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Pinaki Banerjee

Pinaki Banerjee

Kolkata

Summary

A passionate professional with razor sharp focus on driving business growth & optimizing sales and service operation, I bring in wealth of expertise to my role as Business Leader.

Significant transformation of challenging businesses and territory through strategic restructuring, doubling revenue, elevating profits over 37% and EBITA through strategic impact.

Over the past 24+ years, I have proven success in leading high-performance teams, multiple countries and regions, incubating, establishing and scaling business by driving sales growth and optimizing operation efficiency in Consumer durable, IT Hardware and peripherals, Imaging Products, and Retail security.

Proficiency in business turn around, brand & business development, partner alliances, global vendor management.

Strong networking with business influencer and industry leaders’- C levels for brand building, new business to be preeminent, influencing people, process and proposition keeping customer at centre of focus for sustainable growth.

Having led cross-functional teams and collaborated with multiple international vendors, I have a strategic mindset and strong problem-solving skills that enable to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency while keeping all team members aligned and engaged.

My focus is on exceeding expectations and delivering value to my company with extensive experience in sales operation, brand building management.

At business excellence, I am committed to driving business growth for both individuals and organization achieve their goals committing for ease of doing business, enhancing profit by delivering exceptional results.

My team and me has been winners of many Business Awards and Accolades.

"We know how to make your business grow by delighting stakeholders look your best company!"

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Business Leader- West

Johnson Controls
Mumbai
01.2018 - 02.2024

Doubled revenue to $270 million in 2023 an ambitious goal with a solid strategy.

Started by thoroughly researching new market avenues, identifying opportunities, and creating a unique value proposition.

Develop a detailed business plan with realistic milestones and financial projections.

Focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and efficient operations to drive growth.

Consider strategic partnerships, acquisitions, expanding into new markets to accelerate revenue trajectory. Regularly review and adjusted strategy to stay agile and responsive to market changes.

With team motivation, dedication, hard work, and smart decision-making, you can achieve your target.

Business Head- East, Bangladesh

Acer India Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2018

Responsibility involves-launch of New PC business in Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and in India.

Incubated complete infrastructure for Sales, Support & finance for managing PC & mobility business for the Geography across different formats through a team of RBM, ASM’s & Territory manager’s.

Appoint & align new channel structure right from setting up the distributors, channel & reseller’s.

Product Planning & Forecast - Bringing products as per the Market demand as lead times are longer.

Leadership to the company – focusing the team’s efforts upon achieving company’s budget, securing new & repeat business for the company.

Working with promoter driving company strategy & implement Market Strategy for fast expansion.

Revenue generation & strategic partnership development with distributors, resellers and retailers to merchandise Reach product portfolio.

Strong understanding of Market to identify growth opportunities & develop GTM strategy.

  • Set and oversaw yearly and intermediate sales plans to achieve revenue objectives.
  • Developed and deepened industry partnerships.

Senior Manager South

Canon India Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2002 - 01.2015

Developed retail destination in form of brand stores, FOFO, COCO, LFR & SIS in Mall & High street environment.

Headed & managed National Large Retail, City Retail, State Distributors & Direct Partner’s to enhance territory coverage & wallet share.

Responsible for channelizing business through 900 + channel partners including consumer electronics, photography stores, IT & telecom channel.

Appointing of new trade partner for territory coverage & increase wallet share.

Carrying out regular trainings for ISD’s & internal colleagues on shoot & print, product knowledge, run customer loyalty programs, survey & analysis to be relevant & improve internally to stay ahead of competition on business opportunity & growth. Appointment of new franchisee; ensuring the stores maintain hygiene, décor for consumer’s best experience for retail visibility & brand recall.

Accountable for ensuring store generating profits Monitored consumer behavior and reviewed business & new potential catchment locations.

Carrying out trainings, shoot & print, customer loyalty programs and survey & analysis on improvement on business growth.

Mentoring & supporting the Sales Team for managing MOP market.

