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Kiran Khushalani Pandya

Kiran Khushalani Pandya

Ghatkopar, Mumbai

Summary

Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Manager Business Development

Laqshya Media Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Taught consultative selling techniques to new and existing staff members to build expertise.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Scheduled and implemented product promotions in accordance with available inventory and staff resources.
  • Developed process to analyze customer feedback to incorporate insights into product development strategies.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Notable achievements

  • Good hold on PSU Category and developed excellent Vendor Relations.
  • Managed to close long term deals with PSU clients like Bank of Baroda, Syndicate Bank, MP tourism, LIC, LIC HFL etc.
  • All receivable cleared within 90 days of credit period.

Mumbai Assistant Manager

Network Media
06.2014 - 12.2014


  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Tailor made solutions to fit the client’s requirement & and suggest innovation
  • Execution, collections and Client servicing.

Manager Client

Apex Aim Pvt ltd
Mumbai
04.2012 - 11.2012
  • Responsible for generating revenue from clients based in Mumbai
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints and issues to improve satisfaction.
  • Identified opportunities to cross or up-selll OOH and communicated customer needs to appropriate team.
  • Adhered to sales contract agreements and high-quality service delivery by coordinating with Operations team and leveraging productive and open client communications.

Notable Accomplishments

  • Involved in various innovation project for MTS and other clients in terms of outdoor advertising.
  • Successfully bought on board apparel based client Georgio Gullini and executed a 19 city campaign for them


Key Account Manager Sales

Realtime Interactive Media ltd
Mumbai
11.2011 - 04.2012
  • Creating Product awareness by sending weekly mailers to clients and agency
  • Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
  • Prospected new business leads through in-person presentations and cold calling.

Assistant Manager Sales

Times Innovative Media ltd
Mumbai
05.2008 - 07.2011


  • Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
  • Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
  • Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
  • Understanding the brief, working on a strategic plan as well as innovations for the client, look for various ways to bring maximum to table in terms of value for money as a brand custodian
  • Following collection plan for monthly billings and ensuring ongoing revenue.

Sales Support responsibilities:


  • Responsible for SAP Data entry and execution, report generation on booking, billing, and delinquency figures in the SAP environment
  • Providing Documentation and Administrative Assistance
  • Responsible for coordination with different departments of the organization like Sales, Operations, Finance for incorporating effective workflow of processes

Notable Accomplishments

  • Achieved 90% of the targets in the first year of sales
  • Successfully executed first time innovation for HUL which bagged an award for best innovation in the FMCG category in OAC 2012
  • Innovation executed in the real estate category within a very high security zone at Mumbai Domestic Airport
  • Promoted from Sales Support executive to frontline Sales as Assistant Sales Manager
  • Appreciations received for excellent client servicing

Travel Assistant

Mastek Ltd
Mumbai
07.2006 - 05.2008


  • Productively coordinated US / Asia Pacific business & Work permit visas for the employees of the organization
  • Choosing Cost saving Air fare option for international and domestic travel
  • Successfully maintaining PR with institution like Consulates and Visa facilitation services
  • Guest Management and Event management for internal & external meetings of the organization

Notable Accomplishments


  • Recognized as a ‘silent worker’ in an annual event of Mastek
  • On time deliverables by processing all visa cases without any rejection
  • Appreciation received from internal customers
  • Deliverables within the SLA set.

Guest Service Associate

Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel
01.2005 - 06.2006


  • Providing secretarial & official services for walk in and in house guest at the Business centre
  • Accepting bookings for conference rooms, invoicing and handling cash flow
  • To be in charge of complete area allocated
  • Handling Guest Queries with regards to Internet and Other Secretarial Services

Notable Accomplishments

  • Appreciation received from the organization for outstanding performance during emergencies
  • Overachieved monthly target by 150%.

Education

Certified in IATA/UFTAA Foundation & EBT -

Montreal University
02.2005 - 09.2005

Bachelor - commerce

Mumbai University

Skills

Business development and retention

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Additional Information

  • Trained and worked on SAP (Sales and Marketing profile)
  • Certified in IATA/UFTAA Foundation & EBT Course from Montreal University, September 2005.
  • Efficient in CRS Amadeus (Qantas keypad Version) & Familiar with Fidelio Micros system.
  • Well versed with Computer Basic (Microsoft Operations).
  • Attended programs on Digital ‘Advertising at Airports’ conducted by Mr. Tom Green, Life Pattern Digital Media.
  • Have attended training programs likes Time & stress Management, Effective communication skills, writing right & First Aid.

Timeline

Manager Business Development

Laqshya Media Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 04.2017

Mumbai Assistant Manager

Network Media
06.2014 - 12.2014

Manager Client

Apex Aim Pvt ltd
04.2012 - 11.2012

Key Account Manager Sales

Realtime Interactive Media ltd
11.2011 - 04.2012

Assistant Manager Sales

Times Innovative Media ltd
05.2008 - 07.2011

Travel Assistant

Mastek Ltd
07.2006 - 05.2008

Certified in IATA/UFTAA Foundation & EBT -

Montreal University
02.2005 - 09.2005

Guest Service Associate

Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel
01.2005 - 06.2006

Bachelor - commerce

Mumbai University
Kiran Khushalani Pandya