Innovative Marketing leader with 14+ years of experience delivering exceptional marketing campaigns, content and collateral based on established and innovative strategies. Results-oriented and collaborative professional bringing expertise in brand management and social media engagement. Detail-oriented, attentive and decisive leader.
Experienced with developing and implementing trade marketing strategies that align with business goals. Utilizes market analysis to inform decision-making and optimize promotional activities. Track record of fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring consistent brand messaging.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Mobile Me
04.2022 - Current
Company Overview: A company specializes in the distribution of Enjoy-The-Sound products
Lead overall operations strategy, overseeing day-to-day activities and long-term planning to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives
Direct and manage cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, human resources, and marketing, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous optimization, focusing on sales performance
Spearheaded initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs, and increase profitability while maintaining quality standards
Cultivate strategic partnerships and vendor relationships to support business objectives and enhance operational capabilities
Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute strategic plans for business expansion and market growth, ensuring growth strategies are effectively implemented
Be responsible for international trading and partnerships management
A company specializes in the distribution of Enjoy-The-Sound products
Brand Retail (Route to Market) Manager
Vinataba - Philip Morris Ho Chi Minh Branch
01.2021 - 02.2022
Orchestrated the Omni channel strategy for new product launches, driving towards a target of ~2,000 points of sale (POS) within the inaugural year
Implemented and localized global systems and technologies such as Salesforce, SAP, CeApp, Clientelling, and E-ordering to support operational efficiency
Develop and execute comprehensive route-to-market strategies to optimize distribution channels and drive sales growth
Identify and evaluate potential distribution partners, negotiating contracts and agreements to ensure alignment with business objectives
Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for market expansion and growth while ensuring data-driven business analysis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, logistics, and finance to ensure alignment of distribution strategies with overall business objectives
Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of distribution strategies and identify areas for improvement
Provide leadership and guidance to the sales team to ensure the successful execution of distribution plans and achievement of sales targets
Extended: Key Account Manager for Marlboro
Managed conventional cigarette business in key accounts including Circle K, Family Mart, 7Eleven, and Winmart
Spearheaded the creation, monitoring, and tracking of merchandising campaigns at the store level through collaboration with the Digital Activation team
Held accountability for achieving targets for Marlboro products at the dealer level, ensuring consistent growth and performance
Head of Retail and Exclusive Distributor – Brand Activation Management
Sony Electronics Việt Nam
01.2019 - 01.2021
Cooperate with exclusive distributors and other internal stakeholders to manage the business of Sony Exclusive Stores (18 stores with 3 million USD revenue per month)
Deploy the brand marketing campaign to distributors with detailed KPIs and tracking reports
Monthly/quarterly/yearly performance review with the distributor to define the issues and compile the development plan
Recommends and tracks key A&P budget elements: execute brand communications across the portfolio, manage P&L to improve both top and bottom line
Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to develop promotional strategies and campaigns to drive retail sales
Manage retail budgets, forecast sales targets, and track performance metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement
Work with media agencies and content publishing partners to develop breakthrough media experiences, challenging and pushing our partners to deliver engagement
Provide leadership and guidance to retail and distribution teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives
Head of Field Force – Retail and Shopper Marketing Management
Sony Electronics Viet Nam
06.2015 - 12.2018
Control team Field Force in budget, headcount, planning in trade execution, set-up target, and trade terms' market deployment progress
Propose and compile to produce the POSM as: standee, wobbler, crowner, etc
To deploy specifically in dealers channel, and for all categories of Sony
Connect with the Marketing team for promotion planning, and category development in long term, and cooperate with the sales team for POPs, and trade scheme execution
Manage the sell-out for the Bravia category at key dealers as: Nguyen Kim, Cao Phong and DMX
Working on Category Management at MWG with achievements as: display TV + Box head of the line, exceptional base, and POPs in store
Support to push sell-out by optimizing facing display, shopfront guidelines as well as product knowledge for PGs and Floor-salesman
Compile the questionnaire, and collect survey data to find out consumer's insight to review, and enhance the promotion, and sell-out efficiency in channels, utilizing effective data collection methods
Project Manager - Consumer Development & Shopper Marketing
FrieslandCampina Vietnam
03.2013 - 05.2015
Continue Outlet Segmentation and Distributor refreshments project greater scale: Nationwide across distributors
Control the budget and operation progress from recruiting members and market surveys with the sales team
Review the performance of current distributors and recruit new ones to reach the sales target following the company's direction
Manage this sales-oriented project to support trade marketing and enhance sales capability by finding out new stores for distributors to launch the selling-programs
Create framework, plan operation, manage audit team and sales team to collect market information such as sales, display, stock, and competitor activities
Analysis of the survey data for trade marketing strategies, especially in optimal investment on POSMs, facilities, and incentives
Support in designing and implementing the Trade package in the market and to develop sales inventory and operation plan
Set up the route to market plan for each sales team in distributors to execute the project to cover the hiding section in the market
Project reached 8.200 bil
VND as a growth of 4% in 2014 vs 2013, gets a reward for the Best Sales Team project
Product Specialist – Retail Measurement Service (RMS)
NielsenIQ Vietnam
02.2011 - 02.2013
Be in charge of accounts with Retail Audit data: FrieslandCampina, Unilever and URC…
Integrate 'external' data sources as: Quantitative, into analysis, especially Brand audit to point out the weaknesses and opportunity in my clients' business and provide them with actionable recommendations in both sales and marketing plan
Work with Client's Consumer and Trade marketing team in 'composing' plan for their brand, strategy and support sales and trade in long term
Be the key responsible for the Outlet Segmentation project of FrieslandCampina which focused on distribution network refreshment and salesforce effectiveness
Education
Master - Business & Administration
IAE Paris - Sorbonne Business School
07.2023
Business of Administration and Management - Bachelors
University of Foreign Trade
06.2010
Skills
B2B Sales
Performance Management
Planning Marketing
Sales Development
Distribution Channel Development
Business Development
Supply Chain Management
Retail Management
Partnership Development
Market Research
Project Management
Demand Planning
Exhibiting
Certification
TOEIC, 2019, 905
IELTS, 2024
Languages
English
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/18/88
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Mobile Me
04.2022 - Current
Brand Retail (Route to Market) Manager
Vinataba - Philip Morris Ho Chi Minh Branch
01.2021 - 02.2022
Head of Retail and Exclusive Distributor – Brand Activation Management
Sony Electronics Việt Nam
01.2019 - 01.2021
Head of Field Force – Retail and Shopper Marketing Management
Sony Electronics Viet Nam
06.2015 - 12.2018
Project Manager - Consumer Development & Shopper Marketing
FrieslandCampina Vietnam
03.2013 - 05.2015
Product Specialist – Retail Measurement Service (RMS)
NielsenIQ Vietnam
02.2011 - 02.2013
Business of Administration and Management - Bachelors
University of Foreign Trade
Master - Business & Administration
IAE Paris - Sorbonne Business School
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