DEVESH UPADHYAY
JABALPUR
Summary
An accomplished Professional with an experience of 12 Years in agriculture industry, including entire Approx 2year in sales and marketing and 5 year in consultation. Successfully handled multiple clients in Rewa and Jabalpur. & 5 Years in Indian Council Agriculture Research Project (Farmer First Programme) Seeking a position in an organisation which can provide me opportunity to utilize my skills and knowledge to grow personally and professionally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Horticulture Consultant
Shriram Farm Solution
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Roles and Responsibilities: Involved in sales and marketing, client dealing, farmers awareness programs, demos of products in vegetable field.
- Assisted clients in acquiring necessary permits for landscaping projects, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout project duration.
- Increased crop yield through the application of sustainable farming practices and innovative cultivation techniques.
- Collaborated with clients to develop long-term horticulture maintenance plans, ensuring ongoing success and sustainability of their projects.
- Trained clients'' staff on best practices in horticultural care, improving overall performance and reducing errors in daily tasks.
- Provided support in the selection and procurement of high-quality plant materials from trusted suppliers, ensuring optimal results for clients'' landscapes.
Sales officer
Underwood Farm Laboratory
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
09.2025 - Current
- Roles and Responsibilities: Involved in sales and marketing, client dealing, farmers awareness programs, demos of products in vegetable field
- Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in a high percentage of repeat business and client referrals.
- Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.
- Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.
- Developed key partnerships, resulting in increased lead generation and cross-selling opportunities.
Senior Research Fellow
Farmer FIRST Project NDVSU Jabalpur
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
11.2019 - 03.2025
- Roles and Responsibilities: Working on analysis of various technologies involved in integrated farming to strengthen the social economic conditions of the farmers.
- Managed interdisciplinary teams to maximize collaboration and ensure timely completion of research projects.
- Oversaw studies, documented data, and extrapolated results.
- Organized workshops and seminars to foster knowledge exchange among colleagues and promote professional development opportunities.
- Secured grant funding by preparing compelling proposals, leading to increased financial support for research initiatives.
- Regularly reviewed progress reports from team members, adjusting timelines and resources as needed to maintain project momentum.
- Developed innovative research strategies for improved data collection and analysis, resulting in higher quality findings.
IFFCO KISAN CALL CENTER
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Roles and Responsibilities: Resolving issues and providing best resolution to the problems of the farmers via Call.
SHRI SUDAMA PRATHMIK BEEZ UTPADAK SAHKARI SAMITI MARYADIT MADHAVGARH SATNA MADHYA PRADESH
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Roles and Responsibilities: . Membership & Registration, Seed supply and production, Processing, Grading and Storage, Distribution and Marketing, Financial Aid and Debt Management, Regulatory Compliance and Issues.
IFFCO KISAN CALL CENTER
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Roles and Responsibilities: Resolving issues and providing best resolution to the problems of the farmers via Call.
Development Officer
Dhanuka Agritech Ltd.
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Roles and Responsibilities: Involved in sales and marketing, client dealing, farmers awareness programs, demos of products in vegetable field.
Education
PGDCA - undefined
M.C.N.U.J&C BHOPAL
JABALPUR, M.P.01.2015
M.Sc - Ag EXTENSION
BU JHANSI
Jhansi, U. P.01.2013
B.Sc. - Ag.
J.N.K.V.V., College of Agriculture
Jabalpur, M.P.01.2011
XII - Ag.
M.P.BOARD BHOAPL
Jabalpur, M. P.01.2002
X - undefined
M.P.BOARD BHOAPL
Jabalpur, M. P.01.2000
Skills
Crop rotation
Fertilizer application
Indoor plant care
Irrigation design
Plant identification
Plant nutrition
Pest management
Disease diagnosis
Organic gardening
Soil analysis
Accomplishments
- Awarded the best performer award in Dhanuka for increasing sales by 300%.
- Recognized by managers in IFFCO for resolving maximum issues and providing best resolutions for the problems.
- Membership 3 National Society
- 3 Awards in Agriculture Extension Work
- 10 Videos featured in ETV(M.P.) Annadata program 2009-2010
- All India Radio Talk -03
- Rotary International Club 3261 Sectary in last Three Years
- Rotary International Club 3261 District Co-Chairman 2025-26 (Water & Sanitation)
Extra Curricular Activities
Strong background in sales and Marketing Participating in conducting demo sessions for farmers. Participating in regional sales meetings. Experience in consultation and advisory. Playing a critical role in identifying the requirement analysis Making customers aware of the benefits of products and convincing them for purchase. Farmer FIRST Project (ICAR Project Schedule Cast –Sub Plan (ICAR Project) Tribal Sub-Plan (ICAR Project) Arrangement of trainings and extension activities Doubling Farmer Income Programme Soil Health Cards Premises In-charge University Level Extension Works Mandatory work, FLDs work Co- member in Krishak Vandana Magazine Five research papers in Naas Rating 5.2 Extension booklet 25 under Farmer FIRST Project in NDVSU Jabalpur 25 Training conduct to our adopted village in under Farmer FIRST Project in NDVSU Jabalpur Participated in 3 national level exhibitions (Defex India Dehradun and Narmada Gokumbh Jabalpur & Betul) 150 Demonstration in Farm field (Crop Based & Animal Husbandry)
Interests
Playing Cricket
PERSONAL DETAIL
Gender: Male Date of Birth: 09/11/1984 Marital status: married Languages known: Hindi and English Hobbies: Playing Cricket I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. PLACE: JABALPUR UPADHYAY DEVESH
Timeline
Sales officer
Underwood Farm Laboratory
09.2025 - Current
Horticulture Consultant
Shriram Farm Solution
04.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Research Fellow
Farmer FIRST Project NDVSU Jabalpur
11.2019 - 03.2025
IFFCO KISAN CALL CENTER
01.2017 - 11.2019
SHRI SUDAMA PRATHMIK BEEZ UTPADAK SAHKARI SAMITI MARYADIT MADHAVGARH SATNA MADHYA PRADESH
03.2016 - 12.2016
IFFCO KISAN CALL CENTER
12.2013 - 03.2016
Development Officer
Dhanuka Agritech Ltd.
04.2013 - 11.2013
PGDCA - undefined
M.C.N.U.J&C BHOPAL
M.Sc - Ag EXTENSION
BU JHANSI
B.Sc. - Ag.
J.N.K.V.V., College of Agriculture
XII - Ag.
M.P.BOARD BHOAPL
X - undefined
M.P.BOARD BHOAPL