Abhijeet Gaikwad
Area Sales Manager
AURANGABAD,Maharashtra
Summary
Dynamic and impact-driven professional with 12+ years of experience blending rural sales leadership, women empowerment programs, NGO partnerships, and multi-state operations. Since 2018, led the Lakshmi Division across 8 states, driving women-led entrepreneurship, rural livelihood creation, and community development in collaboration with NGOs and social institutions. Adept at program design, stakeholder management, rural market expansion, and impact reporting. Seeking leadership roles in CSR, Rural Development, Livelihoods, or Social Impact where commercial acumen and community development expertise intersect.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Sales Manager & Program Lead – Lakshmi Division (Women Empowerment)
The Himalaya Wellness Company
, Maharashtra
01.2018 - Current
- Led Lakshmi Division operations across 8 states, collaborating with NGOs to empower rural women entrepreneurs and build sustainable livelihood models.
- Designed and executed women-led micro-entrepreneurship initiatives integrating Himalaya products into rural income streams.
- Built and managed partnerships with NGOs, CSR teams, SHGs, and community institutions, ensuring smooth program rollout and monitoring.
- Trained 3000+ rural women on entrepreneurship, product knowledge, sales skills, and financial literacy (add exact number if available).
- Developed program documentation, impact reports, and concept notes to support scale-up and CSR alignment.
- Strengthened rural supply chains by onboarding women-led micro-distributors and village-level entrepreneurs.
- Managed GT sales operations across rural markets, driving distribution expansion and revenue growth.
- Developed and optimized beat plans, distributor ROI models, and rural penetration strategies.
- Improved rural market share through targeted activation, community engagement, and micro-market mapping.
- Mentored field teams and ensured operational excellence across assigned territories.
District Coordinator – Women Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Programs
Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Trained and supported 300+ women entrepreneurs across rural communities.
- Coordinated with NGOs, SHGs, and government bodies to implement livelihood programs.
- Facilitated market linkages, product training, and enterprise development support.
- Conducted field assessments, impact tracking, and community mobilization activities.
Deputy Manager – Credit & Operations
Swarna Pragati Housing Microfinance
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed rural credit operations, compliance, and community engagement.
- Conducted financial literacy sessions and supported low-income families in accessing housing finance.
- Strengthened field processes and ensured portfolio quality.
Accounts & Operations Executive
Kudos Finance & Investment
01.2013 - 01.2014
TA – Branch Operations
Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Ltd. (BASIX)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
MBA - Finance
Dr. BAMU Sub-Campus
OsmanabadB.Com - Economics
Sawarkar College
Skills
- Rural Livelihood & Women Empowerment Programs
- CSR Project Implementation & NGO Coordination
- Multi-State Operations & Community Mobilization
- Rural GT Sales & Distributor Development
- Impact Reporting & Program Documentation
- Stakeholder Engagement (NGOs, CSR Teams, Govt Bodies)
- Training & Capacity Building for Women Entrepreneurs
- Advanced Excel
- Sales Analytics
- Beat Planning
- MS Office
- Sales Analytics & Reporting
- Program Documentation & Impact Reporting
Languages
Marathi
Hindi
English
Hobbies and Interests
- Women Empowerment
- Rural Development
- Social Impact Projects
- Community Training
Projects
Lakshmi Project – Women-Led Rural Entrepreneurship, 2018-01-01 to Present, Designed and scaled a women empowerment model integrating sales, livelihood creation, and community development. Built NGO partnerships and trained women entrepreneurs across multiple states. Developed concept notes, impact reports, and partnership proposals for CSR and NGO collaborations.
Timeline
Area Sales Manager & Program Lead – Lakshmi Division (Women Empowerment)
The Himalaya Wellness Company
01.2018 - Current
District Coordinator – Women Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Programs
Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Deputy Manager – Credit & Operations
Swarna Pragati Housing Microfinance
01.2014 - 01.2017
Accounts & Operations Executive
Kudos Finance & Investment
01.2013 - 01.2014
TA – Branch Operations
Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Ltd. (BASIX)
01.2011 - 01.2012
MBA - Finance
Dr. BAMU Sub-Campus
B.Com - Economics
Sawarkar College