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Pratap Apchunkar

Pune

Summary

Strategic planner with over 9.05 years of experience in sales marketing. An innovative and creative professional targeting assignments in sales and marketing, and business development with a reputed organization, preferably in the finance industry. Successful in achieving business growth objectives within a turnaround and rapidly changing environment. PROFILE SUMMARY.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Bajaj Finance Limited
Pune
04.2023 - Current
  • Handling Pune area meeting to discuss challenges facing in the market and working with dealers on a daily basis to resolve their queries
  • Heading a team of 10-12 people and arranging meeting to discuss challenges facing in the market and working with dealers on a daily basis to resolve their queries
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform product development and marketing strategies.
  • Leading new & existing accounts and developing them to their full potential to ensure consistent recurring revenues
  • Recognizing and establishing financially strong and reliable channel partners for deeper market penetration, providing training and direction for ensuring quality performance.
  • Identifying and appointing dealers and working with them on the field to increase revenue business
  • Responsible For new Brand Mapping on the store

Area Sales Manager

Zest Money (Camden Town Technology)
Pune
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Handling 200 to 250 stores, including Reliance Digital, Croma, My Jio store, NGRT, and GT, and arranging meetings to discuss challenges faced in the market and working with dealers on a daily basis to resolve their queries.
  • Developed strategic sales plans to capture market opportunities and drive growth.
  • Conducted training sessions for new sales representatives on product features and benefits.
  • Collaborated with marketing to create promotional materials that align with brand objectives.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify customer needs and competitive advantages.
  • Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance among team members.
  • Leading new and existing accounts, and developing them to their full potential to ensure consistent, recurring revenues.
  • Initiating and developing relationships with key decision-makers in target organizations for business development.
  • Responsible for tracking dealer payment disbursement.

Sales Manager

Kissht Finance
Pune
05.2018 - 11.2021
  • Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
  • Analyzed sales data to refine strategies and improve results.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to share best practices and insights.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Identifying and appointing dealers, and working with them in the field to increase revenue for the business.
  • Monitoring competition activity in the market and at the customer place, and managing it with SWOT analysis.
  • Organizing live demonstrations at the customer's place to qualify products technically based on customer expectations and needs, and accordingly gain the confidence of the customers.
  • Leading, mentoring, and monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operations and the meeting of production targets.
  • Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance among team members.
  • Promoted from sales intern to sales associate at Home Credit India.
  • Awarded for Best Performance for the best higher sales achievement for the year 2019.
  • Awarded for Best Performance for Collection in the Period of Lockdown 2021.

Team Leader

HDB Financial Services PVT LTD
Pune
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Sales Executive

Home Credit India PVT. LTD.
Pune
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Developed sales strategies to enhance customer engagement and product awareness.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and customer preferences.
  • Trained new sales staff on company policies, products, and sales techniques.
  • Used cold calling and networking to sell products and services.

Education

B.A. -

NEFTU University
12.2021

Skills

  • Sales and marketing
  • Business development
  • Lead generation
  • Dealer management
  • Market penetration
  • Team management
  • Client relationship management
  • Skilled in MS Office and other Internet applications

Personal Information

Date of birth: 01/08/95

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Significant Accomplishments

  • Promoted as sales associate from sales intern in Home Credit India
  • Awarded for Best Performance for best higher sales achievement for the year 2019
  • Awarded for Best performance for collection in the period of lockdown 2021

Location Preference

Pune, Maharashtra

Timeline

Senior Manager

Bajaj Finance Limited
04.2023 - Current

Area Sales Manager

Zest Money (Camden Town Technology)
12.2021 - 02.2023

Sales Manager

Kissht Finance
05.2018 - 11.2021

Team Leader

HDB Financial Services PVT LTD
10.2016 - 04.2018

Sales Executive

Home Credit India PVT. LTD.
07.2015 - 06.2016

B.A. -

NEFTU University
Pratap Apchunkar