Dynamic leader with a proven track record at ZONO Tradetech Private Limited, excelling in sales leadership and strategic planning. Leveraged targeted marketing and cross-functional team leadership to drive revenue growth and partner affiliations, achieving significant pipeline contributions. Skilled in CRM software and public speaking, consistently surpassing profit objectives through innovative strategies and performance data analysis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Sales, Business Development & Marketing
ZONO Tradetech Private Limited
08.2023 - Current
Develop a GTM enterprise sales strategy to build and grow ZONO's market leadership and to achieve business targets
Lead the company's sales efforts, building and executing plans to drive revenue through both direct and partner channels
Build, manage and execute a 360-degree sales plan to drive inbound and outbound sales efforts across multiple geographies
Leader who can close current opportunities and personally lead the drive to identify and win new business
Partner with other members of the executive team to execute the current corporate strategic plan, and develop future plans
Ensure performance, strategy, and alignment of the organization's revenue-generating departments
Build and manage a sales team that can drive business growth across all customer segments and profiles, and share accountability with the marketing function to plan and implement product marketing strategies
Monitor the revenue pipeline and leads, adjusting as necessary to create sustainable growth
Implement sales monitoring technologies and/or softwares to build visibility, traceability and scalability across the sales pipeline
Collect and collate customer feedback to drive new product and feature development and optimization
Contribute to the overall growth of the organization by taking ownership of the product sales and marketing functions
Responsible for all aspects of partner management, prioritization of business, strategic and financial assessment, structuring and negotiation of new engagement models/commercials, and ongoing partner management
Recruit new Partners (Reseller, Channel, Consultant & SI)
Identify strategic partners via planning and prioritization
Solicit partners to join the Program
Articulate our value proposition and benefits of Partner Program Onboard Partners
Manage Onboarding program including training, access and joint business planning, monitoring and reporting
Support periodic knowledge sessions
Develop partner sales playbooks and other collaterals to enable an accelerated partner onboarding and training Manage Partners
Monitor progress w.r.t defined goals of the Joint Business Plan with well-planned cadences
Engage partners with periodic meetings to review pipeline, develop and review growth initiatives, and drive awareness of company's products / milestones and stay top-of-mind of partners
Drive sales pipeline from joint GTM with partners, referrals, and Co-marketing
Be accountable for success metrics and partner growth
Maintain direct relationships with partners, proactively resolving issues and creating value
Collaborate with a broad range of internal stakeholders in Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance and Legal, serving as an advocate for your partners while balancing company's goals
Operate with little oversight, being both an executor and strategic thinker
Lead cross-functional initiatives with internal and external teams
30% of Pipeline Contribution through Channel Partners
AVP Growth Head - India, EMEA & SEA
Easyrewardz Software Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2021 - 04.2023
Manage Team of 5 - 6 Sales Manager to achieve targets for the newly product launch
GTM Strategy for India, SEA & EMEA
RFP submission for EMEA & SEA region
Partner Enrolment Program
Product strategy
Marketing Strategy for Lead generation
First year target for 600k USD ARR
Increase Sales Revenue with 5X pipeline contribution across all regions
Appointing & Managing Consultant, Reseller and Integration Partner for ER
Product Webinars & Growth Strategy for Partners
Strategy for global penetration
Partnership and Alliances - Global Head
Capillary Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2021
Increase Sales through Channel and Reseller Partner for SEA, China, META and India region
Manage SI partner like Accenture, TechM and Cloud Partner like AWS, Google
Increase Sales Revenue with 20% pipeline contribution across all regions
Target to achieve 600k USD from all Reseller Partners across region
Activate Channel Partner across global for Capillary
Training & Webinars for local partners and resources of Partners
Sales Manager
Capillary Technologies India Pvt Ltd
10.2015 - 03.2020
To implement regional sales programs by developing field sales action plans
Activate Partner Channel in my region
To maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping up with changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors
Establishing and adjusting selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand
Managing regional sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
To determine annual gross-profit plans by implementing sales & marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results
To establish sales objectives by forecasting annual sales numbers for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products
Business Development Manager
Martjack (E-Reasoning Global India Pvt Ltd)
