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Subhatosh Chowdhury

Subhatosh Chowdhury

New Delhi

Summary

Results-oriented professional specializing in trade marketing and international business. Known for leading diverse teams and implementing effective channel strategies that generated robust ROI and improved market share. Ready to leverage expertise in driving trade KPIs and enhancing market presence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Trade Head & International Markets

Win Medicare (Signutra)
New Delhi
08.2024 - Current
  • Launched and led trade initiatives across East and South regions, improving regional performance through oversight of three regional managers and 18 area managers.
  • Directed a team of 120 executives and 15 dieticians to enhance market presence.
  • Managed top-line growth and marketing budgets for trade activities, aligning strategies to maximize market impact.
  • Drove trade KPIs, enhancing brand coverage and visibility execution while optimizing field force productivity.
  • Enhanced performance by integrating East ethical team to boost healthcare professional engagement with brand science.

Head of Customer Marketing

Abbott Nutrition India
Mumbai
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Developed channel strategy generating annual business of 2,200 crore while controlling channel P&L.
  • Rolled out targeted intervention strategies for GT, MT, e-commerce, and CSD, achieving strong ROI.
  • Managed trade marketing budget of 150 crore to enhance resource allocation efficiency.
  • Led a diverse team of four RCMs, three NCMs, one budget controller, and one third-party manager overseeing 1,200 indirect sales force.
  • Drove automation initiatives to monitor business hygiene and analyze process data.

Commercial Lead International Business

Abbott Nutrition India
Mumbai
12.2020 - 10.2022
  • Managed Bangladesh ,Sri Lanka ,Nepal ,Maldives ,Bhutan business & grown 20% CAGR from 2020 to 2022
  • Delivered top line results and managed country-wise P&L.
  • Led a team of 3 country managers overseeing a field force of 170 employees across various levels.
  • Responsible to manage all sourcing across Singapore ,Europe ,India & meet the demand forecast as per SNOP
  • Registered Similac (IMF Portfolio) across country & launched successfully

AGM - International Business

Win Medicare (Signutra)
New Delhi
12.2019 - 11.2020
  • Launched Signutra brands across Asian markets to expand market presence.
  • Introduced Groviva in all MT channels across India to enhance brand visibility.

Regional Sales Manager (East)

Abbott Nutrition India
KOLKATA
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Achieved 350 CR annual top line growth in East region.
  • Led top market share in three categories: Pediasure 62%, Similac 22%, and Ensure 18%.
  • Enhanced performance in CNS category, securing leading market positions.

Sr, Manager International Business

Abbott Nutrition India
Mumbai
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Launched Abbott Nutrition brands in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
  • Established robust infrastructure and teams in each market.

Regional Sales Manager (West)

Abbott Nutrition India
Mumbai
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Led West region general trade business, launching Abbott brands in Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and Maharashtra.

National Customer Marketing Manager (MT)

Abbott Nutrition India
Mumbai
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Developed format-wise brand strategy for modern trade operations.
  • Managed 120 brand promoters and over 100 merchandisers effectively.
  • Collaborated with top customers to deliver category insights that enhanced performance.
  • Provided shopper insights to drive initiatives yielding positive ROI.

Regional Customer Marketing Manager (East)

Abbott Nutrition India
KOLKATA
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Executed trade marketing initiatives in East, launching channel programs to enhance regional engagement

Area Sales Manager

Abbott Nutrition India
KOLKATA
01.2009 - 12.2010

Launched Abbott Nutrition brands in West Bengal and Northeast, expanding market presence.

Built trade team and developed trade infrastructure in East, enhancing distribution capabilities.

Sales Executive

Novartis,Abbott,Subhiksha
KOLKATA
09.1999 - 12.2008
  • Led executive initiatives at Novartis, Abbott Laboratories, and Subhiksha across various headquarters in Bengal
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare professionals to promote product awareness.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential sales opportunities and customer needs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to strategize and execute sales initiatives.

Education

Executive Program - Digital Marketing

IIM (Ahmedabad)
Ahmedabad
11-2022

GNIIT - IT & Computer Science

NIIT
Kolkata
08-1999

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Calcutta University
Kolkata
12-1997

Skills

  • Channel strategy
  • P&L management
  • Trade marketing
  • KPI management
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Accomplishments

  • GM Award (No 1 ASM in the Country) in 2010 at Abbott Nutrition India
  • President Award (Global Award) in 2013 at Abbott Nutrition India
  • Super Achievers Award in 2011,2015,2018,2022 at Abbott Nutrition India
  • Best Region Trophy for the Year 2019 at Abbott Nutrition India

Timeline

Trade Head & International Markets

Win Medicare (Signutra)
08.2024 - Current

Head of Customer Marketing

Abbott Nutrition India
11.2022 - 07.2024

Commercial Lead International Business

Abbott Nutrition India
12.2020 - 10.2022

AGM - International Business

Win Medicare (Signutra)
12.2019 - 11.2020

Regional Sales Manager (East)

Abbott Nutrition India
01.2019 - 11.2019

Sr, Manager International Business

Abbott Nutrition India
04.2016 - 12.2018

Regional Sales Manager (West)

Abbott Nutrition India
01.2015 - 03.2016

National Customer Marketing Manager (MT)

Abbott Nutrition India
01.2013 - 12.2014

Regional Customer Marketing Manager (East)

Abbott Nutrition India
01.2011 - 12.2012

Area Sales Manager

Abbott Nutrition India
01.2009 - 12.2010

Sales Executive

Novartis,Abbott,Subhiksha
09.1999 - 12.2008

Executive Program - Digital Marketing

IIM (Ahmedabad)

GNIIT - IT & Computer Science

NIIT

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Calcutta University
Subhatosh Chowdhury