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Abhishek Agarwal

Abhishek Agarwal

Family Business Manager
Kolkata

Summary

Experienced and versatile professional with a comprehensive background spanning seven years in Business Development, complemented by a year in Strategy and over four years dedicated to Entrepreneurship. Adept at driving strategic initiatives, forging key partnerships, and fostering business growth in dynamic and competitive environments. Proven ability to identify opportunities, conceptualize innovative solutions, and execute effective strategies to achieve organizational objectives. Skilled in leveraging entrepreneurial spirit to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and deliver impactful results. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated track record of success in driving business development, strategic planning, and entrepreneurial endeavors

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Business Manager

C. L. Saraf & Co
08.2022
  • Led and managed all aspects of day-to-day operations, including sales, marketing, finance, and administration, to ensure the smooth functioning of the firm
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans and initiatives to drive firm’s growth, increase revenue, and expand market presence
  • Successfully managed both internal team members and external clients through high-pressure situations during audit seasons, ensuring seamless coordination, communication, and collaboration to meet tight deadlines and deliver quality outcomes
  • Conducted regular financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement, and mitigate risks
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors, customers, and other stakeholders to support business objectives and enhance the reputation of the business
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients by actively listening to their needs, addressing their concerns, and delivering exceptional service even under the pressures of audit deadlines, resulting in enhanced client retention and satisfaction.

Partner

Multiverse Explorations
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • A Media Production House that focuses on media (Still, Video & Audio) Production based Projects
  • It bypass creative & ad agencies and directly source project from the clients which otherwise would have charges a boom to a client
  • Create the best possible solutions based on the project requirements within given budgets and deliver in given timeframe
  • This is possible because of huge pool of talents and a good vendor management system
  • Putting the right talent for the respective job
  • Diversified portfolio of doing projects for corporates, individuals, NGOs, Industrialist, short movie producers, live events, and many more
  • Provided creative vision and direction for all projects, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives and audience preferences
  • Developed and executed strategic business plans to drive growth, expand market reach, and maximize revenue opportunities
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with clients and stakeholders to secure new business opportunities and enhance the company's reputation in the industry
  • Oversaw budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure projects were delivered on time and within budget
  • Spearheaded marketing and promotional efforts to build brand awareness, attract new clients, and engage with audiences across digital and traditional media platforms
  • I was involved in all the aspect of the business but my major contribution is towards business development and business strategy, sale & marketing and streamlining the operations procedure
  • We have executed more than 20 projects from small to medium scale with total turnover more than INR 1.5 million.

New Initiative Manager

Diptab Ventures Private Limited (letstransport.in)
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Responsible for coming up with various strategies for the supply support and bring stickiness at service level
  • Responsible for coming up with various ancillary benefits for the supply strength
  • Responsible to open up Driver Support Center PAN India wise, starting the pivot project from Bangalore
  • Responsible for conducting PAN India Driver Training Certification programs in collaboration with govt, PMKVY
  • Actively participated in various initiative programs such as truck insurance, DP loan facility, petrol delivery, and Fast Tag implementation, contributing insights, expertise, and support to enhance operational efficiency and service offerings, resulting in improved vendor satisfaction and business growth
  • Led cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and evaluation of key initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and vendor satisfaction
  • Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure timely delivery of project objectives
  • Conducted thorough analysis of operational processes to identify areas for improvement and implemented solutions to streamline workflows and reduce costs
  • Collaborated with department heads and stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and success criteria
  • Established performance metrics and KPIs to monitor progress, track outcomes, and identify opportunities for optimization
  • Provided leadership, guidance, and support to team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Communicated regularly with executive leadership to provide project updates, address challenges, and make strategic recommendations for driving success
  • Proactively supports and practices Reward and Recognition with Driver Partners
  • Proactively seeks to contribute to an environment of continuous improvement by identifying, recommending and implementing business solutions that support the overall strategy
  • Understanding different types of requirements, such as Business Requirements, Vendor Requirements, Functional requirements, Implementation Requirements etc
  • Organized Marketing campaigns for promoting company schemes and new initiative and collection response data
  • Provides leadership management with timely updates on project issues and status through the Initiatives Tracking report
  • Influences and develops a long-term supply chain strategy that meets company objectives and initiatives
  • Manage team of 6 and Assign work load to team members and oversee daily activities.