06.2013 - 09.2015
Company Overview: MartJack is a digital commerce solution provided by Reasoning Global eApplications Pvt Ltd (Reasoning)
Reasoning was established in 2007 with a vision to enable E-Commerce ecosystem by providing world-class digital commerce solutions to retail businesses across India and other emerging markets
Carry out market research through industry contacts, publications, trade events, news to identify ideas for growth
Reach out directly or through partners to target prospective business deals
Travelling and meeting Clients wherever required
Filter out high potential deals by analyzing business strategies, opportunity requirements / prerequisites/ financials, and internal priorities
Design the best negotiating strategies by considering the risks and rewards, and keeping in mind the counter-parties preferences & goals negotiation to close the deal and draw in resources from within the company to make it happen
As the face of the organization, also help in building the brand of the company in the industry, vendor and customer community
Pitch for repeat orders or cross sell products/services to existing clients
Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs
Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs
Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels
Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales
Forecast sales targets and ensure the team meets them
Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company's unique selling propositions and differentiators
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
Creation of daily and weekly reports
Maintain day to day records in the CRM system and manage client relationships on an ongoing basis accordingly
MartJack is a digital commerce solution provided by Reasoning Global eApplications Pvt Ltd (Reasoning)
Reasoning was established in 2007 with a vision to enable E-Commerce ecosystem by providing world-class digital commerce solutions to retail businesses across India and other emerging markets
Senior Customer Experience Associate
KLISMA e-Services Private Limited
04.2011 - 02.2013
Company Overview: KLISMA is a Private and secured E-Commerce platform with access to thousands of legitimate consumers
It is a Personalized marketing and data driven profile-based promotions with Zero-Cost marketing
Currently Managing Business Development - National (Merchant Acquiring)
E-Commerce Portal Development
IT Corporate Relations
Continuously analyze KPI's, industry trends, competition, customer feedback and cross - functional business needs
Develop and promote company branding, data, design, and web usability in all the work that affects the website
Responsible for hunting new accounts, building pipeline, book revenues from market
Formulate and implement short and long term Sales and Marketing strategies/plans for the sales of service lines with the company
Participate in strategic sales and marketing planning and trade planning by analyzing business, service, competitors and market situations
Responsible for carrying out the prospect mapping, pipeline mapping, proposals in line with customer requirement, preparation of reports, cost analysis, negotiations and closure of deal
Attend meetings regularly to understand clients requirement and provide best solutions
Interact and maintain relationships with existing clients to enable cross-selling and up-selling activities
Perform SWOT analysis and recommend appropriate strategic decisions to Top management
Plan, Organize, Implement and Control all marketing functions such as new service launch plan, set up pricing according to price structure, develop and implement promotional activity
Managing Corporate Account and increasing Business values for them
Bringing New Clients on Board which will increase our brand value and revenue from them
Increase of Revenue Every month
Marketing Strategies for all major accounts
Finance Statement & invoicing
CRM Functionality
Team of 11
Helping Bangalore, Hyderabad & Nagpur team to activate National Accounts in their city
Follow-ups with All Intents, Deal & Enquiries through Support Team
Overall Managing Business Development of the Project
KLISMA is a Private and secured E-Commerce platform with access to thousands of legitimate consumers
It is a Personalized marketing and data driven profile-based promotions with Zero-Cost marketing
Asst Shop Manager
Duffry Retail Limited
Miami
08.2010 - 12.2010
Company Overview: Duffry is a global travel retailer with operations in 43 countries
Dufry operates more than 1200 shops located at airports, cruise liners, seaports, and other touristic locations
Looking into day-to-day functions of all Departments of the Shops such as Watches, Jewellery, Liquor, Tobacco & General Merchandise
Planning Weekly Promotions
Working on Forecasting of Sales
To identify location wise production needs that is Replenishment Location wise for all Merchandise Weekly
Team Management
Closing of Sale for all Major sale happening on floor
Taking Seminars for the Guests
Achievement of sales Plan
Training & development of team
Compliance of SOP
Duffry is a global travel retailer with operations in 43 countries
Dufry operates more than 1200 shops located at airports, cruise liners, seaports, and other touristic locations
Store Manager
Gitanjali Group Limited
Nanded
01.2010 - 06.2010
Company Overview: Founded as a single company cutting and polishing diamonds for the Jewellery trade at Surat, Gujarat, in 1966, the Gitanjali Group became, many times over, a pioneer among major diamond and Jewellery houses
