Accomplished leader with robust experience in strategy execution and commercial operations. Known for driving financial planning and market expansion, consistently achieving top-line and bottom-line targets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager-India
Proximo Spirits
02.2024 - Current
Lead business operations for India and GTR for Proximo Spirits within India and SAARC region
Accountable for achieving both topline and bottom-line targets for India.
Leading in Planning and Execution of India Strategy
Lead market expansion and growth within region
Overseeing commercial operations in the India region, managing a business portfolio worth $18 million USD and turnover of
Involved in Developing, Planning and Execution part of India Strategy and AOP.
Driving strategy development, planning, and execution with both short-term and long-term objectives.
Driving long term financial strategies and P&L to achieve Business Goals
Strategic and long term planning on India Brand Strategy and category development
Managing brand marketing, planning and execution
Plan and strategy to execute ATL, BTL, and digital marketing campaigns.
Responsible for revenue target achievement and P&L management
Drive financial planning, gap analysis, and value chain creation for new products.
Ensuring supply chain management efficiency while forecasting accuracy exceeding 90%.
Achieved over 100% growth in business value and a 60% increase in volume in 2024.
Expanded market presence from 17 states to 22 states within a year.
Successfully implemented RTM synergy and executed impactful brand marketing initiatives.
Sales & Business Development Manager, East Africa Region
Pernod Ricard Kenya
07.2020 - 02.2024
Heading Commercial & Brand Strategy for the East Africa Region, managing a business size of 5mn USD for Indian whisky portfolio.
Overseeing sales and distribution management along with team management.
Developing AOP & strategic plans for each of the market.
Managing P&L for the region. Turnaround in profitability was a key achievement in the role
Leading brand vision, plan and managing ATL and BTL initiatives along with digital marketing. Calendarized approach and budgeting was key to success.
Successfully increased market share from 8% to 15% in the MT channel across Kenyan geography.
Implemented a new RTM, increasing direct distribution from a single exclusive distributor to 22 distributors.
Branch Manager / Sales Manager
Pernod Ricard India
06.2018 - 06.2020
Managed sales operations for 16 districts in Western UP, achieving a business growth of 62% in 2019.
Implemented effective distribution strategies and trade budgets, leading to significant territory growth.
Led a team of 20, providing training and development programs.
Developed and executed GTM strategies for new product launches.
Conducted in-depth analysis of MIS reports and competition data.
Area Sales Manager, On Trade/HORECA
Pernod Ricard India
Goa
11.2015 - 05.2018
Drove on-trade volumes growth by 56% for BIO and 42% for BII State.
Established and activated tie-up accounts, increasing associations from 4 to 27 in one year.
Achieved a 9% market share gain through customized activation of BIO/BII brands.
Managed relationships with government authorities and engaged in regulatory compliance.
Conducted market analysis and developed competitive strategies.
Area Sales Manager (State Head)
Pernod Ricard India
Panaji
10.2013 - 10.2015
Oversaw sales operations for the state of Goa with an annual business turnover of 200cr.
Developed and executed GTM strategies for NPD launches.
Managed a team of 6, focusing on strategic planning and trade marketing.
Achieved a 20% growth over a three-year period.
Ranked 2nd in the Zonal Performance scorecard for the year 2015.
Territory Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager
Pernod Ricard India
07.2006 - 09.2013
Oversaw two distributors encompassing Pune district with a business turnover of 115cr annually.
Managed a team of 22 salespeople, ensuring primary and secondary targets and collections.
Achieved a 20% growth over a three-year period and secured 22% growth in premium international brands.
Effectively handled Pune retail associations and maintained 36% distribution growth.
Sales Officer
Colgate Palmolive (I) Ltd
Kolhapur
01.2005 - 07.2006
Handled 10 stockiest and two direct co-operative societies.
Achieved sales growth of 27% YoY.
Conferred VP Sales of Honor prize for augmenting sales growth.
Received the Master Blaster award for the highest distribution of Colgate Active Salt and Colgate Max Fresh.
Education
Certificate - Finance for Managers
IESE Business School
Barcelona
02.2024
Executive Leadership Program - Business Administration and Management (GMP)
Regional Accounts Director – Texas at Proximo Spirits, National Accounts TeamRegional Accounts Director – Texas at Proximo Spirits, National Accounts Team