plans through direct delivery service in the territory.
  • Planed and executed successful brand launches of “Wills Gold Flake”, “Wills Kings” and “Embassy No.1” in the territory.
  • Implemented integrated promotion plans for ATL and BTL
  • Developed different merchandising aids i.e
  • In store / off store material having interchangeable flexibility to carry out integrated promotion plans.
  • Looked after national sponsorship of cricket, which includes Wills Cup, Test Maches and One Day Internationals.

Area Sales Manager

Pakistan Tobacco Company Ltd.
Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
02.1983 - 08.1985
  • Implemented innovative strategies to increase product visibility within the assigned territory while maintaining a professional brand image.
  • Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Collaborated with clients and distributors to create and promote new products.
  • Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
  • Achieved consistent annual revenue growth by continuously monitoring performance metrics and adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Formulated tactics and strategies to target new potential customers within prioritized markets.
  • Grew businesses by adopting market expansion strategy to serve different customer needs.

Marketing Officer

National Fertilizer Marketing Ltd.
Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
07.1982 - 01.1983
  • Comprehensive exposure of the rural market.
  • Developed extensive dealership network in the area, which helped the company to grow in sales.

Education

Master in Public Administration - Marketing

University of The Punjab
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
04.2001 - 04.1981

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Process Improvements
  • Business Leadership
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Financial Oversight
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Staff training/development
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Revenue Generation

Activities

  • Worked in the Directorate of World Cup in the Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan (BCCP) on secondment from PTC.
  • Organized Reliance Cricket World Cup 1987, looking after total operations of staging the World Cup, in general and marketing activities in particular.

Consultancy

  • ARY Digital UK
  • Pepsi Cola International
  • Britsih Foods
  • General Foods
  • Nestle
  • Packages
  • Philips
  • Searle
  • Pakistan Tobacco Ltd.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/18/57

References

Available on request.

Training

  • Basics of Marketing Planning (PIM)
  • Marketing-Theory and Practice (PIM)
  • Sales Forecasting (PIM)
  • Sales Management, Promotion, Merchandising and Advertising-in house (PTC.)

Accomplishments

Additional professional activities

Worked in the Directorate of World Cup in the Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan (BCCP) on secondment from PTC.

Organized Reliance Cricket World Cup 1987, looking after total operations of staging the World Cup, in general and marketing activities in particular.


Professional Training & Courses

  • Basics of Marketing Planning (PIM)
  • Marketing-Theory and Practice (PIM)
  • Sales Forecasting (PIM)
  • Sales Management, Promotion, Merchandising and Advertising-in house (PTC)

Timeline

Director Marketing & Resource Development

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
10.2009 - 12.2023

Chief Executive Officer

WM Proserv (Pvt.) Ltd.
01.2007 - 06.2009

Consultant

ARY Digital UK
05.2006 - 12.2006

Vice President

Premier Event Management & Entertainment Ltd. (Dubai)
09.2002 - 09.2004

Master in Public Administration - Marketing

University of The Punjab
04.2001 - 04.1981

Consultant

Searle Pakistan Ltd.
01.1999 - 12.2006

Consultant

Phillips
01.1999 - 12.2006

Consultant

Pakistan Tobacco Co. Ltd.
01.1999 - 12.2006

Consultant

Packages Ltd.
01.1999 - 12.2006

Consultant

Nestle Pakistan
01.1999 - 12.2006

Pepsi Cola International
01.1999 - 06.2002

British Biscuits Company (Pvt.) Ltd.
01.1999 - 06.2002

General Foods Products
01.1999 - 06.2002

Hamdan Associates
01.1999 - 06.2002

K.N.K. Dairies
01.1999 - 06.2002

General Manager (Marketing)

Asian Food Industries Ltd. (Mayfair)
02.1998 - 10.1998

General Manager

Tripple Em (Pvt.) Ltd. (Super Crisp)
05.1993 - 01.1998

Group Marketing Manager

Nsir Siddiq Corporation (Pakistan) Ltd. (Toyonasic & Sanyo)
01.1989 - 01.1991

Merchandising & Sales Promotion Manager

Pakistan Tobacco Company Ltd.
08.1985 - 11.1988

Area Sales Manager

Pakistan Tobacco Company Ltd.
02.1983 - 08.1985

Marketing Officer

National Fertilizer Marketing Ltd.
07.1982 - 01.1983
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