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Chitra Kakhandki

Chitra Kakhandki

GM Business Development
Bangalore

Summary

Business minded professional desire to take on new challenges with Revenue growth mindset. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Work History

GM Business Development

Virtualforest Private Limited
Bangalore
09.2023 - Current
  • Achieved strong customer base by promoting product across all segments - Industrial and consumer applications
  • Advised leadership on best practices related to operations management including process re-engineering initiatives.
  • Got success in closing the Good orders with strong customer relationship
  • Implemented new technologies that improved the speed at which tasks could be completed by personnel.

Manger Product Marketing

Arrow Electronics
Bangalore
08.2015 - 09.2022
  • Handled 30+ mutli national supplier - Microchip, ST, Infineon, Qualcomm, Onsemi, ADI , Silab , LAttice etc
  • Achieved 100mi1 $ Group in 6 years with 40-50% rated growth by implementing strategic product positioning, campaigning, costing and maintained strong customer relationship
  • Trained several team members for the up to date knowledge of industry trends and developments aligning with organizational goals
  • 30% New revenue generated by Developing market trending Reference solution for customer ready to use
  • leveraged analytical tools like Power BI and Sales force to measure effectiveness of marketing efforts and sales growth
  • Developed pricing models to maximize profitability while meeting customer expectations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product roadmap objectives and launch strategies.

Product Marketing Manager

Nuhorizons and Excelpoint Systems
Bangalore
07.2011 - 08.2015
  • Handled 20mil$ business with major line Microchip
  • Conducted market research to rationalize category and segment opportunities.
  • Received Best product Manager Award for best practices and exploring New market for increased revenue growth

Global Product Engineer

Farnell Electronics
Bangalore
  • Developed and defined , Review and Recommend
    product Data Definition, Attributes,Documentation for better web experience for customer to select multi products for online buying.
  • Develop module content with images for products like MCU, MPU, Analog products, High power products, IOT products , Sensors and many more.
  • Onsite 6 months in LEEDS UK with team of 4 for onsite module content development project

(www.element14.com/c/semiconductors-ics/microcontrollers)

Education

Master of Science - Electronics

Mumbai University
Mumbai
01-2002

Diploma in Software Programming

Boston Software
Mumbai
01-2001

Leadership Skills And Management

IIM Ahemdabad
Ahemdabad
01-2023

Six Sigma Courses For Operations

Six Sigma Green Belt
Mumbai

Quality Management System

Internal Auditor ISO 9001-2000
Mumbai

Skills

  • Customer Segmentation
  • Product Promotion
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Lead Generation Campaigns
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Product Performance and Profitability
  • Go-To-Market Strategy Development
  • Segment Strategy
  • Budget Administration

Accomplishments

1. Best Business Development award - 2016
2. Best Engineering solution award - 2018

3. Product Marketing Queen Award - 2019

4. Best Product Marketing Manager - 2020

5. Best Product Engineer Award - 2012

Languages

Kannada
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Affiliations

From savoring flavors to exploring horizons, finding stillness in meditation, and cherishing family bonds – my life is a vibrant mosaic of passion ,connection and love

Timeline

GM Business Development

Virtualforest Private Limited
09.2023 - Current

Manger Product Marketing

Arrow Electronics
08.2015 - 09.2022

Product Marketing Manager

Nuhorizons and Excelpoint Systems
07.2011 - 08.2015

Global Product Engineer

Farnell Electronics

Master of Science - Electronics

Mumbai University

Diploma in Software Programming

Boston Software

Leadership Skills And Management

IIM Ahemdabad

Six Sigma Courses For Operations

Six Sigma Green Belt

Quality Management System

Internal Auditor ISO 9001-2000
Chitra KakhandkiGM Business Development