Anil Kranthi Boddula
Hyderabad
Summary
An experienced professional with over 8 years in agriculture, agribusiness, Rural Development, and innovation. Proven expertise in project management, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem building within the food and agriculture sector. Adept at driving multidisciplinary projects, managing diverse teams, and developing innovative strategies for sectoral growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager
ICRISAT- Agribusiness Innovation Platform (AIP)
05.2021 - Current
- Led and supervised the implementation and operationalization of the Walmart Foundation Project in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and the Assam Millet Mission (AMM) project in Guwahati, Assam
- Maintained and strengthened relationships with supporting partners and stakeholders, including 9 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
- Established sustainable market linkages for processing units, facilitating FPO revenue generation and ensuring continuous functioning of the units
- Raised awareness and educated FPOs on project grant infrastructure, facilitating income generation through value addition
- Prepared scoping study reports detailed project reports (DPRs), and other necessary documentation for submission to APART/GoA
- Attended AMM and ARIAS project meetings, representing ICRISAT in State Project Coordination Committee (SPCC) meetings and other relevant forums
- Coordinated with ARIAS, AMM team in Assam, and ICRISAT team in Hyderabad to ensure seamless integration and collaboration across different teams
- Developed and conducted training manuals, organizing training programs, capacity-building sessions, and exposure visits to enhance the skills and knowledge of the agricultural sector workforce
- Delivered presentations to APART/GoA, attended AMM and ARIAS project meetings, and represented ICRISAT in State Project Coordination Committee (SPCC) meetings
- Managed project deliverables, ensuring adherence to schedule, quality, scope, and budget, and monitored field activities to achieve project milestones
- Coordinated with team leads and other key experts to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables and completion of assigned activities, undertaking additional tasks as assigned by the Team Leader
Business Development Manager
Source Trace Systems Pv.t Ltd.
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed and executed strategies to drive business growth and promote technological innovations in agriculture, both domestically and internationally
- Analyzed client value chains to identify potential areas for technological interventions and tailored solutions to address specific needs
- Coordinated lead generation activities and organized product demonstrations based on customer requirements, ensuring effective execution
- Maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and provided tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction
- Conducted in-depth market research to identify potential business areas for technology intervention and assessed market trends and opportunities
- Facilitated clear communication between customer needs and the operations team, ensuring timely and successful project deliverables
- Represented the company at industry events, seminars, and conferences, discussing the utility of agricultural technology and presenting the company's solutions
Business Development Manager
Star AgriBazaar Technology Ltd.
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for Business generation, Branding, and Business Promotional Activities in Coimbatore Division of Tamil Nadu, India
- Acted as the single point of contact for major clients, including processing units, mills, and manufacturing units in the region
- Managed the procurement and supply of various agricultural commodities across India
- Coordinated with both suppliers and buyers to ensure smooth transactions
- Maintained strong customer relationships by understanding client needs and facilitating trade
- Organized and led client meetings to develop marketing strategies and promotional activities
- Addressed and resolved client grievances before and during business transactions
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce operational costs
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to provide insights and recommendations for business growth and competitive positioning
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities in the agricultural sector and was accountable for the overall business performance in the region
Asst. Manager Customer Development
Gubba Cold Storage Private Limited
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for the company's brand and maintaining a vivid relationship with more than 200 Seed companies ensuring storage of Commercial, Foundation, and Germplasm seeds
- Single point of contact to handle major seed companies such as Monsanto, Corteva, Advanta, Syngenta, etc
- Implementation of tasks assigned by management
- Coordinating with different teams resolving business and operational-related issues
- Acting as a bridge between the customer and the company
- Conducting different client meetings for planning marketing strategies and promotional activities
- Communicating business-relevant information and providing structured feedback to the management
- Managing various roles including Team management, Sales operation, Sales management, marketing management, customer relationship management, Lead generation, lead management, client acquisition, customer acquisition, customer retention, key account management, B2B & B2C marketing, and business development
Education
MBA - Agri. Business
SHUATS
01.2017
B.Sc.(HONS) - Agricultural Sc. & Rural Development
Loyola Academy Degree & P.G College
01.2015
Intermediate - Bi.P.C
Narayana Junior College
01.2011
SSC -
Vidyodaya High School
Jammikunta, Karimnagar01.2009
Skills
- Business Development & Market Strategy
- Networking & Stakeholder Management
- Project & Event Management
- Leadership & Team Management
- Proposal Writing
- Agri-Tech integration
- Continuous Erudition
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Internships Project Works
- Industrial Internship at Nuziveedu Seeds Limited, Two months, Hyderabad, Telangana, 2014
- Rural Agricultural Work Experience Program (RAWEP), Three months, Karimnagar, Telangana, 2014
- Sales Promotion Internship at Bayer Crop Science, 30 days, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, 2016
- Villgro Innovations Foundation Internship, Two months, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2016
- Post-Sales Activities Internship at Bayer Crop Science, 30 days, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, 2016
- Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation, Specialized training, Hyderabad, Telangana, 2013
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Calligraphy, Listening to Music, Poetry
- Date of Birth: 02/04/94
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is real and authentic up to my fair knowledge.
Timeline
Associate Manager
ICRISAT- Agribusiness Innovation Platform (AIP)
05.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager
Source Trace Systems Pv.t Ltd.
01.2020 - 04.2021
Business Development Manager
Star AgriBazaar Technology Ltd.
03.2019 - 01.2020
Asst. Manager Customer Development
Gubba Cold Storage Private Limited
05.2017 - 02.2019
B.Sc.(HONS) - Agricultural Sc. & Rural Development
Loyola Academy Degree & P.G College
Intermediate - Bi.P.C
Narayana Junior College
SSC -
Vidyodaya High School
MBA - Agri. Business
SHUATS
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