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Sovann Nguon

Marketing

Summary

Accomplished Head of Trade Marketing at Cambrew, part of Carlsberg Group, adept in Key Account Management and fostering Teamwork and Collaboration. Spearheaded innovative product launches and marketing strategies, driving significant market share growth. Excelled in utilizing Data Analytics for competitive advantage, achieving a notable increase in brand visibility and revenue. Implements strategic and tactical marketing campaigns to drive engagement and sales. Bringing solid history of success in boosting program operations efficiency, conversion rates and performance. Well-versed in both online and traditional marketing approaches. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Innovative Marketing leader with [Number]+ 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. Proactive and achievement-oriented [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of marketing and leadership experience with special emphasis helping [Industry] clientele. Effectively increases social media reach and client digital profile to catapult company forward with sustained growth. Articulate communicator, natural leader and organized manager.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Trade Marketing

Cambrew, Part Of Carlsberg Group
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed a high-performing trade marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Influenced retailer merchandising decisions by presenting compelling data-driven recommendations during quarterly business reviews.
  • Facilitated cross-functional coordination between marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of trade marketing initiatives.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for sales teams to ensure comprehensive understanding of trade marketing strategies, tactics, and tools.
  • Implemented robust category management practices to improve product placement and shelf presence in retail stores.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to create effective sales tools and materials, driving increased revenue generation.
  • Delivered insightful post-event analysis for key trade shows, identifying opportunities for future improvements in booth design, messaging, and lead generation tactics.
  • Developed comprehensive go-to-market plans for new product launches, ensuring successful introduction and adoption in the marketplace.
  • Established robust metrics tracking systems to monitor the performance of trade marketing initiatives, enabling data-driven decision making and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Increased brand visibility by developing and implementing targeted trade marketing strategies.
  • Streamlined processes for managing promotional calendars across multiple channels, resulting in more effective resource allocation among stakeholders involved in campaign execution.
  • Enhanced product portfolio performance by conducting market research and analyzing competitor data to inform strategic planning.
  • Strengthened relationships with key retail partners through regular communication and collaboration on promotional activities.
  • Developed annual trade marketing plans that aligned with overall business objectives while addressing unique regional market conditions.
  • Drove customer acquisition and retention through the design and execution of targeted promotions tailored to specific consumer segments.
  • Optimized promotional budgets by monitoring ROI, adjusting spend as needed to maximize impact on sales growth.
  • Served as a subject matter expert within the organization on all matters related to trade marketing, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams as needed.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors for display materials and promotional items, reducing costs and improving return on investment.
  • Led agency partnerships for creative development and execution of trade marketing campaigns, ensuring consistent brand messaging across all touchpoints.
  • Collaborated with merchandising team on creating differentiated in-store experiences through unique merchandising and collateral opportunities.
  • Measured marketing program effectiveness via regular monitoring of KPIs.
  • Helped develop opportunities of seasonal programs and marketing programs to achieve retail needs and maximize sell-through.
  • Created trade marketing strategies to communicate strategies to [Number]-member team.
  • Devised product pricing strategies and trade marketing investments to support growth.
  • Managed and motivated team of [Number] trade marketing executives.
  • Developed strategies to improve and maximize trade investment ROI by completing promotional analysis and validating against expected results.
  • Balanced profit, volume and share objectives to deliver long-term growth.

Managing Director

TOA Paint Cambodia
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
  • Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization''s operations.
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
  • Expanded market presence through successful negotiation of key partnerships and acquisitions.
  • Launched innovative products/services that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Spearheaded corporate reorganization efforts, realigning internal resources to better support growth objectives.
  • Established a high-performing executive team, recruiting top talent from diverse industries to drive organizational excellence.
  • Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
  • Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
  • Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide growth objectives, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Enhanced workplace safety protocols proactively addressing potential hazards before they became critical incidents.
  • Fostered an inclusive work environment by championing diversity initiatives and empowering employees at all levels.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
  • Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
  • Drove bottom-line results through rigorous financial analysis, cost containment measures, and efficient capital deployment strategies.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.

Senior Manager, Sales & Trade Marketing

DKSH Cambodia
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication.
  • Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
  • Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions that resulted in higher returns on investments.
  • Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Analyzed revenue distribution, bank reconciliations and account analysis documents to execute month-end closing.
  • Modified inventory control programs to maintain and enhance annual business plan.
  • Produced staffing matrix to provide adequate coverage of department.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards.
  • Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
  • Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.

Director, Sales & Operations I Construction

Creative Lifestyle Singapore
02.2008 - 01.2018
  • Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
  • Built strong relationships with key clients for sustained business growth and customer retention.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans and initiatives.
  • Implemented effective pipeline management strategies to increase conversion rates and overall deal value.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex client challenges, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments.
  • Spearheaded ongoing product development efforts by gathering feedback from customers about their needs and preferences.
  • Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.

