Years of professional experience in IT Industry
Sameer Bandal
Business Manager
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
With over 15 years in the IT industry, I am an experienced business development manager and IT sales specialist. Currently at Innovative Techhub Pvt. Ltd., a prominent Indian IT solutions provider, I engage directly with Enterprise and SME clients, focusing on standardizing IT solutions across accounts for sustained impact.
I have a strong history of new business acquisition and brand establishment, coupled with adept vendor and supplier management for distributors and OEMs. Specializing in channel sales, I effectively coordinate with major OEMs like Dell, HP, and Lenovo. My background includes managing pivotal accounts in Government and Defense sectors, fostering connections with industry leaders, policymakers, business partners, and IT decision-makers. My skills span procurement, channel and back-end operations, IT solutions sales, and customer-centricity, all aimed at driving business growth and nurturing successful IT industry partnerships.
Overview
15
15
10
10
Experience in IT Supply Chain Management (SCM)
8
8
Years of Experience in IT Sales [Enterprise & Government]
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Experience , Business Development Manager
Techhub Pvt. Ltd
07.2022 - Current
- Directly interact with Enterprise and SME clients in India
- Implement long-term standardization of IT solutions across all accounts
- Oversee vendor and supplier management for distributors and OEMs
- Manage purchasing operations for solution sales in procurement
- Maintain SLAs within established operating costs and coordinate team endeavors.
Purchase Associate cum Sales Manager
Concept Information Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - 07.2022
- Procured IT products and managed backend processes associated with IT procurement
- Cultivated effective relationships with distributors and OEMs to enhance support
- Implemented purchasing policies, procedures, and guidelines for the organization and vendors
- Addressed and resolved contractual and supply-related issues, preparing cost verification reports for future reference
- Oversaw scheduling and supervision of IT supply deliveries through the logistics team
- Led sales efforts for comprehensive IT solutions, products, and services in Government and Defence key accounts
- Fostered connections with industry leaders, policy makers, business partners, and other pivotal decision makers in the IT field.
Regional Sales Manager
Sanako
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Functioned as a Tech-Sale Resource in a specific territory, overseeing business operations and ensuring target attainment
- Established connections with universities, colleges, and government entities to foster relationships
- Enhanced productivity and diversified the product range of Sanako Language Lab
- Expanded the distribution channel through partnership initiatives.
Purchase Manager Cum Business Development Executive
Sujata Computers Pvt Ltd
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed purchasing activities for the HP/Dell product portfolio
- Led lead registration, negotiated prices, and ensured effective customer follow-up
- Provided daily reports on sales team activities and oversaw work order execution
- Played a pivotal role in establishing a corporate sales team
- Tracked the backend programs of HP, Dell, and OEMs
- Responsible for addressing channel and corporate requirements.
Purchase Co-Ordinator
Concept Information Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd
09.2008 - 11.2013
- Engaged in negotiation of distribution and sub-distribution agreements, finalizing orders
- Implemented B2B purchase orders and ensured effective vendor follow-up
- Collaborated with Sales Account Managers to handle pricing, availability, and supplier coordination
- Oversaw logistics and supply chain operations for HP pricing and backend processes
- Managed customer relationships for both direct and indirect purchases
- Provided regular monthly and weekly reports on purchases, targets, and achievements, consolidating information for superiors and directors each week.
Education
Master of Commerce - Marketing/Marketing Management
Savitribai Phule Pune University
06.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Costing
Sir Parashurambhau College
Pune Maharashtra 06.2005 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Sir Parashurambhau College
Pune Maharashtra 06.2003 - 06.2005
No Degree -
P Jog High School
Pune Maharashtra 06.1993 - 06.2003
Skills
- SSC
- 1993 - 2003
- Licenses & Certifications
- Computer Hardware assembling with Internet Networking,Multimedia & Advanced Technology - Govt Polytechnic, Pune
- Basic Network Technician - NIIT, Tilak Road
- English Type-Writing - 30WPM - GCC, Pune
- Skills
- Leadership and Supervision Supplier Oversight Procurement Procedures Corporate Growth
- Distribution Management Selling Strategies IT Procurement Distribution Coordination
- Inventory Control Financial Management
Timeline
Experience , Business Development Manager
Techhub Pvt. Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Purchase Associate cum Sales Manager
Concept Information Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - 07.2022
Regional Sales Manager
Sanako
05.2015 - 04.2016
Purchase Manager Cum Business Development Executive
Sujata Computers Pvt Ltd
11.2013 - 04.2015
Purchase Co-Ordinator
Concept Information Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd
09.2008 - 11.2013
Master of Commerce - Marketing/Marketing Management
Savitribai Phule Pune University
06.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Costing
Sir Parashurambhau College
06.2005 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Sir Parashurambhau College
06.2003 - 06.2005
No Degree -
P Jog High School
06.1993 - 06.2003
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