Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Skills from IIM Ahmedabad
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Abu Hossain

Abu Hossain

Deputy Sales Manager
Amaidighi West, Fulbari 2, Siliguri - 734015, WB

Summary

Highly competitive, self-starter, collaborative, disciplined and goal oriented professional. Track record of consistently achieving sales targets at branches, building dynamic sales teams and network, identifying high-yielding services and products during the career span. Adept at handling sales and marketing operations to stimulate sales growth and realize organizational objectives. Well versed with the knowledge of cement industry, change management, project prioritization and Geographical knowledge of West Bengal.

Adept at providing sustained advisory customer services on client’s portfolio after analysis of risk appetite. Demonstrated excellence in identifying and developing key and institutional clients for business excellence and accomplishment of targets. Competent in implementing effective solutions to the customer needs, with an aim to improve customer contentment and consequently customer loyalty, repeat and referral business. Possess motivational management style with a record of building an efficient distribution network.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy Sales Manager

Shree Cement Ltd.
Berhampore, Murshidabad, WB
07.2023 - Current
  • Handling the role of an Area Sales Manager of whole district of Murshidabad.
  • Handling primarily sales, collection and dealer development through the branch team.
  • Monitoring the work of the dealers and encouraging them to meet their sales targets.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Currently ensuring the achievement of the sales target for the dealers of the whole district having a potential of 200000 MT.
  • Organizing appointment of new dealers, sub dealers in the assigned area.
  • Monitoring and controlling the timely collection of money to keep receivables under control.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Assistant Manager - Sales

Nu Vista Ltd. (Formerly Emami Cement Ltd.)
Siliguri Branch, Berhampore, Raiganj, WB
04.2017 - 07.2023
  • Handled the role of a Branch Head with a team of 6 on and off role employees.
  • Handled primarily sales, collection and dealer development through the branch team.
  • Monitored the work of the dealers and encouraged them to meet their sales targets.
  • Ensured the achievement of the sales target for the dealers of Malda, Berhampore, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri Dooars & Bengal Hills area.
  • Organized appointment of new dealers, sub dealers in the assigned area.

Area Sales Manager

Meghalaya Cements Ltd. (Topcem Cement)
, Birbhum, Cooch Bihar, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri & Siliguri
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Handled sales, collection with a smaller volume
  • Hired, mentored and motivated sales professionals to service customer accounts and target metrics.
  • Monitored the work of the team and encouraging them to meet their sales targets.
  • Ensured the achievement of the sales target for the Sales Promoters of Siliguri and Jalpaiguri and Murshidabad.
  • Organized appointment of new dealers, sub dealers in the assigned area.
  • Collected and provided market information on market trend, competitions, price etc to help the management take appropriate initiative.

Asst. Sales Manager

Topsel Toyota
Kolkata
06.2014 - 03.2015

· Monitored the work of the teams.

· Created the dealership sales forecasts by estimating total vehicle sales, gross and operating profits as well as expenses for new and used sales.

· Organized sales conferences to introduce new products to the sales team.

· Implemented the plan for the area to promote brand awareness and advertisements.

· Provided effective customer care service to ensure dealer loyalty and satisfaction.

Sr. Agency Manager

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd.
Siliguri
07.2008 - 05.2014

· Essayed a stellar role in recruiting Distribution Leaders & Advisors and managed them for sales

· Recognised as National Topper in Aug'10 along with many other accolades.

Sales Executive

Amar Clearing Associates (CFA of Birla Corporation Ltd.)
Siliguri
04.2005 - 06.2008
  • Handled sales, collection and cost Control
  • Ensured the achievement of the sales target for the area of Siliguri, Darjeeling and Gangtok
  • Organized appointment of new dealers in the assigned area as per dealer network development plan.
  • Monitored and control the timely collection of money to keep receivables under control.
  • Organized Promoters’, Builders’, Masons’ and Dealers’ meet to promote Birla Samrat Cement.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Sikkim Manipal University
Sikkim
02.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Bengali (Hons.)

Netaji Subhas Open University
Siliguri
07.2006 - 06.2009

Skills

    Business development and planning

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Leadership Skills from IIM Ahmedabad

 The course enabled me to learn important leadership skills, clarifying the relationships among key concepts such as definitions of leadership, self-management, authority, power, influence, politics, negotiations, change management, decision-making, and various leadership styles. 

Timeline

Deputy Sales Manager

Shree Cement Ltd.
07.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager - Sales

Nu Vista Ltd. (Formerly Emami Cement Ltd.)
04.2017 - 07.2023

Area Sales Manager

Meghalaya Cements Ltd. (Topcem Cement)
04.2015 - 03.2017

Asst. Sales Manager

Topsel Toyota
06.2014 - 03.2015

MBA - Marketing

Sikkim Manipal University
02.2012 - 01.2014

Sr. Agency Manager

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd.
07.2008 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Bengali (Hons.)

Netaji Subhas Open University
07.2006 - 06.2009

Sales Executive

Amar Clearing Associates (CFA of Birla Corporation Ltd.)
04.2005 - 06.2008
Abu HossainDeputy Sales Manager