About Salman Gilani

  • Academic Level Master’s Degree
  • Industry Other
  • Area of Expertise / Field Marketing & SalesAdministrationBranding
  • Experience 8 Years
  • Age 33 - 37 Years
  • Gender Male
  • Father Name Wajid Ali Gilani
  • Address 35-B, Askari 2, Chaklala Scheme 3
  • City Rawalpindi
  • Secondary Contact Number 03212447124
  • Presently in Pakistan Yes
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  • Served any FF / Govt / Related Organization after Retirement No
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Education

  • 2007
    Greenwich University

    BS-BA(Hons)

    Majors: Marketing, Finance

  • 2012
    Szabist University

    EMBA

    Majors, Business Management, Marketing

Experience

  • 2017 - Present
    Property Works

    Manager Marketing & Business Development

     Manage clients and projects for commercial and residential remodeling/renovation
     Design company mar-comms strategy and plans
     Establish alliances with material providers, construction companies and industry networks
     Manage company resources/teams from inception to completion of projects
     Ensure quality control and client satisfaction

  • 2014 - 2016
    Bahria Town Pvt Ltd

    Manager Marketing

     Managed corporate marketing and communications functions with an 8-member team overseeing an annual marketing budget of PKR 300 Million  Led an in-house marketing and graphics team
     Managed stakeholder relations with outdoor, print, electronic media and agencies
     Undertook research and competitor analysis to support all departments to meet targets
     Planning and execution of all events and promotion with multiple in-house and external brands
     Led communications/media and creative strategy development
     Designed mar-comms plans for all educational institutes under Bahria Town
     Planned and supervised the production of marketing collateral, publications and promotional videos, TVCs
     Managed ATL/BTL activities in coordination with internal/external stakeholders
     Established and maintained a network of media and public relations stakeholders
     Supervised and assisted land and development related operations for the development of purpose-built educational campuses in Bahria Town, Rawalpindi, Karachi and Nawabshah for Roots Millennium Schools and Beaconhouse School System in Bahria Town Lahore and Bahria Enclave Islamabad
     Successfully launched multiple residential, commercial, and educational projects, – Bahria Homes, Bahria Town Nawabshah, Jinnah Avenue Commercial, Bahria Icon, ACE International Academy, BT International School, AQ Khan School and Colleges and others

  • 2012 - 2014
    Cube Media Solutions

    Assistant Manager Sales & Marketing

     Researched consumer markets, monitored market trends and identified potential areas in which to invest, based upon consumer needs and spending habits
     Formulated a new brand identity and strategies to elevate the perception of Mujahid Cooking Oil
     Planned and executed a complete makeover for the new Mujahid Oil branding and packaging
     Raised brand equity which helped grow annual revenue by 20% in 2013
     Created and managed an annual marketing budget of PKR 25 million
     Initiated contracts and engaged with all brand ambassadors and brand partners
     Initiated and managed all campaign shoots – organized a three-day outdoor shoot in Abbottabad
     Developed seasonal campaigns and designed outdoor advertisement, magazine advertisement, direct mail packs, website promotions and loyalty card program and radio promotions
     Managed stakeholder relations with clientele
     Managed press and media for Mujahid

  • 2010 - 2012
    Kodak Carestream-HIS

    Product Specialist (DRX Solutions)

     Conducted market-based research regarding qualitative and quantitative analysis of medical imaging equipment
     Informed Kodak-Carestream to forecast product demand and develop subsequent strategy for Pakistan; this research identified potential customers and clientele leading to higher sales
     Regular market and competitor analysis to identify and determine varying stakeholder behavior
     Launched new product line, the DRX System in Pakistan – the first of its kind medical imaging equipment connected globally with the PACS (Patients Archiving System-PACS was a pilot system developed by Kodak-Carestream to connect all doctors and hospitals globally to one network)
     Streamlined sales channels in Pakistan to align with organization’s global strategy
     Identified customer needs (i.e. in research, teaching, clinical, financial) to influence communications and consultations with clients

  • 2005 - 2008
    Spark Powers Pvt Ltd.

    Marketing Operations Executive

     Managed the company’s marketing operations and procurement of material for outdoor advertisement campaigns, all mediums and related printing
     Executed the biggest outdoor revamping for Caltex lubricants in more than 30 cities of Pakistan; this included extensive merchant branding and outdoor advertisement installations
     Constructed the biggest billboard in Pakistan at that time for EMMAR in D.H.A Islamabad
     Managing the production workshop for billboards and smaller structures; maintained inventory and resources; policy formulation for workshop personnel
     Business development; client outreach, understanding their requirements and meeting their outdoor brand activation needs
     Conducted BTL activities for Standard Chartered Bank, NIB Bank, Telenor, Emaar and Caltex across Pakistan; this included road shows, school/college activities, prepared corporate level activities for Standard Chartered Bank, NIB and Telenor to increase their sales by placing branded booths among the target markets, institutes and offices

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