Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
WHY CHOOSE ME?
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Ramesh Gajeli

Ramesh Gajeli

Area Sales Manager
Solapur

Summary

Results-driven and experienced Area Sales Manager with over 16 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Expert in territory development, team leadership, product promotion, and KOL engagement. Proven record of achieving sales targets, launching new products successfully, and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. A strategic thinker with excellent leadership and analytical skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4016
4016
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Area Manager

Lupin Pvt. Ltd - India
08.2022 - Current
  • Leading a team of 4 Medical Representatives across Solapur, Latur and Nanded area to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
  • Guide the team in implementing organizational strategies so as to achieve organization objectives.
  • Coach and Mentor team to have effective communication with doctors about our product and services.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
  • Achieved high employee retention rates by creating an inclusive work environment where team felt valued and supported.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.

Sr Territory Business Executive

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd –India
03.2012 - 07.2022
  • Involved in selling research brands like Galvus (Vildagliptin), Lopressor XL (Metaprolol) and Vymada (Sacubitril /Valsartan)
  • Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence in every key account
  • Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach successfully every year
  • Conducting Continuous Medical Education with the Doctors, Patient Education program and Camps as required for engagements

Marketing Executive

Lupin Pvt. Ltd - India
10.2009 - 03.2012
  • Involved in selling generic brands (Rosuvastatin, Nebivolol, Metaprolol, Lisinopril, Furosemide)
  • Achieved and exceeded the sales targets on a consistent basis through effective implementation of the sales promotion strategies and leveraged available resources effectively to meet sales targets
  • Collaborated with the other team colleagues in arranging speakers, delegates and Doctors meeting to meet the educational needs of customers

Education

B. Pharmacy - Pharmacy

DSTS Mandal’s College of Pharmacy
Solapur, India

D. Pharmacy - Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy
Solapur, India

Skills

Customer upselling expertise

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as 'Best ASM of the Year' for two consecutive years 2023-24 and 2024-25
  • Proud to have zero attrition in team for the past 33 months, Built a strong team through structured training and mentoring
  • Achieved Star Galaxy Award from Pharma Leadership Team in 2021. Recognized for Embracing operational excellence every day in the Galaxy Team Award program
  • Runner-Up of the All India Think2Win Competition held in CRM Cycle Meeting 2021
  • Semi Finalist in All India SciWhiz-IBL 2020 Competition and Represented Entire West Zone as a Captain
  • Winner in All India Sci-Whiz Championship 2019. Received award from Country Head Mr. Sanjay Murdeshwar
  • Received Super Star award by CPO Head at Dubai for delivering exceptional performance in the year 2014
  • Received most prestigious award of Novartis “HATS-OFF AWARD” for driving business at key institutes through excellent collaboration and teamwork for the year 2013
  • Received Outstanding Performance Award in LUPIN for the year 2010 & 2011
  • Awarded as Topper in Induction Training Program both in Novartis & Lupin for the year 2012 and 2009 respectively.

WHY CHOOSE ME?

  • Honestly, I possess the required skills and experience that the organization is looking for. I’m pretty confident that I am the better candidate for this job role. It’s not just my background in the past, but also my people management skills, which will be applicable in this position.
  • On the other hand, I am a self-motivated person and I try to exceed organizations expectations with high-quality work. Being a fast learner, I quickly pick up business knowledge related to my job responsibilities.
  • Lastly, I would like to add that I can work well both as a team leader and as an individual contributor.
  • Collectively, all these skills put together make me a complete package for this job.

Timeline

Area Manager

Lupin Pvt. Ltd - India
08.2022 - Current

Sr Territory Business Executive

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd –India
03.2012 - 07.2022

Marketing Executive

Lupin Pvt. Ltd - India
10.2009 - 03.2012

B. Pharmacy - Pharmacy

DSTS Mandal’s College of Pharmacy

D. Pharmacy - Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy
Ramesh GajeliArea Sales Manager