Product Marketing Manager

Dumex Cambodia (Danone Baby Nutrition)
03.2006 - 01.2008
  • Developed compelling sales materials, including presentations, brochures, and whitepapers for prospective clients.
  • Retained clients to build brand awareness and generate leads while managing internal and external product marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Drove marketing initiatives to increase product visibility and market performance.
  • Optimized segment space automation growth by leading marketing strategy and content creation.
  • Developed product and solution positioning, messaging by prospective buyer role and methods to overcome competitive objections.
  • Managed product development lifecycle from conception to release.
  • Developed and executed go-to-market plans and facilitated internal organizational readiness.
  • Reduced advertising costs while maintaining reach by using programmatic ad buying strategies.
  • Designed and managed development of new [Product or Service] channel product that effectively positioned company as market share leader.
  • Liaised with product designers on defining product features and managing tradeoffs involving features, schedule, and lifecycle.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize product performance across all phases of product lifecycle, from launch to distribution.
  • Supported sales efforts with timely collateral development, ensuring that they always had up-to-date information about product offerings.
  • Developed strategy and managed market communications that drove product demand.
  • Offered pricing and feature recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.
  • Created product positioning and messaging to differentiate products in market and expand visibility.
  • Performed thorough market research and competitive analysis to understand and effectively communicate product value proposition.
  • Oversaw product development, marketing, and launches.
  • Communicated value and position to sales team and developed tools to support selling process.
  • Penetrated new segments through use of strategic marketing initiatives.
  • Successfully generated over [Number] industry write-ups and contributed articles to position product and brand as market leader.
  • Planned new product external launch and release while managing cross-functional implementation of plan.
  • Developed creative sales tools by communicating product value proposition to enable team.
  • Supported marketing programs and campaigns with content and messaging to drive demand.
  • Served as focal point for all customer input and market intelligence for product improvements.
  • Collaborated with marketing department to define positioning and messaging and plan market launch, public relations and lead generation campaigns.
  • Led staff and external agencies to develop products and promotions, analyze sales, manage trade shows, purchase media, provide creative services and conduct PR.
  • Conceptualized and designed abstract ideas, built plans and delivered details to CMO.
  • Cultivated and nurtured relationships with customers in strategic vertical markets to support ongoing definition of differentiated product value.
  • Possessed expert knowledge of competitive and third party products and translated knowledge into business strategy.
  • Improved product marketing objectives by constructing communication initiatives and branding strategies to increase client outreach.
  • Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional teams on go-to-market strategies.
  • Coordinated trade show appearances, resulting in increased lead generation and business partnerships.
  • Enhanced brand positioning through comprehensive market research and competitor analysis.
  • Collected requirements from end-customers and business partners for product upgrades, added features and new product development.
  • Managed relationships with key industry influencers to increase brand visibility and credibility.
  • Maximized return on investment from trade shows by implementing effective pre-event promotion techniques.
  • Expanded market share with innovative promotional tactics tailored to specific target audiences.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
  • Optimized pricing strategies based on detailed cost analyses, resulting in improved profitability.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.

Product Marketing Manager

Population Services International, PSI
01.2003 - 02.2006

Develop social marketing plan, implantation plan and budgeting.
• Analyze the result of researched data into social marketing strategy and Interpersonal Communication.
• Oversee the implementation of annual social marketing work plan and ensure the activities reach out the
vulnerable people at rural communities.
• Manage exhibition events, launch new products, including Product Presentation to Community Health Network.
• Assess possibilities and manage sponsorship programs and advertising brands exposed to target groups.
• Recruit and supervise a marketing team of doctors and mid-wives.
• Develop and allocate, POS and Promotional Material to NGO partners.
• Provide product knowledge training to sales forces and promotional team, and Community Health Network.
• Report on weekly/monthly program activities to Marketing Manager and Deputy Country Representative.

  • Retained clients to build brand awareness and generate leads while managing internal and external product marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Developed compelling sales materials, including presentations, brochures, and whitepapers for prospective clients.
  • Developed strategy and managed market communications that drove product demand.
  • Oversaw product development, marketing, and launches.
  • Supported marketing programs and campaigns with content and messaging to drive demand.
  • Led staff and external agencies to develop products and promotions, analyze sales, manage trade shows, purchase media, provide creative services and conduct PR.
  • Improved product marketing objectives by constructing communication initiatives and branding strategies to increase client outreach.
  • Enhanced brand positioning through comprehensive market research and competitor analysis.
  • Coordinated trade show appearances, resulting in increased lead generation and business partnerships.
  • Collected requirements from end-customers and business partners for product upgrades, added features and new product development.
  • Optimized pricing strategies based on detailed cost analyses, resulting in improved profitability.
  • Expanded market share with innovative promotional tactics tailored to specific target audiences.
  • Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
  • Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
  • Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.

Education

MBA - General Management

Charlesturt University
Australia
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Key Account Management
  • Merchandising Strategies
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Pricing strategy
  • Product Launches
  • Marketing Communications
  • Data Analytics
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Trade show representation
  • Shopper marketing
  • Trade Promotion
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Promotional planning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Social Media Strategy

Timeline

Head of Trade Marketing

Cambrew, Part Of Carlsberg Group
05.2021 - Current

Managing Director

TOA Paint Cambodia
06.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Manager, Sales & Trade Marketing

DKSH Cambodia
02.2018 - 05.2020

Director, Sales & Operations I Construction

Creative Lifestyle Singapore
02.2008 - 01.2018

Product Marketing Manager

Dumex Cambodia (Danone Baby Nutrition)
03.2006 - 01.2008

Product Marketing Manager

Population Services International, PSI
01.2003 - 02.2006

MBA - General Management

Charlesturt University
04.2001 -
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