Sumit Raj Anand
Bangalore
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director
Simplilearn
2024.05 - Current
- Developed organizational capabilities through leadership development programs designed for current leaders as well as high-potential individuals identified within the workforce.
- Leading the growth patches for the organization.
- Working on improving the profitability along with the sustained revenue growth.
Director
Simplilearn
2022.05 - 2024.04
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Leading B2C business for International business (APAC, Middle East, Africa, Europe)
- Managing the overall P & L with ownership of topline and bottomline.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
Senior Associate Director
Simplilearn
2020.10 - 2022.04
- Leading Data & Technology sales BU for India for top line and bottom line
- Managed cross-functional teams to successfully complete high-profile projects on time and within budget.
- Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new opportunities for growth and competitive advantage.
- Doubled the revenue is a span of 12 months for the portfolio handled
- Developed comprehensive training programs that improved employee performance and skillsets.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Senior Manager
Flipkart
2018.07 - 2020.09
- Heading the Market place Business for Electrical Appliances Super category having a portfolio of 1500 Cr.
- Doubled the business of multiple categories with Flipkart share doubling in the market.
- Strategizing and working on Brand Relations and setting overall ecosystem for Sellers
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Manager
Flipkart
2015.12 - 2018.07
- · Establishing short / long-term budgets in tune with the corporate strategies for achieving business targets Managing business planning, pricing & forecasting for assessment of revenue potential in business opportunities
- Analyzing & reviewing the market response/ requirements and communicating the same to the marketing teams for accomplishment of the business goals
- Implementing pre/post launch sales promotional activities for brand building & market development
- Planning & executing Annual Plans with Brands and supervising multiple projects.
Assistant Manager
Flipkart
2014.05 - 2015.12
- Handling Market Place for South India , Consumer Electronics
- Onboarding brands and sellers on the market place model and nurture them into bigger accounts
- Maintaining hygiene metrics for all sellers and launch of multiple new verticals including Fans, Water purifies and other Verticals
Area Sales Manager
Airtel
2013.04 - 2014.04
- Executed sales plan in the respective zone to achieve desired target and market share as well as revenue for Postpaid
- Developed effective and productive channel construct to meet targeted numbers and revenue for the zone
- Ensured the availability of required manpower at distributorships as per plan and worked with circle marketing in management of schemes/ promotions/ contests being run to promote the company brand
Education
MBA - Marketing
Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship
Bengaluru, India 2001.04 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
D Y Patil College of Engineering
Pune, India 2001.04 -
Skills
Team Management
Stakeholder Relations
Team Building and Motivation
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Negotiation
Sales management
Timeline
Senior Director
Simplilearn
2024.05 - Current
Director
Simplilearn
2022.05 - 2024.04
Senior Associate Director
Simplilearn
2020.10 - 2022.04
Senior Manager
Flipkart
2018.07 - 2020.09
Manager
Flipkart
2015.12 - 2018.07
Assistant Manager
Flipkart
2014.05 - 2015.12
Area Sales Manager
Airtel
2013.04 - 2014.04
MBA - Marketing
Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
D Y Patil College of Engineering
2001.04 -