Career Opportunities in Asia

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Purchase, Business Development, European Market

I am a goal driven, enthusiastic and creative individual who likes to work in multicultural environment. My degree is Master in Marketing in the UK. I have lived in Italy for couple of years and worked for several internatinal and multicutural companies.

As you will see from my CV, I have had valuable professional experience in Brightpoint Italy where I have been responsible for product management and business development. This experience has provided me with an in-depth knowledge of effecti

Work Preferences

Desired Salary
10,000 - 20,000 RMB per month  
Availability
Immediately  
Desired Job Type
Full Time  
Can Travel for Work
A Lot  
Highest Education Level
Masters Degree  
Current Location
Guangzhou, China  
Relocation
Will Consider Relocation to;
 
Shanghai
Residency / Visa
Authorised to work in China

Skills and Experience

Category Yrs. Exp. Until
Merchandising / Purchasing Other 2 2008  

Employment History

Job Title
Product Manager and Business Development
Industry
Telecommunications
10/2006 to Current

Brightpoint Italy, Product Manager and Business   Development

  • Expanded the overseas supplier network for each company and maximized profitability by proactively researching alternative product sources and “driving a hard bargain”
  • Negotiate reductions in price and guarantee continuity of supply
  • Regularly update supplier database by validating existing and new suppliers against company purchasing policies and procedures to achieve reliable supplies and good terms
  • Increased the international exposure of the company by simply introducing overseas suppliers, impacting directly on prices, product portfolio, quality and reliability
  • By bridging the gap between Sales and Purchasing, directly responsible for increasing sales activity by identifying new purchasing opportunities and maximizing profit
  • Initiating direct business activities with mainland China by identifying suitable market areas and establishing contact with Chinese telecommunication companies
  • Carrying out desk research and liaised with relevant bodies and authorities both in China and in the representative office in Italy
Job Title
Educator and Marketing Assisant
Industry
Cosmetics
02/2003 to 07/2004

09/2003 – 07/2004    L’Oreal Taiwan, Educator for Kerastase

  • Responsible for training salon’s people about the hair and scalp theory, brand image, product knowledge, hair and scalp massage, communication skills, and retail and merchandising skills 
  • Planning annual education programs and writing teaching materials
  • Training and reinforcing the sale representatives
  • Planning and coordinating product displays and merchandising conferences in order to effectively promote the company's products image

03/2003 – 09/2003    L’Oreal Taiwan, Brand Assistant for Kerastase

  • Responsible for designing and producing the annual product catalogue featuring all the products, and coordinating photographic work and detailing description of product.
  • Negotiating with Vogue, ELLE and Figaro magazines about the advertisement issues.
  • Charging the exhibitions and trade shows and promoting brand image.
  • Participating in market research and concept design for launching new products
Job Title
Import and Export Assistant
Industry
Automotive
02/2002 to 02/2003

Archer Trans-Parts CO. Ltd, Import & Export Assistant

  • Supporting the import and export sales dealing with orders from more than 10 overseas countries like China, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and so on.
  • Responsible for looking for qualified manufactories in China to avoid the rough quality products from China market.
Job Title
Project/ Marketing researcher (5 months)
Industry
Industrial Products
02/2006 to 06/2006

Praticamente Marketing in Outsourcing, Marketing Researcher

  • Research the solenoid valve market in China for Amisco, a solenoid provider

  • Analysing the solenoid market in China
  • Providing the pricing, and target segment strategies

Job Title
Project/Marketing Consultant (4 months)
Industry
Computing - Consulting / Professional Services
07/2006 to 10/2006

CoffeeBreak Internet Café in Perugia, Marketing Consultant 

  • Providing the whole marketing plan, including micro environment, SWOT, budget and competition analysis

  • Training the staffs to offer qualified customer services

  • Supporting the marketing strategies to increase the turnover

  • Helping to build up the customer database and loyalty

Qualifications

Completed Institution Degree / Qualification
2004 University of Hull Master in Marketing