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Darius Ong

Summary

I am confident and a believer of having GRIT. I believe in having passion and perseverance to overcome challenges. I'm ready to tackle any challenge and drive exceptional results.

At MSC, I managed different situations throughout COVID19 and grown to solve different problems, producing solution for clients. The experience in sales, knowledge and negotiation skills had helped me, winning battles. Managing the internal operations to optimizing them had produced the heart of clients as well. Separately, I am also data driven with in experience from Finance and using Power BI.

Additionally, I communicate fluently in English and Mandarin.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Trade Manager

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
2022.08 - Current
  • Responsible for handling the company's top 3 accounts which are the most significant players in the market especially in the paper, viscose and resin industry
  • It is with an annual volume of 20,000 which amounts to around 20M revenue
  • Met yearly KPI of sales and trade performance with more than 110% annually
  • Secured more than 30% market share in Y2023 with an increase of 70% from Y2022
  • Proven track record of building strong relationships and securing favorable agreements through effective negotiation
  • Manage negotiations and provide comprehensive sales strategies, contributing to the acquisition of key yearly clients.
  • Developed and implemented standardized procedures that optimized internal communication and
    improve efficiency.
  • Notable clients managed like April Fine Paper, Mitsui Chemicals, DHL/Hillebrand Gori.


Senior Trade Executive - Aug to Dec 2022

Senior Sales Executive

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
2021.01 - 2022.07
  • Prospected and developed new and existing clientele across all Export Trade Lanes, driving exceptional sales performance 150% above KPIs
  • Strengthened client relationships and expanded business opportunities by effectively introducing and promoting MSC's product portfolio
  • Proactively addressed customer feedback, inquiries, and complaints, collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement effective solutions
  • Negotiated key contracts, including pricing and service deliverables, ensuring optimal tender outcomes
  • Exceptional sales performance exceeding KPIs by 150% directly contributed to company growth and market share.


Sales Executive - Jan to Dec 2021

Accounts Receivable Officer

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
2018.11 - 2020.12

Accounts Receivable Assistant - Nov 2018 - Dec 2019.

Documentation Assistant

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
2018.07 - 2018.10

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
2015.09 - 2016.02
  • Familiarized with Account Receivables Purchases.
    Preparation of Due Diligence Report for potential onboarding clients.
  • Analyzing clients’ payment terms, average payment dates, and relationships.
  • Tracking of Transactions and Insurance schemes for various international MNCs.
  • Vetting of various agreements signed between clients for the non-assignment clause.


Internship

Supply Chain Finance Department (Trade Finance)

Education

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BA, Business Administration -

Birmingham City University
Singapore
06.2020

Diploma, Industrial Operation Management -

Republic Polytechnic
Singapore
06.2016

Diploma, Accounting and Business Sudies -

Institute Of Financial Accountants
Singapore
06.2014

Skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Social Selling
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Service Delivery Management
  • Account Servicing
  • Operations Management

Awards

  • International Trade Challenge - Junior Achievement Singapore, 06/01/13, Finalist
  • Social Innovation Relay - Junior Achievement Singapore, 05/01/14, 1st Runner Up
  • Overall Write-Up Final Presentation and Execution, 02/01/16, NUS Industrial and System Engineering National Business Analytics Case Competition - National University Of Singapore 1st Runner Up in 2016 Write-Up of Improvement in Singapore Transportation System Execution of Analysis and Presentation with solutions to local infrastructure.

Timeline

Assistant Trade Manager

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
2022.08 - Current

Senior Sales Executive

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
2021.01 - 2022.07

Accounts Receivable Officer

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
2018.11 - 2020.12

Documentation Assistant

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
2018.07 - 2018.10

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
2015.09 - 2016.02

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BA, Business Administration -

Birmingham City University

Diploma, Industrial Operation Management -

Republic Polytechnic

Diploma, Accounting and Business Sudies -

Institute Of Financial Accountants
Darius Ong