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Seshagiri Midtada

Seshagiri Midtada

Area Sales Manager
Visakhapatnam

Summary

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 15-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Area Sales Manager

Woodland
Visakhapatnam
2016.04 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Hired, trained and managed sales staff and administered and implemented compensation plan to support area sales goals.
  • Collaborated with vendors and built effective partnerships devoted to capitalizing on emerging and sustainable sales opportunities.
  • Analyzed sales data and kept up to date with market trends.
  • Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
  • Grew businesses by adopting market expansion strategy to serve different customer needs.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Formulated tactics and strategies to target new potential customers within prioritized markets.

Head of Sales

KUDOS RMG
New Delhi
2013.12 - 2016.01
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
  • Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends

Area Sales Manager

Woodland
Hyderabad
2011.04 - 2013.11
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Hired, trained and managed sales staff and administered and implemented compensation plan to support area sales goals.
  • Collaborated with vendors and built effective partnerships devoted to capitalizing on emerging and sustainable sales opportunities.
  • Analyzed sales data and kept up to date with market trends.
  • Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
  • Grew businesses by adopting market expansion strategy to serve different customer needs.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.

Area Manager

Future Group
Hyderabad
2008.03 - 2010.03
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Directed workforce planning, customer retention and customer service management for multiple locations.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.

Store Manager

Woodland
Bangaloru
2007.01 - 2008.03
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.

Customer Service Executive

Hutch
Visakhapatnam
2006.04 - 2007.01
  • Employed comprehensive benchmarks to establish and monitor customer service standards.
  • Provided company information and policies to customers upon inquiry and answered questions via phone, email or online chat.
  • Described product and service details to customers to provide information on benefits and advantages.
  • Informed customers of upcoming promotions and deals to boost sales.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management And Research

Pydha College, Visakhapatnam
2004.06 - 2006.03

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

A Q J Degree College, Visakhapatnam
2000.06 - 2003.03

Skills

Strategic planning

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Timeline

Area Sales Manager - Woodland
2016.04 - Current
Head of Sales - KUDOS RMG
2013.12 - 2016.01
Area Sales Manager - Woodland
2011.04 - 2013.11
Area Manager - Future Group
2008.03 - 2010.03
Store Manager - Woodland
2007.01 - 2008.03
Customer Service Executive - Hutch
2006.04 - 2007.01
Pydha College - MBA, Marketing Management And Research
2004.06 - 2006.03
A Q J Degree College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2000.06 - 2003.03
Seshagiri MidtadaArea Sales Manager