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Chandrajit Mohapatra

Kolkata

Summary

Organized professional with strong leadership and team collaboration skills. Proven ability to drive projects to successful completion through effective communication and problem-solving. Experienced in managing diverse teams, fostering a positive work environment, and delivering results under pressure. Committed to contributing innovative thinking and strategic insights for organizational growth. Highly organised professional with knack for leadership and team collaboration. Proven track record in driving projects to successful completion through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing diverse teams, fostering positive work environment, and delivering results under pressure. Excited to contribute innovative thinking and strategic insights to propel organisational growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy General Manager

Varmora Granito Ltd
Kolkata
09.2024 - Current
  • Handling both projects and retail sales.
  • Dealing with the product line of tiles and tile adhesives.
  • Responsible for achieving sales targets for the region.
  • Overseeing the collection of receivables.
  • Team management and leadership.
  • Influencer connect with regular interval, like Architects/Interiors .
  • Development of new retail channels in unrepresented towns/areas.
  • Responsibility for team recruitment, along with training.
  • Brand building activities through participation in different trade fairs.
  • Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Built and maintained outstanding customer relations, leading by example to ensure faultless service ratings.
  • Represented the company at industry conferences and events, enhancing the brand's reputation and networking opportunities.
  • Directed successful launch of new product lines, increasing market share and driving revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop and execute impactful advertising campaigns, boosting brand visibility.
  • Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making and competitive positioning.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to inform product development strategies and competitive positioning.

Senior Manager

PRISM JOHNSON LTD
Kolkata
03.2018 - 08.2024
  • Achieve sales targets across the region using established and new distribution networks.
  • Handle a variety of tiles, including ceramic, vitrified, and speciality tiles.
  • Ensure promotional activities calendar is maintained to generate demand among end users and influencers.
  • Ensure timely collection of receivables.
  • Manage team effectively.
  • Increase volume of focus products as assigned by the organization.
  • Conduct competitor analysis to stay informed of market trends and competitor strategies.
  • Identify and develop distribution channels for deeper market penetration.
  • Develop strategies to strengthen channel network and improve sales performance.
  • Extract business from different project segments like industrial and builders.
  • Manage connections with influencers like architects and applicators.
  • Conduct applicator training programmes to provide product knowledge and obtain leads.
  • Managed crisis situations, mitigating risks and maintaining business continuity during challenging periods.

Branch Manager

PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LTD
Hyderabad
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Assisted in achieving sales targets for region.
  • Supported management of promotional activities calendar for demand generation with guidance to market development.
  • Facilitated smoother secondary automation processes.
  • Contributed to increasing distribution depth and width and implementation of company strategies and marketing optimisation.
  • Coordinated team handling activities.
  • Helped in increasing volume in Ultratech Building Solutions through effective manpower utilisation and targeted marketing activities.
  • Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
  • Evaluated market conditions and competitor activities to adjust strategies and maintain competitive edge.

Area Sales Manager

PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LTD
Cuttack, Odisha
01.2008 - 02.2016
  • Assisted sales team in achieving sales targets for Odisha and Jharkhand.
  • Supported promotional activities to enhance brand visibility.
  • Facilitated the collection of receivables to maintain cash flow.
  • Contributed to new product launches and took responsibility for ownership.
  • Boosted volume in Ultratech Building Solution through effective manpower utilisation and need-based marketing activities.

Territory Sales Supervisor

PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LTD
Cuttack,Odisha
03.2002 - 01.2008
  • Achieved sales targets for territory.
  • Assisted in managing territory sales as in-charge.
  • Supported distribution management processes.
  • Participated in conducting promotional activities.

Territory Sales Incharge

Pidilite Industries Ltd
cuttack
01.2000 - 03.2002

Achieved sales targets within assigned territory.

Handled relationships with distributors effectively.

Visited dealers to ensure standard service delivery from distributors.

Connected with influencers, including painters and carpenters.

Organised promotional activities for influencers.

Ensured proper merchandising of product range at dealer counters.

Assisted distributors in collecting outstanding payments from retailers and dealers.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Global Sale & Marketing Management

NATIOANL INSTITUTE OF SALES
01-1999

Bcom(Hons) - Accountancy

UTKAL UNIVERSITY
01-1997

Intermediate - Arts

COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, Odisha
01-1994

Matriculation -

BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, Odisha
01-1992

Skills

  • Project management
  • Sales strategy and execution
  • Market analysis and intelligence
  • Channel and distribution management
  • Team leadership
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Crisis resolution
  • Staff recruitment and retention
  • Influencer engagement
  • Brand strategy
  • Channel development
  • Trade fair participation

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Best Region for the FY 21-22 for the business contribution in Johnson .
  • Posted 2nd highest growth in volume Pan India for FY 18-19 (Johnson Endura Vertical).
  • Got awarded as best performer during my Hyderabad stint in Pidilite due to remarkable contribution happened to change the degrowth region
  • Qualified for foreign tour to Bangkok in 2009-2010 for outstanding performance.
  • Trip qualified for Malaysia in 2010-2011 for outstanding performance in product wise and value wise growth.
  • Trip qualified for Dubai for financial year 11-12 for outstanding performance.

Career Overview

A sales professional with over 25 years of experience in Sales & Marketing. A keen planner, strategist & implementer with demonstrated abilities in devising marketing activities and accelerating the business growth. An effective communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills. Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude.

Personal Information

Father's Name: Gobind Chandra Swain

Hobbies and Interests

  • Social Service (Member of Rotary Club)
  • Badminton Player
  • Quizzing
  • Social Work
  • Playing Badminton

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Bengali
Upper Intermediate
B2
odiya
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Deputy General Manager

Varmora Granito Ltd
09.2024 - Current

Senior Manager

PRISM JOHNSON LTD
03.2018 - 08.2024

Branch Manager

PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LTD
03.2016 - 02.2018

Area Sales Manager

PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2008 - 02.2016

Territory Sales Supervisor

PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LTD
03.2002 - 01.2008

Territory Sales Incharge

Pidilite Industries Ltd
01.2000 - 03.2002

Post Graduate Diploma - Global Sale & Marketing Management

NATIOANL INSTITUTE OF SALES

Bcom(Hons) - Accountancy

UTKAL UNIVERSITY

Intermediate - Arts

COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, Odisha

Matriculation -

BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, Odisha
Chandrajit Mohapatra