Sameer Chandra

Accomplished and energetic B2B Sales professional with a strong history of achievements in the industry and in Revenue Management of B2B Cargo. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include Commercial operations of Cargo, Revenue, and B2B Sales & Cargo Handling. Customer-oriented Professional with total of 29 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

• 09/2013, 03/2020, BLS International Services LIMITED, New Delhi, Regional Head - Global Business Operations
• Business Setup specialist in multiple countries for Visa and passport outsourcing services for MEA, India, MOFA, Spain, MOFA Afghanistan.
• Built a profit center for over US$ 5M Each location Per Annum at a Low operational Cost.
• Received Appreciations from the Ministry for excellent workmanship and managing the business in Overseas locations.

• Awarded with Bravo Zulu Award for Best Employee Performance.
• Awarded with FedEx "International Certificate of Achievement" for completion of Advanced Manifesting Training of Memphis, USA at New Delhi.

• Hobbies: Traveling, Networking, Photography, Foodie
• Date of Birth: 02/23/1973

• Roll out - Application Center - Saudi Arabia (Gulf), Ministry Of Foreign Affairs - Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Onsite, 06/2017, 08/2018, Roll out of a National ID Outsourcing Center in multiple cities of Saudi Arabia from finding a local property/lobby management with local government for taxes and startup/hiring staffing, training, defining roles and responsibilities, setting up the center and Making it a Profit Center of USD 5M.
• Roll out - Visa Outsourcing - Turkey, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Spain, Istanbul & Ankara, Turkey: Onsite, 10/2016, 05/2017, Roll out of a Visa Outsourcing Center in 5 different cities from finding a local property/lobby management with local government for taxes and startup/hiring staffing, training, defining roles and responsibilities, setting up the center and Making it a Profit Center of USD 5M.
• Roll out - Visa outsourcing Center - Hong Kong, Ministry of External Affairs - India, Hong Kong: Onsite, 11/2015, 09/2016, Roll out of a Visa Outsourcing Center in Hong Kong from finding a local property/lobby management with local government for taxes and startup/hiring staffing, training, defining roles and responsibilities, setting up the center and Making it a Profit Center of USD 5M.
• Visa & Passport Outsourcing - United States of America, Embassy of India, Washington DC, Washington DC, New York, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta: Onsite, 10/2013, 05/2014, Visa & Passport Outsourcing Operations' Centers set and smooth operations with effective Profit Center with P/L Control and making it a profit center in 3 months to recover the recurring losses.
• Visa & Passport Outsourcing - Austria, Embassy of India, Vienna: Onsite, 09/2014, 10/2014, Visa & Passport Outsourcing Operations' Centers set and smooth operations with effective Profit Center with P/L Control and making it a profit center in 1 month to recover the recurring losses.

• Business Development: - Spearheaded acquisition of two competitor companies. Established and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 68% in less an year.
• Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
• Marketing - Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 68% growth of customer base.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Supervised team of 32 staff members.