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Saurabh Shukla

Saurabh Shukla

Kanpur

Summary

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.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Zonal Manager - Admissions

Chandigarh University
02.2023 - Current
  • Managing sales and marketing operations for promoting all UG and PG programs for Chandigarh University
  • Analyzed and improved performance across zone using sales metrics and performance reports.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments of University for smooth functioning of operations
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Handling team of 20 people including Managers, Team Leaders, Area Coordinators, Admission Executive and Counselors
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Developed reports of zone performance and presented data to upper management.

Chief Manager - Admissions

ICFAI Business School
05.2017 - 02.2023
  • Managing sales and marketing operations for promoting MBA and PGPM for ICFAI Business School Looking towards start to end process of ICFAI Business School admissions
  • Managed Knowledge Sharing Programs for Principals, Faculties' and Training and Placement Officers'.
  • Provide Training to workforce.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives.

Centre Manager

Jamboree Education Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 12.2014
  • Managing sales and marketing operations for promoting various courses
  • Steering operations with view to achieve organizational objectives
  • Interfacing with students for understanding their requirements
  • Planning and organizing events like educational campaigns, conferences, exhibitions.
  • Campus tie –ups as well as designing and implementing promotional campaigns for increased business
  • Imparting continuous training to workforce on in-house software
  • Selling company's study material and software program through channel of colleges and coaching classes
  • Handling team of 5 marketing executives selling products through different channels like software companies and engineering colleges.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction

Centre Sales Head

Frankfinn Aviation Services Pvt.Ltd.
05.2011 - 06.2012
  • Managing sales and marketing operations for promoting various courses.
  • Natural Walk-ins, BTL activities, Business Associate Tie-Ups, Seminars.
  • Handle the team of 7 people includes BDE's, Counselors, Training & Placement Officer
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
  • Fostered collaborative working environment despite cultural differences and often geographical barriers
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth

Branch Manager

Career Forum Limited
12.2007 - 10.2010
  • Steering operations with view to achieve organizational objectives Managing sales and marketing operations for promoting various courses Planning and organizing events like educational campaigns, conferences, exhibitions, etc
  • Interfacing with students for understanding their requirements Training to workforce on in-house software
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans
  • Increased sales by 200% during tenure.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques

Education

MBA (Marketing) - Marketing Management And Research

Pune University
Pune
01.2008

B.Sc. - Mathematics

CSJM University
Kanpur
01.2005

Skills

    • Marketing & Admission Management
    • Recruitment
    • Business Generation
    • Training & Development
    • Team Handling
    • Professional Collaboration
      • Client Management
      • Sales & Business Development
      • Operational Management
      • Conversant with Microsoft Office & Internet Applications
      • Multitasking
      • Team Management

Attainments

  • Attained 100% target assigned during the tenure.
  • Got an award twice for achieving Highest Percentage Growth in Admissions in the Region.
  • Attained growth of 200% in IBSAT prospectus and 137% growth in admissions.

Personal Information

  • Location Preference: Anywhere in North India
  • Passport Number: P8632466
  • Title: Sales & Marketing Professional
  • Date of Birth: 07/17/84

Quote

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren Buffett

Timeline

Zonal Manager - Admissions

Chandigarh University
02.2023 - Current

Chief Manager - Admissions

ICFAI Business School
05.2017 - 02.2023

Centre Manager

Jamboree Education Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 12.2014

Centre Sales Head

Frankfinn Aviation Services Pvt.Ltd.
05.2011 - 06.2012

Branch Manager

Career Forum Limited
12.2007 - 10.2010

MBA (Marketing) - Marketing Management And Research

Pune University

B.Sc. - Mathematics

CSJM University
Saurabh Shukla