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Daya Rai
Agripreneur
Gurgaon
Summary
Innovator and entrepreneur with 12 years in business leadership. Developing India's first online bulk buying and selling platform for agricultural commodities. Experienced in all aspects of business formation, operation, finance, and management. Visionary product developer with deep market research and analytics. Effective communicator and motivator who identifies and leverages assets in teammates to reach organizational goals. Relentless optimist who believes there is no failure, only feedback.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Co-Founder
Bijak (Krishiacharya Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)
04.2019 - Current
- Grew customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
- Increased company revenue by developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
- Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
Co-Founder & CEO
KrishiAcharya(Vasundharam Krishiacharyam Pvt.Ltd.)
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Developed transparent procurement policies for farmers to enhance their lifestyle
- Conceptualized, researched, and built the first bulk buying and selling agro-products to meet consumer needs and maximize profits.
- Acquired 2000 farmers within the first six months.
- Coordinated with marketing, operations, engineering, and research teams to unify product new technological vision and strategy
- Developed supply chain management, marketing content, and sales scripts with strategic messaging.
- Training in sales best practices, product iteration, research and analytics, customer service, branding, and international considerations.
Core Team Member
Gobosco Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Implementing technology-driven procurement and sales processes.
- Market development strategies for North India and Nepal.
- Taking care of documentation and legal issues of bulk trading and customs.
- Cash flow management and profit maximization.
- Making module of training and development for procurement and sales executives.
- Tie-up with Cold storage to procure potatoes.
- Developed a strong farmers network in 50+ villages in UP West.
- Lead more than ten members at different geographical locations including Nepal.
- Market analysis, new commodities preferences mapping, and lead generation.
Co-Founder & CEO
Kshir Beverages Private Limited
11.2014 - 06.2017
- Developing milk products that are not adulterated, monitoring surveys, and running prototype projects.
- Coordinate and approve budgets for product development, marketing, overhead, and growth.
- Direct all organizational operations, policies, and objectives to maximize productivity and returns.
- Analyze complex scenarios and use creative problem-solving to turn challenges into profitable opportunities.
Branch Manager
Samruddha Jeevan Foods India Limited
03.2013 - 04.2014
- To enhance and contribute to the growth of the company through Business Development Agents. Taking care of financial and non-financial transactions at the branch level.
- Revenue generation, profit and cost management, customer acquisition, and retention.
- Prepare daily and monthly reports and submit them to the concerned department.
- Motivate the agents to promote the business of the branch and resolve customer complaints.
Assistant Sales Manager
Amarpali Group
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Responsible for client site visits, follow-ups, and converting clients to buyers via direct or channel sales as per target.
- Implementing marketing and advertising strategies and enhancing revenues.
- Maintaining effective relations with existing buyers and brokers or agents.
- Interaction with channel partners via generating and keeping reports monthly on the resale.
Sales Executive
Reliance Property Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Responsible for data collection and Business Process Outsource (B.P.O.).
- Briefing about our projects, taking the clients for the site visit, and regular follow-up.
- Constant Interaction with dealers and providing them with the best commission slab,
- Handover the details to the concerned head and try to close the sales as per the target.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Institute of Management Studies
Ghaziabad 08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, India 01.2005 - 01.2008
Skills
Business Development
Strategic Partnerships
Operations Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Relationship and Team Building
Leadership and People Development
Strategic business planning
Management Team Leadership
Timeline
Co-Founder
Bijak (Krishiacharya Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)
04.2019 - Current
Co-Founder & CEO
KrishiAcharya(Vasundharam Krishiacharyam Pvt.Ltd.)
12.2017 - 04.2019
Core Team Member
Gobosco Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 12.2017
Co-Founder & CEO
Kshir Beverages Private Limited
11.2014 - 06.2017
Branch Manager
Samruddha Jeevan Foods India Limited
03.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Sales Manager
Amarpali Group
02.2012 - 03.2013
MBA - Marketing
Institute of Management Studies
08.2010 - 08.2012
Sales Executive
Reliance Property Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Banaras Hindu University
01.2005 - 01.2008
Accomplishments
- National Service Scheme as a Volunteer for 2 years.
- Organizing Committee Member of Melange-2010(College Annual Function).
- India Tourism (Capacity Building Training Program), Varanasi as a trainee.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingInterests
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