Rahul Chhibber
Kolkata
Summary
My work experience spans 34 years and has contributed to the growth and transformation of diverse industries across India, including Renewable Energy, Consumer Durables, Pay TV (DTH), Finance, and Retail. As a skilled professional, I am committed to boosting the profits of the organization by creating a team, establishing a market for our goods, and meeting the demands of our consumers. It's not just about the years, but the incredible accomplishments, and continuous promotions within the organizations that make up this story. I am a published author, with my most recent work being "Lost the Job, Kept the Dream: From Pink Slip to Possibilities." I have recently been certified by the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) in recognition of my contributions to palliative support and integrative care. In continuation of my commitment to holistic healthcare, I am also a certified oncology nutritionist, with a focused interest in advancing evidence-based nutritional strategies for cancer prevention, treatment support, and survivorship care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Head
AMPUP ENERGY PVT LTD
08.2020 - 11.2024
- Joined AMPUP Energy, Pvt. Ltd. as General Manager to lead the launch of VOLTUP. Aligned with the global shift towards greener mobility solutions and advanced, eco-friendly energy storage technologies, we transitioned into the renewable energy sector to drive innovation and sustainable growth.
- Established multiple EV swapping stations across Rajasthan and Eastern India, enhancing rural mobility, enabling quick intercity connectivity, and promoting the adoption of eco-friendly transportation solutions.
- Constructed bridges with private enterprises and government entities to create a viable ecosystem for the green energy business.
Business Development Head
GOLDENARCH ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Joined GOLDENARCH ELECTRONICS PVT LTD to relaunch Hyundai Electronics in the hugely challenging and competitive market of consumer durables.
- Commenced its operation with a vision to deliver seamless integrated sales and service of the products in the eastern part of India.
- I was supposed to give the company leverages owing to my rich experience in this domain.
- The Job was contractual in nature.
- Finalised OEM in Bangladesh for refrigerators.(WALTON)
Head of Sales
Dish Infra Services Private Limited
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Promoted to Sales Head for the Northern and Eastern Zones of India.
- Promoted to handle operations pan-India on the recommendation of Hewitt Associates (Human Resources Consulting).
- Played a key role in the integration of DishTV and Videocon D2h.
Senior General Manager - D.T.H Operations
Videocon d2h limited
01.2009 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: India's fourth-largest D.T.H Operator has listed its American Depository Receipts on the American exchange, totally worth around U.S.D 32 Million.
- Heading North and East India for operations.
- Built D.T.H business Formerly Bharat Business Channel Limited in the assigned region, was handling 900 CR I.N.R yearly business volumes along with P&L.
- Implemented the business plan to create a sales and service vertical, grown to 120 service centres, 700 sales, customer support, marketing and administrative support personnel.
- Conceptualised sales and services through a single distributor with 90% service rate.
- Acquiring about 50,000 new customers every month with 78 % retention rate. Total Customer base as on Date is about 9 Million.
- Identified as an Exceptional Achiever in FY 2012-2013 was Promoted as General Manager was again identified as Exceptional Achiever in FY 2013-2014, In 2014 - 2015 was identified as High Achiever and was promoted as Senior General Manager for expanding the business footprint and delivering sales with service as per organisational goal.
- India's fourth-largest D.T.H Operator has listed its American Depository Receipts on the American exchange, totally worth around U.S.D 32 Million.
Head - Sales and Operation, Eastern Zone
NEXT Retail Chain of Videocon Group
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Handled and rebuilt NEXT retail operations business for West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and 7 North Eastern states.
- Mentored retail operations revamp for NEXT stores, turning it into the only profit making region from I.N.R 12 Cr to I.N.R 80 Cr within 9 months in 2008-2009.
- Expanded retail operations to 40 stores from 8 thus covering major regions of the zone thus growing the business 6 times.
- Controlled operational expense of the total business volume, from 10% to 3% in FY 2008-09 by relocating retail outlets to less expensive sites.
- Reduced attrition to 10% and increased operational effectiveness of the retail outlet staff by conceptualizing and handling product training, soft skills and sales skills.
Project Head- Pre Launch Operations
Videocon Group
07.2008 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: In the mentioned time frame, the Direct to Home foray of Videocon Group as Brand D2H was in incubation.
- Responsible for pre-launch preparation in this phase.
- Built infrastructure to create backend facilities for customer services, as well as recruitment and training of a team.
- Front-end facilities were created to acquire customers through sales and marketing processes.
