"PREPARATION FOR WORKTable of Content2Research on the companyRoles of the export marketing manager 2Responsibilities of Export marketing manager 2Cover letter 3Curriculum Vitae 4Interview 6Reference list 8The chosen job based on the academic major is Export Marketing Manager. Research on the companyLouis Vuitton also known as LV is a French Fashion House founded in the year 1854 byLouis Vuitton. The company operation in over 50 countries with more than 460 storesfulfilling the needs and desires of the customers worldwide. The products of the companyinclude sunglasses, watches, shoes, jewelry and other leather goods (Cavender & Kincade,2014). LV is one of the world's leading fashion houses selling products both online as well asoffline. The company won the world’s most valuable luxury brand for six consecutive yearsbetween 2006 to 2012. Louis Vuitton company has a huge following including celebrities likeAngelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez and many more. The company’s sales are affected in variousterritories in UAE due to the ineffective and casual attitude of the export sales manager(Cavender & Kincade, 2014). The inefficiency of manager to assess the activities of thecompetitors and deals with the customers expectation affected the sales of Louis Vuitton. Roles of the export marketing manager? Selection and training of the work forces and developing of goals and objectives forrevenue and sales of all export activities? Designing marketing and sales program for the export territory and maintainknowledge about competitors products (Chung, 2012)? Identification of all the possibilities for business growth and expansion? Collaborating with the marketing department and analyzing the marketing activitiesfor the products of the company.? Adhering to the export rules and regulation by maintaining the quality of teh productsboth from the perspective of the government as well as the reputation of the company. ? Developing and maintaining professional relationship with the clients and analyzingthe requirement of the customers in the selected export territory (Malshe et al. 2012)? Analyzing the market intelligence report and creating new opportunitiesResponsibilities of Export marketing manager? Administer the sales activities for all types of exports and ensure the achievement ofall the export targets of the company? Analysing as well as maintaining a stern check on the activities of the competitors andtheir pricing policies? Assisting in the preparation of the budget and suggestions for choosing thedistributors (Cadogan et al. 2012) ? Designing the company’s projects and facilitating for the sales of the same? Regular visit to the sites and maintaining the distributors records? Maintaining knowledge about all the products and forecast of the sales volume? Assisting the sales manager in preparation and presentation of the budget for theexpenses and plans of trade (Terpstra, Foley & Sarathy, 2012)? Preparation of the contracts based on the distributors and suppliers adhering to thefederal regulationCover letterStudent’s Name:Address:Phone No:Email:Date:Steve SmithRecruitment ManagerLouis Vuitton 12A, Berish StreetParis, France.Dear Mr. Smith,Re: Application for the position of Export Marketing ManagerI am writing this letter to express my interest for the job of export marketing manager in yourmuch esteemed and renowned company, in response to your advertisement in the KhaleejTimes. I have graduated from the Al Khawarizmi International College, UAE with a degreein Business Administration. I am pretty confident that as soon as I step into your muchprominent company, I would make an immediate contribution to its success. At this stage of my career, I am very well prepared to render my knowledge to your exportmarketing team. My knowledge and previous work experience would help to serve theexpectations of the customers better while on the other hand, maintain high level of incomefor the company. As an export marketing manager I would design marketing and salesprogram for the export territory of your company and maintain knowledge about competitors products. I herein, ask for an opportunity that allows me to render my knowledge andtranslate it into success of your company. I would appreciate the chance to meet you in person and discuss my possibility of joiningyour company. I have enclosed my curriculum vitae for you to review. I am looking forwardto hear from you. Yours faithfully, Student’s nameCurriculum VitaeStudent’s Name:Curriculum VitaeDate:ProfileI am a graduate from the Al Khawarizmi International College, UAE with a degree inBusiness Administration. I am a hardworking, reliable and confident person aiming for thegrowth and development of myself as well as my employer. I constantly try to improve myskills in order to deliver quality outcomes moreover, rediscover myself as a dedicated andresponsible employee and a noteworthy manager. Personal DetailsFull Name: Father’s Name:Current address: Abu Dhabi, UAEPermanent address:Gender:Birth Date:Phone Number:Nationality:Email id:Hobbies: Cooking, Reading books, Travelling and Playing TennisComputer Knowledge: Microsoft OfficeEducational BackgroundDiploma in business