BDM|KAM

G4S Secure Solutions India Private Limited
12.2016 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for generating new business lead through various sectors like IT, Finance, Manufacturing, Government, Education, Retail, Automobile, Construction, FMCG, Biotechnology, R&D, Media, Telecom and many more
  • Strategizing with internal & external stake holders and finalize account plans
  • Reach out to prospective clients through various channels to generate new sales leads
  • SFDC - Regular, timely, accurate and comprehensive updation of all required data
  • Leverage account plans to target existing client opportunities, build connect with existing clients
  • Support bid process including bid writing, finalization of commercials and submission of proposal Sales Performance
  • Pre and Post follow ups of contracts and addressing customer issues
  • Negotiations, terms and conditions, pricing discussions and costing at different level of Management
  • Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives Implements lean management for better flow of internal operation and timely delivery of end product
  • Worked as a KAM for 2 year for 2 major acquired clients with total monthly billing starting from 14 lacs to build it to 1.8 cr, WeWork and Medlife
  • Awarded for best sales performance during Q1(Jan-March) 2019, 167% achievement level.

Founder & CEO

Radohonks
10.2014 - 01.2016
  • Company – Radohonks
  • Designation – Founder & CEO
  • Product Line – A truck aggregator
  • Privately held: 5 Employees
  • Aggregated more than 750 trucks
  • Established strong customer base out of residential, commercial, industrial and from the core field of construction
  • Generated 80% business by encashing own network, out of which 40% through ‘referrals’
  • Fostered excellent relationships and referrals by building trust and rapport with customers
  • Promoted Brand through BTL activities
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales, terms & conditions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices
  • Design and prepared operation pipe line base on vender and end user engagement and keep on updating and improvising it for better flow of order
  • Hired, trained, and supervised team, providing guidance in use of tools, on-the-job safety guidelines, customer interactions
  • Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities
  • Closed new business opportunities by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; came up with various unique offers and deals, making it a win-win situation.

BDE

Bureau Veritas India Pvt Ltd
12.2012 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for generating new business lead through Developers, Construction Companies, Architects, Fabricators, Contractors & Projects, etc
  • Brought new processes to firm for its growth, using various marketing strategies and developed strategies and business for the firm by building corporate relationships with customers and the industry market leaders
  • Utilized various BTL tools to create brand awareness in the market
  • Came up with different pricing solution to get upper hand on the competition
  • Took the entire responsibility for expanding the business and reach, and opened up a new branch office for the company within given timeline and budget, covered all investments within 2 months then stipulated target and made sure of profitable business
  • Identifying the New Market areas to penetrate and increase sales
  • Training Programs for students & Professionals
  • Implements lean management for better flow of internal operation and timely delivery of end product
  • Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.

Marketing Officer

Paracoat Product Ltd.
04.2012 - 11.2012
  • Marketing Officer for Paracoat Product ltd in Hosur, Tamil Nadu
  • My role was to understand the manufacturing process of different types of NVH products
  • Alternative way of producing similar product, cost differentiation, was involved in Vendor and Supply Chain management, dealing with vendors for the raw materials
  • Presentation and demonstration of the product to the clients like Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India, Ashok Leyland, TVS Motor Comp, Eicher Motors, Force Motors, etc.

Marketing Assistant

RRL STEELS LTD.
10.2006 - 05.2010
  • Marketing Assistant for RRL STEELS LTD
  • A steel casting and manufacturing company, Kolkata
  • 6 months in accounts department, then 3 months in production department and 34 months worked in marketing department, visited various coal mining areas like BHEL, Mahanadi Coalfield, Durgapur Steel Plant, IISCO Steel Plant, Northern Coalfield, Eastern Coalfield for tender submissions
  • Debt market research in former field to understand the market better to penetrate sales
  • Tender Management – was involved in from tender selection, preparation, documentation till closing the bid and other follow ups.

Education

MBA - MARKETING

Globsyn Business School(KOL)

B.COM - COMMERCE

Calcutta University

Skills

Strategic Planning

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Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Late Gobinda Ram Agarwal
  • Date of Birth: 04/07/1986
  • Marital Status: Single

Home

Kolkata

Current Location

Kolkata

Extracurricular Activities

Once stood as A National Champion in Counter Strike (Multiplayer Gamining) Worked with a NGO, Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram for 4 yrs Hobbies – Travel, Adventurer, Sports, Photography, Rider, Blogger. Worked as a Freelancer Travel Blogger and Photographer with Travel & Tourism Companies.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Interests

Photography & Sports

Timeline

Business Manager

C. L. Saraf & Co
08.2022

Partner

Multiverse Explorations
01.2021 - 04.2022

New Initiative Manager

Diptab Ventures Private Limited (letstransport.in)
09.2019 - 11.2020

BDM|KAM

G4S Secure Solutions India Private Limited
12.2016 - 08.2019

Founder & CEO

Radohonks
10.2014 - 01.2016

BDE

Bureau Veritas India Pvt Ltd
12.2012 - 10.2014

Marketing Officer

Paracoat Product Ltd.
04.2012 - 11.2012

Marketing Assistant

RRL STEELS LTD.
10.2006 - 05.2010

MBA - MARKETING

Globsyn Business School(KOL)

B.COM - COMMERCE

Calcutta University

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