Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Declaration
Honors and Achievement
Timeline
Languages
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S. Vasantha Kumar

Sr. Area Sales Manager
Coimbatore,TN

Summary

Goal oriented, energetic and highly motivated sales Professional with excellent sales and business development skills. Experience of managing sales and business development for the organization. Ability to meet target, generates business, perform post sales activity as well as reduce costs. Work in competitive environment and identify new business opportunities in the market.

Driven Area Sales Manager with 14+ years of experience in management capacity and strong competitive sales drive, adaptability and perseverance. Well-honed listening skills and problem-solving attitude to uncover needs and overcome objections to close sales and achieve goals within multiple assigned territories. Successfully motivates and develops sales teams in results-driven and customer-focused environments with positive attitude towards achievement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Area Sales Manager,Chennai

Apollo Tyres Ltd
02.2014 - Current
  • Products :- Tyres, Product range: Truck Tyres, Car Tyres, Farm Tyres, Agri tyres, OTR Tyres.
  • Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Expanded market share through effective prospecting, lead generation, and negotiation skills.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.

Apollo Journey

1.2014 to 2016 Worked as a Territory Manager at Coimbatore by covering the Coimbatore, Tirupur and Nilgiris Districts. During this time, I developed strong relationships with local retailers and enhanced product visibility in the market. My efforts contributed to a significant increase in sales and brand awareness across the regions I managed.
2.2016-2019: In 2016, promoted as a manager at Trichy AO by covering the Trichy, Preambular, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai districts.
 Discuss specific sales strategies implemented during my tenure that resulted in increased revenue.
 Highlight key relationship-building techniques used to improve partnerships with local retailers.
 Analyse market trends in Trichy AO that influenced product visibility and sales.
3.2019-2013: 2019 Promoted as an area manager at Salem by covering Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tirupathur and Tiruvannamalai. During my time as area manager, I focused on tailoring our sales approach to meet the unique needs of each district, which led to a significant uptick in customer engagement. Additionally, fostering strong relationships with local retailers not only enhanced our distribution network but also created a collaborative environment that was beneficial for both parties.
4. 2023: Promoted as a Sr Area Manager at Chennai by covering Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvallur and Tiruvannamalai. This role presented fresh challenges and opportunities to implement innovative strategies across a broader region. I am eager to leverage my experience to drive performance and further strengthen our market presence in these diverse areas.

Sr Sales Executive

Fortec Machinery Manufacturer India (P) Ltd
05.2012 - 02.2014
  • Products :- Book Finishing Machinery, Case Making Machine, Fortec 600FT, 800FT, 2FOLD & 4FOLD Semi & Automatic Case Making Binding Machines, Joint Forming Machines, Board To Board Pasting Machines, Industrial Gluing Machinery, Industrial Press Machine.
  • “Fortec Binding System” is counted amongst the leading manufacturers and exporters of Book Finishing machineries. Our main objective is to serve our client with premium book finishing machines, thereby attaining maximum client satisfaction. Our professionals further keep a tab on client's requirements and accordingly helps us in meeting the same within the stipulated time period.

Marketing Executive

UGP Engineering Pvt Ltd, Chennai
06.2011 - 05.2012
  • Responsible for territory sales in pre defined geographical areas.
  • Involved in the recruiting salesmen, and provide on job training.
  • Prepare Competitors analysis report.
  • Prepare strategy to reach the potential market.
  • Give Presentation and demonstration to the customers.
  • Ensure post sales activity for the key accounts.
  • Conduct Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly review to optimize performance.
  • UGP is one of the largest suppliers of high speed bottling equipments in India and was founded 10 years ago initially as a Proprietorship Firm. Our Tunnel Type Rinsing Machine is a big hit in Indian Industry for second hand bottle wash with zero maintenance.
  • Our products:- Tunnel Rinser, Filler cum Sealer, Labeler, Conveyor System

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Anna University
Coimbatore, India
01.2011

Bachelor of computer Science - undefined

Bharathiar University
India
01.2009

H.S.C - undefined

S.I.V Matric.Hr.Sec School
Sirumugai, Coimbatore, India
01.2006

S.S.L.C - undefined

Gandhi Matric.Hr.Sec School
Sirumugai, Coimbatore, India
01.2004

Skills

Sales team supervision

Relationship building

Territory management

Sales presentations

Sales tracking

Prepare sales forecast report

Gather competitor’s data and analyze the trend

Presentation of new products to the potential customers

Proven track record of increasing sales opportunities

Willing to take challenge

Excellence in Presentation, negotiation and communication Skills

Interests

Swimming, Listening to Music, Playing Cricket

Declaration

The above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge. Given an opportunity, I shall do my best to integrate with the organization and perform.

Honors and Achievement

Coimbatore AO: Recognised as Best Territory Manager for 2 consecutive years.

Trichy AO: Achieved highest market share gain and successfully appointed dealers with minimal attrition.

Salem AO: Secured market share growth in CV and 2W tyres.

Chennai AO: Increased market share by 5% within 2.5 years, delivering double-digit growth in non-truck sales. Also the top contributor to PCR premium tyre sales.

Timeline

Area Sales Manager,Chennai

Apollo Tyres Ltd
02.2014 - Current

Sr Sales Executive

Fortec Machinery Manufacturer India (P) Ltd
05.2012 - 02.2014

Marketing Executive

UGP Engineering Pvt Ltd, Chennai
06.2011 - 05.2012

Bachelor of computer Science - undefined

Bharathiar University

H.S.C - undefined

S.I.V Matric.Hr.Sec School

S.S.L.C - undefined

Gandhi Matric.Hr.Sec School

Master of Business Administration -

Anna University

Languages

English
Hindi
Kannada
S. Vasantha KumarSr. Area Sales Manager