Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Profile Snapshot
Personal Information
Disclaimer
Timeline
SRIKUMAR K.G

SRIKUMAR K.G

Davanagere

Summary

To get into a challenging position and proving myself in attaining organizational goals and in-turn help me become a successful professional.

SNAPSHOT: A competent professional with 14 Years of accomplished career track. Having strong combination of direct sales & promotional experience, channel sales. Presently associated with Patanjali foods Pvt Ltd. As Sr.ASM A proactive leader and planner with expertise in strategic planning. An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with ability to relate to people at any level of business and management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr.ASM

Patanjali foods Ltd.
07.2024 - Current

Established clear performance expectations for team members while offering support to help them achieve success and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop marketing strategies that boosted product awareness and demand.

Category Head

Namma Swadeshi Ventures Pvt Ltd.
03.2023 - 07.2024

B2B/B2C and franchise management in renewal energy solutions, channel development, technical advantages and B2B/B2C project and ROI-based consultative selling

Distribution Business Manager

Castrol India Ltd.
03.2020 - 11.2022

Collaborate with Key Account teams to set local sales and workshop targets. Build strong customer relationships to ensure support and smooth execution of activities. Track progress through regular meetings and manage workshop events, including vendors. Maintain up-to-date market and customer insights, monitor competitors, and provide actionable feedback. Drive profitable growth of premium products via direct and indirect channels.

Sr Sales Executive

Abbott Health care Pvt Ltd.
03.2017 - 03.2020

I lead a sales team in Southern Karnataka, growing business through strong distributor and retailer relationships, ethical marketing, and data-driven strategies to drive sales and expand the market sustainably.

Sales team leader

Hindustan Coca-Cola beverages Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 03.2017

Drive improvement in GREEN (Sell-in) and RED (Sell-out) execution scores for emerging channels in the assigned area. Coach the sales team on distributor management and develop their skills in retail account handling, discount management, distribution growth, merchandising, PJP planning, productivity, market expansion, and competitor account management.

Sales officer

Nestle India Ltd
10.2010 - 01.2014

Spearheaded category sales growth for Chocolate & Confectionery by boosting product visibility and executing trade-focused strategies to expand market presence. Successfully developed and implemented the RTM model in the coastal region of Karnataka, driving strong market penetration.

Education

Master in Business Administration (M.B.A) - Marketing

Kuvempu University, Institute of Management Studies
01.2010

Bachelor of business management - undefined

Kuvempu University, ARG College
01.2008

Skills

  • Sales Strategy & Execution
  • Distributor & Channel Management
  • Team Leadership & Field Force Management
  • Sales Forecasting & Business Planning
  • Financial Compliance & Credit Control
  • Route-to-Market Optimization
  • Trade Marketing & Merchandising
  • Market Hygiene & Returns Management
  • Key Account & Modern Trade Management
  • Competitive Intelligence & Response Planning
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Profitability Management

Accomplishments

  • Appointed and managed Distributors and Re-distributors (Sub Stockists) to strengthen distribution networks.
  • Conducted workshops for Channel Partners, Sales Support, and Merchandising teams to enhance performance and collaboration.
  • Introduced sales automation by implementing an SFA (Sales Force Automation) app to streamline order flow and ensure smooth and transparent transactions.
  • Awarded the Nestea General Manager Award for Best Sales and Distribution.
  • Honored as Employee of the Year at the National level for Best Performer in 2018 at Abbott.

Languages

English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu

Profile Snapshot

Dynamic and result-oriented Senior Area Sales Manager with 14 years of diverse experience in the FMCG industry, currently driving growth at Patanjali Foods Pvt Ltd. Expertise spans across Sales Strategy & Execution, Distributor and Channel Management, and Route-to-Market Optimization. Proven leadership in managing field force teams, enhancing market hygiene, and streamlining trade operations. Strong background in Sales Forecasting, Business Planning, Financial Compliance, and Credit Control. Adept at leveraging data for strategic decisions, managing Key Accounts & Modern Trade, and driving profitability through trade marketing, merchandising, and competitive response planning.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 19th November 1985
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Children: Two

Disclaimer

I hereby declare you that the above given Information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Sr.ASM - Patanjali foods Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
Category Head - Namma Swadeshi Ventures Pvt Ltd.
03.2023 - 07.2024
Distribution Business Manager - Castrol India Ltd.
03.2020 - 11.2022
Sr Sales Executive - Abbott Health care Pvt Ltd.
03.2017 - 03.2020
Sales team leader - Hindustan Coca-Cola beverages Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 03.2017
Sales officer - Nestle India Ltd
10.2010 - 01.2014
Kuvempu University, ARG College - Bachelor of business management,
Kuvempu University, Institute of Management Studies - Master in Business Administration (M.B.A), Marketing
SRIKUMAR K.G