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Abhijit Singh Rathore

Sales Manager : Etail & Retail - India
Mumbai

Summary

A creative and results-driven individual with a proven track record of surpassing sales objectives in the designated territory. Proficient in promoting and selling the company's product suite through adept and professional sales techniques. Accomplished Sales Manager offering 18years of experience developing and maximizing B2B/B2C, Etail/ Retail sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Manager - Etail & Retail - INDIA

Targus India Pvt Ltd
  • Facilitated appointment of new partners to expand business channels in Mumbai, Pune, and ROM
  • Conducted product training sessions for partners and their Field Sales Representatives (FOS)
  • Managed sales funnel, overseeing lead generation through FOS, engaging with prospects, understanding their requirements, and qualifying potential leads
  • Spearheaded Sell-In and Sellout initiatives for these partners, ensuring effective market penetration
  • Aligned co-marketing activities to actively engage T3 Channel partners
  • Orchestrated Sellout process through Relationship Manager (RM) Team in T3 Channel
  • Led sales enablement program, incorporating merchandising and training initiatives
  • Staying informed about industry trends, competitor products, and new sales techniques
  • Proficiency in using online sales platforms, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and other digital tools
  • Collaborated in planning seasonal promotion programs with various online and offline retailers
  • Conducted weekly and monthly business planning, forecasting, and review sessions
  • Closely monitors customer reviews and feedback to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business

Partner Business Manager

Xerox India Pvt Ltd
  • Identify, engage, and align new partners for channel business expansion
  • Facilitate onboarding process for channel partners, providing training for both partners and their Field Sales Representatives (FOS)
  • Conduct target signing and business planning exercises to ensure strategic alignment
  • Manage sales funnel, overseeing lead generation through FOS, engaging with prospects, understanding their requirements, and qualifying potential leads
  • Drive both Sell In and Sellout strategies for these channel partners to maximize market penetration
  • Conduct regular weekly and monthly business planning sessions, including forecasting and comprehensive reviews.

Area Sales Manager (Channel & Enterprise Sales)

Toshiba India Pvt Ltd
  • Develop and manage efficient distribution network to improve sales performance
  • Channel expansion (Volume partners as well as Retail channel)
  • Conduct business plan review meetings with sales team and regional partners
  • Develop creative promotional strategies / dealers meet to attract more T3 partners
  • Sell In and PSI Management of distributors and volume partners
  • Ensure adherence to payment collection / Outstanding systems & procedures as per company policies.

Senior Relationship Manager

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd
  • Accountable for achieving targets both for Mumbai team collectively and individually
  • Formulate, direct, and coordinate marketing activities to effectively promote product
  • Manage sales team stationed at various stores including Croma, Vijay Sales, Ezone, and Hyper City
  • Cultivate strong relationships with Store Managers and brand staff to align efforts and meet sales targets effectively.

Retail Sales officer

L.G Electronics India Pvt. Ltd
11.2006
    • Train new employees and conduct company and product orientations
    • Designed, developed, and implemented marketing and sales campaigns
    • Coordinated and contributed at shows and special events like Times Utsav, Com IT, Ice, Channel Congress etc
    • To handle Sales Team of LFR like CROMA, NEXT.

Sales Representative

AIRTEL (Go to Customer Services.)
04.2006 - 10.2006
  • Offered personalized assistance to each client, addressing their specific needs
  • Monitored and assessed progress of each client, ensuring tailored support
  • Conducted professional presentations for prospective clients, effectively communicating offerings and benefits.

Tele caller

Go to Customer Services
10.2005 - 03.2006
    • Promote Client product and services
    • Compiled, edited, and recorded customer profiles for comprehensive documentation
    • Successfully managed projects for esteemed clients including Cyber Media, Economic Times, and IBM.

Education

B.Sc. (C.S) - Computer Science

Extol Institute Of Management
Bhopal - Madhya Pradesh
07.2003 - 08.2005

Higher Secondary School

Bhel Shiksha Niketan
Jhansi - Uttar Pradesh
04.2001 - 04.2002

Secondary Education

Christ The King College
Jhansi - Uttar Pradesh
04.2000 - 04.2001

Skills

Market Trend Analysis

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Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/05/83

Accomplishments

1) Contributed to the Targus Team winning the Best APAC Country Award for sales in FY’21.

2) Received the Employee Recognition Award for outstanding performance in FY’22.

3) Played a key role in the Targus Team winning the Best Dock Sales Award in the APAC region for FY’22.

4) Completed 5yrs tenure at Targus India.

5) Received the Employee Recognition Award for outstanding performance in FY’23.

6) Successfully entered major accounts TCS, Baxter & Emerson in fiscal year 2024.

7) Successfully revived a significant old major account, M/s Alkem Laboratories, for Xerox within the first two quarters in FY 2015.

8) Played a pivotal role in closing the RBI RC for 2015-16, achieving additional yearly business volume of 1Cr .

9) Appointed three new partners for equipment and one partner for supplies, resulting in a notable 70% increase in monthly sales.

10) Secured the first breakthrough for Toshiba in TATA Power and Suzlon Energy, generating an additional annual revenue of 30Cr.

11) Effectively managed key accounts, including Daimler, Thermax, and Bajaj Auto, ensuring successful partnerships.

12) Expanded the new customer base by 30% in the Pune ROM location, contributing to overall business growth and market presence.

13) Consistently achieved monthly, quarterly, and yearly Channel targets in Toshiba .

14) Secured the 2nd Runner-Up position (Pan India) for Q1, 2013, with an outstanding achievement of 120%.

15) Solely achieved a 100% target, distinguishing as the only ASM to do so Pan India under the given parameters for AUG’13.

16) Acknowledged with an appreciation letter in the first quarter from Microsoft Regional Director Mr. Jaspreet Bindra in Dec'18.

17) Awarded the Certification of "Retail Sales Professional" for conducting training on Microsoft Expert Zone across all product categories of Microsoft for 2011-2012 (Windows, MS Office, Office for Mac, Hardware, Xbox).

18) Successfully increased the attach ratio of MS Office to 20%+ in CROMA within two quarters FY'09.

19) Recognized with a Certificate for being the "1st BEST TRAINEE" in the Product Training Program Sept'08.

20) Collaboratively established different verticals for channel sales, including CE channel and LFR sales, to drive monthly sales.


Timeline

Retail Sales officer

L.G Electronics India Pvt. Ltd
11.2006

Sales Representative

AIRTEL (Go to Customer Services.)
04.2006 - 10.2006

Tele caller

Go to Customer Services
10.2005 - 03.2006

B.Sc. (C.S) - Computer Science

Extol Institute Of Management
07.2003 - 08.2005

Higher Secondary School

Bhel Shiksha Niketan
04.2001 - 04.2002

Secondary Education

Christ The King College
04.2000 - 04.2001

Sales Manager - Etail & Retail - INDIA

Targus India Pvt Ltd

Partner Business Manager

Xerox India Pvt Ltd

Area Sales Manager (Channel & Enterprise Sales)

Toshiba India Pvt Ltd

Senior Relationship Manager

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd
Abhijit Singh RathoreSales Manager : Etail & Retail - India