Umair Sarwar
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Experienced Marketing Specialist adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing high-value customers. Collaborates effectively with diverse teams to develop comprehensive marketing plans. Demonstrates intelligence and insight in professional endeavors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Development Specialist
Spectrum
Nederland, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Generated reports summarizing key metrics related to market share gains and customer satisfaction levels.
- Organized events such as conferences and workshops aimed at educating customers about the company's offerings.
- Developed comprehensive market analysis to identify target customer segments and potential growth opportunities.
- Created presentations for senior leadership outlining key findings from market research activities.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to inform product feature enhancements and pricing adjustments.
- Developed relationships with industry influencers to drive product awareness and generate qualified leads.
- Collaborated with external partners on joint marketing initiatives to increase brand visibility in target markets.
- Developed pricing strategies that maximized profits while maintaining customer loyalty.
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens
Beaumont, TX
10.2011 - 06.2021
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts across 7-day work weeks to achieve adequate staffing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX07.2011
Skills
- Stock management
- POS systems operations
- Sales strategies
- Customer relations
- Issue resolution
- Workforce Management
- Sales Techniques
- Employee development
- Policy/program development
- Schedule management
- Marketing Communications
- Customer Segmentation
- Account planning
- Competitive Analysis
- Cold-calling
- Client Relationship Management
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Communications management
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Market Development Specialist
Spectrum
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens
10.2011 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Lamar University
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