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Srikant Behera

Ghaziabad

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager known for driving revenue growth and fostering key stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated ability in sales funnel management and mentoring teams, committed to enhancing operational efficiency and achieving strategic goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Specialist

Cytiva
10.2023 - Current
  • Consistently exceed regional revenue targets by implementing data-driven funnel
    and pipeline strategies using SFDC.

    Led high-value contract negotiations, securing favorable terms that enhanced
    profitability.

    Expanded market presence by acquiring new accounts via Channel partner
    fostering long-term partnerships with corporate hospitals, OEMs, and institutional
    customers.

    Led a team of 4 people for regional business development strategy for Pall Medical product portfolio
    across North and East India and SAARC markets (Bangladesh , Nepal).

    Collaborated with Distributor ,marketing and product management to align go-tomarket
    strategy and drive adoption of new technologies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement strategies.
  • Supported the sales team in preparing proposals and presentations for clients.
  • Built strong relationships with key accounts through regular visits and follow-ups.

Sales Manager | Key Account Manager

Cepheid Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2023
  • Managed sales and business development for key accounts in government and
    Corporate hospitals , Chain Labs , Molecular diagnostic labs across North India via
    improving pan-India supply chain effectiveness.

    Overall management of Key stakeholders, major Govt Accounts, private
    commercial accounts, PSUs, CSR accounts, NGOS across given territory through
    direct and distributor/channel partner.

    Strengthened relationships with key government, CSR, and NGO stakeholders,
    supporting and accelerating sales initiatives.

    Cultivated KOL relationships and organized CME, trade shows, and technical
    training for customers and channel partners, driving sales growth in my territory.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
  • Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.
  • Oversaw forecasting and reporting for accurate sales projections.

Manager -Sales & Marketing

Metal Hands India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2015 - 12.2017

Established turnkey automation solutions valued at ~1.5M€ for leading bio-pharma,
ag-bio, and research institutes (ICMR, ICAR, CSIR) across the country.

Managed nationwide dealer network for instrumentation, engineering, application
support, and business development, enhancing service delivery and client
engagement.

Supported 40 customers across India by delivering tailored automation solutions
and lab equipment, improving operational efficiency and meeting specific client
needs.

Collaborated with principal investigators in Biopharma, Ag-Bio, and life science
research to establish diverse applications, driving innovation and advancing
research capabilities.

Principles handled for turnkey automation: Retisoft Inc., Formulatrix Inc., Manyara
Biotech Pte,Singapore, Amaphasys Ag ,Liconics GmbH., Grenova Inc ,USA.

The firm is primarily focused on providing innovative solutions for lab automation
requirements addressing the needs of today's pharmaceutical, life science &
agriculture Biotechnology industries and research institutes.

ASST. PRODUCT MANAGER

Bioscreen Instruments Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
09.2009 - 04.2015
  • Established turnkey automation solution valued at ~2M€ for leading biopharma, agbio,
    and research institutes nationwide, enhancing operational capabilities.

    Led a team of 4 (2 sales, 2 service) for instrumentation and engineering,
    providing application support and business development for 120 customers across
    3 states.

    Collaborated with principal investigators at biopharma, ag-bio, and research
    institutes to implement diverse applications, driving research advancements.

    Distributed automation solutions to life science industries at Bioscreen. Provides
    Automation Solution for Life Science, Drug Discovery & Diagnostic Industries
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and specifications.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform product development strategies and positioning.
  • Coordinated product launches by managing timelines and stakeholder communication.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management

Institute of Management Technology
Ghaziabad
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Bharath University
Chennai
06-2009

Skills

  • Sales pipeline management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Business development
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Problem solving

Languages

English
Native
Native
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Odiya
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Sales Specialist

Cytiva
10.2023 - Current

Sales Manager | Key Account Manager

Cepheid Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2023

Manager -Sales & Marketing

Metal Hands India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2015 - 12.2017

ASST. PRODUCT MANAGER

Bioscreen Instruments Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 04.2015

MBA - Marketing Management

Institute of Management Technology

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Bharath University
Srikant Behera