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Iffat Ara Ahmed

Iffat Ara Ahmed

Vantaa

Summary

Dynamic marketing executive with a proven track record at Fashion Fusion Limited, excelling in targeted marketing and client relationship building. Spearheaded global sourcing strategies, enhancing product quality and compliance. Adept at forecasting market trends, driving portfolio optimization, and fostering strong supplier partnerships to achieve business objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Global Marketing & Sourcing

Fashion Fusion Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2025 - Current
  • Leads overall sourcing and procurement strategy across global markets
  • Manages supplier relationships and negotiates pricing, terms, and contracts
  • Oversees product development from concept to delivery
  • Ensures product quality, compliance, and on-time delivery
  • Coordinates with design, merchandising, and sales teams to align product offerings with market demand
  • Monitors market trends and competitor activity to optimize sourcing decisions
  • Represents the company in high-level negotiations and industry events

Owner/Entrepreneur

Glorista
11.2019 - Current
  • Founded and manage an online boutique, handling end-to-end business operations
  • Source and import fashion/apparel products from international suppliers across Asia, USA
  • Oversee international logistics, customs clearance, and vendor negotiations
  • Distribute imported goods across multiple online platforms
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and wholesale buyers
  • Develop and execute digital marketing strategies (social media, influencer marketing, email campaigns)
  • Manage e-commerce website, product listings, inventory, and order fulfillment
  • Analyze market trends and customer insights to drive product selection and pricing strategy
  • Ensure high standards in product quality, customer service, and brand experience
  • Handle financial planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance

Early Childhood Nanny (Part Time)

Seure Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy
10.2023 - Current
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Communicate regularly with parents during drop-off and pick-up.

Business Development Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Strategized with sales team to prospect and qualify potential customers within assigned geographic territories.
  • Delivered campaigns to solidify new client opportunities and generate new business.
  • Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.

Education

Vocational - Child Instructor

STEP Koulutus
Helsinki, Finland
04-2024

MBA - Business Administration

East West University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
08-2016

Skills

  • Targeted marketing
  • Forecasting
  • Portfolio optimization
  • Relationship building
  • Sales and marketing leadership
  • Financial management
  • Market trends and analysis
  • Sales leadership
  • Client relationship building

Timeline

Vice President Global Marketing & Sourcing

Fashion Fusion Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2025 - Current

Early Childhood Nanny (Part Time)

Seure Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy
10.2023 - Current

Owner/Entrepreneur

Glorista
11.2019 - Current

Business Development Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2016 - 04.2017

Vocational - Child Instructor

STEP Koulutus

MBA - Business Administration

East West University

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