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Aleena Raju

Aleena Raju

Trivandrum

Summary

Highly motivated and accomplished sales professional with a proven ability to consistently exceed sales targets and motivate teams to deliver outstanding results. Skilled in developing and implementing sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong client relationships. Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities. Results-driven SSM with 7 years of experience in driving sales growth and leading high-performing teams. Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my leadership skills, industry knowledge, and track record of achieving targets to contribute to the success of a dynamic sales team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate - Client Manager, L5

R.R. Donnelley
01.2024 - Current

Overview:

Act as a vital link between the client & the operations team. Attend client calls, interact with clients frequently & communicate feedback to the operations team. Control cost through effective utilization of personnel, materials & equipment. Recognize performance & behavioural problems in the team & act proactively to ensure productivity is unhampered. Contribute to the preparation of the team's profit & Loss statement monthly.

Client Management:

  • Single point contact for the client & the senior management for the entire process
  • Interface with clients frequently & maintain an excellent relationship with them
  • Handle escalated calls from clients

Project Management:

  • Oversee & coordinate the day- to-day process activities
  • Ensure accuracy is maintained in jobs submitted to clients
  • Set-up work, shift schedules, evaluate recommended software & deal with & report any problems that may arise
  • Responsible for quality & timely completion of all projects
  • Delegate & manage production capacity on the shift Team Management

Team Management:

  • Manage team of Financial Analyst - Associates, Proofreaders & QCs
  • Develop strong inter-personal relationships with the team
  • Coach, Counsel, Train team members
  • Develop an environment that provides motivation & development opportunities for the team
  • Introduce initiatives for team development
  • Support & develop direct reports in their work
  • Recognize & reward performance & ensure welfare measures are carried out

Team Leader- Sales

Eben Telecom
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Continuously hit or exceeded sales targets by implementing reward systems within the sales team.
  • Liaised with the marketing team on sales collateral and website lead magnets.
  • Ran industry trade show stand alongside marketing team.
  • Worked on company sales strategy with the senior business team.
  • Managed a team of, 4 SM, 2 SME & 40 junior sales executives.
  • Managed the QA team to implement QA guidelines, QA markdowns & QA agent reports
  • Tracked emerging industry trends and competitor activities by researching, networking and analysing analytics.
  • Acted as thought leader by gaining respect and trust of consumers and competitors through persuasive writing and presentations.
  • Identified industry events to generate prospects for pipeline.
  • Stayed updated on industry best practices and standards by attending events, seminars and training programmes.
  • Worked with customer service team on any client issues.
  • Used a confident, friendly approach when interacting with clients, maintaining excellent relationships by being helpful and supportive.
  • Managed sales team recruitment, selecting talent based on drive, confidence, determination and hunger for sales.
  • Built long-lasting and extensive customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
  • Monitored inbound sales enquiries by email and Power BI.
  • Met and presented to prospects in offices settings and via Zoom.
  • Designed effective and successful sales strategies that saw 100% growth within 6 months.
  • Closely monitored sales team performance, ensuring individuals stayed on track to meet targets, offering extra training where needed.
  • Monitored inbound sales pipeline using Powe BI systems.
  • Generated and presented sales, revenue and expenses report to management teams for review.

AM Contact Center

Lakshya, Indian Institute of Commerce
09.2018 - 11.2021
  • Reporting to the Directors
  • Daily, Weekly, Monthly EOS & EOD
  • DAP & PIP monitoring
  • Fortnightly & quarterly performance analysis for the branch managers, CC consultants
  • Maintained detailed product knowledge to competently and expertly advise customers.
  • Applied correct hold and transfer procedures, consistently keeping call times within the time frame target.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by offering friendly, helpful and informative customer service.
  • Dealt with complex customer complaints professionally and politely, resolving issues with favourable solutions.
  • Made high volume of sales calls per day exceeding company outbound call targets.
  • Wrote and submitted timely reports on performance, targets and customer queries.
  • Guided callers through troubleshooting, navigating company site and using products or services.

Assistant Branch Manager

LAKSHYA, Indian Institute of Commerce
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Monitoring & Analyzing Branch Operations
  • Resource person for the Corporate Office
  • Handling a team of 25 Employees in the Branch
  • Conducting Weekly & Monthly Presentations
  • Conducting Career Orientation Program for Schools & Colleges
  • Represented Lakshya for Manorama Commerce Seminar
  • Payroll Preparations
  • Complete Admin Coordination's
  • Faculty Management & Scheduling
  • Supporting Contact Center Operations
  • Software Handling such as Classpro & Bit voice

Admission Officer

LAKSHYA, Indian Institute of Commerce
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Equal resource person for Branch & Corporate Office Staff Monitoring
  • Counselling students
  • Admission Closure

Education

M.SC - Marine Microbiology

KUFOS
2016

B.Sc Chemistry - Science

All Saints' College
2014

Certificate of Higher Education - 12

Christ Nagar English Higher Secondary School
2011

Skills

  • Product upselling
  • Product Expertise
  • Sales team coaching
  • Sales presentations
  • Social selling
  • Business communication
  • Upselling strategies
  • Quarterly report generation
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Business development
  • Medical device products and services
  • Marketing strategy
  • Key account development
  • Customer rapport
  • Well-versed in contract law
  • Resolution-oriented
  • Effective Retail Sales Manager
  • Continuous improvements
  • Performance tracking and evaluations
  • Territory and account management
  • Product knowledge
  • Sales territory growth
  • Sales Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Sales Forecasting and Analysis
  • Negotiation and Closing
  • Communication and Presentation
  • CRM Systems (eg, Salesforce)
  • Time Management and Prioritization
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Market intelligence
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Sales process engineering
  • Team oversight
  • Strategies and goals
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Brand-building strategies
  • Exceptional multitasker
  • Consultative selling
  • Sales and market development
  • Cross-cultural sales background
  • Global company sales background
  • Sales operations
  • Established track record of exceptional sales results
  • Profit and revenue-generating strategies
  • Service-driven sales
  • Social media savvy

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced Sales processes, implementing across departments for increased productivity and profits.
  • Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of AP.
  • Reduced employee turnover by 50% by creating and implementing a no-cost incentive program.
  • Implemented new, interactive employee scheduling system to monitor, gauge, and project staffing needs.

Timeline

Associate - Client Manager, L5

R.R. Donnelley
01.2024 - Current

Team Leader- Sales

Eben Telecom
11.2021 - 07.2023

AM Contact Center

Lakshya, Indian Institute of Commerce
09.2018 - 11.2021

Assistant Branch Manager

LAKSHYA, Indian Institute of Commerce
09.2017 - 09.2018

Admission Officer

LAKSHYA, Indian Institute of Commerce
09.2016 - 09.2017

M.SC - Marine Microbiology

KUFOS

B.Sc Chemistry - Science

All Saints' College

Certificate of Higher Education - 12

Christ Nagar English Higher Secondary School
Aleena Raju