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Somnath Mukherjee

Kolkata
Somnath Mukherjee

Summary

Results-driven Senior Executive with over 28 years of experience in the Pharmaceuticals industry, specializing in sales and business development. Seeking a challenging leadership position where I can leverage my extensive industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and proven track record to drive growth, enhance market presence, and exceed business objectives. Committed to representing the company with integrity, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and fostering a high-performance culture. Ready to contribute my executive leadership skills to propel an organization to new heights of success. Summary: Highly accomplished Senior Executive with 29+ years of decisive leadership experience in renowned organizations within the Pharmaceuticals industry. Recognized for successfully representing companies with customers and business partners across diverse regions. Demonstrates expertise in Cardiovascular Products, Super Specialty Products, Oncology Products, Life Saving Drugs, Antibiotics, Gastro Products, and OTC Products. Proven track record of driving business operations, consistently achieving year-on-year growth in revenue targets. Well-regarded as an innovative thinker, strategic planner, and sales management expert with a focus on top and bottom-line growth. Offers deep product knowledge, understanding of market dynamics, and a history of operating across West Bengal, North Eastern States, Bihar, Orissa, Eastern U.P, and Mumbai. Highly organized and self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to pursue personal and corporate goals with creativity and initiative. Include the below points where ever applicable Strategic Planning Conceptualizing & implementing long-term strategic business plans in tune with market trend, competitive scenario, macro business opportunities and channel readiness. Conducting business strategy planning & analysis for assessment of revenue potential & opportunities so as to tap new business sources to achieve planned targets. Business Development/ Key Account Management Identifying and networking with prospective clients; generating business from existing accounts and achieving profitability and increased sales growth. Analyzing marketing trends and tracking competitors’ activities and providing valuable inputs for product enhancement and fine-tuning sales & marketing strategies. Initiating and developing relationships with key decision makers in corporate for business development. Product Promotions/Launches/ Brand Management Organizing and conducting Medical Educational Programs, Seminars and Conferences for the Doctors. Conceptualizing & implementing promotional activities such as selection / targeting the KOL’s (Key Opinion Leaders in the field and organizing CME’s) as a part of market development and brand building effort. Relationship Management Building and strengthening relationships with key accounts, medical fraternity, opinion leaders thereby ensuring high customer satisfaction by providing them with complete product support. Facilitating close co-ordination with the Medical Representatives, Product Managers, ASM and Regional Head, ensuring smooth and profitable operations. Team Management Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of the team to ensure efficiency in business operations, achievement of individual & group targets. Creating an environment that sustains and encourages high performance; motivating teams in optimizing their contribution levels.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

APCER Labs Pvt. Ltd. and ADCER Labs Pvt. Ltd

Sales Manager
2010.02 - Current (14 years & 7 months)

Job overview

  • Independently launched the company in the East Zone, overseeing product management and brand positioning
  • Set up the company in the East Zone and successfully launched the HIV, Hepatitis B Super Specialty Product range
  • Led recruitment, manpower management, and training and development of the team
  • Achieved brand leadership for three Hepatitis B products, becoming the 4th largest shareholder in the Hepatitis B market and the No
  • 1 in the Covid-19 Antiviral treatment segment.

Alembic Ltd, WB and NER

Regional Manager
2009.04 - 2010.02 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Achieved sales growth from the first month of operation as Regional Manager
  • Increased secondary sales from 6.26 Lacs to 9.02 Lacs within four months, averaging 1 Lacs growth per month
  • Assumed additional responsibility for the NER region from December '09.

KonTest Chemicals Ltd, Kolkata

Product Manager / Sales Manager
2007.11 - 2009.04 (1 year & 5 months)

Job overview

  • Successfully handled various products and launched the OTC Division of KonTest - Horizon Division
  • Conducted training for over 200 field staff within one year
  • Planned, budgeted, and sourced new and future products, working closely with the production and purchase teams
  • Implemented zero-based budgeting and collaborated with external agencies for media and print promotions.

REXCEL/STANCARE, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, Kolkata

Area Manager / Regional Manager
2003.05 - 2007.11 (4 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Achieved the highest P.C.P.M
  • Return in India and received multiple awards for performance
  • Consistently achieved sales of over 1 Core per month and managed top ORG brands
  • Promoted to Regional Manager within three years.

Claris Lifesciences Ltd, Mumbai, Kolkata

Regional Sales Manager
1999.05 - 2003.05 (4 years)

Job overview

  • Achieved the highest P.C.P.M
  • In Mumbai and Kolkata, with an average of 103% achievement
  • Significantly increased sales in both regions within a short period, earning recognition and awards

MAX India Ltd., Pharmacia & Upjohn (I) Pvt. Ltd, Patna

Territory Manager / Oncology Sales Executive / Division Manager
1995.06 - 1997.04 (1 year & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Led the launch of the company in Bihar and established the Oncology division of Rhone - Poulenc Rorer Ltd
  • Top seller for Provera and Depo-Provera, actively involved in the launch of the specialty division in Kolkata
  • Achieved targets and became the highest seller of Fragmin in the Eastern Region
  • Promoted to Divisional Manager for Bihar and Orissa region.

AZTEC, Patna

Medical Representative
1994.06 - 1995.06 (1 year)

Job overview

  • Instrumental in the launch of the division in North and Central Bihar
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Education

Burdwan University

B.Sc. from Biochemistry
01.1992

Bihar University

M.B.A from Marketing
01.1994

CIPM

Post Graduate Diploma from Pharmaceutical Management (Pharmaceutical Advertisement & Brand Management
01.2009

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Google Digital Garage (Certificate ID: XUFT7 BBE6

Skills

  • Profit Centre Operations
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Business Analysis
  • Competitor Evaluation
  • Market Research
  • Key Account Management
  • Channel Management
  • Product Promotions / Launches
  • Relationship Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Sales Statistics Analysis
  • Product and Service Promotion
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding

Languages

English
First Language
Bengali
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Sales Manager

APCER Labs Pvt. Ltd. and ADCER Labs Pvt. Ltd
2010.02 - Current (14 years & 7 months)

Regional Manager

Alembic Ltd, WB and NER
2009.04 - 2010.02 (10 months)

Product Manager / Sales Manager

KonTest Chemicals Ltd
2007.11 - 2009.04 (1 year & 5 months)

Area Manager / Regional Manager

REXCEL/STANCARE, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
2003.05 - 2007.11 (4 years & 6 months)

Regional Sales Manager

Claris Lifesciences Ltd
1999.05 - 2003.05 (4 years)

Territory Manager / Oncology Sales Executive / Division Manager

MAX India Ltd., Pharmacia & Upjohn (I) Pvt. Ltd
1995.06 - 1997.04 (1 year & 10 months)

Medical Representative

AZTEC
1994.06 - 1995.06 (1 year)

Burdwan University

B.Sc. from Biochemistry

Bihar University

M.B.A from Marketing

CIPM

Post Graduate Diploma from Pharmaceutical Management (Pharmaceutical Advertisement & Brand Management

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Google Digital Garage (Certificate ID: XUFT7 BBE6
Somnath Mukherjee