Vivek Hargovan
About Vivek Hargovan
Vivek Hargovan is an Associate Manager in Customer Marketing at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in sales and customer development roles at companies like Colgate-Palmolive and Reckitt Benckiser.
Professional Experience at SC Johnson
Vivek Hargovan currently serves as Associate Manager of Customer Marketing at SC Johnson in the Johannesburg Area, South Africa. His role focuses on driving customer engagement and developing marketing strategies to enhance the customer experience. With his expertise in client relationship management, he aims to foster customer satisfaction and loyalty, which aligns with SC Johnson’s customer-centric approach.
Role at Reckitt Benckiser
Vivek Hargovan is a National Account Manager at Reckitt Benckiser. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing key national accounts and managing client relations to optimize product distribution and control. His focus on strategic product development and effective communication with stakeholders aids in achieving business objectives and driving customer satisfaction.
Sales and Customer Development Experience
Vivek Hargovan boasts a decade of experience in sales and customer development, particularly with Colgate-Palmolive. He has held multiple roles, including Customer Development Manager, Retail Environment Manager, and Shopper Development Manager. His extensive experience has provided him with a deep understanding of the retail sales environment and has honed his skills in client relationship management and brand loyalty.
Educational Background
Vivek Hargovan has a well-rounded educational background. He holds a B Comm. Honours Degree in Marketing and Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, obtained between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, he achieved a Certificate in Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design from Hirt and Carter in 2007 and an SAP Certified Associate - CRM Fundamentals with SAP CRM 7.0 from SAP Academy in 2014. His diverse educational qualifications complement his professional expertise.
Career Development at Colgate-Palmolive
In his tenure at Colgate-Palmolive, Vivek Hargovan undertook several pivotal roles. He was the Retail Environment Manager from 2012 to 2015 and fulfilled the role of Shopper Development Manager Shoprite Checkers for 7 months in 2012. Earlier, he served as the Shopper Development Manager Pick n Pay from 2009 to 2011. These roles involved enhancing the retail environment and developing shopper-focused strategies to drive sales and customer loyalty.