Chris Lim

Professional with extensive experience in founding and managing businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration and driving growth. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Maraca:

• Spearheaded nationwide business growth through strategic cold calling, door-to-door outreach and targeted emailing.
• Expanded distribution channels from retail into hospitality, securing partnerships with hotels and premium venues.
• Acquired and nurtured high profile clients across corporate and hospitality sectors, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.
• Established strong market presence both nationally and internationally.
• Identified new market opportunities and developed go-to-market strategies to increase market share.
• Consistently met and exceeded ambitious sales targets through disciplined goal setting and execution.
• Cultivated a robust network of suppliers, brand collaborators and strategic partners to support long-term growth.
• Reinforced brand integrity through a strong focus on sustainability, design innovation and mission driven values.
• Successfully turned the business around from loss to profitability.
• Delivered sustained annual sales growth year over year.
• Implemented cost control strategies and streamlined operations to improve financial efficiency.

Bang & Olufsen:

• Successfully achieved a $2 million sales target by the end of the financial year 2017.
• Cultivated strong relationships with lifestyle and tech editors, architects, PR media, strategic brand partners and interior designers to drive brand awareness and collaboration.
• Organised and hosted several high impact VIP events to enhance brand positioning.
• Maintained a curated portfolio of top tier VVIP clientele while expanding the national customer database.

COACH:

• Consistently delivered outstanding results, achieving store budgets for four consecutive months between January and June 2014.
• Successfully met two quarterly budget targets since the store's opening in November 2013.
• Consistently exceeded Average Dollar sales and Key Performance Benchmarks (KPIs).
• Established strong relationships with fashion editors, bloggers, PR media and celebrities to support promotional efforts and increase brand awareness.
• Organised and hosted a number of successful VIP events.
• Maintained an exclusive portfolio of high spending VVIP clientele with ongoing engagement and database management across the country.

YooBee Ltd:

• Consistently exceeded company benchmarks in gross profit and KPI performance every month.
• Significantly enhanced team dynamics and store operations, resulting in increased efficiency and performance.
• Regularly nominated as project and multi-store manager to support underperforming Auckland locations by resolving operational and staffing challenges.
• Selected to lead sales training for contact center teams, improving customer service and sales capabilities.
• Recognised as the top performing retail manager in the company for store performance, visual merchandising and brand reputation.
• Frequently citied as a role model by peers and senior management across the organisation.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding individual and team sales targets.
• Contributed to shaping a strong company culture aligned with sales standards and expectations.
• Built and sustained strong relationships with clientele, contributing to long term customer loyalty.

Rodd & Gunn:

• Consistently exceeded sales targets with strong margins, meeting and surpassing key KPI's and company benchmarks.
• Significantly enhanced store performance by streamlining team dynamics, operations and processes to drive efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated a proven track record in achieving both individual and team sales goals.
• Cultivated a strong sales driven company culture aligned with performance standards and expectations.
• Built and sustained valuable relationships with a loyal clientele base.
• Successfully turned around the underperforming Takapuna store into a profitable and high performing location.
• Achieved recognition in multiple internal competitions for top sales performance, KPI achievement and highest average transaction value.
• Honoured with several "Top Salesperson" awards for outstanding contributions and results.