Taimur Opel
Manager Retail, Branding & NFR
Karachi
Summary
Experienced and meticulous oil & gas industry player with a proven track record in effectively managing and overseeing retail expansion projects. Coordinating various aspects of project execution, eager to utilize exceptional organizational skills and extensive industry knowledge to contribute to the growth and triumph of a vibrant retail organization. Strong dedication to excellence and attention to detail, poised to make a significant impact in driving success and achieving goals within the industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Retail, Branding & NFR
JINN Petroleum Pvt. Limited
06.2024 - Current
- Team Lead overall rebranding of JPPL
- Efficiently handle vendor selection, negotiations and relationship for petrol stations project (Digitalization), ensuring timely procurement, cost optimization
- Developed a Retail Development Strategy along with Retail Database
- Created new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Retail, including Tail Management, Site Inauguration etc
- Oversaw daily operations of non-fuel retail outlets, focusing on improving customer experience and service quality
- Deployed POS Machines at Retail Stations
- Implemented and provided training for the entire Retail Team on the online retail tracker (CP/Feasibility Report)
- Prepared reports, monthly presentations, and a five-year plan for JPPL
Retail Business Development Manager
Cnergyico Pk Limited
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Develop and execute comprehensive retail expansion strategies, identifying market opportunities and growth potential
- Oversee site selection, lease negotiation, construction, and openings for multiple locations simultaneously
- Assist in lease negotiation, reviewing terms and conditions to ensure alignment with company goals and standards
- Coordinate External Affairs Correspondence with (NAB, OGRA, Tenders & Ministry etc.)
- Generates Site Account opening process for new customers
- Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior management, addressing challenges and proposing solutions
- Oversee the procurement of permits and licenses required for retail station openings, ensuring compliance with local regulations
Retail Business Development Executive
Cnergyico Pk Limited (Formerly Byco Petroleum Pakistan Ltd.)
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinates Business Development activities with Head Retail Business
- Coordinate with the Retail Team and expediting Concept Proposal (Business Plan) for new Retail Outlets with overviewing financials and feasibility of the project (Financial Modelling, IRR, CAPEX, NPV, Estimates etc.)
- Manage all the Pipeline Projects nationwide
- Analyze Project Ageing & Network Optimization
- Ensuring compliance of company’s SOPs
- Coordinate with legal for timely preparation of leases deed, novation deed, surrender of lease, rectification of lease of a Retail Outlet
- Preparing documents in compliance with regulatory bodies
- Weekly circulation of application & survey track to all Regional Managers & Territory Managers/Network Planners
- Coordination with Retail Engineering Team on layouts of retail outlets as per changes made in CFT
- Maintaining Nationwide Network Development database
- Manage & assist Retail Sales team in Site Re-organization cases
- Looks after External Affairs Correspondence (NAB, OGRA, Tenders & Ministry etc.)
- Initiates New Account opening process for new retail outlets
- Prepare Monthly Business Development Segment presentation for (BOD) Business Review Meeting
- Based on OMCs and OCAC data study market trends, industry performance analyse business diversification and submission of reports as per the management requirements
- Ensuring all legal documents, agreements and contracts are intact, keep close monitoring of all such documents, custodian of all agreements
Retail Development Coordinator
Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited
01.2016 - 11.2021
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of retail pipeline projects, including site selection, lease negotiation, construction, and commissioning of retail site
- Establish a profitable CPL retail network across the Country
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines are met
- Conduct market research to identify potential locations for new sites, considering factors such as demographics, foot traffic, and competition
- Preparation of NOCs in liaison with Retail Engineering and amendment in layouts as discussed in CFTs
- Preparation of lease in liaison with legal team
- Create and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders
- Prepare and present project proposals and updates to senior management, addressing potential challenges and proposing solutions
Graduate Trainee Finance Department
Continental Biscuits Limited (JV– Mondelez International)
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Monthly Bank Reconciliation on ERP system “SAP”
- Coordinating supplier payments and supplier ageing
- Making vendor payments by using ERP system “SAP”
Education
MBA -
Iqra University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
Karachi University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Retail Development & Coordination
Extra-Curricular Activities
Football
Gymnasium
Travelling
Certificates Of Participation
- Youth Health Issues
- Business Ethics & Control Awareness Workshop
- Exceptional Thinking – Exceptional Results
- Team Excellence Workshop
Timeline
Manager Retail, Branding & NFR
JINN Petroleum Pvt. Limited
06.2024 - Current
Retail Business Development Manager
Cnergyico Pk Limited
07.2023 - 06.2024
Retail Business Development Executive
Cnergyico Pk Limited (Formerly Byco Petroleum Pakistan Ltd.)
12.2021 - 06.2023
Retail Development Coordinator
Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited
01.2016 - 11.2021
Graduate Trainee Finance Department
Continental Biscuits Limited (JV– Mondelez International)
05.2015 - 07.2015
MBA -
Iqra University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
Karachi University
04.2001 -
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