Siddharth Singh
Accomplished Agri-Input professional
Purnea
Summary
Results-driven Agribusiness Sales Professional with over 10 years of experience in sales and marketing within the seeds, crop protection, and fertilizer sectors. Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets, developing high-performing territories, launching innovative products, and enhancing market presence. Expertise in channel management, farmer engagement, business planning, and team leadership drives growth and fosters strong relationships within the industry. Committed to leveraging strategic insights and market knowledge to deliver exceptional results and support organizational objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Area Manager - Sales
Yara Fertilisers India Private Limited
01.2024 - Current
- Business Performance & Revenue Growth: Primary owner of liquidation, collections, and target achievement (volume) through effective demand generation activities and grower-focused value propositions
- Sales Planning & Inventory Management: Responsible for forecasting, phasing, FIFO implementation, and efficient channel inventory management to ensure seamless product availability and sales execution
- Channel & Stakeholder Management: Build and strengthen relationships with key channel partners and manage cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
- Team Leadership & Capability Development: Lead, mentor, and empower Territory Managers while planning, executing, and supervising demand generation activities to drive business growth.
- Regulatory & Compliance Management: Ensure strict adherence to Government regulations under the Essential Commodities Act (ECA).
Territory Manager
Syngenta India Private Limited
09.2017 - 01.2024
- Heading Sales and Marketing of Vegetable Seeds Business
- Work experience of 7 districts of Bihar
- Headed Veg, FC and CP business in ICS Syngenta for approx. 6 months
- EX rated performer four times in last six years
- Making Katihar Territory- Veg the only Territory in Bihar and Jharkhand region which achieved its budget in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022 as well
- Established product in my tenure which had contributed more than 55% of total revenue in 2023 Business
Senior Sales Executive
Godrej Agrovet Limited
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Headed Crop Protection business of three districts
- Highest volume of Oryzostar - Rice Herbicide in CG Region
- Establishing products like Czaar(Bifenthrin 10%EC)
- Double highest liquidation (3KL) in CG region
Education
Agribusiness Management (ABM) -
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
06.2015
B.Sc. Agriculture -
R.B.S. College, Agra
Bichpuri Campus, Agra05.2013
Skills
Leadership Skills
Relationship building and management
Business development and planning
Team development
Customer relationship management
Communication Skills
Awards Recognition
- Best Territory Manager - Sales Q1 2019 award in East Veg Division Business
- Best Territory Manager - Campaign Execution Q2 2019 award in East Veg Division Business
- Best Territory Manager - 2019 Business in East Veg Seed Division
- Best Territory Manager - New Product Champion for 2021 Business in East Veg Seed Division
- Selected as Digital Champion of BHJH region for BY 2022
- Star of the Month-Oct, 22 for East Veg Division
- Star of the Month-April, 23 for East Veg Division
- Runner Up Pantnagar Inter-University Hostel Hockey Championship at Annual Sports Meet 2014
- Participated in YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM at IIM Lucknow MANFEST 2014
Training
- Pursuing Leadership Skills course from IIMA Prof. Dr. Vishal Gupta on online platform
- ICS Campaign Rollout Crop Protection portfolio across Vegetable and Field Crop Sales Proposition and Complain Handling
- Sales Training Program GSW Workshop On Job Coaching to improve grower interaction and convert need into sales
- Workshop on Poverty, Hunger, Food Security and Nutrition Held at Department of Agricultural Economics, G.B. Pant University of Agricultural and Technology, Pant Nagar, Uttarakhand as part of the initiative Tackling Agriculture Nutrition Disconnect in India (TANDI-Phase II), supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Personal Information
- Age: 32
- Gender: Male
References
- Mr. Ashutosh Dhami, Business Manager, Orissa, Syngenta India Private Limited, Field Crops
- Mr. Prashant Shrivastav, Business Manager, Bihar, Rallis India Limited
Timeline
Area Manager - Sales
Yara Fertilisers India Private Limited
01.2024 - Current
Territory Manager
Syngenta India Private Limited
09.2017 - 01.2024
Senior Sales Executive
Godrej Agrovet Limited
07.2015 - 08.2017
Agribusiness Management (ABM) -
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
B.Sc. Agriculture -
R.B.S. College, Agra