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Amit Devgan

Amit Devgan

Gurgaon

Summary

Results-driven leader with a strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a focus on fostering a productive and positive team culture.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director – WW Customer Service Operations

Agilent Technologies International (P) Ltd
05.2011 - Current
  • Business Operations – Managing team to deliver on SLAs & metrics for Customer Service Operations (Q2C)
  • Reliable Production – Deliver process outputs, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations
  • Compliance – Attain, maintain and monitor compliance to regulatory and other standards, as required
  • Productivity – Get LEAN, Optimize effort & cost of delivery
  • Value Creation – Contribute to revenue and operating margin through process improvements
  • Trainings – Deliver Quality (7 QC Tools, GB & BB) trainings & one day LEAN tools workshop
  • Benchmarking – Against industry standards & adopt external best practices/ standardize, as required
  • Six Sigma Projects – Continuously improve business results & customer experience. Obtain GB/BB certifications
  • Certified 2 Black Belts & 36 Green Belts across Agilent India till June 2015

Assistant Vice President Quality

GE Capital
06.2008 - 04.2011
  • Coached, mentored & certified 4 Black Belts (direct reports) and 18 Green Belts (from functions)
  • Implemented & executed Business Continuity Planning & Collection Projects for GE Capital
  • Master Black Belt (Mentored) – Collection Hardship Tools, PDC Exhaust Replenishment & Vendor Bill Management
  • Projects Completed as Black Belt – Skip Tracing, Collection Recovery, Closed Location Collection Strategy
  • Project Leader – To implement GE global initiative for contingent workforce management called 'GEt Services'
  • Collection Analytics – Planning, managing & monitoring collection cost for GE Money India

Relationship Manager West

GE Capital
08.2006 - 05.2008
  • Implemented & executed Sales Force Effectiveness Quality Project (PROJECT EMBRACE) for the contingent workforce (~3500) in West through manpower vendor Kelly Services India (P) Ltd & MAFOI
  • Managed cost, productivity, attrition, hiring & compliance of contingent workforce through the vendor for 2 functions & 8 product lines in West
  • Report out monthly metrics to the business highlighting improvements obtained through the project

Regional Sales Manager

GE Money
01.2005 - 07.2006
  • Re-launched Personal Loan 'Affluent' (PLA) business in Pune
  • Managed a team of 4 Managers (direct reports) & 55 FOS (extended team)
  • Responsible for new client acquisition & to achieve volumes in the specified parameters of profitability
  • To identify, enroll and maintain relationship with channel partners (14) & direct sales team (55 FOS)
  • Devised various incentive schemes for the channel partners & direct sales team
  • Had one of the lowest 30+ delinquencies across the country for the product
  • Achieved 110% of the op-plan volume in the year 2005
  • Awarded 'PLA Insurance Champion' for year 2005 - cross-selling highest 'Dual Shield Insurance' with PLA

Sales Manager

SBI Cards
03.2001 - 12.2004
  • Managed 9 Managers (direct reports) & ~ 300 FOS (extended team of Sales, Administration, Training and Tele-callers)
  • Managed the 'Sales Service Provider (SSP)' to achieve the target in the given budget
  • Planning volume linked incentive schemes for the Team leaders, Tele-callers & Sales Executives
  • Closed Jaipur at 120% of the yearly target for the year 2003 with spending only 89% of the available funds
  • Jaipur was the best Non Metro in Value Added Products across India in year 2003
  • SBI Credit Card (JV GE Capital & SBI)

Branch-in-charge/Area Sales Manager

DG Piramal Group of Company
06.1999 - 02.2001
  • Company Overview: Aristocrat Marketing Ltd

Branch Head - Rajasthan

  • Managed 5 Sales Manager, 3 Commercial Managers & 4 Service Executives
  • Restructuring & supervising the territories of Rajasthan
  • Streamlining commercial function through prudential inventory management
  • To plan dealer incentive schemes, direct marketing activities, use of local media & publicity plans
  • Tracking the competitor activities town & dealer-wise and exploring new markets to expand the network

Management Trainee:

  • Worked in Madhya Pradesh & strengthened distribution by appointing dealers & distributors
  • Gave a growth of 24% in three months (Oct-Dec’99) while handling the markets of Indore & Ujjain
  • Managed the ARISTOCRAT stall at Gwalior Trade Fair in Year 2000
  • Achieved growth of 21% in a month
  • Planned various consumer schemes and direct marketing activities

Education

Masters in Business Administration - Marketing & Finance

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)
Pune, India
06-1999

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
05-1997

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency Enhancement
  • Service Excellence
  • Process Optimization

  • Workforce Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Performance Management

AREA OF EXPERTISE & EXPOSURE

Business Operations & Team Management:

· Currently managing a team of 11 Managers, 3 SMEs & an extended team of 225+ employees.

· Managed a team of 4 Black Belts & 5 Operation Managers to drive efficiencies in processing & collections of financial products.

· Managed a team of 13 Sales Managers & an extended team of ~350 FOS in financial product sales.

· Leading, training & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in operations & sales to meet individual & group targets.

· Planning & scheduling individual/team assignments to achieve the preset goals within time, quality & cost parameters


Corporate Quality:

· Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

· Problem Solving Consultant – Drive cost saving & revenue generation projects.

· Create Quality awareness – Conduct trainings, organize Quality Fairs, provide platform to nurture ideas.

· Building quality culture & DNA – Mentor Green Belt & Black Belt projects.

· Sustain & promote Quality – Reward & recognize people involved in process improvements.


Sales and Marketing:

· Handling the sales operations for different financial products, thereby achieving increased sales growth with efficient utilization of resources.

· Conceptualizing and executing promotions as a part of brand building & income development.

· Strategizing and ensuring profitable execution to reduce customer attrition.

Timeline

Director – WW Customer Service Operations

Agilent Technologies International (P) Ltd
05.2011 - Current

Assistant Vice President Quality

GE Capital
06.2008 - 04.2011

Relationship Manager West

GE Capital
08.2006 - 05.2008

Regional Sales Manager

GE Money
01.2005 - 07.2006

Sales Manager

SBI Cards
03.2001 - 12.2004

Branch-in-charge/Area Sales Manager

DG Piramal Group of Company
06.1999 - 02.2001

Masters in Business Administration - Marketing & Finance

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Osmania University
Amit Devgan