ASHISH RAJENDRA MANKAR
Area Sales Manager
Amravati,Maharashtra
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated, result-oriented with more than eight years experience in Agritech startup, crop protection and seed industries at multiple locations in India. Supports sales and marketing operations with effective customer focused execution, continues market research and strong competitor awareness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area Manager- Offline
Unlink Agritech Pvt Ltd
Yavatmal, Maharashtra
01.2021 - Current
- Developed Yavatmal cluster from 0 to 16 Cr. annual business of seeds, crop protection, crop nutrition and hardware in 2 years.
- Established network of 250+ channel partners in assigned cluster.
Implemented effective market strategies for channel partner expansion, sales and collection of cluster. - Implemented innovative sales strategies for increased market penetration and farmers satisfaction.
- Developed sales strategy based on market and farmers trend.
Applied marketing initiatives for brand awareness and demand generation of PL brands to achieve annual sales budget. - Build and trained team of 10 peoples including TM and MDO to add value in sales and marketing.
- Coordinated with various departments to facilitate smooth communication, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Developed strong relationships with dealers, leading to increased satisfaction and repeat business.
Territory Sales Manager
Rasi Seeds (P) Ltd
Chandrapur, Maharashtra
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Spearheaded innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing cotton seeds business growth of Chandrapur territory.
- Increased cotton sales by developing and implementing strategic territory plans, it resulted to cross 40% share of market.
- Developed strong relationship with distributors, retailers and farmers in formulating strategies for enhance business.
- Implemented effective demand generation activities for establishment of new hybrids among the farmers and trades.
- Managed of pre-launched hybrid trials with product development and R&D team.
- Monitored competitor activities within the territory to maintain a competitive edge.
- Provided quality services to farmers regarding crop protection, nutrient management, and management practices.
- Strongly build relationship with Govt department to solve farmer complaints.
- Mentored team members, sharing best practices and fostering a positive work environment.
Marketing Coordinator
E.I. DuPont India Pvt Ltd
Kota, Rajasthan
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed marketing strategies to effective demand generation, brand awareness and liquidation.
- Planned and conducted trials of pre-launch product for pre-commercialization and their data analysis across the state.
- Analyzed market intelligence and competitive landscape to inform positioning strategy for new product.
- Coordinated for ATL and BTL marketing activities for sales effectiveness.
- Planned and executed product launched activities at different territories of Rajasthan state.
- Coordinated with MIO's and SIO's team for effective marketing and development activities in multiple territories of Rajasthan to achieve annual sales budget.
- Optimized marketing budget allocation by tracking ROI an adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Successfully introduced and developed premium fungicide product in paddy and cumin crop in Rajasthan state.
Education
PGDM in Agriculture and Food Business - Agribusiness Management
Agriculture And Food Management Institute
Mysore, Karnataka 09.2013 - 05.2015
B.Sc. Agriculture - Agricultural Science
Anand Niketan College of Agriculture
Warora, Maharashtra 08.2009 - 05.2013
HSC 12th - General Science
Independent Jr. College
Amravati, Maharashtra 06.2007 - 05.2009
SSC 10th - Secondary School Certificate
New High School Main
Amravati, Maharashtra 06.2002 - 05.2007
Skills
Sales & Marketing
Business & Market Development
Channel Sales ManagementProduct pre-commercializationRelationship building and management
Business development and planning
Customer Relationship Management
Team Development
Market Research & analysis
Team Leadership
Conflict Management
Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing
MS Powerpoint & Excel
Data analysis
Strategic Planning
Product Launch
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/19/1991
Timeline
Area Manager- Offline
Unlink Agritech Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Territory Sales Manager
Rasi Seeds (P) Ltd
06.2017 - 01.2021
Marketing Coordinator
E.I. DuPont India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 06.2017
PGDM in Agriculture and Food Business - Agribusiness Management
Agriculture And Food Management Institute
09.2013 - 05.2015
B.Sc. Agriculture - Agricultural Science
Anand Niketan College of Agriculture
08.2009 - 05.2013
HSC 12th - General Science
Independent Jr. College
06.2007 - 05.2009
SSC 10th - Secondary School Certificate
New High School Main
06.2002 - 05.2007