DILEEP KUMAR K N
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic sales and business leader with 12+ years of experience in the agri-seeds industry, consistently delivering double-digit growth across diverse geographies including Karnataka, North-East India, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Skilled in building and leading high-performing teams, strengthening channel networks, driving portfolio expansion, and executing market-specific product strategies to accelerate business performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
East West Seeds India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore, KARNATAKA
01.2026 - Current
- A market close to my professional roots gives me an exciting opportunity to apply regional learnings, deepen market penetration, and contribute to sustainable growth in the vegetable seeds segment.
- Leading a high-profile region of East-West, driving a Rs 70 crore business with a team of 8 TSMs and 35 BDOs.
Regional Sales Manager
East West Seeds India Pvt Ltd
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Hyderabad
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Successfully delivered a business of ₹50 Cr in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with a team of 6 TSMs, 1 MST, and 30 BDOs.
- Partnered closely with the marketing team to ensure the successful execution of promotional campaigns in the region.
- Collaborated with the product development team to create new products tailored to local markets.
Regional Sales Manger
East West Seeds India Pvt. Ltd.
North-East, Guwahati
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Elevated from TSM in Mysore, Karnataka, to RSM in Guwahati, Assam, and entrusted with driving a ₹24 crore business across all seven sister states.
- Picked up additional tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, weekly POG, and MDAs review to aid team success.
- Managed key accounts, fostering strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
Territory Sales Manager
East West Seeds India Pvt. Ltd.
Mysore, Karnataka
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed sales operations in the Mysore territory, building strong dealer, retailer networks, and expanding the product portfolio.
- Doubled revenue from ₹4.5 Cr to ₹9.8 Cr within 2 years and 9 months by strengthening channel engagement and adding new products to the portfolio.
- Delivered consistent performance, leading to an RSM role with expanded regional responsibility.
Business Executive
Enza Zaden India Pvt. Ltd.
Belgaum, Karnataka
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Devised territory sales plans to exceed revenue and market penetration goals with strategies like 'Know your market', and 'Know your customer'.
- Performed competitive analysis and prepared a comprehensive list of competitors for all possible crops.
- Established the channel and penetrated the portfolio across Central and North Karnataka.
Sales Trainee
Dupont Pioneer Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
Mysore, Karnataka
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Trained with tools based on market mapping, retail depth, retail penetration, retail concentration, purchase intensity surveys, dipstick surveys, etc.
- Learnt the importance of market development activities and applied them to penetrate new products.
Education
M. Sc - Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation
University of Agricultural Sciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sericulture
College of Sericulture, University Of Agricultural Sciences
Bangalore, India03.2013
Skills
- Business development and revenue growth
- Portfolio management
- Channel and distribution network expansion
- New product launch and commercialisation
- Market development (South and North-East India)
- Team leadership and capability building
- Strategic planning and execution
Accomplishments
Regional Sales Manager
RSM IG Champion - 2025
Q2 - Sultan of sales in the year 2025
Q1 - Sultan of sales in the year 2023
EWIN- RSM Runner-Up of the year 2022
Territory Sales Manger
EWIN - NPI Champion of the Year 2021
Q2, Zonal Champion in the year 2021
Q2, Zonal Champion in the year 2020
Certification
- Certified for completion of training on 'Situational Leadership for First-Line Leaders', in the year 2025.
- Certified for completion of 'New Manager Essentials Program', in the year 2024.
- Certified for completion of 'CSL 2023 - SEED LEARNERS TRAINING PROGRAM', in the year 2023.
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Telugu
Proficient
C2
assamese
Beginner
A1
Interests
- Agriculture
- Playing out door games
- Traveling
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is valid as per my knowledge and belief.
Dileep
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
East West Seeds India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2026 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
East West Seeds India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 12.2025
Regional Sales Manger
East West Seeds India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - 07.2023
Territory Sales Manager
East West Seeds India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 04.2022
Business Executive
Enza Zaden India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018 - 07.2019
Sales Trainee
Dupont Pioneer Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
03.2016 - 06.2018
M. Sc - Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation
University of Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Sericulture
College of Sericulture, University Of Agricultural Sciences