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KPS Ghiri Business Head, Bespoke Collections and Virtual Assistance
 
KPS Ghiri's Profile
KPS Ghiri
Business Head, Bespoke Collections and Virtual Assistance
Bespoke Creations & Sourcing
confidential
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Chennai, India
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Professional summary

Highly creative marketing manager with a 16 years career track developing and launching marketing programs on a local and national level. Expertise includes brand marketing, public relations, and marketing strategy development. Select areas of expertise include brand positioning in modern trade, market research, pricing strategy development, process improvement, strategic and operational planning, forming strategic alliances, product life cycle management, advertising agency relations, public relations, budget planning and financial forecasting, market analysis

KPS Ghiri's Experience
Current :

Head/VP/GM-Business Alliances, Bespoke Creations & Sourcing

Textile

Working from 2010

Brief summary :

Bespoke Creation, a unique upcoming virtual store for all corporate and branding needs

Previous :

UK AllManager, Institutional/Corporate

India

Worked from 2010 to 2011

Brief summary :

Institutional/Corporate/ Key Account handling CRM Sales Support functions Products launch and brand promotion. Interface with Production, Operations, SCM and Product Development Employer Designation Industry Period Bespoke Creations And Sourcing Business Head Textile and Clothing Industry Jan 2010 Onwards Supreme Creations - UK All India Manager Home Textiles / Promotional Products

Previous :

Bespoke Creations And Sourcing ,

Chennai

Worked from 2010 to 2011

Brief summary :

Experience Details Bespoke Creations And Sourcing , Chennai, Tamilnadu Business Head Jan 2010 Onwards Bespoke Creations and Sourcing, a team of professionals with aspire to provide products and services to the Key Clientele, Markets which belongs to Textile and Clothing products.

Previous :

Marketing Manager, Supreme Creations Ltd

Textile

Worked from 2009 to 2010

Brief summary :

A Fairtrade certified organisation with Head quarter in London, UK, with the manufacturing unit at Pondicherry, South India, engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of Promotional and Packaging Products like Shopping Bags, T-shirts, Bed Linen and other eco friendly products.

Previous :

Factory Manager, Limited ,

Mumbai

Worked from 2009 to 2009

Brief summary :

Jan09 - Dec 09 Kris Flexi packs Limited, Mumbai Regional / Factory Manager Industrial / Textile Flexible Packaging / Hangers

Previous :

All India Manager, Supreme Creations Ltd

London

Worked from 2009 to 2009

Brief summary :

