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Umal Jayasinghe

Umal Jayasinghe

Summary

Worked as the Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager at Kuwait Airways and Possesses 10 Years of overall Sales and Marketing experience.

Created and implemented successful sales and marketing strategies regardless of scale and budget. Excels at maximizing profits within limited budgets. Performs market research, develops strategic reports and organizes and promotes successful marketing campaigns.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

KiwiSaver Investment Consultant

ASB Bank
08.2021 - Current
  • Advice ASB products and services to customers using in-depth knowledge to answer questions. (Savings/ Investment Accounts & Kiwi Saver)
  • As an Accredited advisor, Offer specialized & tailor-made advice on KiwiSaver.
  • Assist customers in preparing documents required to complete transactions and process requests.
  • Helping individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
  • As the Specialist, always handled & advised on products with honesty.
  • Educated clients on potential risks and rewards associated with various investments.

Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager

Kuwait Airways
01.2019 - 10.2019

https://www.kuwaitairways.com/en

  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key corporate partners and travel agents.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Leveraged direct marketing, industry partnerships and social media platforms to maximize marketing strategy success.
  • Organized events and product presentations to enhance the Airline product awareness.
  • Instructed sales staff on cross-selling and up-selling techniques to increase revenue paths.
  • Conducted productive team meetings with sales staff and the management.

Senior Sales and Marketing Executive

Kuwait Airways
09.2015 - 10.2018

https://www.kuwaitairways.com/en

  • Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
  • Consistently updated and requested competitive Air fare proposals.
  • Discussed & implemented strategies to maximize revenue, yield and passenger.
  • Maintain/keep a track monthly sale reports of both Travel agents and Corporate.
  • Attended to all Management meetings and analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
  • Use of Reservation Systems MARS and Amadeus

Contact Center Agent

Emirates Airlines
04.2015 - 08.2015

https://www.emirates.com/nz/english/

  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases and inquire about needs or concerns.
  • Analyzed and escalated complaints, issues and grievances to designated departments for investigation and response.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.

Sales Executive

Sri Lankan Airlines
01.2013 - 02.2015

https://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/nz

  • Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic quarterly sales goals.
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in all aspects of sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
  • Developed SWOT analysis and executed targeted sales strategies accordingly using data-driven decision-making.
  • Enhanced success of advertising strategies by boosting engagement through social media and other digital marketing approaches.
  • Conducted product presentations for industry partners and corporates.

Sales and Marketing Executive

Jet Airways
10.2010 - 01.2013
  • Closely worked with industry professionals and partners to implement product initiatives.
  • Conducted aggressive marketing strategies to lead the market demand.
  • Personal level marketing strategies to optimize revenue goals.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to overcome competition.
  • Maintained and build new business partners.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Distinction Hotel And Conference Centre
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Checked dining area supplies, including linens and wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
  • Protected business, team members and customers by monitoring alcohol consumption and keeping operation in line with legal service requirements.
  • Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.

Retail Assistant

The Brand Outlet
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Skyline
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Greeted customers and taking orders while promoting house specials.
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
  • Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Tourism Innovation (Level 7)

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
New Zealand
2021

IATA - Harvard Leadership & Management Diploma
Canada
2014

IATA/UFTAA Foundation Diploma
Canada
2011

Skills

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Reports and Data Analysis
  • Graphic Design (EDM/ Flyer)
  • Direct Marketing Campaigns
  • Manage Budgets
  • Sponsorship Handling

Reference

Reference Provided Upon Request

Timeline

KiwiSaver Investment Consultant

ASB Bank
08.2021 - Current

Food and Beverage Attendant

Distinction Hotel And Conference Centre
10.2020 - 02.2021

Retail Assistant

The Brand Outlet
04.2020 - 09.2020

Food and Beverage Attendant

Skyline
12.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager

Kuwait Airways
01.2019 - 10.2019

Senior Sales and Marketing Executive

Kuwait Airways
09.2015 - 10.2018

Contact Center Agent

Emirates Airlines
04.2015 - 08.2015

Sales Executive

Sri Lankan Airlines
01.2013 - 02.2015

Sales and Marketing Executive

Jet Airways
10.2010 - 01.2013

Graduate Diploma in Tourism Innovation (Level 7)

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

IATA - Harvard Leadership & Management Diploma

IATA/UFTAA Foundation Diploma
Umal Jayasinghe