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MANIKANTA K

Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced in establishing and managing profit-driven sales strategies. Practiced trainer and staff developer with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Proficient in meeting company guidelines while improving team efficiency, sales numbers and customer engagement scores. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Sales Manager

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Bengaluru
09.2017 - Current
  • Negotiated customer contracts and maintained relationships with existing clients.
  • Monitored competitor activities, analyzed trends in the marketplace, and adjusted sales techniques accordingly.
  • Managed a team of sales representatives by providing guidance, training, and support.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
  • Provided leadership on special projects as needed to drive business growth objectives.
  • Taught new associates sales tactics and performance improvement techniques.
  • Helped sales professionals finalize customer sales and handled escalated concerns.

Sales Officer

HDFC BANK
Bengaluru
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Conducted research on competitive products and services.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve product offerings.
  • Implemented promotional campaigns to boost sales volume.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities and results.
  • Generated leads through networking, cold calls, and email campaigns.
  • Attended industry events to build brand recognition and establish contacts.

Education

MBA - Financial Services Marketing Operations

MARC School Of Business
Bengaluru
06-2016

B.Com - Finance

Noble School Of Business
Bengaluru
06-2013

Pre University - Commerce

BHS PU College
Bengaluru
05-2011

Skills

  • Team building and development
  • Sales strategy development
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Relationship building and management
  • Effective selling strategies
  • Sales Presentations
  • Staff Management
  • Sales Coaching
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Client Needs Assessments
  • Customer Portfolio Management
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

  • 2018 Qualified to ISTANBUL Learning Summit.
  • 2019 Awarded for the best NOP's.
  • 2021 & 2022 Qualified for the GOA Learning Summit.
  • 2022 Qualified for PATTAYA Learning Summit.
  • 2022 Qualified for MUMBAI Learning Summit.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Assistant Sales Manager

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
09.2017 - Current

Sales Officer

HDFC BANK
06.2016 - 07.2017

MBA - Financial Services Marketing Operations

MARC School Of Business

B.Com - Finance

Noble School Of Business

Pre University - Commerce

BHS PU College
MANIKANTA K