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Gourab Acharya
Deputy Manager Veranda Highered
New Delhi
Summary
Proactive Deputy Manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assisting senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands. Currently handling a team of 10 Academic counselors at Veranda Highered undertaking a project of IIM Raipur. My rational, tactical and mindful perspectives in providing agile solutions will help scale operations for business growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager
Veranda Highered
03.2023 - Current
- Program Manager of IIM Raipur Executive Post Graduate Program in Human Resource Management and worked on a project for Goa Institute of Management
- Managing a team of 10 members and maintained a strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly using well-defined criteria, recognizing top performers and addressing underperformance proactively.
- Led successful sales campaigns that resulted in significant revenue growth for the organization over time.
- Optimized internal workflows by identifying bottlenecks in processes and implementing efficient solutions for increased productivity.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to share ideas on how to enhance their roles or the overall business operations.
Senior Sales Executive
Talent Edge
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Worked on multiple Certification courses from top notch institutes like XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, MICA and IIT Bangalore.
- Developed sales strategies and formulated plans to achieve maximum revenue targets in the education sector.
- Utilized CRM software to track sales activities, managed leads and generated sales report.
- Championed a customer-centric approach within the sales team, fostering an environment where client satisfaction was always prioritized.
- Mentored junior sales executives, providing guidance on best practices and strategies for achieving success in the field.
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to maximize profit margins while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
Education
Bachelors of Commerce -
MATS University
Raipur, India06.2016
12th Standard - Commerce
Assembly of God Church
Ukhra, India04.2007
10th Standard -
St. Anthony's
Kurseong04.2005
Skills
Performance Improvements
Task Delegation
Sales Strategies
Expertise in sales
Decision-making capabilities
Product and service knowledge
Multitasking Abilities
Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Received Top Application Award for a single month (15 Applications) in Veranda Highered for the project of IIM Raipur.
- Received multiple awards while working for Talent Edge that includes 2 Pinnacle Performer Awards, 2 Conversion Champ Awards, 2 Camaraderie Awards.
- Maximum sales of INR 15 Lacs in a single day on an Individual Contributor Role.
- Headed a lead Re-activation team at Talent Edge and contributed revenue of 45 lacs in a month
Interests
Music
Soccer
Bikes
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Veranda Highered
03.2023 - Current
Senior Sales Executive
Talent Edge
02.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelors of Commerce -
MATS University
12th Standard - Commerce
Assembly of God Church
10th Standard -
St. Anthony's