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RAJESHWARAN N

RAJESHWARAN N

Award-winning Sales & Marketing Professional With Over 26 Years Of Experience In Retail Sales, Channel Sales And Operations Management In The FMCG/OTC/Healthcare Business Working For Some Of The Best Companies In The World .
CHENNAI

Summary

Award-winning sales & marketing professional with over 26 years of experience in retail sales, channel sales and operations management in the FMCG/OTC/Healthcare business working for some of the best companies in the world .

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
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Work History

General Manager - Sales

The Kute Group Companies
Chennai
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
  • Identified trends in customer marketplaces to develop valuable solutions.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Regional Sales Manager - South

Richfeel Health & Beauty Pvt. Ltd.,
Chennai
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Met with each sales representative on monthly basis to answer questions, resolve issues and identify new strategies.
  • Boosted market share by establishing sales and distribution channels, developing new products and solidifying sales partnerships.
  • Executed successful promotional events and trade shows.
  • Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
  • Created robust sales plans and set territory quotas.
  • Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth.

Sales Manager - Network Director

Peel-Works Pvt. Ltd.,
Chennai
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
  • Handles Team of Sales Managers, Area Managers, Sourcing Managers & Retail Managers - 50
  • Appointed SS & DBRs in All major Towns
  • Route wise segmentation
  • Sourcing the product from Market
  • Annual Turnover of 250 Crore

Regional Business Manager - South

Athena Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
07.2014 - 10.2017
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Developed inaugural incentive performance plan, motivating staff and achieving 108% increase in sales.
  • Managed supply and equipment inventory for business according to forecasts and needs.
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
  • Recruitment, Training of the Team Members at Managerial, Supervisors & Frontline Level

Branch Manager - South

BD India Pvt. Ltd.,
Chennai
06.2011 - 06.2014
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Mentored 3 ASMs, 3 ASE & 10 SOs
  • Heading Distribution Management of Tamilnadu & Kerala with the Business of 100 Crore

Area Manager

Abbott Healthcare Pvt ltd
Chennai
11.2006 - 05.2011

Abbott Healthcare.a well-known American MNC also into OTC products in India, With Brand like Optium Omega Blood Glucose Monitor. Based at Chennai, as Area Manager, is responsible for operations in TamilNadu, Kerala, Karnataka

TSI & SO

Joyco India Pvt. Ltd., Wirgleys
Chennai
11.2003 - 09.2006
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Sales Officer

Johnson & Johnson
Chennai
03.2001 - 10.2003

Handled Entire Chennai, Salem & Coimbatore Territory

Sales Officer

GHPL & Reckitt
Chennai
06.1996 - 02.2001

Education

Master of Arts - HISOTRY

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI
01.2007 - 05.1996

Skills

Experience: Rich and varied experience from grassroots to management level in FMCG, OTC& Healthcare sales and distribution People Management: Skilled in working with my staff as a team member leading by example and improving their work culture and performance Attitude: Self-motivated professional with a never say no attitude – able to create my own benchmark and work with focus to achieve organizational goals Startup Companies: Good At Building S & D Infra with Manpower - Startup (3) companies Market knowledge: Proficient in gathering market information through various media and identifying the core issues Communication Skills: Outstanding listener, skilled in getting to the root of every communication Confident communicator in English, Tamil & Telugu

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Timeline

General Manager - Sales

The Kute Group Companies
09.2021 - 10.2022

Regional Sales Manager - South

Richfeel Health & Beauty Pvt. Ltd.,
02.2020 - 08.2021

Sales Manager - Network Director

Peel-Works Pvt. Ltd.,
01.2018 - 01.2020

Regional Business Manager - South

Athena Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd
07.2014 - 10.2017

Branch Manager - South

BD India Pvt. Ltd.,
06.2011 - 06.2014

Master of Arts - HISOTRY

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
01.2007 - 05.1996

Area Manager

Abbott Healthcare Pvt ltd
11.2006 - 05.2011

TSI & SO

Joyco India Pvt. Ltd., Wirgleys
11.2003 - 09.2006

Sales Officer

Johnson & Johnson
03.2001 - 10.2003

Sales Officer

GHPL & Reckitt
06.1996 - 02.2001
RAJESHWARAN NAward-winning Sales & Marketing Professional With Over 26 Years Of Experience In Retail Sales, Channel Sales And Operations Management In The FMCG/OTC/Healthcare Business Working For Some Of The Best Companies In The World .