Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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SIDHANT SEKHAR

BHUBANESWAR

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchant Solutions Manager

ICICI Bank
Bhubaneswar
12.2021 - Current
  • Identified new markets for potential expansion opportunities in digital payments products of the bank like POS / QR / API Banking / Tally Plugin and Bulk NEFT.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships.
  • Resolved customer concerns and answered questions to promote positive guest experiences.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
  • Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised retail personnel according to company guidelines.

Merchant Relationship Manager

HDFC Bank
Bhubaneswar
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Identified new markets for potential expansion opportunities.
  • Negotiated terms of sale, pricing, discounts, and payment policies with customers.
  • Monitored competitor activities to stay ahead of the market trends.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Conducted regular client meetings to assess progress, discuss opportunities for growth, and address any concerns.
  • Created marketing materials and presentations for prospective clients.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations when dealing with customers.

Assistant Manager - Sales Trainer

India Transact Services Ltd
Kolkata
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
  • Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.

Assistant Manager (Retail)

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited
Mumbai
10.2015 - 04.2017

· Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

· Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

· Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

· Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for store profitability.

· Meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to sales staff and selling different products such as Wire line, Wireless, Photon GSM and CDMA devices.

· Propose innovative ideas to increase market share.

· Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean and friendly store environment.

· Maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements.

· Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Senior Executive Channel Sales (Distribution)

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited
Mumbai
06.2014 - 09.2015

· Setting up new channel partners and overseeing the on-boarding process.

· Implementing Channel marketing plans set out by the channel marketing team.

· Working closely with sales team and channel partner to train and advise on new product launches, plans

· Monthly reporting on Sales KPI’s within channel partners.

· Working to achieve sales and revenue target as set by sales head

· Giving feedback to the marketing team on results of sales promotion and visibility at the retail counters

· Resolving customer service issues as raised by channel partner

· Identifying and reaching out to new geography and new channel partner

· Working on cross selling opportunities within the organization

· Working closely with channel partner for revenue generation and channel partner profitability.

· Motivate the sales team to grow the retailer base in their beat to generate additional sales.

Education

MBA - Marketing

ITM Business School
Mumbai
04-2014

BBA - General Studies

Dept of Business Administration
Bhubaneswar
06-2012

High School Diploma -

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
Bhubaneswar
05-2009

Skills

  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Territory Management
  • Sales Targeting
  • Customer Portfolio Management
  • Account Acquisition
  • Customer Service
  • Market and Competitive Analysis
  • Reference Selling
  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Lead Identification and Generation
  • Lead Generation
  • Promotional Sales Events

Accomplishments

  • Received the best training manager certificate from Senior VP in ITSL for the Q3 in ITSL in January 2018.
  • Received Certificate of Excellence from external audit for best managed store in April 2016 from National Business Head in TTML
  • ACE Award and Recognition in July 2016 for achieving highest target in circle.
  • Appreciation received from Business Head for achieving 98% in audit for the store for Sept 2015.

Languages

Odia
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Affiliations

  • Organized the Blood Donation Camp and other Co curricular Activities during

Timeline

Merchant Solutions Manager

ICICI Bank
12.2021 - Current

Merchant Relationship Manager

HDFC Bank
10.2018 - 11.2021

Assistant Manager - Sales Trainer

India Transact Services Ltd
06.2017 - 10.2018

Assistant Manager (Retail)

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited
10.2015 - 04.2017

Senior Executive Channel Sales (Distribution)

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited
06.2014 - 09.2015

MBA - Marketing

ITM Business School

BBA - General Studies

Dept of Business Administration

High School Diploma -

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
SIDHANT SEKHAR