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Gular Abdullaeva

Gular Abdullaeva

Baku

Summary

Experienced Market Manager with a proven track record in the tobacco industry. Recognized as the best Trade Marketer at JTI and promoted several times for outstanding performance. Skilled in project realization and implementation. Possess strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills. A creative problem solver with a proactive approach to challenges. Skilled in team collaboration, customer service, and critical thinking. Committed to leveraging skills in a marketing role to drive business growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Online Platform Moderator (B2B & B2C)

Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
Baku, Azerbaijan
08.2024 - 01.2025

Responsibilities:

  • Moderated and administered online platforms for both B2B (retail outlets) and B2C (end users).
  • Verified user identities, documents, and qualifications on the platform.
  • Processed applications related to promotions, bonuses, and loyalty programs.
  • Provided customer support: resolved issues with bonus accrual, registration errors, and number changes.
  • Assisted retail employees (Araz, Bravo, etc.) with platform usage and ensured timely reward distribution.
  • Communicated between customers, retail partners, and internal teams to resolve technical and operational issues.

Achievements:

  • Achieved 100% accuracy in user verification and application validation.
  • Reduced the number of unresolved customer support cases by improving issue-tracking processes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring transparent and timely resolution of B2B/B2C requests.
  • Ensured smooth operation of loyalty programs that directly contributed to increased user activity.

Market Manager

Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
Baku
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • As a Market Manager at Japan Tobacco International (JTI), I led the development and execution of marketing strategies to drive sales and increase brand visibility.
  • Development of marketing strategies: Creation and implementation of marketing plans to promote the brand and increase its market share.
  • Market and consumer analysis: Conducting research and analyzing data to understand customer needs and preferences.
  • Advertising Campaign Management: Planning and coordinating advertising campaigns across various media, including digital, print and television channels.
  • Organization of events: Conducting presentations, exhibitions and other events to promote products and strengthen the company's image.
  • Achievements:
  • Increase Brand Awareness: Increase brand awareness by 25% through successful marketing campaigns.
  • Sales Growth: Increased sales by 20% within the first year of operation through the implementation of innovative marketing strategies and consumer behavior analysis.
  • Budget optimization: Effective management of the marketing budget, which allowed us to reduce costs by 15% without losing the quality of campaigns.
  • New Product Launches: Successfully launched and promoted a new product line, resulting in an expanded customer base and increased market share.
  • Effective Campaigns: Developed campaigns that resulted in a 30% increase in social media engagement.

Sales Manager

British American Tobacco
Baku
01.2019 - 01.2022

Responsibilities:

  • Management and development of the client base in the territory.
  • Organizing and conducting promotions and product presentations.
  • Compiling reports on sales results and planning future sales.
  • Distribution control: Ensuring the availability of products on store shelves and timely delivery of orders.

Achievements:

  • Increasing income: Increasing department income by 30% during the year through active attraction of new clients and retention of existing ones.
  • Process optimization: Implementation of a new CRM system, which reduced order processing time by 25% and improved interaction with clients.
  • Effective campaigns: Successful implementation of advertising campaigns, which led to an increase in brand awareness by 20%.
  • Increase in sales volume by 30% in the first year of operation.
  • Successful introduction of a new product line to the market.
  • Developing an effective customer loyalty strategy, which led to a 20% increase in customer retention.
  • Work specifics: Working for an international company: Open access to international standards and best practices in sales and marketing.
  • Adapt to Change Quickly: Worked in a fast-paced environment that required quick adaptation to changes in market conditions and consumer preferences.
  • Work in a dynamic and competitive environment.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills were required.
  • The need to quickly adapt to changes in the market.

Sales Manager

Cahan Tobacco International
Baku
01.2018 - 01.2019

Responsibilities:

  • Negotiating with wholesale clients and partners.
  • Development and implementation of a sales plan.
  • Monitoring and analysis of sales budget execution.
  • Monitoring of competitive activity and market analysis.
  • Training of new employees within the sales department.

Achievements:

  • Increase in the client base by 25% during the period of work.
  • Exceeding sales plans by 10% quarterly.
  • Development and implementation of a new reporting system, which increased the efficiency of the team.
  • Work specifics: In-depth knowledge of tobacco products was required.
  • The job required regular business travel and meetings with clients.
  • Focus on long-term relationships with clients and partners.

Education

Bachelor -

Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
05.2018

Skills

  • Sales
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Customer service
  • Marketing strategies
  • Microsoft Office

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/20/96
  • Nationality: Azerbaijan
  • Driving License: B, B1

Languages

  • English
  • Russian
  • Azerbaijanian

Timeline

Online Platform Moderator (B2B & B2C)

Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
08.2024 - 01.2025

Market Manager

Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
01.2022 - 01.2024

Sales Manager

British American Tobacco
01.2019 - 01.2022

Sales Manager

Cahan Tobacco International
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor -

Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
Gular Abdullaeva