Forward-thinking and results-driven sales leader with more than 17 years of experience in retail ,partnership development, account management and channel building. Self-directed leader with talents in diversifying networks, product offerings and pricing strategies to drive growth with value-added solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
ZestMoney
Karnataka,Tamil Nadu & Kerala
07.2022 - Current
Building Partnerships with Retailers & Scaling their turnover through increase in finance penetration.
Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
Developed and managed budgets to confirm proper use of resources and maximize profitability.
Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
Deputy General Manager
Matrimony.com
Kerala
03.2022 - 07.2022
Develop the business plan and executed the sales strategy. Owner of customer acquisition for the business.
Designing and execution of sales strategies to increase listings across both WeddingBazaar.com and Mandap.com (B2B vertical of Bharat matrimony)
Design and execute conversion strategies to drive continuous monetization of our customer base, by selling them our paid subscription packages
Design and execute pricing strategies to improve the ARPU across our paid customer base
Integrating Matrimony.com's B2C business and B2B retails business.
Reviewed performance results to target and take corrective measures with authorization and escalation.
Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and effectiveness.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Administered operating budget, approved expenditures and implemented budgetary adjustments.
Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
Drive continuous improvement in customer relationship management, customer satisfaction rates and drive paid customer renewals.
Manage the budget and revenue for the category.
Hub Head
OYO Rooms & Hotels
Tamil Nadu & Kerala
12.2018 - 03.2021
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Spearheading the P&L of OYO Rooms Tamil Nadu & Kerala Branch .
Managing a team through 3 verticals: Sales, Supply ( Franchise Acquisition), and Operations.
Supervising & Motivating a Large Team of 120 on-role employees.
Establishing Own Hotels & managing the Franchise Business of Hotels Administering 300 Hotel Partners in Franchise Business
Provides inputs for AOP by providing inputs on sales performance, manpower requirements, market competition and oversees marketing budget
Conceptualizing local plan, both directional and financial, to meet the overall desired market position.
Steering region operations including the quality of service and any escalations to ensure a high-quality customer experience.
Facilitating the identification of new market opportunities and drive top-line sales. Establishes sales goals by salesperson; initiate sales development programs that develop sales personnel to meet expectations; and support the development of sales plans.
Setting a short-term and long-term budget, sales, revenue, and profitability to ensure that all objectives will be reached Supporting & participating in consistent and ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring for staff development.
Driving teams Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to align with regional and corporate goals
Co Founder @Adipoli & Chief Sales Officer @Fone4
Adipoli India Pvt Ltd & Fone4 Communincations Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2016 - 12.2018
Established retails & a e-commerce company to sell mobile phones & accessories in Kerala ,Mumbai, Bangalore.
Successfully set-up 52 Mobile Phone Showrooms in Bangalore & Kerala
Headed the Sales & Revenue of the company & end-to-end daily operations.
Managed lead generation of institutional sales & on government orders
Spearheaded staff from different departments and provided constructive feedback.
Evaluated regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and applied/suggested improvements.
Administered procurement processes and coordinated material & resources allocation.
Reviewed financial information and adjusted operational budgets to promote profitability.
Devised policies and promoted implementation of the same; ensured that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations; provided customer support processes and organized the same to enhance customer satisfaction.
Administered 52 showrooms with resources available at hand and re-aligned the same with the organization's objectives; actively worked on business expansion, revenue generations, brand promotion and so on a developed a healthy relationship with Media Team for PR activity.
Building and maintaining relationships with CxOs and director level clients.
Gather market/customer intelligence and use that to increase the revenue/ customer mind share
Area Sales Manager
Apple India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
03.2011 - 09.2016
Managed Modern Trade Business for Apple Products in Mumbai.
Established distribution & Channel Sales for Apple Product in Bengaluru & Kerala.
Set-up 14 Apple stores in Franchise Model.Supervised sales development in the territory.
Managed overall operations of Apple Stores Identified & appointed new distributors, and worked along with the directed Sales Team of 52 members and guided them to achieve the set goals & targets.
Created agreements with external partners & vendors and evaluated the overall performance jobs experience detail.
Received GM’s Club Award for outstanding performance-enhanced width of distribution, on-boarded new retailers and attained sales growth of Apple.
FPOC (First Point of Contact) for the channel for any sales/ commercial issues.
Prepare, drive and deliver the sales and distribution goals (AOP / Budget / IBP) for the region responsible, including the coverage, budgeted volume numbers, profitability and revenue and prepare a sales budget.
Develop strategies and plans to expand the market and improve market share, numeric and weighted distribution in the region.
Co-ordinate with regional cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery on sales plans and adhere to all compliance requirements.
Ensuring brand presence for products in the minds of channel partners/distributors as well as customer.
Ensuring brand presence for products in the minds of channel
TEAM MANAGER
TCS
Mumbai
10.2008 - 03.2011
Selling Software's after identifying clients requirements.
Conduct cold calls to prospective clients and set appointments.
Ensuring that Quotes and POs are made available in time and invoices are paid in a timely manner.
Using data and analytics to devise tactics, strategy and plan sales
Lead employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
SALES EXECUTIVE ( MUMBAI)
WIPRO
Mumbai
03.2006 - 06.2008
Sales of Dell Computers & its allied products.
Recognize the needs of the consumer and provide detailed information to the consumer about the technical specifications of the computer hardware/software offered by the company.
Recommend and select products for customers based on their individual needs.
Describe products and explain their benefits and uses to potential customers.
Ensuring contract renewals are done on time and money is collected on time Addresses escalated customer related issues – complains, queries
SALES CONSULTANT (MUMBAI)
JUST DIAL SERVICES
Mumbai
06.2004 - 02.2006
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Selling Yellow Pages Spaces.
Performed Lead Generation & built Relationship with Advertising Companies.
Contributed towards selling a solution to clients to increase Sales.
Analyses of competition moves and aggressively expanding in the market.
Education
MBA - Sales And Marketing Education
Manipal University
Skills
Profit and loss understanding
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Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
ZestMoney
07.2022 - Current
Deputy General Manager
Matrimony.com
03.2022 - 07.2022
Hub Head
OYO Rooms & Hotels
12.2018 - 03.2021
Co Founder @Adipoli & Chief Sales Officer @Fone4
Adipoli India Pvt Ltd & Fone4 Communincations Pvt Ltd