Hong Kong SAR
I have more than 21 years of experience in retail and sales. Based in Hong Kong for the last 16 years working for retailers & chain stores I have collected experience and strong knowledge in the consumer goods manufacturing industry. I run a import/export company based in Hong Kong that is selling on eCommerce channels like Amazon, Shopify and several retailers in Europe. I speak publicly at large events within Asia, Europe and North America on the topics of eCommerce, Amazon and importing from China. You can find a selection of my speeches, podcast & magazines contributions here: https://importdojo.com/about-importdojo/ I also run a blog that discusses everyday business, eCommerce and importing from China. Feel free to head over to my blog for more details: https://importdojo.com/blog/ I have also created several online courses here on discussing import from China, selling on Amazon and other eCommerce channels as well as certification and compliance to national standards and laws: https://importdojo.com/importdojo-masterclass/ Outside of work you can find me spending lots of time exercising, hiking and travelling.
I build online businesses since 2013. Multiple exits in the eCommerce / Online Courses / Affiliate Niches.
Mandarin Gear was founded in 2014 as a consumer products brand. Since then Mandarin-Gear operates as the umbrella company for multiple online businesses. Our portfolio includes display ads websites, online courses and eCommerce stores.
I built this website with the aim to helping people to master the global import/export trade. This website is aimed to help entrepreneurs & import-newbies mastering the trade of importing from China. Free content and courses combined with 80 hours of material & supporting documents. I sold the blog in 2023 focusing on other ventures. www.importdojo.com Twitter: @manuelbecvar
• Sourcing-new potential suppliers & products for several different retail operations of our 3 partners in Europe (DIY, Supermarkets, Discounter, Electronics stores, Furniture etc.) • Presenting new ideas / ready items frequently to buyers & board members in Europe • Market research, research competitors • Assortment development, create buying synergies among the partners • price comparisons existing key items with new suppliers • Quote / tender products to partner companies in Europe • Manage a team of 6 merchandisers • Responsibility of 35 Million USD turnover • Implement a catalogue of the division for the partners • Manage a pool of 140 suppliers and factories • Key Account Management for 29 Buyers from 3 different partners
• Sales of architectural and designer lights of own manufacturing line • Acquisition of new clients, main focus on Germany • Handling existing clients and overseeing the Sales Executives • Frequent trips to Europe visiting and acquiring clients • Development & launch of a new website • Involvement in new product ideas and launching new products with the engineers