Act as the central-point-of-contact for internal clients to consult on sourcing programs, establish goals and strategies, plan and execute projects. Lead cross-functional team (merchandising, production and logistics, etc.) to initiate projects, guide development and set priorities. Work closely with the key brand experts, to implement brand development efforts, including merchandising / design and other related process. Work in collaboration with the Fashion industry Experienced team in the ongoing development of our websites, creating an environment that represents the brand, allows customers to explore the firms sourcing solutions and value-added insights. Put in place measurement strategies for all programs, report on results, provide analysis and identify implications for future efforts. Stay up-to-date on trends, rapidly changing technology and best practices in the fashion industry arena to help facilitate knowledge sharing with Marketing teams; meet with external vendors to bring knowledge of new offerings in house. Supreme Creations Ltd - London ( Sai Supreme Textiles P Ltd, Pondicherry, India) All India Manager - Sales and Marketing Jan09 - Dec 09 A Fair-trade certified organisation with Head quarter in London, UK, with the manufacturing unit at Pondicherry, South India, engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of Promotional and Home textile Products like Shopping Bags, T-shirts, Bed Linen and other eco friendly products. Develop and implement a marketing plan to achieve Company sales budgets, revenues Manage the company public relations with respect to the press releases, PR Campaigns, PR events, Agency management etc Manage the CRM communications to maximize loyalty, retention and creation of new opportunities Evaluates market research, market conditions, competitor data and implements e-marketing plans Awareness on the current state of the market and the details of the competitors in the same line of business. Conduct an exhaustive market research that helps in the advertising and promotional campaigns. Responsible for development of all electronic marketing collateral and company ID Monitor competitive activity and develop the appropriate tactics to respond to varied threats or opportunities Responsible for all e-marketing website content development, website management, web marketing, social network marketing etc Achieve and exceed all assigned monthly KPIs Prepare and Submit Relevant Reports to CMD Kris Flexi packs Limited - Mumbai Regional / Factory Manager May05 - Dec 08 Kris is a renowned manufacturer and exporter of all kinds of labeling and Flexible packaging products. Banking on its extensive experience Kris took in to its stride a lot of achievements through its continuous thirst to innovate and improvise. It has become the most preferred supplier for FMCG and MNC companies like Johnson and Johnson, Unilever, Cadburys, Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Reckitt and Benckiser, Heinz, Nestle, Marico, Colgate, Amul, Dabur to name a few. Achievements Effectively handling a team of Executives and Managers with the focus on achieving pre-set targets. Played a key role in handling and managing the Domestic and Export oriented Customers with supplies of flexible packaging material to major clients such as PERFETTI, Hyundai, Ford, Celebrity Fashions, MAS Lanka, Ambattur Clothing and leading garment exporters buying houses. Budgeting the overall sales and marketing expenses in accordance to the annual sales target with quarterly review. Distinction of developing and implementing an alternate packaging solution for various existing and new customers. Quick turnaround of overall business and reinstating some of the prestigious clients in active high volume business. John Keells Foods Products Ltd. Sri Lanka Manager Marketing - Dec98 - Apr 05 Associated with John Keells Food Products ltd to launch and market their packed frozen products in to Indian market through state wise distributors and reputed chain stores like Spencers, Nilgiris etc. Appointed and handled more than 120 exclusive distributors across the country with the annual turnover of Rs. 2Cr. Achievements Imported and marketed Keels, Cargill and Edna range of consumer products to Indian Market. Brand Development, appointment of area wise distributors, sales promotional activities. Handling sales and distribution team of 30 persons. Developed international business relationship with leading companies like Cylon Agro Industries, Mifco, and Steward Pantry Agencies Singapore etc. Eureka Forbes Ltd, Zonal Sales Officer - Dealer Sales Division, Kerala. Oct 95 - Nov 98 Handled the retail network of Indias leading direct marketing and a subsidiary company of Tata Group, with the newly launched brand of Tornado Trendy, Forbes, Kenwoods Kitchen Appliances, etc. Appointed and handled area wise distributors in Kerala with the annual turnover of Rs. 4 Cr. Achievements Led their dealer sales division for their Tornado Trendy Division, marketing of vacuum cleaners, Murphy Richards Home Appliances, and Kenwood products like Food Processors, Mixer Grinders Dry Iron Boxes, Over Toaster Grills, and Water Kettle. Water and Air Purifier. Identification of new customer base, through a thorough market study and extensive research Established companys highest turnover in our State.

Previous :

S and J Foods -

Worked from 2005 to 2008

Brief summary :

May 2005 - Dec 2008 S and J Foods -

Previous :

Branch Manager/Regional Manager, Krisflexipacks Limited

Textile

Worked from 2004 to 2008

Brief summary :

Kris is a renowned manufacturer and exporter of all kinds of labeling & Flexible packaging products. Banking on its extensive experience Kris took in to its stride a lot of achievements through its continuous thirst to innovate and improvise.  It has become the most preferred supplier for FMCG & MNC companies like Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Cadbury’s,  Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Reckitt & Benckiser, Heinz, Nestle, Marico, Colgate,  Amul, Dabur to name a few.

Previous :

Sri Lanka Marketing Manager, Keells Foods Ltd

Forbes

Worked from 1998 to 2005

Brief summary :

Keells Foods Ltd, Sri Lanka Marketing Manager Imported Consumer Packed Products - Keells/ Cargills Dec 98 - Apr 2005 Eureka Forbes Ltd, Kerala Sales Officer - Dealer Sales Division Retail Network/ Channel Development

KPS Ghiri's Education

ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad

MBA/PGDM
India
From 2004 to 2006
Brief summary :

MBA in Marketing

 
 
 
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KPS's contributions
Yes its very much required for better utilization of resources
As far as US is concern, his mission is a sucess in terms of creating some jobs in US for their citizens. But for india i dont think so.
As far as US is concern, his mission is a sucess in terms of creating some jobs in US for their citizens. But for india i dont think so.
 
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