NAME: Sheahan Perera AAIP
POSITION: Account Manager
COMPANY: Oji Fibre Solutions
1. Why did you join the AIP? What benefits do you believe the AIP offers all their members?
Sheahan: I joined the AIP to gain access to a broader knowledge about packaging and to enhance my professional networking within the packaging industry. The services that AIP provides are vital for the packaging industry. By being a part of the AIP it helps you to know what’s new within the packaging world and to learn more about packaging through some of the fantastic courses on offer. As AIP Members we have access to important webinars, events, networking, training that is available.
2. How long have you been in the industry? What are your areas of expertise?
Sheahan: My professional career in packaging commenced in 2001 as a Sales Executive at Nisol Corrugated Cartons Ltd in Sri Lanka. Since then I have been in various sales and marketing roles within the packaging industry for almost 15+ years. Within this time I have worked for the Corrugated industry, Metal Can industry and Litho Printing industry which has given me the opportunity to learn about different kinds of packaging products. However my core strength is selling Corrugated Carton solutions for different types of needs.
3. What is your current job role and what are your responsibilities?
Sheahan: I work as an Account Manager for Oji Fibre Solutions. Some of my responsibilities are:
- Managing an existing customer base.
- New business development. Improving product efficiencies.
- Providing tailor made solutions to overcome specific supply-chain obstacles.
- Involved in New product developments.
- Making sure solutions are provided to meet maximum sustainability.
- Involved in managing tender submissions.