Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Hobbies
Timeline
Ashit Pande

Ashit Pande

City CEO - Zomato
Nagpur

Summary

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

City CEO

Zomato
02.2023 - Current
  • Fostered strong relationships with business partners to expand business opportunities.
  • Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.

State Head

Zomato
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating a supportive work environment where all employees could thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. I have handled Rest of maharashtra region (6 Cities) in this role along with Goa city.
  • Launched new programs and initiatives in response to identified gaps in services or emerging issues within the community.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions addressing complex challenges facing the state.

Area Sales Manager

Zomato
11.2018 - 01.2022
  • Led teams to launch 8 cities in Maharashtra-Vidarbha region, handled around 12 cities in the cluster & was responsible for TAM, Revenue, Market share growth.
  • Building emerging markets to move towards matured and stable state. Increased demand in multiple cities by planning offline marketing activities for creating depth & penetrating the market.
  • Moved to Pune in my second half of this role where I was responsible for business in central pune region.

Key Accounts Manager

Zomato
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Managed brands like Haldirams, Panino, Fuel chain, Subway
  • Maximized revenue growth for strategic clients through effective management of sales opportunities.
  • Identified new business opportunities by analyzing industry trends and competitor activities.
  • Strengthened overall portfolio performance by conducting thorough market analysis before presenting findings during quarterly review sessions.
  • Provided valuable insights to product development teams based on customer feedback, driving innovation in offerings.
  • Streamlined internal processes to ensure timely delivery of products and services to clients.

Sales Manager

Zomato
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Acquired more than 200+ restaurants in nagpur city.
  • Brought top merchants exclusively on zomato.
  • Launched multiple new areas in nagpur for online ordering.
  • Managed all kind of outdoor marketing activities.
  • Maintained strong client relationships to expand our restaurant base.

Team Lead

Lighthouse Info Systems Pvt.Ltd.
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Built a team of tele-callers for an international process.
  • Managed a team of 25+ sales tele-callers for PBS capital
  • Created detailed project plans outlining goals, timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure alignment with company objectives.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Moved to ERP sales in my final lap in this company
  • Established a fresh team of 5+ experienced ERP sales folks to push the growth of new acquisition

Sales Team Lead

Intelenet Global Services
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Worked for a client like Google here
  • Led a team of 10+ BDEs, Worked to build products like google ads, google listings in the city
  • Optimized sales funnel by analyzing conversion rates, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing necessary improvements.


Senior Education Counselor

Plancess Edusolutions
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • On phone, Online & F2F counseling of students preparing for entrance exams like JEE/AIPMT/CAT.
  • Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
  • Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals.
  • Deliver prepared sales pitches, in order to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service.

Associate Client Success

Zomato
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving client experience and driving business growth.
  • Drove customer loyalty by consistently exceeding expectations and providing unparalleled support throughout the entire client lifecycle.
  • Managed a portfolio of tail accounts, ensuring timely delivery of services and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Acted as a liaison between clients and internal teams, effectively communicating client needs to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.

Education

Bachelor of Management Studies - Marketing

Sinhgad College of Commerce, Mumbai, India
04.2013 - 04.2015

Diploma in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Government Polytechnic, Yavatmal, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Comprehensive Sales

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Interests

Cricket

Observing human behaviors

Knowing the city I am living in, everyday!

Social media

Hobbies

1. Singing

2. Acting

3. Music

The hobbies that I mentioned defines my special corner of life where I spend my ME TIME whenever I need motivation to push myself.

Timeline

City CEO - Zomato
02.2023 - Current
State Head - Zomato
02.2022 - 01.2023
Area Sales Manager - Zomato
11.2018 - 01.2022
Key Accounts Manager - Zomato
06.2018 - 10.2018
Sales Manager - Zomato
10.2017 - 06.2018
Team Lead - Lighthouse Info Systems Pvt.Ltd.
02.2017 - 10.2017
Sales Team Lead - Intelenet Global Services
06.2016 - 02.2017
Senior Education Counselor - Plancess Edusolutions
12.2015 - 05.2016
Associate Client Success - Zomato
05.2015 - 12.2015
Sinhgad College of Commerce - Bachelor of Management Studies, Marketing
04.2013 - 04.2015
Government Polytechnic - Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
04.2001 -

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