Ragavan R
Marketing
Coimbatore
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Head – Business Develop
Poppy Mattress Pvt Ltd
7 2018 - Current
- Optimized internal processes for greater efficiency, streamlining workflows and reducing costs.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Translated customer needs into solution requirements using powerful value propositions and negotiation skills.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Implemented creative sales training techniques for new and existing staff to increase revenue and overall success.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
Assist Sales Manager
ING Vysya Life Insurance
06.2006 - 12.2011
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
Senior Territory Sales In Charge
Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt. Ltd
10.2001 - 05.2006
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to assess territory performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted action plans.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Researched competitor activity and used findings to develop sales growth strategies.
- Worked with vendors and suppliers to support timely delivery of products and services.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and potential areas for growth.
Own Business running play school (Apple Kids International pre School)
Apple Kids
12.2011 - 06.2018
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
B.B.A -
Annamalai University
01.1998 - 04.2001
12th - undefined
Devanga Hr.Sec.School, Coimbatore
01.1996 - 04.1998
10th - undefined
Devanga Hr.Sec.School, Coimbatore
01.1995 - 04.1996
Skills
Quality Assurance
Problem Resolution
Interpersonal Communication
Conflict Resolution
Relationship Building
Career Portfolio
- 07/01/18, Present, Poppy Mattress Pvt Ltd, Business Development Manager / Asst General Manager / Head – Business Development, Karur, [Sales&Marketing], Handling Tamilnadu, Andra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala
- 12/01/11, 06/01/18, Own Business, Running play school (Apple Kids International pre School)
- 06/06, 12/11, ING Vysya Life Insurance, Assist Sales Manager, Coimbatore, Business Development Executive/Assist Manager – Sales
- 10/01/01, 05/01/06, Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt. Ltd, Sales Trainee/Senior Territory Sales Incharge, Handling Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Salam Areas
Proficiency Forte
- setting up and heading complete Marketing Activities with key focus on bottom line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of available resources.,
- handling the branch marketing by mapping detailed market study to analyze the latest market trends., maintaining a good branch portfolio by managing the database of customers.,
- Tracking competitor activities & providing valuable inputs for fine tuning the selling and the marketing strategies.,
- Conducting competitor analysis by keeping abreast of market trends and devising effective counter measures.,
- mapping the sales plan, delegating individual targets and driving marketing initiatives & coordinating with the sales team to achieve goals.,
- Mapping client’s requirements & providing expert services to the existing and future customers., Assessing feedback, evaluating areas of improvements & providing critical feedback on improvements.,
- Developing relationship with new customers and client base for the business development.,
- Building and maintaining healthy business relations with major clientele, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction matrices by achieving delivery & quality norms.,
- Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of the team to ensure efficiency, profitability,meeting of individual & group targets.,
- Providing Sales leads, and other marketing supports to the team.,
- Creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters growth opportunities & motivates high performance amongst team members.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/14/80
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Own Business running play school (Apple Kids International pre School)
Apple Kids
12.2011 - 06.2018
Assist Sales Manager
ING Vysya Life Insurance
06.2006 - 12.2011
Senior Territory Sales In Charge
Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt. Ltd
10.2001 - 05.2006
B.B.A -
Annamalai University
01.1998 - 04.2001
12th - undefined
Devanga Hr.Sec.School, Coimbatore
01.1996 - 04.1998
10th - undefined
Devanga Hr.Sec.School, Coimbatore
01.1995 - 04.1996
Head – Business Develop
Poppy Mattress Pvt Ltd
7 2018 - Current
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