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Ashish Awasthi

Ashish Awasthi

Management Consultant
Gurugram

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with extensive experience in business development and government liaison roles. Proven track record in establishing strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth, and expanding market presence. Skilled in identifying business opportunities, negotiating complex agreements, and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships. Adept at navigating government regulations to ensure compliance and facilitate business operations. Strong leadership and communication skills, with expertise in leveraging data analytics and technology to improve sales strategy and performance. Passionate about sports, which has fostered teamwork, strategic thinking, and perseverance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Consultant

Bia Brands (P) Ltd.
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw retail sales for beauty brands PAN India.
  • Built and managed sales teams and distributors across India.
  • Supervised sales operations, forecasts, supply chain, and KPIs to ensure profitability.
  • Negotiated and executed contracts with major aggregators.

Consultant

Cars24 (P) Ltd.
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Helped scale up retail segment by introducing processes and systems across all C2B retail stores and parking yards PAN India.
  • Managed service operations and improvement measures to maximize customer experience.
  • Oversaw onboarding of new stores, rentals, and non-performing store terminations.

Vice President

Keventer Projects Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2021
  • Led sales and marketing for residential projects.
  • Coordinated marketing activities, trade fairs, and media communication plans.

General Manager

Adani Ports & Logistics Ltd. (Krishnapatnam Port Co. Ltd.)
07.2008 - 11.2013
  • Set up New Delhi office and managed government relations.
  • Handled bulk cargo portfolio with annual revenue of $80 million.
  • Liaised with ministries and PSUs, empaneled the port for government cargoes, and initiated innovative port services.

Deputy General Manager

Adani Ports & Logistics Ltd. (Mundra Port & SEZ Ltd.)
10.2005 - 06.2008
  • Developed and maintained government relations.
  • Managed fertilizer and coal imports for government accounts.

National Sales Manager

Reliance Communications Ltd.
12.2002 - 10.2005
  • Managed key accounts with significant growth and market share gains.
  • Awarded 'Salesperson of the Year' in 2003.

Sales Manager

Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. (Taj Group of Hotels)
05.1999 - 11.2002

Sales Manager

Vodafone India Ltd.
11.1997 - 04.1999

Assistant Sales Manager

Vodafone India Ltd.
05.1995 - 04.1996

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Maastricht School of Management / FORE School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Denison University
Granville, Ohio

Skills

Contract negotiation & drafting

Extracurricular Activities

School Cricket Captain (1988-1990) West Bengal Lawn Tennis State Champion (U-18), 1988 Full Tuition Scholarship (Squash), Denison University Captain, Denison University Squash Team (1990-1994) Captain, Corporate Cricket Teams (Reliance, IHCL, Vodafone)

Timeline

Consultant

Bia Brands (P) Ltd.
10.2023 - 06.2024

Consultant

Cars24 (P) Ltd.
06.2021 - 09.2023

Vice President

Keventer Projects Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2021

General Manager

Adani Ports & Logistics Ltd. (Krishnapatnam Port Co. Ltd.)
07.2008 - 11.2013

Deputy General Manager

Adani Ports & Logistics Ltd. (Mundra Port & SEZ Ltd.)
10.2005 - 06.2008

National Sales Manager

Reliance Communications Ltd.
12.2002 - 10.2005

Sales Manager

Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. (Taj Group of Hotels)
05.1999 - 11.2002

Sales Manager

Vodafone India Ltd.
11.1997 - 04.1999

Assistant Sales Manager

Vodafone India Ltd.
05.1995 - 04.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Denison University

Master of Business Administration -

Maastricht School of Management / FORE School of Management
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