Deputy General Manager
Kitchen Appliances India Limited- Kolkata (SANSUI)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Promoted as Deputy General Manager.
- Set up business operations in Orissa, Bihar and North-East contributing 40% market share.
- Transformed branches in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal into profitable establishments with market penetration of 90%.
- Turned Orissa to be recognized as Best Branch for 2 years 2001-02 & 2002-03 with a turnover of I.N.R 18 Cr.
- Awarded by Orissa's only print media Bazaar, for 2 years in 2001 & 2002.
- Received Kalinga Ratan Award in 2001-02 and Kalinga Pratibha Award in 2002-03 from Kalinga journalist association for contribution to Orissa economy through Sansui.
- Rewarded with vacation travel to South Asian destinations in 2001, 02 and 03.
Regional Manager - Uttar Pradesh
Transamerica Apple Distribution Finance Limited
Lucknow
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Promoted as Regional Manager - Uttar Pradesh, Joined As Hub Manager -Jaipur.
Product Manager Audio Products
B.P.L Limited
Jaipur
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Promoted as Product Manager Audio Products.
- Joined as Senior Sales Executive.
Sales Executive
Thomson Consumer Electronics Limited
Jaipur
01.1995 - 01.1996
Executive to Director
A.B.C Overseas Limited
Jaipur
01.1990 - 01.1995
Sales Officer
Real Value Appliances Limited
Jaipur
01.1995
Education
Executive Program - Digital Marketing
Xavier School of Management
Jamshedpur01.2019
Executive Program - General Management, Strategy & Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Sloan School of Management
Cambridge, Boston, U.S.A01.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communication
Kota Open University
01.1995
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management - Sales & Marketing
Bhavan's Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management
Jaipur01.1994
Post Graduate Diploma - Personnel Management & Industrial relation
Bhavan's Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management
Jaipur01.1993
Post Graduate Diploma - Development and Investment Banking
01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Rajasthan University-Maharaja College
Jaipur01.1990
Skills
- Business development
- Sales strategy
- Project management
- Renewable energy
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client acquisition
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/16/70
Strategic Advisory Roles
- Advisory to Aditya Birla Group, Appointed as a strategic advisor for the promotion and integration of Liva, a green and eco-sustainable fibre developed by the Aditya Birla Group. Played a pivotal role in initiating its adoption across East India by aligning it with the product lines of major clothing and fashion retail giants in the region.
- Collaboration with the State Government of Assam, Partnered with the State Government of Assam to develop the Jan Sachet App, a public utility application created free of cost to support Assam's fight against drugs and social evils. The app is designed to raise public awareness, enable early alerts, and strengthen safety by combating drug trafficking and other social crimes.
- Initiative with the Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Jharkhand, Currently collaborating with Shri Ajoy Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary, to lead an awareness and integration campaign focused on oncology palliative care. The initiative aims to embed palliative care into the operational framework of both existing and upcoming medical institutions and hospice service providers across the state.
Timeline
Business Head
AMPUP ENERGY PVT LTD
08.2020 - 11.2024
Business Development Head
GOLDENARCH ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
10.2018 - 09.2019
Head of Sales
Dish Infra Services Private Limited
11.2017 - 07.2018
Senior General Manager - D.T.H Operations
Videocon d2h limited
01.2009 - 10.2017
Project Head- Pre Launch Operations
Videocon Group
07.2008 - 11.2008
Head - Sales and Operation, Eastern Zone
NEXT Retail Chain of Videocon Group
01.2008 - 01.2009
Deputy General Manager
Kitchen Appliances India Limited- Kolkata (SANSUI)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Regional Manager - Uttar Pradesh
Transamerica Apple Distribution Finance Limited
01.1999 - 01.2000
Product Manager Audio Products
B.P.L Limited
01.1996 - 01.1999
Sales Executive
Thomson Consumer Electronics Limited
01.1995 - 01.1996
Sales Officer
Real Value Appliances Limited
01.1995
Executive to Director
A.B.C Overseas Limited
01.1990 - 01.1995
Executive Program - Digital Marketing
Xavier School of Management
Executive Program - General Management, Strategy & Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Sloan School of Management
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communication
Kota Open University
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management - Sales & Marketing
Bhavan's Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management
Post Graduate Diploma - Personnel Management & Industrial relation
Bhavan's Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management
Post Graduate Diploma - Development and Investment Banking
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Rajasthan University-Maharaja College
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