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Harish Salunkhe

Harish Salunkhe

Agribusiness Sales
Pune

Summary

Successful Territory Manager bringing strong history of exceeding product revenue and customer targets. Versed in Seeds, Agrochemicals and Fertilizers products and current market trends. Over One and a Half decade of sales and business development success. To continue to work in a challenging and fast paced environment leveraging technical knowledge and fostering creativity with many learning opportunities. Have good work ethic and the ability to work well in a team or individual environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Territory Manager

Syngenta India Pvt Ltd
Madhya Pradesh HQ-Ratlam
04.2020 - Current
  • Handling Sales-Agrochemicals, Promotions, Marketing channels for about 150 plus Customers, Budgeting.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing Sales and Field team.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Implemented promotions and marketing campaigns to increase territory sales and brand awareness.

Area Sales Manager (SND)

Coromandel International Limited
Maharashtra HQ-Solapur
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Handling Sales of Specialty Nutrients, Water Soluble Fertilizers and Micronutrients for about 82 customers.
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Led sales region to increase sales and boost team morale.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.

Sales Unit Lead

Syngenta India Ltd
Gujarat HQ- Anand
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Handling Sales (Pesticides), Promotions, Marketing channels, budgeting.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

Territory Manager

FMC India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2017
  • Handling Sales (Pesticides), Promotions, Marketing channels, budgeting.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Crop Territory Manager (SND)

Coromandel International Ltd
02.2013 - 08.2015
  • Handling Sales, Promotions, Marketing channels, budgeting.

Asst. Area Manager

Asean Agritechnologies India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 01.2013
  • Handling Sales, Promotions, Marketing channels, budgeting.

Branch Director (Andhra Pradesh Branch)

Known You Seed India Pvt Limited
10.2006 - 03.2012

1) HRU – Assisting GM, Salary, PF and Interview arrangements.

Designation- Assistant to GM.

Period- 16th Oct 2006 to Feb 2007.

2) Administration- Purchase, Import Export, Asset and Public Property Management.

Designation- Asst. Section Chief

Period- Mar 2007 to Jan 2008

3) Research- Took training on cultivation of various vegetable crops like Watermelon, Muskmelon, Hot Pepper and Tomato.

Period- Jan 2008 to Feb 2008.

4) Administration (Import Export & Admin)

a) Management of Orders of customer throughout India,

b) Handling Import Export documentation such as preshipment and post shipment.

c) Freight Negotiations

d) Import Export license i.e. import permit, Phyto certificate, IEC code and NSAC certificate.

e) Customer problems handling, Assisting CEO’s.

Designation- Asst. Section Chief

Period- Feb 2008 to Jan 2009.

5) Product Management- Packing of seeds, Processing’s, Quality Control, Seed Treatments, Dispatching and Inventory Management.

Designation- Asst. Section Chief

Period- Feb 2009 to May 2009.

6) Sales & Marketing-

a) Training of technicians for services, sales and marketing.

b) Planning of trials i.e. ET. Execution of demos and exhibitions.

c) Survey and collection of data i.e. various potential pockets and competitors share.

d) Co- ordinate with R&D for better replacements and market needs.

e) Product placement considering the advantages of the product as per market needs.

f) Customer sales and complaint handling.

g) Sales supervision and maintain discipline as per targeted Liasion Station.

h) Maintain relationships between Agriculture departments and dealers.

i) A track record of vegetable sales of turnover from 3.3 Cr to 6.5 Cr of Andhra Pradesh.

Designation- Branch Director (Andhra Pradesh Branch)

Period- June 2009 to June 2011.

7) Product Management- Packing of seeds, Processing’s, Quality Control, Seed Treatments, Dispatching and Inventory Management.

Designation- Deputy Section Chief

Period- June 2011 to March 2012.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Ch. Shivaji College of Agriculture, Kirlos
Maharashtra- Sindhudurg
04.2001 - 01.2006

Crop Production

Rajendra Junior College, Kolhapur Board
Maharashtra- Satara
04.2001 - 01.2002

S.S.C. - undefined

Crescent High School (Gultekadi, Pune)

Skills

Competitive Analysis

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Technical Skill

Operating Systems: Windows 98/2000/XP, Windows 7, Vista.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Senior Territory Manager

Syngenta India Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - Current

Area Sales Manager (SND)

Coromandel International Limited
07.2018 - 03.2020

Sales Unit Lead

Syngenta India Ltd
05.2017 - 06.2018

Territory Manager

FMC India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2017

Crop Territory Manager (SND)

Coromandel International Ltd
02.2013 - 08.2015

Asst. Area Manager

Asean Agritechnologies India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 01.2013

Branch Director (Andhra Pradesh Branch)

Known You Seed India Pvt Limited
10.2006 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Ch. Shivaji College of Agriculture, Kirlos
04.2001 - 01.2006

Crop Production

Rajendra Junior College, Kolhapur Board
04.2001 - 01.2002

S.S.C. - undefined

Crescent High School (Gultekadi, Pune)
Harish SalunkheAgribusiness Sales