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Name :

Chandana Kariyawasam
Qualification :
Head of Marketing & E-commerce
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Head of Marketing & E-commerce

About our Client

An experienced marketing professional with 16 years of experience across Telecommunications, Retail, Manufacturing, Exports, Digital Media, and Engineering business sectors. Proven track record in driving strategic initiatives, launching complex products, and leading marketing, CRM and digital media teams. Capable of bridging the gap between technical teams and marketing & sales professionals to deliver precisely what the market demands. Passionate in digital transformation, with a focus on enhancing customer experience through innovative digital strategies. Skilled in Marketing Management, E-commerce, Channel Management, Customer Experience, and Leadership.

Achievements

  • Designed and implemented the customer success process during the brand transition.
  • Served as the project lead for the successful launch of the E-commerce platform, establishing it as the leading Home Improvement online shopping website in Sri Lanka from 2018 to 2020.
  • Led the comprehensive revamping of the organisation's entire e-commerce portfolio, resulting in a consistent 10% annual growth.
  • Successfully implemented the CRM at the organisation, seamlessly integrating it across its island-wide branch network and aligning it with sales force leading to efficient operation and easy customer management.
  • Took charge of project case development for sales force automation and integration at the organisation.
  • Pioneered an IVR-based initiative for customer satisfaction ratings.

Achieved the Bronze award for the best performance marketing campaign

Received the Best Employee Award, recognising consistent excellence and dedication for uplifting the service standards across the organisation.

Professional Experience

Head of Marketing & E-commerce

In charge of driving growth across all business pillars and overseeing comprehensive brand and business development within the realms of Marketing, operations, administration, and change management initiatives. The role also involves with implementing new digital-led initiatives, organising resources, providing strategic guidance, coordinating, and executing transformation efforts such as CRM and B2B channel development for various business units. Create product funnels and establishing new product developments tailored to each business pillar. The position also encompasses marketing budget planning, with a focus on ensuring maximum efficiency in resource utilisation.

Assistant Manager- Digital Sales & Marketing

Define and drive the strategic direction for the company's retail channels, including the launch of new e-ventures like digital ecosystems, and oversee business plans for key retail hubs and platforms. Lead efforts in portfolio planning, product range management, pricing strategies, sales promotions, and margin optimisation. Ensure alignment with Product Managers and broader organisational goals for digital disruption and revenue maximisation. Recommend and implement technical upgrades and process enhancements to support business's calability and automation based on market feedback. Actively engage in marketing activities and manage the digital ecosystem for local &international units, aiming for operational efficiency and cost savings. Analyse digital performance metrics to refine strategies and ensure they meet sales and brand visibility targets.

Senior Marketing Executive

To develop and implement strategies to promote products and services in Key Retail brands. Responsibilities extend to developing crucial product channels such as Appliances, Mobiles, and Laptops, with a focus on positioning globally renowned brands like HP, LG, JVC, DELL, TOSHIBA etc. The role involves spearheading the acquisition of new merchant businesses and driving revenue through effective campaign execution for online platforms. Maintaining brand guidelines and elevating awareness through diverse social media channels are paramount. Collaboration with sales channels for special product campaigns is emphasised, alongside efforts to enhance the brand's equity and marketplace performance. The position includes a comprehensive analysis of consumer behaviour, competition, and channels, contributing to a situational assessment. Additionally, the role plays ensuring the growth of the key account sales portfolio for big deals, maximising revenue streams.

Education

Master of Business Administration (Marketing)

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership

Chartered CPD Programme – Marketing Management

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