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Eric Poon | Gengen

Eric Poon


Inside Sales Executive | Temenos Multifonds, Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Singapore

Summary

Results-driven sales professional with extensive experience in technology and finance sectors, specializing in business development, inside sales, and account management. Proven track record in generating leads, driving revenue growth, and managing key accounts through strategic outreach and solution-based selling. Skilled in conducting discovery calls, presenting tailored tech solutions, and leveraging methodologies like CHAMP and MEDDPICC to qualify prospects and close deals. Fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien, and Cantonese, with a strong ability to build client relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, and consistently exceed sales targets.

Education

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    National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Chemical Engineering Grade : GPA: 4.35/5.00 (Second Class (Upper)) Jan 2017

Experience

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    Inside Sales Executive Temenos Multifonds, Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Aug 2023 - Present • 1 yr 10 mos

    • Organized Multifonds Regional Forums in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, attracting 20-30 prospects per event through targeted cold calling and email outreach, enhancing client engagement.

    • Partnered with marketing on calendar and magazine campaigns, leveraging LinkedIn, Lusha, and ZoomInfo to reach hard-to-access prospects, successfully breaking into silent accounts and securing referrals.

    • Created a custom dashboard for tracking prospects and interactions, serving as a personalized CRM tool to streamline outreach and maintain alignment with Salesforce practices.

    • Developed key account plans with the Regional Sales team, identifying opportunities, mapping decision-makers, and outlining tailored engagement strategies for targeted accounts.

    • Conducted discovery calls and delivered introductory presentations to new prospects, influencing decision-makers and facilitating deeper client relationships.

    • Compiled weekly media roundups on industry news, ensuring team alignment and awareness of market trends.

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    Business Development Manager Mambu Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
    Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 • 3 mos

    • Developed go-to-market (GTM) strategies for Singapore and Malaysia, researching target accounts, establishing initial contact with stakeholders, and tailoring messaging to address industry trends and client challenges.

    • Engaged in inbound and outbound initiatives to generate pipeline, using CHAMP and MEDDPICC methodologies, while creating cadence plans and managing a structured nurturing process.

    • Collaborated with marketing, partners, and sales teams to ensure seamless handover of qualified leads into opportunities, tracking all activities through Salesforce and Airtable.

    • Position was made redundant on March 31, 2023.

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    Business Development Senior Associate (Cross Border – Electronics Team Lead) Shopee Singapore
    Feb 2021 - Dec 2022 • 1 yr 11 mos

    • Managed a team of 4 analysts, driving 20% CMGR in H1 2022 through strategic GMV and order growth planning, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis (assortment pools, P/L budgeting, and market demands).

    • Cultivated relationships with brands like Xiaomi, Realme, Baseus, and Ugreen, boosting sales via tailored vouchers and ad campaigns, leading to Baseus exceeding GMV targets by 31% and Xiaomi achieving 15% above target.

    • Curated daily flash deals, leveraging market research and seller negotiations to exceed GMV/slot of $300, consistently surpassing sales targets by over 100%.

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    Applications Engineer ExxonMobil Chem Ops Pte. Ltd.
    Aug 2017 - Feb 2021 • 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Led cross-functional troubleshooting for furnace upsets, designing and commissioning Furnace Flooding Prevention Applications across 7 furnaces. Implemented DCS solutions that improved plant reliability and ensured first-time compliance with best practices.

    • Optimized daily plant operations using LOC Tableau reports, achieving $267k USD in monthly savings, and implemented process control enhancements to improve olefins production, increasing operator acceptance of automation.

    • Reduced nuisance alarms by 50% through alarm rationalization using Excel, and streamlined shutdown processes by reducing hold points in drier operations, completing tasks safely and ahead of schedule.

Work Preference

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Expected job title
Business Development Manager
Business Development
Inside Sales Representative
Sales Representative
Sales Associate

Skills

  1. Sales & CRM Tools
    Experienced
  2. Lead Generation
    Experienced

Languages

  1. English
    Native speaker
  2. Mandarin
    Native speaker