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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
05.2024 - 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
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • 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
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • 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
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • 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
12.2015 - 07.2018
  • · 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
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • 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
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • 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
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication

D Y Patil College of Engineering
Pune, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Team Management

Timeline

Senior Director

Simplilearn
05.2024 - Current

Director

Simplilearn
05.2022 - 04.2024

Senior Associate Director

Simplilearn
10.2020 - 04.2022

Senior Manager

Flipkart
07.2018 - 09.2020

Manager

Flipkart
12.2015 - 07.2018

Assistant Manager

Flipkart
05.2014 - 12.2015

Area Sales Manager

Airtel
04.2013 - 04.2014

MBA - Marketing

Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication

D Y Patil College of Engineering
04.2001 -
Sumit Raj Anand