Shaleen Chandra
Agri Sales Professional
Agra
Summary
Natural leader with extensive experience in driving operational alignment with market trends and customer needs, resulting in significant sales growth. Demonstrated ability to leverage company strengths and resources to meet strategic goals and enhance long-term business performance. Consistently delivers measurable results through effective management and resource optimization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Area Manager
Semillas Fito India Pvt Ltd
Agra
11.2024 - Current
- Directed domestic sales across India, focusing on B2B channels.
- Led B2B sales initiatives in neighboring countries to expand market reach.
- Conducted long-term planning including crop and product forecasting aligned with production strategies.
- Contributed to country committee for strategic planning integrating breeding programs and trial plans.
- Established budget using SMART criteria, managing P&L through resource optimization.
- Designed targeted sales schemes to enhance revenue generation.
- Executed pricing benchmarks based on competitor analysis.
- Managed a team of 6 TSMs and 10 TSTs to ensure effective execution.
AGM
Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd
Jaipur
07.2019 - 10.2024
- Executed sales budgeting and forecasting for crops and products across region.
- Allocated annual budget for high-priority crop activities based on strategic planning.
- Managed supply chain to ensure timely availability of resources.
- Optimized resource utilization to maintain business excellence and reduce sales returns.
- Trained team to enhance performance in challenging situations.
- Expanded and refined distribution channels to maximize market reach.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships across functions within organization.
- Monitored competitor activities to inform strategic adjustments.
Senior Sales Specialist
Nunhems-BASF Vegetables
Jaipur
04.2014 - 06.2019
- Achieved and maintained assigned sales targets for all hybrid vegetable crops in Rajasthan.
- Developed and promoted new hybrid varieties across Rajasthan to enhance market presence.
- Managed Tomato FC and DMP operations for North India from June 2014 to March 2016.
- Planned and executed successful T2 trials for new hybrids to assess performance.
- Conducted customer-centric product promotion activities while adhering to budget constraints.
- Oversaw hiring of outsourced employees for comprehensive operations across Rajasthan.
TSM
Devgen Seeds & Crop Technology Pvt. Ltd
Alwar
05.2012 - 03.2014
- Oversaw sales and business development for Hybrid Millet and SSG across six districts in Alwar Territory.
- Achieved and maintained assigned sales targets through strategic planning and execution.
- Directed overall promotional activities to enhance product visibility and market penetration.
- Led a team of six field support staff, improving operational efficiency and collaboration.
- Managed territory responsibilities encompassing six districts in southern Rajasthan.
Sr. Sales Officer
Cargill Animal Nutrition
Dehradun
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Oversaw sales and market expansion for animal feed in Kumaun region of Uttarakhand.
- Led a team of 2 field staff to achieve strategic objectives.
- Managed regional responsibilities to enhance operational effectiveness.
Hub In-Charge
ITC Limited
Budaun
01.2007 - 03.2011
- Provided rural financial and credit consultation services to farmers via e-choupal network.
- Oversaw sales and distribution of agricultural inputs, FMCG, and automobiles through e-choupal.
- Managed commodity procurement and warehouse operations to ensure efficiency.
- Led a team of six employees, fostering collaboration and productivity.
- Achieved a turnover exceeding 120 million INR across all business segments during tenure.
TSM
Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd
Alwar
02.2006 - 12.2006
- Managed Alwar territory, encompassing six districts in south Rajasthan.
- Directed sales and business development for hybrid vegetable and field crop seeds.
- Led a team of 6 field support staff to enhance operational effectiveness.
Product Development Asst.
Golden Seeds Pvt. Ltd
Jaipur
02.2005 - 01.2006
- Drove frontline sales and new Hybrid Trials in Jaipur district.
- Led product development initiatives to enhance market competitiveness.
- Generated product demand through strategic marketing efforts.
- Executed field activities to support sales objectives and customer engagement.
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Agribusiness Operations
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Ag. & Tech.
Kanpur07-2004
B.Sc.(Ag) - Agricultural Education
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
05-2002
Skills
- Strategic planning for sustainable business growth
- Forecasting and budgeting for sales
- Sales and marketing strategy development
- Management of product lifecycle
- Oversight of profit and loss
- Development of team leadership skills
- Coordination of logistics operations
- Procurement in agriculture sector
- Management of budgets
- B2B sales initiatives
- Monitoring performance metrics
Career Ambition
I want to grow as a professional with an organization which provides me the opportunities to utilize my skills and expertise and helps me to grow from a regional leader to a global one.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Native
Native
Accomplishments
Achieved 100% sales growth YoY basis in Namdhari Seeds
Timeline
Sales Area Manager
Semillas Fito India Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - Current
AGM
Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - 10.2024
Senior Sales Specialist
Nunhems-BASF Vegetables
04.2014 - 06.2019
TSM
Devgen Seeds & Crop Technology Pvt. Ltd
05.2012 - 03.2014
Sr. Sales Officer
Cargill Animal Nutrition
04.2011 - 04.2012
Hub In-Charge
ITC Limited
01.2007 - 03.2011
TSM
Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd
02.2006 - 12.2006
Product Development Asst.
Golden Seeds Pvt. Ltd
02.2005 - 01.2006
Master Of Business Administration - Agribusiness Operations
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Ag. & Tech.
B.Sc.(Ag) - Agricultural Education
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
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