KISHAN CHANDRA
Bengaluru
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Pre-Sales
Pazcare
Bengaluru
09.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions that addressed customer needs.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior executives to discuss performance metrics and future plans for business development initiatives.
- Established KPIs for tracking progress against goals set by management team.
- Provided training and mentoring to junior team members on best practices in business development.
Regional Business Head
Nobroker
Bengaluru
03.2022 - Current
- Led a region of day-to-day operations for the south region involving 5 states and multiple metros, and ensuring productivity (>80%) with all team members
- Conceptualized and built the P&L for the assigned product and scaled up 5x in the first quarter
- Devised effective periodic strategy and progress reports for the team.
Head of Merchant Acquisition
Airtel Payments Bank
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Built and managed a high-growth team of 80-100 through merchant acquisition(B2B/B2C) via QR code placement
- Managed the P&L through a portfolio of product sales and services.with 3x growth in the first quarter.
Regional Head
BharatPe
Bengaluru
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Responsible for sustaining and growing the region's( KA, TN, KL, AP, TEL, KOL) revenues with P&L and new account acquisition and cross-selling products like QR codes, Overdraft facility, and loans
- Account acquisition, market share capture and handling of the B2B sector within the specified region
- Growth of business 10x in the first year, handling a business turnover of 20-25Cr per quarter.
Senior Team Lead
Paytm
Bengaluru
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Achieved sales goals, distribution targets, and market share through proactive management of the assigned area
- Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine the best methods to improve sales results.
Channel Sales Manager
Hindustan Coca-Cola Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Market segmentation, Budget planning, and tracking performance by analyzing the market data
- Collaborated with internal teams and distributors to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
Marketing Manager
G&F India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
09.2009 - 01.2014
- Analyzed market trends and recommended changes to market and business development strategies based on analysis and feedback
- Developed new concepts, business models, channels, and partners to position the sales strategies of corporate clients on priority to get the best ROI
- Created and expanded sales presentations to new and existing customers increasing net sales revenue in sales.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Bridgeport
12.2017
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Proficient in Hubspot
- Lead Qualification
- Training and mentoring
- Strategic account development
- Key Account Management
Hobbies and Interests
- Consumer Behaviour
- Big-Picture thinking
- Travel
Timeline
Head of Pre-Sales
Pazcare
09.2023 - Current
Regional Business Head
Nobroker
03.2022 - Current
Head of Merchant Acquisition
Airtel Payments Bank
09.2021 - 03.2022
Regional Head
BharatPe
05.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Team Lead
Paytm
10.2018 - 05.2019
Channel Sales Manager
Hindustan Coca-Cola Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 08.2015
Marketing Manager
G&F India Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 01.2014
MBA - Business
University of Bridgeport
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