Dimal Deshan
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic Sales and Marketing professional with extensive experience leading high-performing teams and delivering sustainable revenue growth. Expert in developing integrated marketing strategies, expanding market share, and strengthening brand presence. Proven ability to identify new business opportunities, optimize sales pipelines, and drive customer acquisition in competitive markets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care worker
Eleanor Nursing and Health care
London, United Kingdom
03.2022 - Current
- 2022 Mar to 2023 Apr - ECM admin
- 2023 Apr to 2023 Oct - Coordinator
- 2023 Oct to 2025 Jun - Neighbourhood Relationship Manager
- 2025 Jun to current - Health care Assistant
Junior executive - Sales & Marketing
Hayleys Aventura (PVT) Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Achieved $8m turnover within food and beverage raw materials sector while reporting to director/business unit head.
- Drove innovation in food and beverage manufacturing, resulting in successful value-added product concepts.
- Realised financial goals through effective strategic planning of long-term and short-term objectives.
- Generated new business opportunities and developed products through strategic sales and marketing initiatives.
- Expanded market presence and optimised key account management in Nepal and Maldives.
- Delivered exceptional after-sales technical support, enhancing client relationships.
- Optimised supply chain processes, leading to efficient imports, logistics, procurement, inventory, transport, and operations.
- Secured sustainable growth for leading food and beverage specialty brands.
- Maximised strategic business growth and profits through proactive management.
- Increased awareness of global and regional food and beverage industry trends among branding and marketing teams.
Travel assistant
George Steuart Travels Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Coordinate FIT, GIT and Sports tours for various operating divisions.
- Register drivers and chauffeur guides for inboung division.
- Assist in maintaining schedules and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Adminitration
York St. John University
United Kingdom 01.2022 - 01.2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Marketing - Marketing
Charted Institute of Marketing - CIM
United Kingdom 01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University College in Dublin
Dublin 01.2017 - 12.2019
Higher Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
National Institute of Business Management
Sri Lanka 01.2016 - 12.2016
Advanced Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
National Institute of Business Management
Sri Lanka 01.2015 - 12.2015
Skills
Strategic Planning Key Account Management Business Development Strategic Negotiation Value Selling Marketing Strategy Business Development Analytical Skill
Timeline
Health care worker
Eleanor Nursing and Health care
03.2022 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Business Adminitration
York St. John University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Marketing - Marketing
Charted Institute of Marketing - CIM
01.2022 - 12.2022
Junior executive - Sales & Marketing
Hayleys Aventura (PVT) Ltd.
10.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University College in Dublin
01.2017 - 12.2019
Travel assistant
George Steuart Travels Limited
09.2016 - 09.2017
Higher Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
National Institute of Business Management
01.2016 - 12.2016
Advanced Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
National Institute of Business Management
01.2015 - 12.2015