Developing new Marketing initiatives, programs to appeal consumer & brand recall Monitored the channel behavior & customer trend to align quickly with the demand to be at top of brand recall,

Asst. Manager

GBC Modi Corp Ltd.
Kolkata
01.2000 - 01.2002

Supervised activities related to direct & channel sales in West Bengal, Bihar Jharkhand and Odisha.

Accountable for providing customer support to key accounts.

Handled & streamlined systems & procedure for generating sales leads.

Created & implemented product launch activities and handled credit & inventory management.

Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.

Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.

Dealer Coordinator

Global Tele-System Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
01.1997 - 01.2000

Handled new business operations and responsible for appointing Distributors and Tier II partners in WB Carried out channel & business expansion activities in Mobile Handset, Fax & Telephone device products.

Managed smooth operations by efficiently paying out winnings and collecting bets.

Communicated effectively with other departments within the dealership in order to coordinate activities related to sales transactions.

Education

Postgraduate - Information Technology

National Institute of Information Technology
01.1993

B.Com. - Business Management, Economics and Accountancy

Institute
01.1992

Master’s -

Banga Sangeet Parishad

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Business Scale-up
  • Revenue and Target achievement
  • P&L Management
  • Key and Global Account Management
  • Distribution & Channel Management
  • C suit Management
  • Operations Management
  • New Logos and customer acquisition
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active Listening
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • New Geo Business Development
  • Market Intelligence
  • International Vendor Management
  • Budget Management & Cost Control
  • Team Building & Mentoring
  • Project Planning
  • Human Resources Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Effective Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Adaptability
  • Goal Setting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Relationship Building
  • Experience in leadership
  • Content management expertise
  • Reliability
  • Process Improvement
  • Logistics Coordination

Certification

  • Certified for Excellence in Store Operation: Retailer’s Association of India (RAI)
  • Certified in Integrated Management System: QGS Training Institute
  • Certified IT Channel Champion: Confluence Training & Development

Accomplishments

Highest YOY growth in APAC region- 45% with GM of 30% in 2023.

Winner for Sensormatic new retail initiative APAC region 4 consecutive years from 2020 to 2023.

Winning largest Big Deal for Johnson Controls in APAC region with Landmark Group- US$ 4 Million – 2023,

1st RFID warehouse implementation in India @ Pune Maharashtra.

Won new logo from competition & farmed to achieve 300% growth FY ‘23.

Canon Excellency Award from President & CEO- 2010

Merit of contributing in Brand Store and Retail Expansion in Imaging business FY 2013-14

Won Best Brand Store by Retail Franchisee in 2012- Canon Image Square at Mantri Mall Bangalore

Bagged Best Region Award for Canon brand store with 10 stores in South India.

Special Contribution Award Consumable- 2004

Highest Achievement in the Country Award – 2003 & 2004

Grand Slam Award – 2008

Recognized as the:

Best Business Development ManagerAward 2003 & 2004- 139% for highest task accomplishment in the country

Best Regional Business Managerin India Award’2007 for 145% growth that was highest in the country)

Best Regional Manager for Highest Task achievement 55 Cr. with 31% market share in 2006, 2008

Successfully initiated the photo culture through new activities which increased 54% growth in SLR category in 2013.

Affiliations

Member of RAI

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Business Leader- West

Johnson Controls
01.2018 - 02.2024

Business Head- East, Bangladesh

Acer India Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2018

Senior Manager South

Canon India Pvt Ltd.
01.2002 - 01.2015

Asst. Manager

GBC Modi Corp Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2002

Dealer Coordinator

Global Tele-System Pvt. Ltd.
01.1997 - 01.2000

Postgraduate - Information Technology

National Institute of Information Technology

B.Com. - Business Management, Economics and Accountancy

Institute

Master’s -

Banga Sangeet Parishad

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Networking, Travelling, Photography and Cycling

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Networking, Travelling, Photography and Cycling

Pinaki Banerjee