JERRY VENU
General Manager
Ernakulam
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 17 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
General Manager
Chellam Umberlla Mart Group
01.2025 - Current
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
General Manager
Dimos Furniture Group
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Area Sales Manager, South & Central Kerala, India
Damro Group
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: South Asia’s largest furniture manufacturer based out of Srilanka.
- Engaged in handling sales and service teams of COCO showrooms, dealers and franchises for brands Damro & Piyestra by Damro Group. Heading sales operations and KAM in 7 Districts managing 75 outlets and more than 200 team members maintaining an average sale of 1.5 Cr/ month.
- Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
- Expanded market share through effective prospecting, lead generation, and negotiation skills.
Branch Coordinator & Warehouse Manager
Damro Group
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: South Asia’s largest furniture manufacturer based out of Srilanka.
- Undertook the challenge of expanding Damro Brands to new market of Gujarat, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh, Managed to bring in 28 new dealers & franchise outlets generating 2 Crore revenue in a financial year and created a sales and support team of 15 members.
Asst. Manager Area Sales & Warehouse Manager
Damro Group
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: South Asia’s largest furniture manufacturer based out of Srilanka.
- Specializing in sales and marketing pursued the career as an Area Sales Executive for entire Kerala region reporting to the RM initially for Piyestra and later for Damro also. After three years made progress by getting promoted to Asst. Manager Area Sales and Warehouse Manager for Kerala South Region setting up a new warehouse for the region to improve business. Overhauled the supply chain, KAM and service management to increase the region’s sales by 75% in a year’s time from 2017 by taking the average sale from 1 Cr to 1.75 Cr, effectively restructured the business to consistently take the sale beyond 2 Cr by 2019 for the South Kerala Region.
Office in charge cum Sales Executive
Legacy L.L.C
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Undertook the challenge of handling both office and showrooms for Dubai based Legacy L.L.C which markets Brand BYC, Readymade Garments, overseeing sales and office operations collaborating with more than 15 team members.
Showroom Accountant cum Sales Executive
Damro Furniture Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Operated as sales executive cum showroom accountant at COCO showrooms of Damro Furniture Pvt Ltd. Undertook sales and accounts related training and projects at different showrooms in Ernakulam, Palakad & Thiruvananthapuram for over 2 Years.
Education
MBA - Master Of Business Studies
Woolf University
04.2001 -
Tally ERP 9 - Financial Accounting Software
G-Tec Institute
Kalamassery, Kerala03-2010
Diploma - Computer Hardware Diploma
HiTec ITC
Aluva, Kerala 01.2004 - 01.2006
Electronics & Telecomunications
HiTec ITC
Aluva, Kerala 04.2001 - 01.2006
PLUS 2 - Science
Govt V H S S
Kalamassery, Kerala 01.2002 - 01.2004
S.S.L.C -
Fact High School
Ernakulam03-2002
Skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Project management
Staff supervision
Team building
Customer retention
Business development
Leadership and team building
Quality management
Goal setting
Strategic planning
Budget analysis
Performance improvement
Expense control
Project planning
Staff motivation
Relationship building
Organizational development
Advertising and marketing
P&L management
Motivation
Team player
Recruitment
Customer relations
Workflow planning
Operations oversight
Branding
Sales expertise
Interests
Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Watching movies
OTHER PERSONAL DETAILS
- DATE OF BIRTH, AGE : 12-12-1986 (38 Years)
- SEX : Male
- NATIONALITY : Indian
Timeline
General Manager
Chellam Umberlla Mart Group
01.2025 - Current
General Manager
Dimos Furniture Group
05.2024 - 12.2024
Area Sales Manager, South & Central Kerala, India
Damro Group
09.2020 - 04.2023
Branch Coordinator & Warehouse Manager
Damro Group
01.2019 - 08.2020
Asst. Manager Area Sales & Warehouse Manager
Damro Group
11.2013 - 01.2019
Office in charge cum Sales Executive
Legacy L.L.C
06.2010 - 08.2013
Showroom Accountant cum Sales Executive
Damro Furniture Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 06.2009
Diploma - Computer Hardware Diploma
HiTec ITC
01.2004 - 01.2006
PLUS 2 - Science
Govt V H S S
01.2002 - 01.2004
MBA - Master Of Business Studies
Woolf University
04.2001 -
Electronics & Telecomunications
HiTec ITC
04.2001 - 01.2006
Tally ERP 9 - Financial Accounting Software
G-Tec Institute
S.S.L.C -
Fact High School
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