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Sakshi Kulkarni

Sakshi Kulkarni

Senior Sales Manager
A-2, 604, Shivranjan Towers, Someshwarwadi, Baner, Pune

Summary

With over 26 years of experience in Sales as a Senior , I have consistently propelled profitability through strategic growth initiatives, adept team leadership, and stringent quality control measures.

At Go Air have taken revenue from 14 lakhs per annum to 183 cr, which was further divided into 63 cr in corporate and rest in retail. My competitive edge is evident in my approach to acquiring business, coupled with my ability to navigate complex situations strategically and tactically. Beyond my professional acumen, I bring a pleasing personality to the table, complemented by excellent communication and presentation skills. Interacting with individuals on any platform is an inborn skill, and I thrive on delivering perfection in all aspects of my work. Keeping myself well-informed with the latest updates in both systems and the business environment is a commitment I hold dear, ensuring a forward-thinking and adaptive approach to sales and management.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager-Sales (Housing Verticals, Maharashtra)

Udchalo
06.2023 - Current

· Handling sales and providing essential services to the Defence forces in Travel, IT, and Housing.

· Identifying real estate projects that are RERA registered and sourced from reputable developers.

· Utilizing my negotiation skills, I work closely with developers to secure Defence discounts below their bottom prices, ensuring cost-effective solutions for our esteemed clients.

· Leading a team of 11-plus individuals, I oversee the entire process from lead generation to deal closure. This involves strategic planning, effective communication, and collaboration to ensure a seamless experience for our Defence clientele.

Senior Sales Manager (Pune / ROW)

Go Airlines
04.2016 - 05.2023
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Gave benefit-oriented, polished presentations driving dramatic revenue growth across multiple sales channels.
  • Handling Sales / Marketing for Pune / Aurangabad / Nasik & Kolhapur.
  • Acquisitions of new accounts and monitoring their Sale
  • Identifying and developing new markets.

City Manager (Pune / RO Maharashtra)

Go Airlines
10.2012 - 03.2016

Go Airlines
Pune, Maharashtra

  • To source new customers and to develop and maintain mutually beneficial ongoing relationship.
  • To coordinate the requirements of Sales team with Revenue Yield Management & Pricing unit at Head Office.
  • To evaluate competitive pricing decisions.
  • To maintain market intelligence reports and Competitor activity.
  • To increase revenue and seek to develop new markets.
  • Prompt coordination of Group requests with Pricing unit, to help customers in getting most feasible fares and to ensure the Group converts into Revenue.
  • Liaison with internal Departments like Airport services, Client Communications, & Revenue Accounts in order to ensure seamless Customer service.
  • Utilization of cold-calling techniques to build new accounts.
  • Utilization of all possible resources to generate revenue and help station to achieve set targets .

Group & Internal Sales

Jet Airways (INDIA) LIMITED
08.2009 - 10.2012
  • Developed working relationships with partners to merge and exchange consumer information and marketing data.
  • Handled inbound prospect calls to provide product information, answer questions and resolve purchase hesitations.

Duty Manager (Sales & Ticketing)

Jet Airways
08.2005 - 10.2008
  • Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.
  • Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct, and attendance reliability.
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Trained employees in essential job functions.

Supervisor–Reservation & Ticketing

Jet Airways (India) Ltd
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.

Senior Customer Service Agent

Jet Airways (India) Ltd
08.1998 - 08.2003
  • Engaged clients in person and over phone to answer questions and address complaints.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product and service information to offer knowledgeable and educated responses to diverse customer questions.
  • Trained and directed new employees in call script use, conflict resolution, and data entry practices to boost customer satisfaction ratings.

Customer Service Agent

August 1994 – August 1998 -
08.1994 - 08.1998
  • Communicated with clients regarding account services, statements, and balances.
  • Educated clients on account services and resolved client inquiries regarding statement information and account balances.
  • Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions, and maintain high-quality service.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelors in Commerce - Commerce

Mumbai University
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Diploma in Airline Management -

IITC, Mumbai
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Skills

Business Development

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Additional Information

Professional Qualifications/Training and Affiliations

  • SITA Airfare quotes on AirMax System.
  • Group Management System.
  • Business-writing skills.
  • Critical Selling skills.
  • Customer Service Excellence & Telephone etiquette.
  • Basic and Advance-level reservation and ticketing on SABRE CRS.
  • International Fares and ticketing.
  • Basic airport-handling.

Interests

Music , Travelling, workouts

Timeline

Manager-Sales (Housing Verticals, Maharashtra)

Udchalo
06.2023 - Current

Senior Sales Manager (Pune / ROW)

Go Airlines
04.2016 - 05.2023

City Manager (Pune / RO Maharashtra)

Go Airlines
10.2012 - 03.2016

Group & Internal Sales

Jet Airways (INDIA) LIMITED
08.2009 - 10.2012

Duty Manager (Sales & Ticketing)

Jet Airways
08.2005 - 10.2008

Supervisor–Reservation & Ticketing

Jet Airways (India) Ltd
08.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelors in Commerce - Commerce

Mumbai University
04.2001 -

Diploma in Airline Management -

IITC, Mumbai
04.2001 -

Senior Customer Service Agent

Jet Airways (India) Ltd
08.1998 - 08.2003

Customer Service Agent

August 1994 – August 1998 -
08.1994 - 08.1998
Sakshi KulkarniSenior Sales Manager