GAURAV TARKAR

• Handled Sales & Marketing for Residential projects, got business through ATL, BTL and TTL activities.
• Planned Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM, and designing for Marketing.
• Been a active part in lead generation, through cold calling, sales activity, reference schemes, exhibitions and corporate tie-ups.
• Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
• Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
• Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
• Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
• Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
• Initiated new sales and marketing plans for product roll-outs, distribution and media strategy.
• Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure.
• Reduced expenses by effectively negotiating contractor prices, terms and service agreements.
• Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive sales person training program.
• Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
• Held weekly meetings with all employees to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
• Created and launched new online marketing strategies.
• Supervised sales team of 42 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
• Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.

• Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
• Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
• Designed innovative market strategy to boost market penetration.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
• Conducted weekly sales meetings to discuss business opportunities and strategies and alleviate issues.
• Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
• Hired, trained and motivated sales and marketing professionals.
• Worked with company's recruiters to attract talented individuals for sales positions.
• Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.

Worked as a Food & beverage associate in the restaurant and IRD department.

• Handled Butler service section for all rooms.
• Resolved all escalations in Butler service department.
• Handled requisition and stores for the same.
• Trained new employees and training interns for the service department.
• Kept records of in house inventory.
• Planned all Banquets and Restaurant Setups.
• Worked with House Keeping and Production Department during Large scale functions.