Chanda Agarwal
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic management professional and skilled entrepreneur with extensive experience across sales and marketing, Digital Marketing, business development, and project management. Demonstrated success in transforming branches into profitable units and delivering comprehensive manpower solutions tailored to client needs. Proficient in leveraging software tools such as Business Objects, MS Excel, and MS Access for data analysis and strategic initiatives. Adept at leading diverse teams and driving overall sales strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Marketing Practitioner, Growth Strategy Consultant
Celebrating Life Infotech Pvt ltd.
12.2018 - Current
- Growth strategy consultant to clients in HRMS SaaS platforms, blockchain platforms, and B2B platforms.
- Digital marketing advisor to an IT staffing and services company, an insurance and banking company, an online retail company, and startup ventures.
Visiting Faculty
NMIMS
Bangalore
12.2018 - Current
- Courses on multiple subjects like Digital Marketing, Sales and Marketing, Strategic & General Management, Business Plan and Entrepreneurship etc had been taught
- Passionate about bridging academic theories with real-world applications to inspire and mentor students.
- Experience in teaching, mentoring and guiding more than 3000+ students over the years.
Founder
nopreservative.in (Riddhi Siddhi Trader)
05.2013 - 10.2018
- Developed and managed online store for homemade, preservative-free products.
- Managed complete business processes to enhance profitability and revenue.
- Created multiple products to meet customer requirements, ensuring competitive pricing and quality.
- Oversaw key accounts including Spar, Bigbasket, SAP, Accenture.
- Achieved a profitable exit from the venture in 2018.
Founder / Director
ACS Corporate Solutions
03.2008 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Manpower Recruitment and Sales Training Firm, BFSI Firm.
- Planned and conceptualized strategies identifying prospective clients, securing sales leads and contracts.
- Performed comprehensive market surveys and feasibility studies to evaluate current industry trends.
- Secured profitable customer accounts fostering repeat and referral transactions.
- Profitable exit in the year 2013
Chief Manager
Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Company Ltd.
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Successfully managed the biggest branch of the organization in Karnataka and involved in developing strategies, driving branch sales and subsequently managing the P&L of the branch
- Supervised a team of four Assistant Branch Managers and fifty-two Sales Managers.
- Showcased exceptional people management skills while boosting sales force motivation with reward schemes and incentives.
Area Manager
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.
05.2002 - 08.2007
- Led multiple branches across Mumbai and Bangalore with a dedicated sales team to meet targets.
- Oversaw team of 32 Managers in multiple branches
- Contributed significantly to the launch of new branches to enhance market presence.
- Created comprehensive business plans for 40 branches nationwide in the South and West Zones.
- Utilized market and competitive analysis to guide strategic decisions.
Sales Officer
Blow Plast Ltd. (now VIP Industries Ltd.)
09.2000 - 04.2002
- Directed distributors and dealers network for seamless operations.
- Coordinated promotional activities to enhance brand visibility in key retail stores.
- Appointed reliable partners for enhanced market penetration.
Sales Officer
Freshnella Foods Pvt. Ltd.
08.1999 - 08.2000
- Handled new product launches and successfully achieved the assigned sales targets
- Managed all brand related activities like in-shop promotion, free sampling, and sponsoring events
Education
B.Com. -
Guwahati University
Guwahati01.1997
Skills
Over 20 years of cross-functional experience across various sectors - FMCG, Consumer Durables, Insurance, Resourcing in managing P& L, corporate business growth and advising both existing and new startups, C-Level stakeholder relationship, leading teams, building Talent Supply chains, digital marketing consultant
Enriching circle of sharing experience and applied learning via teaching management students
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/15/77
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Reading and Gardening
Accomplishments
People Management, Goal oriented, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Mentoring, Subject Expertise
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
Digital Marketing Practitioner, Growth Strategy Consultant
Celebrating Life Infotech Pvt ltd.
12.2018 - Current
Visiting Faculty
NMIMS
12.2018 - Current
Founder
nopreservative.in (Riddhi Siddhi Trader)
05.2013 - 10.2018
Founder / Director
ACS Corporate Solutions
03.2008 - 04.2013
Chief Manager
Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Company Ltd.
09.2007 - 02.2008
Area Manager
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.
05.2002 - 08.2007
Sales Officer
Blow Plast Ltd. (now VIP Industries Ltd.)
09.2000 - 04.2002
Sales Officer
Freshnella Foods Pvt. Ltd.
08.1999 - 08.2000
B.Com. -
Guwahati University
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