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Prashant Gaur

Prashant Gaur

Sales & Marketing
Gurugram

Summary

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing vendor relations and expanding territory.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sales & Marketing

Mckallen Services Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana
01.2024 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and fostering strong client relationships.
  • Established robust sales pipelines by leveraging market data and conducting targeted outreach efforts.
  • Implemented data-driven sales techniques that enabled the team to identify potential leads more effectively and increase conversion rates.
  • Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency, reducing overhead costs and increasing profitability.
  • Implemented CRM systems to streamline communication between departments leading to improved collaboration on projects.
  • Developed positive, performance-based internal sales and marketing culture to include mentoring staff.
  • Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
  • Sourced advertising opportunities to place adverts in press and social media.
  • Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
  • Created and implemented effective marketing and sales strategies to increase customer engagement and revenue.

Head of Sales

Odint Consulting
Gurgaon
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to improve market share.
  • Conducted customer surveys and analyzed results to identify areas of improvement.
  • Directed a team of sales managers, providing guidance on successful sales tactics.
  • Created training programs for new sales employees.
  • Analyzed competitive data and identified opportunities for growth in the marketplace.
  • Monitored performance metrics to ensure targets were met.
  • Coordinated with marketing teams to develop promotional materials, campaigns, and pricing models.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and customers to maximize profitability.
  • Identified potential new markets and developed strategic plans for expansion into those markets.
  • Managed budgeting processes related to sales operations, including forecasting future revenue streams.
  • Recruited, trained, evaluated, coached, and mentored sales staff members as needed.
  • Reviewed customer feedback from surveys and other sources to identify areas of improvement in customer service delivery.
  • Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
  • Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.

Business Development Associate

Byju's The Learning App
Noida
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Prospected potential customers by cold calling businesses and individuals to introduce products and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through effective communication on the phone.
  • Maintained records of customer interactions, account status, changes or updates, and produced activity reports.
  • Followed up on leads generated from marketing campaigns or other sources in order to increase sales opportunities for the company.
  • Assessed customer requirements and developed pre-sales solutions to meet their needs.

Senior Reservation Sales Associate

Praxis Service Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Provided customer service by responding to telephone and email inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Processed reservations from the central reservation system, third-party websites, and walk-in guests.
  • Assisted guests with special requests such as room upgrades or late checkouts.
  • Verified guest information including name, address, payment method. prior to confirming the reservation.
  • Monitored availability of rooms and updated records accordingly.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of hotel products, services, pricing plans, discounts, and policies.

Housekeeping Assistant

The Oberoi Hotels
Gurgaon
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Cleaned guest rooms, including changing bed linens and replenishing towels and toiletries.
  • Organized closets and shelves in order to ensure a neat appearance of the work area.
  • Assisted guests with special requests or needs while on property.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards for all assigned areas according to company policies and procedures.
  • Reported any maintenance issues or damages to appropriate personnel.
  • Inspected vacated rooms for cleanliness and damage prior to room being put back into inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology - Hotel Management

IIMT Hotel Management College
07-2018

Intermediate - Commerce

Maharaja Agrasen Public School
04-2013

High School

Loyal Public School
04-2011

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Product Knowledge
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Product And Service Sales
  • Business-To-Customer Expertise
  • Sales operations
  • CRM proficiency
  • Vendor Management
  • Sales Tracking
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Sales team training
  • Pipeline Management

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Timeline

Head of Sales & Marketing

Mckallen Services Limited
01.2024 - Current

Head of Sales

Odint Consulting
10.2021 - 01.2024

Business Development Associate

Byju's The Learning App
08.2020 - 10.2021

Senior Reservation Sales Associate

Praxis Service Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 07.2020

Housekeeping Assistant

The Oberoi Hotels
05.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology - Hotel Management

IIMT Hotel Management College

Intermediate - Commerce

Maharaja Agrasen Public School

High School

Loyal Public School
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