Pradeep Darapu
Vijayawada
Summary
I am a qualified Science graduate. I started my career as a sales executive at CryoViva (stem cell bank), where I advanced to R.M. within 2 years and was recognized as the best employee of the region by the CEO and NSM. Achievements from my first working company to my current working company made me a workaholic at the core of sales and marketing. With skill level upgradation and commitment, I am deserving of cross-functional opportunities in Business expansion, Business development, sales & operations from prestigious companies across various industries, as detailed below. Always been recognized and supported by superiors as an effective team player.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
STATE - TSM
ABFRL GROUP
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Franchisee recruitment, business development, business expansion, property acquisition, team building, and sales drive.
- Introduced the first master franchisee model in the South market.
- Streamlined the operations and sales gaps in existing stores and new stores.
- (Apparel Industry)
SOUTH HEAD
HFC (HUNGRY FRIED CHICKEN)
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Emerged aggressively into the market in Franchisee recruitment, business development, business expansion, property acquisition, Legalities, Project coordination, team building, and sales drive.
- (Food Industry)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER and CLUSTER MANAGER
CAVINKARE PVT.LTD
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Joined as BDM for Andhra Pradesh, completed my expansion part in Andhra Pradesh, and was recognised by my superiors had the opportunity to work as a Cluster Manager for the Telangana region, handling all key accounts and master franchises in the state. he state.
- (Retail Wellness Industry)
CLUSTER HEAD (ANDHRA PRADESH)
IZATECH LABS (CARE9)
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Executed channel partner recruitment strategies to enhance distribution network.
- Managed direct and corporate sales of newly launched ERP pharmacy cloud software.
- Targeted both retail and wholesale pharmacies to maximize market penetration.
AGENCY MANAGER
ADITYA BIRLA GROUP
11.2015 - 11.2016
- One year of experience in executing my services as an agency manager, which played a key role in the recruitment and development of agents in achieving our targets through teamwork.
- (FINANCE INDUSTRY)
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
CRYOVIVA
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Commenced career as a sales executive and advanced to a relationship manager with notable achievements.
Education
B.Sc -
B.ED -
P.G Dip-SCM -
IIM KASHIPUR
Skills
- Franchisee Recruitment
- Business expansion
- Business development
- Competitor analysis
- Brand management
- High interpersonal skills
- Expansion planning
- Converting to key accounts
- Communication skills
- Impactful presentation skills
- Property finalizations
- Ambitious drive
- Strategic thinking
- Merchandising
- Self-learner
- Property acquisition
- Commercial awareness
- Creative focus
- Lead-generating activities
- Analytical thinking
- Strong lead follow-ups
- Brand visibility focused
- High levels of integrity
- Budget control
- Negotiation skills
- Market connect
- Retail knowledge
- Explorer
- Vendor creations
- Recruitment/Development
- Quick learner
- Project timeline execution
- Vendor management
- Franchisee training
- Audit protocols
- Foresight planning
- Landlord scope discussions
- Psychological approach
- Mock presentations
- CSR activities
- Convincing skills
- Launch activities
- New store operations
- Decision making
- Managing budget
- Cross-functional approach
- Geographical focus
- Operational efficiency
- Client acquisition
- Market analysis
- Sales strategy
- Team building
- Property acquisition
- Brand expansion
- Project coordination
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Relationship management
- Performance management
- MS Office Suite and AI Connect
- Project planning
- Networking
- Task prioritization
- Analytical and critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Successfully launched Master franchise model for 1st time in South India at ABFRL - Aditya Birla Group.
- Achieved the highest opening sales in the southern market at ABFRL.
- Driven the market with the fastest expansion strategies at A1 Foods.
- Successfully been a part of AP business expansion in all districts of Andhra Pradesh at Cavinkare.
- Successfully introduced and launched an innovative ERP product at Izatech Labs.
- Received prestigious Arjun Award at Aditya Birla Group.
- Recognized and awarded as Best Employee in the region at CryoViva.
Languages
English, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge, and I bear the responsibility for the above-mentioned particulars., Unknown, Vijayawada
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/25/90
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Linguistic Skills
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Native
Native
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
STATE - TSM
ABFRL GROUP
08.2022 - 08.2023
SOUTH HEAD
HFC (HUNGRY FRIED CHICKEN)
12.2019 - 08.2022
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER and CLUSTER MANAGER
CAVINKARE PVT.LTD
04.2018 - 11.2019
CLUSTER HEAD (ANDHRA PRADESH)
IZATECH LABS (CARE9)
04.2017 - 04.2018
AGENCY MANAGER
ADITYA BIRLA GROUP
11.2015 - 11.2016
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
CRYOVIVA
04.2013 - 09.2015
B.Sc -
B.ED -
P.G Dip-SCM -
IIM KASHIPUR