Shams Sooltangos
Quatre Bornes,PW
Summary
Young leader, business driver and strategist with experience and proven track record in automotive distribution.
After very successful years within the automotive industry in Mauritius, I am open new challenges within different business sectors/industries, or in other geographical locations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Director (Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen)
CFAO Mobility
02.2019 - Current
- Member of the Executive Committee of CFAO Mobility Mauritius.
- Complete management of activities (ordering, stock management, pricing, dealership operations, sales performance, team leadership, gross margin generation, marketing, strategy).
- More than doubled the gross profit margin of Mercedes-Benz between 2019 and 2024.
- Successfully relaunched Volkswagen on the local market.
Communication and Marketing Director
CFAO Mobility
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Multi-brand capacity
- Manager marketing budget for CFAO Mobility Maurtius
- Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Suzuki, Mitsubishi Fuso, Motul
- Highly involved in the business plan to launch Suzuki's double-distribution in Mauritius
Sales Manager (Audi)
Allied Motors Co. Ltd.
07.2009 - 01.2019
- Was responsible for heading sales team, relationship with the manufacturer and positioning the brand on the local market
- Grew volume sales from 40 units a year to 270 units a year between 2009 and 2017
- Also occupied the position of Marketing ans Strategy Manager between December 2017 and January 2019
- Successfully launched the SEAT brand on the local market
Research Consultant
DCDM Research
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Mainly involved on qualitative marketing ans social research projects (across business sectors)
- Set up a new social research service line for the company
Education
MBA -
IAE Paris (Sorbonne Business School)
Paris/Mauritius08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy
The London School of Economics (LSE)
London, UK07-2006
High School Diploma -
College Du Saint-Esprit
Mauritius02-2003
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Bilingual - English and French
- Leadership and team building skills
- Strategic thinking and implementation
- Business management and operations
Accomplishments
Former national cross country champion (1998)
Timeline
Commercial Director (Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen)
CFAO Mobility
02.2019 - Current
Communication and Marketing Director
CFAO Mobility
02.2019 - 03.2021
Sales Manager (Audi)
Allied Motors Co. Ltd.
07.2009 - 01.2019
Research Consultant
DCDM Research
08.2006 - 06.2009
MBA -
IAE Paris (Sorbonne Business School)
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy
The London School of Economics (LSE)
High School Diploma -
College Du Saint-Esprit
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