People Management
Maintaining Sales & VM Standards for Brands Like Naksahatra, Asmi, D'Damas, Sangini, D'Damas Gold, Shuddhi Diamond & Gold, Morroletto, Just Cavali, Chronotech, Chronostar, Miss Sixty & many more
Development and training of store team
Motivation and Counseling
Settings KRA's for the team and ensure support to achieve it
Fair Confirmation and appraisal process and review
Improve productivity through proper manpower allocation
Ensure that allotted manpower is available for the departments all times
Ensure high standards of grooming and disciplinary standards are implemented amongst all the team members
Cost Management Budgeting
Measuring of store operating costs with set budgets
Initiate process of cost controlling
MIS Regular remittance of sales proceeds to company account
Inventory reconciliation of physical Vs book stock
Business Development Monitoring competition
Ensure learning's from business, customers and employees are documented and consider them for planning coming season
Marketing Initiatives Initiate local schemes and promotions in the store
Ensure effective execution of Events / Promotions / LOD's and other marketing initiatives
Improving Profitability Defective handling
Loss prevention and shrinkage control
Ensure priority is given to high margin merchandise to sell
Communications Ensure timely & accurate communication from the store to HO
Ensure documentation and communicating market development and business trends for future planning
General Tasks Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and replenishment followed
Coordinating with HR Department for hiring, joining formalities, training and attendance
Ensure full safety and security measures at the store
Founded as a single company cutting and polishing diamonds for the Jewellery trade at Surat, Gujarat, in 1966, the Gitanjali Group became, many times over, a pioneer among major diamond and Jewellery houses
Store Manager, Retail Operation
Vishal Retail Ltd
Panaji
02.2008 - 01.2010
Company Overview: Vishal Retail Limited engages in the retail of garments, textiles, accessories, and FMCG in India
It operates hyper market stores, including 172 integrated stores in approximately 110 cities in 24 states in India
Handling entire retail operations inclusive of attractive display of goods, visual merchandising and customer service and managing the departments
Heading a team of 92 showroom sales persons & Management team and achieving monthly sales target
Planning of Promotional sale campaigns at the stores, launching new products, private labels and creating effective offers for consumers
Responsible to customer feedback and complaints & reviewing market analyses to determine customer needs, price schedules and discount rates
Directing product simplification and standardization to eliminate unprofitable items from sales line
Handling enquiries, quotations, handling quote pricing for new product and sending price list & Bench Marking report
Following-up with the buyer & supplier activities & Receiving purchase orders from SAP and sending copies to the accounting department
Supervise staff attendance, discipline and performance by regular feedback
Daily Opening & Closing Of Cash Inventory and maintaining a proper Cash Flow & Cash Denomination Report & sent it to Head Office to the Concerned Seniors over there
Most Important task is to keep the Inventory Level matching to Physical vs Computer and keep them in less to 8% Variance
Vishal Retail Limited engages in the retail of garments, textiles, accessories, and FMCG in India
It operates hyper market stores, including 172 integrated stores in approximately 110 cities in 24 states in India
Management Trainee, Gems Stone Local Purchase, Procurement Department
STS Jewels Sitapura
Jaipur
04.2007 - 01.2008
Floor Officer, Lifestyle Division
Piramyd Retail Ltd
Camp Pune
02.2005 - 03.2007
Education
MBA - Marketing & Finance
Chatrapati Shahooji Maharaj University
Kanpur UP
05-2005
Skills
Targeted marketing
Portfolio optimization
Forecasting
Profit objectives
Performance monitoring
Mortgage banking and analysis
CRM software
Presentations
Business development
Performance metrics analysis
Proposals and presentations
Business storytelling
Sales leadership
Budget oversight
Cross-functional team leadership
Strategic planning
Contract negotiation
Staff development
Documentation and reporting
Revenue cycle management
Performance data analysis
Partnerships and affiliations
Sales and marketing leadership
OKRs and kpis
Lead generation
Public speaking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VP Sales, Business Development & Marketing
ZONO Tradetech Private Limited
08.2023 - Current
AVP Growth Head - India, EMEA & SEA
Easyrewardz Software Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2021 - 04.2023
Partnership and Alliances - Global Head
Capillary Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2021
Sales Manager
Capillary Technologies India Pvt Ltd
10.2015 - 03.2020
Business Development Manager
Martjack (E-Reasoning Global India Pvt Ltd)
06.2013 - 09.2015
Senior Customer Experience Associate
KLISMA e-Services Private Limited
04.2011 - 02.2013
Asst Shop Manager
Duffry Retail Limited
08.2010 - 12.2010
Store Manager
Gitanjali Group Limited
01.2010 - 06.2010
Store Manager, Retail Operation
Vishal Retail Ltd
02.2008 - 01.2010
Management Trainee, Gems Stone Local Purchase, Procurement Department