administration; Al Khawarizmi International College, UAE Bachelor in business administration; Al Khawarizmi International College, UAE Work ExperienceMarketing manager: Bambah boutique, Dubai, UAE (2008- 2010)? Maintaining customer satisfaction and apply retail marketing protocol? Maintenance of office work forces by selecting, recruitment, training anddevelopment of the work forces? Ensure the boutique services meet the needs and desires of the customers byimproving the customer services technique? Assisting in the preparation of the budget and suggestions for choosing thedistributors ? Managing the work force job quality by counselling, coaching, planning, appraisingas well as monitoring the performances of the employees? Regular visit to the sites and maintaining the distributors records? Achieving the financial objective of the boutique and taking corrective actions for thevariances? Participating in professional societies, establishing personal network, maintainingtechnical and professional knowledge by attending workshopsMarketing manager: Harmony Boutique, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2010 - 2014)? Maintaining office services which included revising the payroll, preparation ofquotation, approving and reviewing the functions of the clerks? Record keeping of the correspondence sent and received and managing all theinventory of the company? Analysing as well as maintaining a stern check on the activities of the competitors andtheir pricing policies? Maintenance of office work forces by selecting, recruitment, training anddevelopment of the work forces? Analysis of the reports and maintaining as well as summarizing the trends andinformation about the market? Assigning the task of the work forces and analysis of their performances? Managing the work force job quality by planning, appraising as well as monitoringthe performances of the employees and providing counselling and coaching services Office Administrator (January, 2015 to August, 2015)? Examining the correspondence? Assessing the variances in the budget and the reason behind those variance? Suggesting solutions for redressing the variances ? Checking the publications and records and maintaining correct and accurateinformation? Maintaining the records and information in graphs and tables using MS office tools? Advising the changes and identifying the mistakes therein.? Advising the changes and making recommendation for the future growth of thebusinessPersonal skills and qualificationSupply management, tracking budget system, delegation of authority, staffing, recruitmentand selection, developing standards, supervision, reporting skills and managing processes. Decision making and operational skills? Excellent management skills and good experience as a team worker? Fluent in using Microsoft office? Excellent presenter and communication skillsTraining and courses received? Spoken english? International computer driving license? Business communication and business etiquette? International English Language Testing SystemLanguages Known? English (Very good)? Arabic (Mother tongue; fluent)? French (good)InterviewThe interviews are referred to as an opportunity for both the employees as well as theemployers for understanding each other (Hampton & van Gent, 2012). The interviews helpsthe employers to know the candidate better and personally understand the skills andknowledge of the candidates. As mention by Czinkota & Ronkainen (2012), interviews helpsthe employers to select the right person for the job which further helps in increasing therevenue for the company. While on the other hand, the interviews also help the candidates tochoose the right job at the right pay. Following the types of questions that are asked in the interview:? Personal skills and qualification This helps the employers to get a grip of the personal skills and abilities developed by thecandidates. According to Terpstra, Foley & Sarathy (2012), the personal skills andqualification of the candidates mainly separates one candidate from the other. ? Training and courses These helps to understand the other skills developed by the candidate which would help thecandidate to get the job easily. ? Educational backgroundThis helps to understand the educational qualification of the candidates moreover, understandthe candidate's knowledge. The interviews also involve various questions which helps to understand the nature and themindset of the candidates. The questions asked in the interview include:What makes you angry?Would you lie for the company?How much salary are you expecting?Give an example of your creativity.What was the toughest decision that you had to take?Describe your ideal company and job?What are your opinion on working in weekends and night shifts?What if you win 10 million Dirham as lottery, would you still work for the company?Where do you see yourself four years from now?Why did you resign from your last job?Reference listBooksTerpstra, V., Foley, J., & Sarathy, R. (2012). International marketing. Naper Press.Czinkota, M. & Ronkainen, I., (2012). International marketing. Cengage Learning.Hampton, G.M. & van Gent, A. eds., (2012). 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