Prashantha Thomas

Prashantha Thomas is an experienced sales and merchandising professional with a strong background in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Currently serving as a Territory Manager at Acosta since August 2016, Prashantha oversees sales and merchandising activities in Ottawa and Kingston, collaborating with major retailers such as Metro, Sobeys, and Whole Foods. Previous roles include Sales Executive at MTI Group Ltd., where responsibilities included promoting food products and successfully increasing annual sales by 34%. Prashantha also contributed to The Home Depot's merchandising team, ensuring compliance with planograms and enhancing productivity. Earlier experience as a Field Sales Manager at C.W. Mackie PLC involved training and leading a sales team, implementing business strategies that increased market share by 38%, and managing promotional activities. Educational background includes studies at Carey College in Colombo, Sri Lanka.