Written by: Tariq Jarrar
About the author: Group Executive Director and Co-Founder of Devmark Group – Dubai. United Arab Emirates
“Lost yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset,
Two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes.
No reward offered, for they are gone forever.”……..
Written by: Dr Shreekant Vijaykar
About the author: Director of Asia Operations at COPC Inc.
Knowing the difference between price and value, and finding your purpose
A new year brings 365 new opportunities. To do more. To make mistakes. And to learn from them and grow………..
Written by: Ashok Jaiswar
About the author: Group Head Marketing & Corporate Communications – Greaves Cotton Limited & Ampere Electric
In digital first economy, consumers have multi fold increased their search online before stepping into the physical retail world. Their search spans from discovering the product, reading reviews, watching videos and relevant content on Social media & brand websites……..
Written by: Krishnakumar Ramanathan
About the author: VP & Country Business Head – LDA Siemens Limited India.
This is a choice which young professionals often have to make – should they take on a Sales or Marketing role? Or should they stick to Strategy, Design or Technical functions? This hesitancy exists because Sales and Marketing aren’t the ‘coolest’ roles, nor are they the ones that get most noticed by the management……..
Written by: Rajib Chowdhury
About the author: Business Head – Consumer Durable Service & Revenue
The incredible size and spread of our retail industry attracts everyone – from big MNCs to Family owned retail chains to neighborhood traders. Retailing keeps our country healthy and lively………
Written by: Ashok Jaiswar
About the author: Head Marketing and Corporate Communications – Greaves Cotton Limited and Ampere Electric
How would you feel if work for 12 hours a day and still save 30-40% less? Your output isn’t efficient, you don’t earn more & ultimately you continue to fight the hardships of life……..
Written by: Manvendra Singh
About the author: Africa Business Head | CEO | Commercial Director | National Head | P&L | Go-to-Market | FMCG | Dairy | Leader | Mentor
We all might have observed people in movies playing certain roles as a character, similarly, we also do the same. In the midst of every situation, we play a role as a good friend, partner, colleague, or as an individual hero to our own selves.
Written by: DP Mohanty
About the author: DP Mohanty has more than 25 years of work experience in Sales & Marketing both in India and International Markets and has experience in Consumer Durables, Lubricants and Building Material Industry. Former CEO & Member of Board at Alaf Ltd, and currently works as Executive Director with the Madhvani Group.
Two fundamental questions that I have always encountered throughout my career are as follows:
How do we understand competency?
What is needed to become a more competent Sales or Business Manager?
Written by: Abinash Mishra
About the author: Dy Executive Director | Dalmia Cement | Alumnus IIT Bombay & Olin Business School | Ex. Holcim | Ex. Pidilite | Ex. Jk Cement
The retailers are now getting MSME tags, but will banks lend to small business retailers or not?………
Written by: Anurag Awasthi
About the author: Sales Head at SORIL Infra Resources Ltd. (An initiative of Indiabulls Group)
In the last decade of the 20th Century, When I was in college and contemplating my future career prospects, I wanted to explore a lot of new avenues, Apart from secured government jobs, MNC’s were the new entrants who were offering fat salaries and exciting job opportunities……..
Written by: Tariq Jarrar
About the author: Group Executive Director and Co-Founder of Devmark Group – Dubai. United Arab Emirates
Learning to overcome objections is a critical part of the sales process. You have to respond in a way that alleviates the prospective buyer’s concerns and allows the deal to move forward……..
Written by: Dr Shreekant Vijaykar
About the author: Director of Asia Operations at COPC Inc.
Making a Robust VOC Mechanism for Customer Delight
A leading bank in Asia had commissioned us a few years ago for a short consulting assignment, where I got to know their marketing leader……….
Written by: Rajib Chowdhury
About the author: Business Head – Consumer Durable Service & Revenue
I was part of a home improvement retail chain and we were having a brainstorming session to create a “tagline” for our brand……..
Written by: Tariq Jarrar
About the author: Group Executive Director and Co-Founder of Devmark Group – Dubai. United Arab Emirates
“Life itself is a matter of salesmanship.” – Thomas J. Watson.
Selling skills are not just a vocational requirement but an essential skill for everyday life. In essence, selling is persuasion, a practice that we engage in at an early stage of our lives and continue to do so through our earthly journey…….
Written by: Srimati Roy
About the author: Former Head of Marketing, Viacom 18 Studios
On visits to South Asian countries through the noughties, I had seen masks being used as a barrier against pollutants and a filter against air-borne allergens. From simple scarves to intricate gas masks, face coverings were just everywhere……..