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DIREESH R

Palakkad

Summary

Strategic Business Manager designs and delivers top-notch presentations to illustrate product and service value. Monitors sales and increases profitability through understanding market trends and how to implement them. Goal oriented and creative, able to work well independently and as member of a team

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Team Building
  • Team Leadership
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Goal Setting
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Decision Making
  • MS Office
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Lead prospecting
  • Revenue Generation
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Promotional planning
  • Business Development
  • Strong proposal writer
  • Relationship Building
  • Database Management
  • Proficient in Bitrix,H2O,sales strip
  • Product Demonstrations
  • CRM Platforms

Work History

Busines Development Executive

Arabian Infotech
Bangalore
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer base and revenue growth.
  • Conducted market research and identified potential business opportunities.
  • Built relationships with clients, partners and vendors to facilitate successful partnerships.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for new business development initiatives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of projects.
  • Analyzed competitor activities in order to understand industry trends and dynamics.
  • Drafted proposals for potential customers outlining terms of service agreements.
  • Provided support in developing promotional materials such as brochures, flyers.
  • Established strong relationships with key decision makers within client organizations.
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of marketing campaigns using various channels such as print media, digital platforms.
  • Maintained a database of contacts from prospective clients for future follow-ups.
  • Researched customer feedback regarding products and services offered by the organization.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing processes that could help optimize performance outcomes.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of current marketing tactics used by competitors in order to gain insight into best practices.
  • Participated in meetings with senior executives to discuss strategic objectives related to business development initiatives.
  • Implemented changes based on customer feedback received from surveys or focus groups.
  • Optimized profitability by developing pipeline of prospects using multiple research, referral and sales strategies.
  • Handled client accounts through entire lifecycle, executing contracts, providing customer service and advising on methods for maximizing return from services provided.
  • Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
  • Collaborated with account executives to penetrate new accounts, identify potential customers and coordinate product demonstrations.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.

Area Sales Manager

Dr. Willmer Schwabe India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Established productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.
  • Monitored sales team performance and provided effective training to help each reach targets.
  • Identified prospects to foster growth for new business partnerships to build pipelines.
  • Conducted onboarding process for newly assigned accounts, communicating customer needs and expectations to sales team.
  • Led, coached and developed employees to achieve sales goals.
  • Conducted field rides with sales personnel to provide in-the-field coaching and training.
  • Analyzed sales statistics to formulate policy and drive KPI benchmarks.
  • Represented company at trade association meetings to promote products and services.
  • Conferred with merchants and developed partnerships to capitalize on new sales opportunities.
  • Penetrated new markets by investigating competitor products, services and trends.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
  • Prepared budgets and approved budget expenditures.
  • Determined price schedules and discount rates.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Coordinated Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and distributed to clients.

Area Business Manager

Boiron India
Bangalore
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Attended industry and promotional events to build networks and boost customer relationships.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Determined price schedules and discount rates.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Coordinated Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and distributed to clients.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.

Territory Business Manager

Boiron India, Manpowergroup Services India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2018 - 01.2022
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Implemented effective territory plans and leveraged available resources to effectively meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Executed brand and sales strategy to effectively demonstrate product value to key customers.
  • Met with customers to provide information, answer questions and offer solutions to concerns.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Utilized customer relationship management software to maintain records of customer activities and networking opportunities.
  • Resolved issues with customers on other territories
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as Employee of the year 2020,2021 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Promoted to Area Business Manager for doing outstanding sales, that achieved during 2020,2021
  • Led team to achieve 100 percent target, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed relationships with new clients and typically exceeded sales goals.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Under Graduate Degree

NSS College Of Engineering
Palakkad, Kerala
08.2017

XIIth - CBSE Science Group

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Mahe, Pondicherry
06.2012

Xth - CBSE

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Palakkad, Kerala
06.2010

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Kannada
Intermediate
B1
Telugu
Beginner
A1

Hobbies

Playing Sudoku, watching Educational and self upgrading videos, Poster Design ,video editing and listening to music

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
DIREESH R