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SUMITRA  PANTHI

SUMITRA PANTHI

SENIOR SALES MANAGER
GUWAHATI

Summary

Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams. Mentors employees to develop top-performing team members.

16 year progressive career background combined with dedication to corporate growth and development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SR SALES MANAGER

DIAGEO
GUWAHATI
08.2021 - Current
  • Monitor & Develop team towards sales objective for long term success.
  • Coached team to counter extreme environmental challenges to business.
  • Conducting competitor analysis by keeping abreast of market trends and competitor moves to be ahead on the market share metrics.
  • Maximizing prompt availability and superior visibility of world class brand through out the trade.

Achievements;

  • Responsible for annual business of 150 crores.
  • Turnaround Guwahati business & hold highest market share @ 68% in Prestige with 30% growth @ YTD
  • Designed multiple plan for sustainable Business growth (Joy Bundle, Haar Dukan Mai Scotch & Change the game) which resulted highest gain in Luxury segment .
  • Engaged trade in every occasion to build up strong relationship.
  • Successfully activated the low through put outlets to perform better in all segments.
  • Launched Royal Challenge American Pride in Guwahati with 100% planned WOD & Volume, the first market in INDAI to 8% MS gain in PU segment.


Senior Area Sales Manager

Mondelez India Food Pvt Ltd
GUWAHATI
03.2017 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for annual business of 280 crores. Leading a team of 10 Executive ,30 frontline executives, 70 Purple Champion, Depot manager to drive business and deliver profitability in North East.
  • Turnaround Northeast business by ensuring right set of people at the right geography resulted 30+% growth Year on Year with 5%+ MS delta gain.
  • Ensured 100% PDPs & CRS system to increase efficiency in both Supply & logistic chain in North East.
  • Built and strengthened cross-functional partnerships to improve sales success.
  • Launched Five Star 3D, Spready, Chocobakery & SILK Mousse
  • Highest Zone to export talent.


Area Sales Manager

Pepsico India Holding Pvt Ltd (Frilolay Division)
GUWAHATI
04.2013 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for annual business of 96 crores.
  • Successfully turned around Lower Assam territory, the MUST WIN BATTLE for region since 2011
  • Proper planning, infra addition and flawless execution helped in ensuring highest growth of 27% in 2014
  • Proper OTJ and grooming helped 4 out of 7 executives get promotion in 2015.

Sr Sales Executive

Pepsico India Holding Pvt Ltd(Fritolay Division)
GUWAHATI
08.2011 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for annual business of 9 crores.
  • Revamped distribution of Guwahati, when it was struggling under association issue
  • Established SAMNA, Company’s on-line IT system.
  • Played a key role in motivating distributors & team to adopt the change with positive mind set.

Sales Executive

Pepsico India Holding Pvt Ltd(Fritolay Division)
Meghalaya
05.2008 - 08.2011
  • Responsible for annual business of 12 crores.
  • Revamped distribution of Shillong when business was at halt due to NEDA association.

North East Supervisor

Hindustan Unilever ltd
GUWAHATI
09.2006 - 05.2008
  • · Responsible for annual business of 10 crores.
  • Customer handled Future group and all modern trade and GT stores.
  • Launched Ponds Aged Miracle in entire NorthEast.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

North Eastern Hill University
Shillong
05.2002 - 06.2004

Diploma in Aviation Hospitality & Travel Managemen - Aviation Hospitality & Travel Managemen

Frankfinn Institue of Air Hostess Trainning
Guwahati
06.2004 - 06.2005

PEPSICO YOUNG LEADERS ACADEMY -

XLRI
JAMSHEDPUR.
04.2001 -

Skills

    Excellent sales skills

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Accomplishments

  • Awarded Biscuit category award in driving BISCUIT AI 2017-2021
  • Received Award from AMEA on Current BEST Approach by Sales on Quality2018 (For providing the maximum number of customer feedback and supporting the corrective actions plan from the manufacturing units and CS&L function).
  • Awarded BEYOND & ABOVE award in EXECUTION 2015…
  • Best ASM award - 2014.
  • Best I-CARE manager award (People Manager Award) - 2014.
  • Best P&L ASM award 2014.
  • Participated in PEPSICO Young Leader Academy at XLRI Jamshedpur - 2014
  • PepsiCo RING OF HONOR - 2010.
  • Best team award for all India highest growth - 2007

Gardening

It gives strength & positivity

Timeline

SR SALES MANAGER

DIAGEO
08.2021 - Current

Senior Area Sales Manager

Mondelez India Food Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 08.2021

Area Sales Manager

Pepsico India Holding Pvt Ltd (Frilolay Division)
04.2013 - 03.2017

Sr Sales Executive

Pepsico India Holding Pvt Ltd(Fritolay Division)
08.2011 - 05.2013

Sales Executive

Pepsico India Holding Pvt Ltd(Fritolay Division)
05.2008 - 08.2011

North East Supervisor

Hindustan Unilever ltd
09.2006 - 05.2008

Diploma in Aviation Hospitality & Travel Managemen - Aviation Hospitality & Travel Managemen

Frankfinn Institue of Air Hostess Trainning
06.2004 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts -

North Eastern Hill University
05.2002 - 06.2004

PEPSICO YOUNG LEADERS ACADEMY -

XLRI
04.2001 -
SUMITRA PANTHISENIOR SALES MANAGER