Archive for the ‘training’ Category

Viva La Finish Revolution!

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Although it’s been over a month since I’ve updated everyone on US current events, I can assure you, my blog is the only thing at RB that is on a delay. Since my last correspondence I have transitioned into a new role as the Trade Marketing Analyst for the Finish brand. I’ve been in this [...]

Bigger, Better and Louder – The Key Accounts Experience!

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

It was perhaps the most anxious time of my career with RB. The Management Trainee period was over and we were all set to be placed into roles based on our career aspirations. We were a batch of three Management Trainees, all from the same University and best of buddies, now fighting for the best [...]

RB Training Toolkit

Monday, November 7th, 2011

The 2 differentiating factors that drive RB’s success are our brands and our people. We spend 80% of our time and efforts on 20% of our portfolio, because that 20% accounts for 80% of our business (Pareto principle). I can talk about our global Powerbrands until I go blue in the face, but rather, I’d [...]

Getting the Hands Dirty!!

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

“Congratulations! You have been selected as Management Trainee for the year ……..” Finally!! After 18 years of education and some corporate experience, I was all set to become a ‘Management’ Trainee. I chalked a simple yet beautiful plan on how I am going to spend my days: Go to the office, get day’s work aligned [...]

Make an Impact!

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

This week I have been busy impacting the Profit & Loss (P&L)! One of my personal objectives for this year on the graduate program is to improve my knowledge and understanding of the financial side of RB. Both the Sales Analyst and Assistant Brand Manager roles are highly focused on numbers. Why? Because RB is [...]