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Work History
Education
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Prashant Kumar

Prashant Kumar

Bengaluru

Summary

Seasoned Sales professional with comprehensive background in strategic leadership roles. Demonstrated strengths include developing effective strategies, managing large teams, and executing business plans to drive growth. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and increasing revenue across multiple sectors. Known for strong decision-making abilities, communication skills, and commitment to achieving organization goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

National Head B2B Sales

Aliaxis (Ashirvad Pipes)
Bengaluru
07.2025 - Current
  • Managed B2B sales for building vertical across Pan India.
    Oversaw national key accounts, including builders, MEP consultants, architects, and contractors.
    Guided pre-sales, sales, and post-sales processes throughout project lifecycle.
    Facilitated critical approvals, value engineering proposals, and negotiations for successful outcomes.
    Enhanced key account management capabilities across all organizational functions.
    Strengthened relationships with stakeholders to drive collaborative success.

Zonal Head: North & East India

Aliaxis (Ashirvad Pipes)
Delhi
11.2022 - 06.2025
  • Oversaw sales and operations across Delhi NCR, UP, UK, WB NESA, and CG for three verticals of building.
  • Managed annual business exceeding 500 crores with a team of over 120 members spanning sales, service, HR, and marketing.

Zonal Head: North

Hindware Ltd
New Delhi
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Dispelled myth of One State One Distributor, increasing distributor count from nine to 36 in 18 months.
  • Expanded dealer network from 178 exits in September 2020 to 983 exits in March 2022.
  • Achieved three-year CAGR of 29% by March 2022.
  • Revamped customer service system, driving 78% growth in brand stores business, contributing 42% to overall revenue.
  • Onboarded 44 new stores, raising total from 51 to 95.
  • Reduced credit days from 92 to one by March 2022.
  • Developed GTM strategy for Eco Sensor Faucet, Aspiro, PVD, and Eco Shower launch, exceeding targets by two times in volume and distribution.
  • Secured three promotions for North Faucet team members in FY23; all earned 87% of available incentives.

Customer Marketing Manager

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd (Cremica Biscuits)
09.2017 - 07.2020
  • Drove development and adoption of automation tool PERI for sales force efficiency tracking and improvement.
  • Created KPI sheet for all levels from SO to Sales Director, enhancing performance management transparency.
  • Initiated rolling forecast process, collaborating with plant, supply chain, and sales teams to minimize sales loss.
  • Reduced replacement rate from 4.3% to 1.8%, achieving RSL/VSL of over 85% in FY20.
  • Developed growth strategy categorized by Green/Amber/Red markets, increasing market share from 3.1% to 3.8%.
  • Executed CPO program, leveraging self-service outlets to boost sales and expand distribution through Rs 1 Cr budget.
  • Enhanced premium portfolio contribution from 7% to 16% nationally, improving realization from Rs 67 to Rs 73 per Kg.
  • Implemented SWAD incentive program in FY19, reducing mandays lost from 5 to 2 and increasing effective calls from 11 to 16.

Area Sales Manager

Jyothy Labs Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2017
  • Appointed 12 distributors, expanding network to 23 across various regions.
  • Increased route list to 18,000 by adding 6,000 outlets from FY16 to FY18.
  • Identified new business channels in Pharma and HORECA sectors.

Area Sales Manager

Idea Cellular Ltd
Dehradun
05.2011 - 03.2014
  • Oversee Prepaid business operations in Dehradun & Saharanpur.

Customer Development Executive

Colgate Palmolive India Ltd
Multiple Locations
12.2005 - 04.2011
  • Managed General Trade at multiple locations Jalandhar| Meerut| Agra.
  • Part of Customer Marketing team based out of Corporate Office, Mumbai taking care of Wholesale & General Store RE business in FY12.

Sales Officer

Heinz India Pvt Ltd
Dehradun
02.2004 - 11.2005
  • Oversaw general trade operations for Uttarakhand.

Prospecting Officer

Hindustan Lever Ltd
06.2003 - 01.2004
  • Worked in Vending Operation Division on payroll of Mafoi Management Consultants.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Vikram University
Ujjain, MP
01.2003

Bachelor of Commerce -

Allahabad University
Prayagraj, UP
01.2001

Skills

  • Channel sales
  • Distributor management
  • Key account management
  • B2B sales
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Team leadership
  • Business process optimization
  • Product launch
  • Trade Marketing
  • FMCG expertise
  • Telecom
  • Building Products

Accomplishments

  • Best Zonal Manager Award, FY22 - Hindware
  • Best in class GTM execution FY15 - JLL
  • Best ASM FY12|FY13 - Idea for 2 Consecutive years
  • Brand Distribution Award FY08 - Colgate
  • Top Zone Award FY07 - Colgate
  • Star Performance Award FY05 - Heinz

Languages

  • Hindi, Proficient
  • English, Proficient

Timeline

National Head B2B Sales

Aliaxis (Ashirvad Pipes)
07.2025 - Current

Zonal Head: North & East India

Aliaxis (Ashirvad Pipes)
11.2022 - 06.2025

Zonal Head: North

Hindware Ltd
07.2020 - 09.2022

Customer Marketing Manager

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd (Cremica Biscuits)
09.2017 - 07.2020

Area Sales Manager

Jyothy Labs Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2017

Area Sales Manager

Idea Cellular Ltd
05.2011 - 03.2014

Customer Development Executive

Colgate Palmolive India Ltd
12.2005 - 04.2011

Sales Officer

Heinz India Pvt Ltd
02.2004 - 11.2005

Prospecting Officer

Hindustan Lever Ltd
06.2003 - 01.2004

MBA - Marketing

Vikram University

Bachelor of Commerce -

Allahabad University
Prashant Kumar