Asanga Perera
Mt. Albert,Auckland
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at GALEECO AUTOMOTIVE, excelling in business development and team leadership. Skilled in marketing and customer service, I've successfully driven sales growth and fostered strong relationships. My approach blends risk management expertise with a passion for motivating teams, achieving a notable increase in service standards and profitability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Apparel
MAS, Hirdaramani, Brandix, NEXT
Colombo | Ho Chi Minh, Sri Lanka | Vietnam
01.2000 - 01.2013
- 2000-2004, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Junior Management, Sales, and Marketing.
- 2004-2009, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - Senior Management, Sales, and Marketing.
- 2009-2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Senior Management, Sales, and Marketing.
Branch Manager
GALEECO AUTOMOTIVE
Mt. Wellington
- Customer service, direct communication with customer requirements
- Test drive, Identify vehicle issues along with customer, coordinate between technician and customer regarding repairs and costs
- Purchasing and price negotiation, top line bottom line sales goals
- Maintain detailed logs and reports of services performed, profit, and budget information
- Advertising and marketing
- Book record maintenance and budget planning
- Motivate and coach employees to meet service, sales, and repair goals
- Create and modify employee schedules with service levels in mind
Operations Manager
AXIOM VEHICLE IMPORTS
Takanini
- Operation Process in-charge for 3 dealerships:
- All imports from NZTA Compliance approval process
- Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Body & Panel Paint work process
- Parts ordering, Price negotiation, Margin improvements
- Determining the selection of various vehicles and setting the service standards
- Establish and maintaining cooperation with local and overseas business partners
- Planning and organizing company’s marketing policies and strategies
- Setting sale prices for the vehicles and related services
- Promoting and advertising the vehicles and related services including Insurance, Finance, Maintenance & Repairs
- Selling quality vehicles and related services to customers and providing on-going services
- Maintaining records of client’s files and financial transactions
- Cost estimating and budget setting
- Selecting, Training and Supervision of Staff
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Restaurant General Manager
Redwoods Casual Dining
Queenstown
Site & Operations Manager
Aotea Macadamia New Zealand
Hellensville, Waipu
Area Manager/Shop Manager
KESS HAIR & BEAUTY
Hornby, Papanui, Christchurch
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science -
RMIT University
Melbourne12.2010
Graduate Diploma - International Business
ICL Business School
Auckland03.2015
LCQ qualification -
NZ01.2018
CIM - Customer Communication
Chartered Institute of Marketing
UK01.2003
Skills
- Business development expertise
- Relationship building and management
- Marketing
- Sales professional
- Customer service
- Excels in team leadership
- Cash handling expertise
- Expert in risk management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Management Apparel
MAS, Hirdaramani, Brandix, NEXT
01.2000 - 01.2013
Branch Manager
GALEECO AUTOMOTIVE
Operations Manager
AXIOM VEHICLE IMPORTS
Restaurant General Manager
Redwoods Casual Dining
Site & Operations Manager
Aotea Macadamia New Zealand
Area Manager/Shop Manager
KESS HAIR & BEAUTY
Bachelor of Applied Science -
RMIT University
Graduate Diploma - International Business
ICL Business School
LCQ qualification -
CIM - Customer Communication
Chartered Institute of Marketing
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