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Sagar Gandhi

Sagar Gandhi

Pune

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven Regional Business Head with over 15 years and 3 months of experience in driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and leading high-performing teams. Proven track record of successfully developing therapies like Critical Care, Respiratory Medical devices, HIV, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Urology by implementing strategic business plans to achieve organizational objectives. Skilled in identifying new business opportunities, forging strong relationships with key stakeholders, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Adept at analyzing market trends, forecasting sales projections, and optimizing operational efficiency. Exceptional leadership abilities, with a demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire teams to exceed targets and deliver exceptional results. Seeking a challenging leadership role to leverage my extensive experience and drive business success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Organized regular sales meetings, providing comprehensive updates on market trends, competitor analysis, and new product developments.
  • Managed team of 13 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.

Associate Vice President

2050 Healthcare
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Drove digital transformation efforts within the organization, leveraging emerging technologies to streamline workflows, improve communication channels, and enhance overall productivity.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding client relationships.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Regional Business Head

Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Lead and motivate a team of managers and employees to achieve sales and operational goals across all 5 primary clinics & 25 Society Clinics in Pune.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve 117% of a regional target for FY 23.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development, marketing campaigns, and customer service initiatives.
  • Develop and implement effective marketing and promotional campaigns like THE FIST.
  • P&L- Develop and manage regional budgets and financial forecasts to ensure cost-effective operations and profitability which resulted in EBITDA+.(YTD Jul'24)

Regional Business Manager

Cipla Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Manage and motivate a team of sales representatives & Managers to meet and exceed sales targets with 120% Target Achievement for FY 2019-20.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and training to sales team members which resulted in promotion of 2 ABM.
  • Build brands like SILOFAST, XBIRA with more than 100% Growth Y-O-Y & received awards with recognition.
  • Best Performing RBM award for FY 2019-20 & FY21-22.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key doctors in therapy like Urology, Nephrology & Onco Specialist for Rest of Maharashtra, Goa & Chattisgarh region.
  • Prepare and present sales forecasts, budgets, and reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and recommending corrective actions.
  • Developed Pune Market for Prostate Cancer brands Like XYLUTIDE & XBIRA- to be top performing brands at Pan India with YPM of 15 Lakhs.

Area Business Manager

Cipla Ltd
04.2011 - 01.2019
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements with key accounts.
  • Conduct regular business reviews with key accounts to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • In 4 months, promoted from Management Trainee to KAM.
  • Received award for Best product knowledge in training.
  • Excelled business from 2.8 Lakhs to 18 Lakhs in 2 years from corporate hospitals by conducting CME's, Workshops and Meetings.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Launched multiple Respiratory Medical devices to target Lung disease.

Key Account Manager

Cipla Ltd
07.2008 - 03.2011

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Science

Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
06.2008

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Sales & Business Development- Pharma
  • Sales & Business Development- Medical Devices
  • Sales & Business Development- Healthcare
  • People Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Profit & Loss Management
  • Sales & Marketing- Retail
  • Sales & Marketing- Corporate
  • Distribution Management
  • Hospital Operations Management

Accomplishments

  • P&L- Recognition for Best Performance to turn around all 5 Primary Clinics to EBITDA+ (YTD Jul'23)
  • Promoted 2 Senior Manager to Assistant General Manager in FY 24
  • Best Performing Regional Business Head award for FY 22-23
  • Best Performing region in Primary clinics- Operations for FY 22-23
  • Exemplary Performance- RBM FY 21-22- Certificate of Appreciation
  • Promoted 2 Scientific executives to Area Manager in FY 21-22
  • Believer's award for excellent performance in brands like Silofast for FY 20-21
  • Achiever's award for Best performing RBM FY 19-20
  • Hats off award for building brand Esomac in FY 16-17- Certificate of Achievement
  • I am the Change award for outstanding business performance in FY 15-16
  • Recognition for Top contribution in Business for FY 13-14 & FY 14-15- Certificate of Appreciation
  • Promoted 7 Territory Manager's to Area Business Manager from FY 2012-2019
  • Best Performing Key Account Manager- Institutional Business for FY 2010-11

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre
08.2024 - Current

Associate Vice President

2050 Healthcare
12.2023 - 08.2024

Regional Business Head

Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited
07.2022 - 10.2023

Regional Business Manager

Cipla Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2022

Area Business Manager

Cipla Ltd
04.2011 - 01.2019

Key Account Manager

Cipla Ltd
07.2008 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Science

Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sagar Gandhi