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MANIKUT CHAKRABARTY

MANIKUT CHAKRABARTY

Bangalore

Summary

Accomplished sales leader with a proven track record of driving significant business, adept in Direct and Channel Sales and Team Leadership. Spearheaded strategic initiatives resulting in over 20% year-on-year direct business growth, excelling in stakeholder management and performance evaluation. Skilled in fostering strong business relationships and drive business growth through strategic, analytical and interpersonal approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Head- Direct Sales, South Zone

GODREJ PROPERTIES
Bangalore
04.2021 - Current
  • Lead and drive direct sales initiatives for the zonal business through presales, corporate activations, and BTL.
  • Lead- closure for project Launches in zone- Streamline customer engagement and closure process flow, gross to net business conversions to ensure significant revenue generation
  • Evaluate performance of various direct media presence and adopt a performance driven for efficient business delivery while optimizing costs
  • Zonal direct BV has shown year-on- year growth of more than 20% as a result of this approach
  • Resource Planning, recruitment and performance monitoring of launch closure team in order to achieve business volume growth within limited time frame
  • Launch closures contribute close to 75% of zonal BV and direct closure team has been contributing close to 55% of launch BV
  • Lead change initiatives for presales team and adopt a business delivery led approach for functional performance
  • Consolidate media wise lead level analysis and strategize campaign performance improvement plan with stakeholders from Marketing function

Team Lead, Direct Sales

GODREJ PROPERTIES
Bangalore
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for leading team for sales closure during Project Launches/Campaigns and assist Direct Function lead for driving direct business
  • Assist the function lead in driving business through direct media, call center, loyalty/referral, and corporate BTL activities for various new launches and the sustenance portfolio of Godrej Properties, Bangalore
  • Drive site closures during project Launches/Sustenance- EOI generation, Conversion and retention
  • Supervised a team of 7 members by clearly communicating assigned campaign goals and adopted a regular intervention approach to monitor and improve performances within set timelines
  • Track and review the performance of various direct media in order to optimize cost and maximize output

Assistant Manager – Channel Sales

GODREJ PROPERTIES
Bangalore
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for lead generation and sales through Channel Partners for Godrej Properties, Bangalore Portfolio
  • Drive assigned partner relations and induct new partner for business growth
  • Design and conduct regular channel partner engagements for continued participation in project business
  • Keep track of partner performances throughout the year and roll out value propositions for higher revenue achievement
  • Interact with inbound clienteles at site to drive closures
  • Share customer feedbacks with respective partners for partner performance improvement
  • Compile regular update on the competition and be abreast of the latest schemes and relevant market information

Assistant Manager – Sales and Marketing

L&T REALTY
Bangalore
11.2015 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for lead generation and sales through BTL activities for L&T Raintree Boulevard
  • Engage with prospective clienteles and ensure a positive customer experience to meet the set targets
  • Creation of a strong channel network- for lead generation and continued business
  • Design and conduct regular channel partner programs for top of the mind recall

Associate Manager – Sales and Marketing

LODHA GROUP
Mumbai
04.2015 - 11.2015
  • Individual contributor as a member of channel team for South Mumbai for various Lodha project launches in South Mumbai and Central suburbs
  • Induct, activate and maintain new channel partner relationships for sustainable business growth
  • Develop and maintain relationship with existing channel partner network for continued business growth
  • Partner with Channel Network in lead generation activities; interact with the leads generated to ensure successful closures

Senior Executive – Sales and Marketing

LODHA GROUP
Mumbai
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Part of Channel team –South Mumbai for Lodha Wadala
  • Responsible for driving business through allocated set of Channel Partner relationships and generate new partner relations

Executive – Sales and Marketing

LODHA GROUP
Mumbai
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Part of outbound sales team for Lodha New Cuffe Parade, Wadala, Mumbai
  • Key responsibility area includes conducting outbound meetings high net worth individuals and drive site closures

Education

PGDM - Marketing (Minor-IT)

ITM Business School
Kharghar
03-2012

B.E(Hons.) - Computing (Software Engineering)

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology
Panipat, UK
06-2010

Class XII -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Kokrajhar
03-2006

Class X -

Don Bosco School
Kokrajhar
03-2004

Skills

  • Direct and Channel Sales
  • Result oriented
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Business Initiatives
  • Analytical
  • Process management and improvement
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Networking
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Godrej Legends, 2024 - Recognized for Best Sustenance Project Performance (PAN India)
  • Godrej Legends, 2023 - Recognized for Best Launch Project Performance (PAN India)
  • Godrej Legends Award 2022 for Best Direct Team Performance (PAN India)
  • Stellar People Leader, South Zone, 2022

Languages

Assamesse
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Senior Manager, Head- Direct Sales, South Zone

GODREJ PROPERTIES
04.2021 - Current

Team Lead, Direct Sales

GODREJ PROPERTIES
04.2020 - 03.2021

Assistant Manager – Channel Sales

GODREJ PROPERTIES
09.2017 - 03.2020

Assistant Manager – Sales and Marketing

L&T REALTY
11.2015 - 09.2017

Associate Manager – Sales and Marketing

LODHA GROUP
04.2015 - 11.2015

Senior Executive – Sales and Marketing

LODHA GROUP
04.2014 - 03.2015

Executive – Sales and Marketing

LODHA GROUP
03.2012 - 03.2014

PGDM - Marketing (Minor-IT)

ITM Business School

B.E(Hons.) - Computing (Software Engineering)

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology

Class XII -

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Class X -

Don Bosco School
MANIKUT CHAKRABARTY