Cherubium Lanka honours and rewards Marina sales team

•  Appreciates ‘Shakthiya’ in presenting awards

The presentation of awards in the Cherubium Lanka ‘Marina Shakthiya’ sales promotion competition was held at the Grand Monarch Hotel, Thalawatugoda, recently. NMK Group of Companies Chairman and Managing Director Manjula Narayana and Cherubium Lanka Executive Directress Cherunika Narayana were the Chief Guests at this glittering awards ceremony titled ‘Cherubium Lanka Annual Awards Night 2015’. The key objective of this annual event was to recognise, honour and reward the ‘Marina’ sales team which faced a multitude of challenges in a competitive market environment and reached the winning post. They contributed significantly towards developing the Marina brand and carving out a phenomenal image for the products in a remarkable feat in 2014. In addition to the sales force, the distributors of Marina products also maintain a close rapport with Cherubium Lanka and their profound commitment and dedication towards developing the brand deserves appreciation and commendation. It was in appreciation and recognition of their services towards taking Marina to greater heights that they were also honoured with accolades and prizes at this annual awards ceremony. Delivering the welcome address on the occasion, Cherubium Lanka National Sales Manager Hema Tennakoon stressed that the ability of the collective sales team to adequately meet the changing market dynamics and relate positively to the environment within which they work was a key factor in their victory. “This awards night is the overall outcome of the hard work, perseverance and accomplishments of the Marina team,” he said. In his speech, Manjula Narayana especially emphasised that Marina coconut oil which is used widely by households for the preparation of meals is manufactured by a 100% Sri Lankan company. “We can be proud of this singular achievement. The Marina brand is second to none in the marketplace. We have been able to earn this coveted honour because of the deep devotion, dedication and commitment of our sales team,” he said. Cherubium Lanka Head of Sales and Brands Denzil Perera underscored that the collective team are proud partners in accomplishing the feat of taking Marina to spectacular heights as a product manufactured using modern technology with a 100% guarantee on hygiene, safety, freshness and goodness in keeping with globally accepted quality standards. He appreciated the support and cooperation of senior managers and all staff down the line to make the awards presentation night a grand success. “I also wish to convey my gratitude to the ‘Marina Shakthiyata Shakthiyak’ sales brigade and sales agents. We can be proud of their contribution towards building a strong and healthy nation by taking Marina products to every nook and cranny in Sri Lanka.” Sales representatives of Cherubium Lanka who achieved their targets were awarded cash prizes plus air tickets for a tour of Singapore at the colourful awards night. The coveted Chairman’s Trophy was awarded at the climax of the event to the two most outstanding representatives who had performed exceptionally well during the last year. The Area Sales Managers, Supervisors and other direct channel members too were awarded trophies and rewarded accordingly. Cherubium Lanka has introduced more than 30 safe and hygienic food products under the Marina brand to the local and international markets. The products portfolio includes Marina coconut oil, Marina coconut milk and Marina Lite. All Marina food products are manufactured using state-of-the-art technology in compliance with internationally accepted quality standards. They are hygienically manufactured under top quality safety standards. There is a 100% guarantee on freshness and quality. The manufacturing process of the company has been awarded ISO-22000, HACCP, GMP international certifications. NMK Group of Companies and the brand name Marina also won the Asia Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year – 2014 award and ‘SLIM Brand Excellence’ award 2013 respectively. Under the leadership of Narayana, Cherubium Lanka has reached greater heights. As a leading Sri Lankan company, it has entered the global sphere of marketing. Cherubium Lanka is a company under the wing of NMK Group dedicated towards building a strong and healthy nation while ensuring a better tomorrow to the marginalised sections of the community.